Gateshead District Scouts

02/04/2026

A great opportunity for Explorers, Network or Adults looking for an intro to the outdoor industry 🧗‍♂️🚴‍♂️

Love the outdoors and helping people try new challenges? 🌲

We’re hiring Outdoor Activity Instructors to join our team at Whickham Thorns Outdoor Activity Centre!

From climbing and high ropes to laser tag, snow tubing and team-building challenges, you’ll be delivering fun, safe and unforgettable experiences for schools, families, youth groups and corporate visitors.

✨ Flexible seasonal work
✨ Training and activity sign-offs
✨ Friendly, supportive team
✨ A fun and rewarding workplace

No experience? Outdoor quals are a bonus but not essential — enthusiasm and great people skills are what matter most!

📩 Send your CV and a short cover note with your availability to apply.

27/01/2026

*UPDATE*

Closing date has been extended to Sunday 26th April!

Hi all! If you shop at Tesco in Chester-le-Street we would be very grateful if you could donate your tokens to 5th Birtley Scout Group. Vote in-store until 31st March 2026. Thanks in advance!

23/01/2026

Rehearsals for the 2026 Newcastle Gang Show are in full swing and this Sunday is the final chance for new members to join the gang and perform in the show! 🎭✨️

If you'd like to sparkle and shine on stage, then make sure you register in advance via the Newcastle Gangshow website (link in the comments) and attend this Sunday 🌟

13/01/2026

Scout Network coming to Gateshead
and District Scouts! Thanks to those who came to our launch event tonight .

06/01/2026

04/01/2026

There's just 1 week to go until Newcastle Gang Show 's first rehearsal!

If you're taking part for the first time or not sure what to expect, here's what the first rehearsal will look like 👇

🌟 Short welcome meeting for cast and parents
🌟 Making new friends with games and team building
🌟 Singing through some songs that will be in the show
🌟 Learning a simple dance that will be in the show
🌟 Lots of fun, laughs and getting to know each other

Join the first rehearsal on Sunday 11th January 2026 from 2pm till 4.30pm at Byker Masonic Hall.

You can find out more and register to attend via www.newcastlegangshow.co.uk 🎭

15/11/2025

21/10/2025

We want to hear from you!

The Scout Experience Survey is your chance to share what you love about Scouts, where we can improve and the opportunities Scouts gives young people.

We’ve got a survey for young people (13–18), parents and carers, and volunteers — so everyone can have their say.

Complete your survey by 16 November to get a discount at Scout Store and a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

👉 Take part today and help shape the future of Scouts: https://bit.ly/3Jlnbo7

03/10/2025

The safety of young people, volunteers and staff is always our top priority. Over the last few days, we have been closely monitoring the weather forecast, which has been changing constantly. Due to the high winds currently forecasted, we believe it would not be safe to proceed with arrivals and activities as originally planned tonight.

We’ve emailed all group leaders with further instructions, please keep an eye out for further emails and communications from your section leaders.

23/09/2025

🙌 Staff bookings are still open for Confido 2025! 🙌

We’re looking for amazing volunteers to help make this year’s camp a success.

Sign up here https://events.durhamscouts.org.uk/confido

We are still looking for people to help the build team, so if you can help for any time on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Monday. Please get in touch: [email protected] 📩

Every bit of help makes a huge difference! 💪

18/09/2025

❄️⛺️Winter Camp at Nunnykirk! ❄️⛺️

Explorer Scout Units & Scout Network members in Northumberland Scouts - SAVE THE DATE!

📆 9th to 11th January 2026

30 exciting activities including Laser Tag, Climbing Wall, Pizza Making workshops, bush tucker challenge and much more..

Bookings open Thursday 26th September

Cost: £75 - deposit per head of £35 to be paid by Friday 23rd October to secure the early bird price.
Bookings after 23rd October will be £85 to be paid in full.

Explorer Scouts, please speak to your unit leaders who will be able to advise on booking.

‼️ Spaces limited - once they're gone, they're gone!