On Sunday 27/04/2025 we held our annual St. George’s Day parade in Newcastle Town Centre. Luckily the weather was kind to us and it was a lovely day for the parade from Queen’s Gardens to St. Giles Church where a…
Explorers Willy Wonka Camp!
Over the weekend of 4-6th April 2025 50 Explorers and 15 Leaders came together for the first joint Explorer camp for over 10 years. The explorers have been getting to know one another at joint meeting nights over the last…
Explorers and Pancakes!
On Wednesday 5th March we held the 4th joint Explorer night of 2024/25. 45 Explorers, 13 Leaders and a Squirrel in the making came together for a pancake challenge night. Competing in elaborate mini games, points were won or lost…
New Squirrel Dray at 96th Whitmore & Baldwins Gate
We are very please to announce that 96th Whitmore & Baldwins Gate opened a Squirrel Dray in January with 12 Squirrels. Their Leaders are Red Squirrel, Hedgehog, Deer, Bee and Robin! The Group is pleased to announce that they will…
Gone Home: Barry Panter
It is with great sadness we have learnt that our District President, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme Councillor Barry Panter has passed away. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and other members of the Borough Council. For more information…
36th St Wulstans Group Lead Volunteer Vacancy. Can You Lead & Inspire?
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…
