World Radio Day inspired our Squirrels who were lucky enough to visit BBC Radio York over three nights. Our future radio enthusiasts were not only able to learn about local radio, but were also able to think about local heroes… Read More »Squirrels on the Air
SAVE THE DATE: 4TH TO 6TH OCTOBER Group camp next year will be returning to Raywell Park. We’ve not been to Raywell for quite a few years and since our last visit it has seen significant updates to their kitchens… Read More »Group Camp 2024
This summer some of our Explorers went on an exciting week long summer camp to Northern Ireland The first couple of days were spent travelling to Northern Ireland and their campsite The first day included a look around Liverpool and… Read More »Exploring Northern Ireland
Our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at our HQ Building on Saturday 15th July at 19:00. All members, parents of current members and all current and past adult volunteers are invited to attend. A full agenda and link to… Read More »2023 Annual General Meeting
In a break from our usual participation in the annual city centre procession, Dringhouses Scouts celebrated St George’s Day on York Knavesmire with lots of activities for the whole family. More than 200 people joined in the fun and games… Read More »St George’s Day Celebration
The Shepherd Group Youth and Concert Bands have agreed to a performance to raise funds for the Dringhouses Scouts participants of the 2023 World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. These two fantastic brass bands will be performing at St Edward… Read More »Brass Band Concert
The Big Butterfly Count is a UK-wide survey aimed at helping Butterfly Conservation assess the health of our environment simply by counting the amount and type of butterflies (and some day-flying moths) we see. Butterflies are beautiful creatures to be… Read More »Big Butterfly Count
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that is looking to raise awareness of the environmental challenge posed by our use and disposal of plastics. Reducing or stooping use of plastics, especially single use plastics could help lead to cleaner streets… Read More »Plastic Free July Challenge
The family orienteering challenge is open to all members of the Group and their families. It is a family event (although not all of the family need to attend) and will be run as a socially distanced family activity. The… Read More »Family Orienteering Challenge
This weekend around 40 of us were birdwatching in the garden as part of the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2021. It has not only been a great way to join in with an important national survey, but has also given… Read More »Birdwatching in the Garden
Fed up with online meetings and looking at a screen? Want an activity you can do from the safety (and warmth) of your own home? Want to contribute to something worthwhile nationally? The RSPB Big Garden Bridwatch could be the… Read More »2021 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Love food? Love cooking? Like to share your favourite foods with others? Then this may be the activity to you!
Ever wanted to draw something festive, but weren’t sure what to do? Local artist Greg McGee has made this video to give us all some inspiration. If you do draw something be sure to show us and we can pass… Read More »Some Christmas Fun
The #RaceRoundTheWorld starts today for Dringhouses Scouts. Don’t forget to enter your miles. We’re really looking forward to the race and hope to raise a load for national and local Scout Groups. It’s not too late to join in May… Read More »And They’re Off