It’s World Kindness Day and Newcastle District Scouts have smashed their target of completing 850 Acts of Kindness to mark the 850 years of Newcastle borough receiving its charter. Since the challenge was set in the spring by District Commissioner Vera Bloor, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts across the borough have been busy supporting …
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Feb 07 2023
District First Aid Courses
The District has been runing a number of first aid courses recently to pick up the backlog of Leaders who have missed out on their training due to the recent COVID restrictions. The courses are run by Gary who said “What fantastic days delivering scout first response training. I’m always blown away how enthusiastic our …
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Jan 25 2023
2023-01-25 District Commissioner Vera on Radio Stoke
Our District Commissioner, Vera, on Radio Stoke talking about Newcastle Borough’s 850th anniversary and the challenge of Scouts doing 850 acts of kindness.
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Nov 11 2022
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 days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now …
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Apr 16 2022
2022-04-16 District Commissioner Vera on Radio Stoke
Our District Commissioner, Vera, on Radio Stoke talking about the Scout 2 5k fundraising event. Read more here – https://newcastledistrictscouts.org.uk/2022/04/scout-2-5k/
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Apr 15 2022
74th Silverdale Cub Awarded Chief Scouts Commendation for Meritorious Conduct
We were very pleased to learn that the County Commissioner had recently visited 74th Silverdale’s Cubs to present a Chief Scouts Commendation for Meritorious Conduct. This is awarded for meritorious conduct of a high standard e.g. acts of bravery with no risk to life, or dedication to the Scouts despite the difficulties they have endured. …
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Apr 07 2022
Scout 2 5k
On Sunday 3rd April 2022, on a chilly running track at Keele Sports Centre, 50 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders & their families, joined together to take part in Newcastle-under-Lyme District Scout’s first ever Scout to 5K event. Dressed in sportswear, colourful clothes, and fancy dress everyone pushed themselves to run, walk, hop, skip, or …
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Nov 11 2021
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 days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now …
Permanent link to this article: https://newcastledistrictscouts.org.uk/2021/11/newcastle-district-scouts-remember-the-fallen-5/
Apr 27 2021
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 parade. You can see the video below. Hopefully, in 2022, we will be back in …
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Mar 11 2021
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 for the Stroke Association going onto two stroke wards giving advice and information. He also …
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