As a group, we’re very proud to reveal that each of our sections have now successfully moved to regular online meetings using Zoom. Details about each meeting are currently being distributed to respective section members via Online Scout Manager, and…
Plant Sale 2021
Our fundraising team have made the difficult decision to not run our annual plant sale in 2021 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. While we appreciate that this may be a disappointment to many, we hope that you can accept…
Scouting at Home – Scouts Weekly Challenges
While there is still a suspension on face-to-face scouting, the Scout section are trying something new for the foreseeable future – and that is Weekly Challenges. The idea behind it is that each week, we’ll send out an email (and…
Elton Bonfire and Firework Spectacular 2021
The ongoing situation with regards to the Coronavirus pandemic is continuing to lead to the cancellation of many current and scheduled events (both big and small), as well as the suspension of face-to-face Scouting. We are closely monitoring the always…
LOOKING BACK – Hike to the Moon
The Scouts’ supported BBC’s Big Night In on April 23rd by Hiking to the Moon (obviously in a metaphorical sense). All you had to do was Hike a mile at home, make a donation and log your hike with The…
LOOKING BACK – St Georges Promise Renewal
St Georges Day is usually an important part of the Scouting Calendar for many groups and is either celebrated as part of a special church service or other event. It’s usually used as an opportunity to perform a Renewal of…
LOOKING BACK – Scouts Clap for Carers
1st Ince and Elton were out in force on Thursday 23rd April’s Clap for Carers as it was St Georges Day (making it extra special)! Here’s a selection of clips of our Volunteers and Young People joining in this evening!…
Local Walking Trails and Exercise
Scouting from home doesn’t just mean completing indoor activities! While not attending school young people can still exercise outdoors, (see NHS Physical Activity Guidelines for Children) but this should not be in groups. Where appropriate, young people can exercise with siblings…
LOOKING BACK – #CampAtHome (Virtual Camp)
The month of April saw Northumberland Scouts organise a month-long Virtual Camp (from the 01/04/20 – 30/04/20). The “virtual camp” ended with an attempt to set the world record for the Largest Virtual Camp on 30/04/2020. All Beavers, Cubs, Scouts,…
Plant Sale 2020 (Cancelled) – Updated
We have recently been notified by the nursery that due to supply chain issues and despite their best efforts, they are unable to fulfil any of our orders this year. As such, it is with deep regret that we must…
