As a wrap up to the Fire Safety Activity Badge, 1st Winlaton Scout Troop had a visit from Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Services – to explain what they do, the equipment they have and let them have a go…
Chopwell triumph at Scout’s First Aid Competition
Today, Scouts from 1st Chopwell took first place in our historic emergency aid competition which has been running 1928. It was a tough competition which after heavy rain and wind forced a change of location from Edmunbyers to Ryton Scout…
Winlaton Team Training Day
Adult Volunteers from across our sections took part in a bespoke team and skills session today. Learning new skills while working as a team and developing our outdoor program. To help us deliver some exciting outdoor sessions in the upcoming…
Volunteers recognised in local awards
Lead Volunteer Colin Hurst recently visited some of our volunteers to present some very special awards.
Police visit to 1st Chopwell Cubs
Cubs from 1st Chopwell were recently visited by Dawn, the local neighborhood police officer. As well as talking about Road Safety and the Green Cross Code, Cubs also had a chance to try on some police uniform and sit in…
First King Scout Awards for the District
This week, two of our Network Members were awarded Scouting’s highest Achievement – The King Scout Award. Sophie and Dan, Members of Blaydon & District’s Scout Network and volunteers with 2nd Crawcrook Scout Group, were presented the awards after years…
Local Scout invests her own mam into Scout Troop
A special well done to Charlotte, whose Scout daughter officially invested her as a Volunteer in the troop this weekend, at the Scouts Endeavour Camp, Congratulations!
Lunar New Year Celebrations
On Sunday members of 1st Winlaton Cub Scouts joined the parade in Newcastle, as part of the Luna New Year Celebrations – a unique first, well done Cubs
Lead Volunteer, Colin Hurst, Recognised by Local MP
This week, our lead Volunteer, Colin Hurst, has been recognised by our local MP Liz Twist. Liz presented Colin with one of her Angel Awards, which are presented to members of her constituency who have done outstanding service and made…
Squirrels get Invested
On Tuesday 5th of April 2022, our first ever Squirrel Scouts in the District got fully invested. Squirrels from 1st Winlaton, took there Squirrel Scout Promise. In front of their leaders, accompanied by our District Commissioner Colin Hurst. As the…
