Spring Fair
Join us at our HQ and in the Community Hall of St Edward the Confessor Church on Saturday 13th April from 11am to 3pm for our Spring Fair! Win a prize on our Raffle, Tombola and Teddy Tombola, or have… Read More »Spring Fair
Announcements
Support us with easyfundraising
Dringhouses Scout Group are now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no… Read More »Support us with easyfundraising
Merry Christmas
We wish you a Merry Christmas! Seasons greetings from all of us to all of you, note that everyone is back week commencing Monday the 8th January except Friday Cubs, who return on the 12th (as they have a camp… Read More »Merry Christmas
Group Camp 2024
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
In Memoriam: Ian Everard 1931-2023
Our Group President, Ian, passed away recently. He was a gentleman in every good sense of the word and will be sadly missed but not forgotten. His son Nigel commented, “His love affair with Scouting actually started in India when… Read More »In Memoriam: Ian Everard 1931-2023
2023 Annual General Meeting
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
Congratulations to HM King Charles III
Today we’re celebrating the #Coronation of HM King Charles III. It’s an opportunity for us all to reflect on service to others, which is a key part of our Promise and values.
Squirrels Anniversary
Just over a year ago we launched Squirrels at Dringhouses Scouts with the opening of two Squirrels Dreys, one on a Monday and one on a Friday. And what better way to celebrate the anniversary than with the presentation of… Read More »Squirrels Anniversary
Spring Fair
This Saturday (25th March) is our Spring Fair. Please join us for games, stalls, refreshments including light lunches, cakes and drinks. It’s all happening at St Edward’s Community Hall and our HQ building on Tadcaster Road between 11:00 and 14:30.… Read More »Spring Fair
Name That Drey: The Results
Many thanks to all who voted and suggested names to help us decide on what we call the two new Squirrell Drey’s. The results are in and the winner, by whisker is: Oak, Ash and Elm It was a close-run… Read More »Name That Drey: The Results
Trustees Week 2022
Much of the work that happens in a Scout Group goes on behind the scenes. The Board of Trustees/ Executive Committee is big part of this, but hardly anyone sees them or knows what they do. Thanks to all of… Read More »Trustees Week 2022
Name That Drey: The Final Vote
Many thanks to the 22 people who submitted entries over the past two weeks. We have reviewed them all and shortlisted the three in the list below. Now’s the chance where you can have your say on the final names.… Read More »Name That Drey: The Final Vote
It’s Competition Time
Our popular Squirrels Dreys are coming up to their six-month anniversary, so we thought that now would be a good time to give them a name. Can you come up with a name for each Drey? Rules: For reference other… Read More »It’s Competition Time
We join Scouts across the UK in mourning the loss of our beloved monarch and Patron, HM The Queen. Her outstanding example of service, encouragement and kindness was an inspiration to us all. Read our Chief Scout, Bear Grylls’ tribute… Read More »
2020/21 Annual Review
The Group’s 2020/21 annual review has been published and can be found our website. It contains a summary of the 2020/21 year, including introductions from the Group Chair and Group Scout Leader, a summary of the activities run by each… Read More »2020/21 Annual Review
2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Our 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held online on Saturday 15th May at 19:00. All members (Scouts, Explorer Scouts), parents of current and past members and all current and past adult volunteers are invited to attend. A full… Read More »2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Return to Face-to-Face Meetings
Summer term starts week commencing the 12th April and we’ll be able to return to face-to-face meetings as The National Youth Agency and The Scouts have returned us to Amber Status. This means that we can meet outdoors without any… Read More »Return to Face-to-Face Meetings
North Yorkshire Scouts Art Competition
To celebrate spring, a time of hope and rebirth, North Yorkshire Scouts have announced an art competition that is open to everyone involved in Scouting and Guiding in the county. We would like you to create a piece of artwork… Read More »North Yorkshire Scouts Art Competition
National Awards: Well Done!
Chief Scouts Commendation For Good Service Many Congratulations to JV on his receipt of Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service, which was recently announced in the Honours for North Yorkshire Leaders (nys.org.uk) list. JV has 28 years of service, mostly… Read More »National Awards: Well Done!
Health and Wellbeing
As we’re now in the third national lockdown and with schools and some workplaces closed we have been thinking about our health and wellbeing at this time. Health and Wellbeing | Dringhouses Scouts We’ve updated our website with some links… Read More »Health and Wellbeing
Start of Spring Term
The spring term will start on Monday 11th January 2021. Section leaders will shortly be in touch with everyone to share details of the plans for this half-term. Obviously, tonight’s news that a national lockdown is now in force means… Read More »Start of Spring Term
Happy New Year
Wishing everyone all the best for 2021, may it bring you fun, friendship and adventure! If you have any questions before term starts, please contact us
Getting Back Together Safely
As of Wednesday the 2nd December will be able to meet face to face again, with smaller than normal group sizes and strict social distancing. The Scouts and the National Youth Agency. have released new guidance to align with the… Read More »Getting Back Together Safely
And They’re Off
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