City of Newcastle Scouts

22/10/2026

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Halfway through the term and we have already had 4 heats of the DISTRICT EXPLORER BAKE OFF

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Well done to all the Explorers who have taken part so far...and a very big thank you to all the leaders who have made it happen...more heats next half term!

20/10/2026

Congratulations to our TOON CHASE WINNERS 🏆 👏 🏆 👏

The champions of the Scout Competition were the Goldbears from Central Gosforth Scouts, who will be awarded the PEDRO PARROT Trophy 🦜 🏅 🦜 🏅

The champions of the Explorer Competition were the Three Amigos from Gosforth Explorer Scout Unit, who were awarded the GOLDEN TELEPHONE trophy at their unit meeting tonight. ☎️ 🏅 ☎️ 🏅

Well done to everyone who took part, here are a few photos from the day!

14/10/2026

11/10/2026

EDIT: well done to all teams...results to follow!!

Good luck to the 15 teams taking part in the TOON CHASE today...76 young people and 23 leaders have checked in and are currently racing round the city collecting points in order to win the Pedro Parrot Trophy (Scouts) or the Golden Telephone (Explorers)...say hi if you see them!!

06/10/2026

Explorers have started their heats in the District Bake Off competition...good luck to all those taking part!! Heats will take place between now and Christmas...with a final in the New Year. YLs...ask your GLV to get in touch if there is a team of you wanting to enter!!

03/10/2026

Its the last weekend to book your teams in to THE TOON CHASE...bookings close on Monday...can you take on the challenge??

29/09/2026

Earlier this month we held our AGM...congratulations to everyone who was awarded a LONG SERVICE AWARD or a GOOD SERVICE AWARD; and well done to all the nominees of our very own EVERYDAY SCOUTING AWARDS (winners highlighted in orange)...we will be doing similar awards next year, so keep a note of any moments throughout the year which may count!

24/09/2026

Just over a week to get your bookings in for our exciting district scavenger hunt TOON CHASE for Scouts and Explorers! Please see your emails or the District WhatsApp chats for the link to book.

21/09/2026

Last week we held our Annual General Meeting and Awards night, and what an amazing night it was!

Check out the photos via this link - https://www.picdrop.com/cityofnewcastlescouts/agmawards2026

Thank you to Newcastle Red Bulls for the hospitality🥧

19/09/2026

Earlier this week we had our AGM, where lots of awards were presented...including 2 very special awards. Angela and Debra were both presented with the Silver Acorn. This award is presented to adults in Scouting who have given specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding service to Scouting.

Many congratulations to them both, and thank you both for all that you have given, and continue to give. 🎊 👏 🎊 👏 🎊 👏