Newcastle District is extremely saddened to hear that Brenda Deakin passed away on Wednesday 23rd March 2022. Brenda held many positions with 74th Silverdale Group and Newcastle District over her 62 years of Scouting! We would like to offer our…
Gone Home: Viv Bradford
I’m heartbroken to announce that my dear friend, one of our inspirational volunteer leaders, Vivienne Bradford lost her battle with cancer today, age 58 years. Viv has tirelessly worked to enhance the lives of young people through scouting for over…
Eric Weatherell: Gone Home
I’m very sad to learn that Eric Wetherell, honorary Vice President of our District, passed away Monday 7th March, aged 89. Eric had been a keen supporter of our District for many years, and indeed is a former District Chairman, attending…
Thank You Asda!
We’re pleased to announce we received a cheque recently from the ASDA Foundation for £200 as a result of the Green Token Giving scheme operating at ASDA Wolstanton. Thank you to everyone who voted for us and thank you to…
Happy Christmas
Newcastle District Scouts would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope to see you all in 2022 for lots more adventurous activities!
Whitmore Cubs: Community Impact Badge
Whitmore Cubs started their Community Impact Badge back in May; the Cubs as part of YouShape Scouting decided to support a homeless charity. They learnt all about the different types of homelessness and reasons for being homeless from the very…
Newcastle District Scouts Remember The Fallen
In Flanders Fields In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short…
Vote for Us!
We’ve been chosen for #GreenTokenGiving at #Asda #Wolstanton (big Asda!). Vote for us today at http://asda.com/green-tokens and we could receive £500 from #AsdaFoundation #Community
Back to the Hills!
On Saturday 17th July 2021, 10 Scouts and Explorers from across Newcastle District travelled to Edale, Peak District. The aim; to climb Kinder Scout; at 636m (2086 ft) Kinder is the highest point in the Peak District. The pandemic has…
Paul Wilkinson’s Funeral
On Tuesday 22/06/2021, we said goodbye to District Leader, 87th Holy Trinity Leader and friend, Paul Wilkinson. his funeral was held at St. Mary’s Church, Knutton. Unfortunately, due to the current restrictions, the number of people able to attend was…
