On Saturday 21st September 2019, as in previous years, members of the District took part Grow Fest (formally Food Fest) in Newcastle Town Centre. Taking over the area by the Market Cross and Guild Hall, we had raffles, tombola, tea…
2019 District Camp – Indaba The Video
A video from the District Camp.
Gone Home: Jill Griffiths
We are sad to announce the untimely passing of Jill Griffiths. Jill formerly held the post of Assistant District Commissioner Cubs and was Akela at 107th Westlands for many years. Jill joined Newcastle from her native Manchester where she began…
Gone Home: Peter Moxon
We are very sad to hear that Peter Moxon, County Vice President, passed away on 29th August whilst in the care of the Douglas Macmillan Hospice. Peter was a true Scouter, having served for over 50 years in various roles including…
2019 District Camp – Indaba
Over the weekend of 12 – 14th July 2019, over 500 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from 14 Groups from across the District, joined together for this year’s District Camp. It was titled ‘Indaba’ which is a Zulu term for…
Snowdon Mountain Weekend
On Friday 14th June 2019, 8 Scouts and 7 Explorers from across Newcastle District travelled to Snowdonia, North Wales. Their aim was to climb Mount Snowdon; at 1085m (3560 ft) Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales. We…
2019 St. George’s Day Parade
On Sunday 28th April 2019, Newcastle District Scouts held their St. George’s Day Parade. This was held outside for the first time ever in the High Street by the Guildhall. This event was organised by the District Youth Executive, and…
Monopoly Run 2019
Members of Iceni Explorer Unit who are based in Newcastle, have taken part in the 2019 Monopoly Run. This is where teams of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network travel by foot, train and bus to visit famous and specially selected…
Silver Acorn: David Gray
We are very pleased to announce that David Gray, our Deputy District Commissioner, has been awarded the Silver Acorn in the 2019 St. George’s Day Awards. The Silver Acorn is awarded for not less than 20 years of specially distinguished…
Hello 2019
We hope everyone had a great Christmas and new year. Newcastle District has plenty of exciting activities planned for this year, so please make sure you keep an eye on this site, our Facebook page and Twitter account to keep…
