Group Camp was… Amazing!!
2025 Group Camp was a blast, loads of activities, brilliant weather, loads of fun! Thanks to all who made it possible.
Meet Our New Vehicles
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.
Lots of Fun at the Cubs Tag Rugby
Last Sunday our Cubs had a brilliant time at the York Ebor District Tag Rugby Competition. The lovely people at York RUFC set up a taster session for all the Cubs in the District to have a go at this non-contact sport.
Celebrating Achievement
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
I name these vehicles……
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.
Remembering Rob Dobson (1961-2025)
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)
Success at the Hergarth Challenge
Every year Cub Scouts from across both York Districts take part in the Hergarth Challenge. This year had the further distinction of being the 60th year the event has been run. The teams from the three Dringhouses Cub Packs had a great time with the team from the Saxons Pack winning the event!
Squirrels on the Air
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
The Friendship Knot
You typically see older Scouts and Explorers tying their neckers with a friendship knot rather than using a woggle. It’s also a good way to stop your woggle falling off and losing it. Want to know a couple of ways… Read More »The Friendship Knot
2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM)
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)
Apply to Join our Trustee Board
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
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
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
St George’s Day Event Options
Please Note: Voting is now closed Results of the voting are shown below: Please make your choice on what we do this St George’s Day.If you wish to you can contact us directly instead
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
Dringhouses Scouts Are Cleaning Up!
Sunday 5th November 2023 at least once a year we try to get out into our local community to clean, tidy or improve our environment. This Sunday more than 70 members of the group and a few of their parents… Read More »Dringhouses Scouts Are Cleaning Up!
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
Exploring Northern Ireland
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
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
Driver Training
We need to train more drivers to enable us to continue on our adventures. Minibus and trailer training is expensive, if you can support us please donate using this link https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/dringhouses-pc-scout-group-1064151 Taking our nearly 300 group members on expeditions, camping… Read More »Driver Training
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
St George’s Day Celebration
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
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