Blaydon & District’s long-standing First Aid Competition returned today, bringing together Scouts from across the area for another memorable day of challenge, learning, and outdoor adventure. This year’s event was held in the scenic surroundings of Edmundbyers, County Durham, where…
Celebrating King’s Scout Award Success
Recently, two members of our District attended Durham Scouts’ King’s Scout Award Presentation Evening, celebrating their achievement of the highest award in Scouting. The evening brought together young people from across the county to recognise their dedication, resilience and the…
Beavers Crack the Case at the First Ever Sherlock Shield
Beaver Scouts from across the district came together on Saturday 29th March for the very first Sherlock Shield competition – a brand new event focused on teamwork, problem-solving and plenty of detective work. Held at 1st Winlaton Headquarters, the day…
Cubs Brave the Elements for Annual Winter Walk
Cubs from across the district came together on Sunday 15th February for our much-anticipated annual Cub Winter Walk. Despite the very wet and cold conditions, spirits were high as everyone gathered in Clara Vale, wrapped up warm and ready for…
Local award for a local volunteer
Blaydon & District Scouts are delighted to share the wonderful news that our very own Lead Volunteer from 1st Chopwell Scout Group, Brian “Skip” Stubbs, has been honoured with a Red Kite Award by our local MP, Liz Twist. Skip…
Coming Together for Remembrance
This Sunday, members from across Blaydon & District took part in Remembrance services held at cenotaphs and memorials throughout our local communities. From our youngest Beavers to our oldest leaders, Scouts stood together to honour those who have served and…
Blaydon Explorer Scouts Support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Members of Blaydon Explorer Scouts proudly volunteered their time this weekend to support the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal. The Explorers spent the day at Asda Gateshead, helping to run the in-store poppy stall and engaging with shoppers to…
Thunderbird 62 – 2025 Results
Thunderbird 62 took place on the weekend of 11–12 October 2025, bringing Scouts from across Blaydon & District back to the hills and moorland around Blanchland for our annual two-day incident hike competition. Patrols navigated through the route, taking part…
Celebrating Success in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
This year has been a fantastic one for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award within Blaydon & District Scouts. We’re proud to share that 14 young people have successfully completed their Gold expeditions, with participants not only from our own district…
Community Celebrates Grand Re-opening of 1st Winlaton Scout Group HQ
Winlaton, 2nd August 2025 – The 1st Winlaton Scout Group marked a proud moment in its history today as the doors to its newly refurbished headquarters were officially re-opened. The event, held from 10am to 1pm, welcomed dozens of community…
