In early August 2022, Scouts from Westlands and Clayton came together to take part in an international camp with a group of Norwegian Scouts. The English and Norwegian Scouts take part in a biennial relationship dating all the way back…
A Silverdale Cub meets Bear Grylls!
After saving his dad’s life, Jack has been hailed a hero! He was at home with his dad, Adrian, who was cooking his tea. Suddenly, Adrian started having a chronic asthma attack. Jack was just 7 years old at the…
2022-04-16 District Commissioner Vera on Radio Stoke
Our District Commissioner, Vera, on Radio Stoke talking about the Scout 2 5k fundraising event. Read more here – https://newcastledistrictscouts.org.uk/2022/04/scout-2-5k/
74th Silverdale Cub Awarded Chief Scouts Commendation for Meritorious Conduct
We were very pleased to learn that the County Commissioner had recently visited 74th Silverdale’s Cubs to present a Chief Scouts Commendation for Meritorious Conduct. This is awarded for meritorious conduct of a high standard e.g. acts of bravery with…
Scout 2 5k
On Sunday 3rd April 2022, on a chilly running track at Keele Sports Centre, 50 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders & their families, joined together to take part in Newcastle-under-Lyme District Scout’s first ever Scout to 5K event. Dressed in…
Gone Home: Brenda Deakin
Newcastle District is extremely saddened to hear that Brenda Deakin passed away on Wednesday 23rd March 2022. Brenda held many positions with 74th Silverdale Group and Newcastle District over her 62 years of Scouting! We would like to offer our…
Gone Home: Viv Bradford
I’m heartbroken to announce that my dear friend, one of our inspirational volunteer leaders, Vivienne Bradford lost her battle with cancer today, age 58 years. Viv has tirelessly worked to enhance the lives of young people through scouting for over…
Eric Weatherell: Gone Home
I’m very sad to learn that Eric Wetherell, honorary Vice President of our District, passed away Monday 7th March, aged 89. Eric had been a keen supporter of our District for many years, and indeed is a former District Chairman, attending…
Thank You Asda!
We’re pleased to announce we received a cheque recently from the ASDA Foundation for £200 as a result of the Green Token Giving scheme operating at ASDA Wolstanton. Thank you to everyone who voted for us and thank you to…
