This Volunteers’ Week (2nd–8th June), we’re saying a huge THANK YOU to the brilliant volunteers who make Scouting happen here at 1st Chopwell Scout Group. Whether you help run weekly…
Every year we help young people to develop #SkillsForLife
What's happening
All the latest news from Chopwell Scouts

Thank You to Our Volunteers – You Make 1st Chopwell Scouts Possible
Posted on 2nd June 2025 at 15:22.
Back-to-Back Champions! Chopwell Scouts Take 1st and 2nd Place at First Aid Competition
Posted on 6th April 2025 at 15:34.1st Chopwell Scout Group have done it again! For the second year running, our Scouts have triumphed at Blaydon & District’s Annual First Aid Competition — taking both 1st and…

Confido 2024
Posted on 8th October 2024 at 12:39.5 of our Scouts recently attended Durham Scout’s Space themed Confido weekend. The 3 day, 2 night Camp at Moor House Adventure Centre is full of over 50 activities for…

Chopwell takes Thunderbird Trophy
Posted on 4th October 2024 at 11:24.Last weekend, 4 of our Scouts took part in Blaydon District’s annual Thunderbird Competition. The event, now in it’s 61st year, takes place in the Blanchland area of Northumberland. Teams…

Chopwell gets on the water
Posted on 25th July 2024 at 08:16.Beavers, Cubs and Scouts recently headed to Ebchester boat house for three water sessions in May, June and July. Beavers had a chance to go Canoeing whilst Cubs and Scouts…

Cubs take home the trophy during The Paisley Challenge 2024
Posted on 24th June 2024 at 13:39.Our Cubs recently took part in Blaydon & District’s Paisley Challenge Competition. The adventure afternoon in Chopwell Woods had the Cubs taking part in 4 different challenges, working together as…
Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting
Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first.