I am extremely pleased to be able to inform you that I have appointed Paul Kelsall and Viv Bradford as joint DESC (District Explorer Scout Commissioner). The splitting of the role needs to be done carefully and with full consultation…
District Swimming Gala
The Scout’s annual District Swimming Gala took place today. In first place came the team from 15th St. George & St. Giles, in second place was 87th Holy Trinity and third place was 1st Porthill. Congratulations to all those who…
Duke of Edinburgh Award Success
Newcastle has a real problem with success!! Over the last few years the number of youngsters taking-up the Duke of Edinburgh Award within the Explorer section has been very healthy indeed and the District should be extremely proud of the…
Census Figures
The annual census figures are now complete. The total membership of the District is now 974. This is up from last year and is the fifth year of increase in membership. We now have the highest adult membership (190) since…
Rev Stuart Ansell
We are sad to report that the District Scout Chaplain, Rev Stuart Ansell, has passed away. As most of you will already know, he has been extremely ill recently and, bearing that in mind, it is pleasing to be able…
5 A Side Football
The District’s Cubs and Scouts had their annual 5 a side football completion at the weekend. The results for the Cubs were – 1st place – 103rd Newcastle-under-Lyme School 2nd place – 87th Holy Trinity 3rd place – 79th URC…
District Team Meeting
There will be a District Team meeting for GSLs, ADCs, DESC & DDC at the DC’s house on Tuesday 18th January at 7.30pm.
December News
A few items of news from the District – I hope you all know that the District has a new ADC (Scouts) – Chris Durham I have accepted the resignations of Christine Mancell and Phil Waite, both GSLs (Basford and…
District Carol Service
This year’s District Beaver and Cub Scout Annual Carol Service is to be hosted by the URC Group at the United Reformed Church, Stafford Avenue Clayton, on Monday 6th December 2010 stating at 7.15 pm. All are welcome to attend…
Think You Know Scouting?
A new video from the Scout Association!
