Newcastle District is devastated to hear that Paul Wilkinson, Leader from 87th Holy Trinity Scout Group, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly this morning (Wednesday 26th May 2021). Paul was a dedicated and talented Leader, who brought his own unique style,…
St. George’s Day 2021
The 2021 St. George’s Day celebrations and Promise renewals have, like last year, had to be online due to the COVID pandemic. However, a live event was hosted in Queen’s Gardens in Newcastle, where we normally meet up for our…
Gretta Bloor: Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct
We are very please to announce that Gretta Bloor has been awarded the Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct Medal. Gretta has been involved in Scouting for over 35 years, and her dedication and support to Newcastle District, and more…
Prince Philip: Gone Home
Newcastle District Scouts are very sad to hear of the death of HRH Prince Philip. Steadfast in his support to Her Majesty, The Queen, and he had the foresight before many others for conservation work & in setting up the…
Paul Bailey: Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct
Many congratulations to Paul Bailey from 14th Basford Group, on being awarded the Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious Conduct Medal. Group Scout Leader Ian said “Paul does so much for our Group, very well deserved!” Paul works as a volunteer…
You shop. Newcastle District Scouts gets money. Free.
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Newcastle District Scouts with easyfundraising? There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board…
Congratulations: Mike Deakin BEM
We are very pleased to announce that that District Active Support Manager, Mike Deakin, has been awarded the British Empire Medal for Services to Scouting in the New Years Honours. Mike has been involved with Scouting and especially the 74th…
Happy Christmas
Well, its been one crazy year, we went into 2020 with plans for District Events, Weekend Activities, Summer Camps and Gang Shows which by April all had to be packed away. During all of the year though all our adult…
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…
D.C. Vera on BBC Radio Stoke
Our District Commissioner, Vera, was on BBC Radio Stoke this morning (Thursday 29/10/2020) talking about the challenges of Scouting during lockdown and the new challenges of fundraising this year. Listen below.
