Delivering #SkillsForLife to 300 Children and Young People in York
About Us
We are Dringhouses Scouts, based in the south of York, bringing fun and adventure to more than 300 children and young people between the ages of 4 and 18 years old. We are one of the largest of the 14 Scout Groups in the York Ebor District which supports more than 1000 Scouts.
The Group has been running since 1929, for more than 60 years in its current form, and we are incredibly grateful for all the support we receive from the local council, St Edward the Confessor Church and the local community as a whole.
We’re run entirely by volunteers who give their time in many different ways, from being leaders running the meetings and events, to supporting the Group as trustees, or just helping out occasionally. All our volunteers receive the training they need to fulfil their roles, giving up their own time for the benefit of our community.
The Sections
All our sections are open to everyone read a bit more about each age group below:
Squirrels
New for 2022, Squirrels is for children aged 4-5. We have two Squirrels Dreys who meet on a Monday or a Friday
Beaver Scouts
For children aged between 6 – 8 years, Our three popular Beaver colonies meet on Tuesday’s, Wednesdays and Friday’s
Cub Scouts
Cubs is for children between the ages of 8 and 10½ years. Cubs is our largest age group and we have nearly 90 Cubs meeting each week during term time on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s
Scouts
We have three Scout troops meeting every week on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Friday’s. Scouts is for young people between the ages of 10½–14.
Explorer Scouts
Our two Explorer Scout Units (Yorvik and Nordic) meet on Monday’s and Wednesday’s. Explorer Scouts is for young people aged 14-18.
Our Team
Annie Bennett
Group Chair
Vacancy
Scouts Group Team Leader
David Thorne
Group Lead Volunteer
Andy Elliott
Explorer Scouts Group Team Leader
Vacancy
Beavers Group Team Leader
Chris Rundle
Squirrels Group Team Leader
Vacancy
Cubs Group Team Leader
Tina Brill
Training Team Leader
Latest News
The Friendship Knot
VolunteeringYou typically see older Scouts and Explorers tying their neckers with a friendship knot rather than …
2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
AnnouncementsOur 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at our HQ Building on Saturday 13th Jul…
Apply to Join our Trustee Board
AnnouncementsWe are inviting applications to join the Group Trustee Board The most worthwhile thing is to try to …
Call Us
07719 079567
Email us
Visit us
The Scout Hut, Tadcaster Road, York