We’re currently looking for a Group Lead Volunteer (previously Group Scout Leader) for 36th St. Wulstans Group, based in Wolstanton. This is a management role, and we need someone who can provide leadership, motivation and guidance to our adult volunteers….
Merry Christmas Everyone
Newcastle District Scouts would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope to see you all in 2025 for lots more adventurous activities!
2024-12-12 Explorers Ice Skating
On Wednesday 12th December 40 Explorer Scouts from Newcastle met up for the last time in 2024 to go Ice Skating. There were wibbly-wobbly legs however everyone who attended seemed to have a blast! It was great to again see…
Gone Home: Clarice Sale
It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Clarice Sale, who was a member and supporter of Scouting in Silverdale and the wider District for many many years. Clarice was a whizz with a raffle…
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…
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…
Castle Capers Gang Show Donation to Dougie Mac
Last week, four members of the Castle Capers cast went along to Dougie Mac to present them a cheque for £300. This donation was generated from the collections made during show week. Layla, Alana, Layla- Mai and Dennison presented the…
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…