District AGM

The DISTRICT AGM 2011 is on JUNE 30th at NEWCASTLE CIVIC OFFICES (There will be a porter on duty at the doors under the canopy in Merriel Street from 6.30.) The plan is to assemble from 7.00 to 7.30 Formal agenda…

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Silver Acorn

Barbara Davies, Cub Leader from 15th St Giles & St Georges Cub Pack, was presented her Silver Acorn from Steve Broardhurst (DC) at the District Cub Camp on Sunday. More photos are in our Gallery.  

77th Audley given £60,000!

The 77th Audley Group have been generously given £60,000 from the estate of the late Derek Roper. Mr. Roper decided that the money from his estate should be given to various charities. The money will enable Audley Group to rebuild…

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St. George’s Day Parade

Many Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders and members of the Guide movement, gathered today in Queen’s Gardens to mark the annual St. George’s Day Parade. The weather was kind to us and the turn out was good. The parade went…

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New ADC Scouts

I am very pleased to be able to announce that the District now has a new ADC (Scouts). Ian Emmens has been appointed to replace Chris Durham. Ian has been a Scout Leader at the 15th for a number of…

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Flying High Gang Show

Flying High 2011, is the 79th URC’s gang show. It is on at United Reformed Church, Stafford Avenue, Clayton on Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th May. Tickets are £7.00 for adults and £5 concessions with a discount for block…

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Congratulations

Congratulations to Barbara Davies (St Giles and St George’s Group and Training Adviser) on the announcement in Scouting Magazine of her being awarded the Silver Acorn in this year’s 2011 St George’s Day Awards. She is in good company –…

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Don’t Raise Our Rents

Please take the time to visit the Don’t Raise Our Rents website and sign the petition against unfair rises in rent paid by Groups with their own buildings. ;

77th Audley Scout Group – Can You Help?

Audley Scout Group has always been, and still is, a very successful Group, but over the last two years or so has lost a number of Leaders, mainly through changes in job circumstances, and is really struggling to cope and…

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