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…
Young Leader Belts
Phoenix Explorer Unit have 5 Explorers who’ve completed their Young Leader Belts Explorer Scout Young Leaders (ESYLs) are Explorers who volunteer alongside adult leaders in a Squirrel Dray, Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop. They’re a valuable asset to…
District Explorer Units All Get Together
On Tuesday 22nd October all the Units of Explorers came together for their first joint meeting of the year. Phoenix (Silverdale), Centurion (Wolstanton) and Kingfisher (Clayton) were hosted by Celestial (Audley) Explorers for an evening of orienteering at Apedale. We…
New District Structure
We are pleased to announce our structure for the District following the new transformation roles. Please click on the image for a larger view. We currently have a number of vacancies in the team listed below and shown in orange…
First Aid Course
The details of next course are: Saturday 6th July at 74th Silverdale HQ, Vale Street Silverdale ST5 6QB Cost £20 per person, Start time 9am finish approximately 4 pm Each person will need to check if their Group will pay for them…
Gone Home: Emma Bowler
It is with great sadness that I announce the very sudden death of Emma Bowler, Assistant cub leader Holy Trinity. Emma loved her scouting, and it was such a positive place for her. Please join me in offering condolences to…
2024-05-14 Burying a Time Capsule
Our District Chair and Secretary, Paul & Dot Bailey, took part in a ceremony today, burying a time capsule containing memorabilia from Newcastle Borough’s year-long 850th anniversary celebrations at Brampton Park, the home of Brampton Museum. Amongst the items buried,…
2024 St. George’s Day Parade
On Sunday 21st April 2024, we held our annual St. George’s Day Parade in Newcastle town centre. All the Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and adult Leaders and helpers met in Queen’s Gardens before the parade. We set off, led…
96th Whitmore Complete Their Year of Fundraising
96th Whitmore’s grand total for fundraising as part of their Group Community Impact L4 badge in 2023 was announced on Wednesday 20th March 2024 as £2083.50 and Wish have been able to use this towards funding 150 children going to…
Appointment of District Lead Volunteer (District Commissioner)
Appointment of District Lead Volunteer – Staffordshire Scouts – Newcastle After an extensive and comprehensive county volunteer appointment process, I am pleased to announce that Owen Dyde has accepted the role of District Lead Volunteer for Newcastle District I would…
