New Roof, New Heights
Thanks to everyone that supported the replacement of the roof to our HQ building, we’re looking forward to a leak free Autumn
Thanks to everyone that supported the replacement of the roof to our HQ building, we’re looking forward to a leak free Autumn
Introducing Billie, Bonnie and The Dringymobile, you’ve probably already met Trailer Swift! The votes were counted and it was neck and neck between the top two entries so we took two names from each making them both the final winners.
Several members of the group were recognised at the North Yorkshire Scouts Celebration of Volunteer Achievement Event on the 21st March 2025. We are so lucky in our group to have such outstanding volunteers, many of whom not only support… Read More »Celebrating Achievement
Following delivery of our new vehicles, they have been booked in for graphics from 15th April and we would like to carry on the tradition of giving our vehicles fun names and would like suggestions.
One of our long serving volunteers, Rob Dobson, recently passed away. Rob joined the group as a Beaver leader on a Tuesday in January 2003, continuing in that role for just over fifteen year, stepping down in 2019 and joining… Read More »Remembering Rob Dobson (1961-2025)
Our 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at our HQ Building on Saturday 13th 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 »2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We are inviting applications to join the Group Trustee Board The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others, Robert Baden-Powell Full details of what is involved in becoming a trustee can be found… Read More »Apply to Join our Trustee Board
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 »
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
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)
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
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