Saying thank you to our volunteers is something we can never do enough. So when we get the opportunity, we like to make a fuss of our team members who receive Good Service Awards for their voluntary service. Good Service Awards are given to adult volunteers in Scouting who have Read more…
We’re delighted to announce that Ellie Barwick has accepted the role of District Lead Volunteer for the City of Newcastle! Ellie is currently a Cub Scout Leader with the 17th Newcastle Scout Group. Commenting on the appointment, County Lead Volunteer for Northumberland Scouts, Peter Thorp said: “I would like to thank Read more…
On Saturday 29th March, members of Northumberland Scouts came together to celebrate the achievements of young people from across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. At our Top Awards Presentation Day held at Northumbria University, we welcomed young people from Northumberland Scouts who have obtained the top scouting awards in their Read more…
Over a hundred Scouts and Guides from across the region are working hard in rehearsals ahead of their variety show at the end of April. The annual extravaganza takes place at the People’s Theatre in Heaton for five nights of family entertainment. Newcastle Gang Show is the longest running Gang Read more…
We’re excited to announce that we have a new County Campsite! The site at Nunnykirk in Northumberland consists of 3 fields covering 15 acres, ideal for holding a number of District camps with space for onsite activities, as well as a venue for outdoor trainings and one-off activities. We have Read more…
Adult volunteers from across Northumberland Scouts came together at the weekend to enjoy a two-day walking skills weekend in the Lake District. The training weekend, organised by qualified instructors from Whitey Bay & District Scout’s Adventurous Activities Team aimed to help support more adult volunteers to gain the skills and Read more…
Members of our County and District leadership teams spent an inspiring day at our North East England Regional Scout Conference on Saturday. The event, held at the Glow Centre in Newton Aycliffe brought together over 200 lead volunteers for a day of networking and learning. Over the course of the Read more…
The latest issue of Northumberland Natter, our newsletter for adult volunteers in Northumberland Scouts is now available. In this issue you can find details of: Welcome from our Lead Volunteer, Peter New appointments to our County Youth Team Our County camp, Camp Northumbria taking place 23rd – 26th May How Read more…
Our County Youth Lead, Logan O’Hara, has been hard at work building his County Youth Team and we’re delighted to announce the following appointments: Nathan Gray (Tynemouth District) – County Youth Team Member (Programme) Kirsty Hobkirk (Blyth Valley District) – County Youth Team Member (Leadership) Grace Smith (Tynemouth District) – Read more…
In February half term, a group of five Scouts and Explorer Scouts from Northumberland Scouts and members of our County Youth Team were invited to join a Democracy Cafe organised by My Life My Say! The focus groups for 10 – 19 year olds are being held across the country Read more…