What a weekend! Over Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June, our young people joined hundreds of others from across Durham Scouts for the Big Day Out at Moor House Adventure Centre – and we were lucky enough to have members…
Thank You to Our Volunteers – You Make 1st Chopwell Scouts Possible
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 meetings, support at camp, organise kit, or lend a hand…
Back-to-Back Champions! Chopwell Scouts Take 1st and 2nd Place at First Aid Competition
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 2nd place in this year’s event held in Muggleswick, County…
Confido 2024
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 our Scouts to get involved with.
Chopwell takes Thunderbird Trophy
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 of Scouts from across the district, spend 2 days walking…
Chopwell gets on the water
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 could both Canoe and Paddleboard.
Cubs take home the trophy during The Paisley Challenge 2024
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 a team to earn points. This year the competition was…
Cubboree 2024
Our Cubs recently had the fantastic opportunity to take part in Durham Scouts’ Cubboree 2024. This three day, two night event took place at Moor House Adventure Centre. Our Cubs joined in with all activities on offer which included; tree…
Scout victory at district Kirby Shield event
Our team of 4 Scouts took part in Blaydon & District’s annual Kirby Shield competition today. The 2 day event sees teams camping in a traditional patrol style, with challenges throughout the weekend. We are so proud on our team…
Cub Leaders recognised for service to Scouting
Last week, two of our Cub Section volunteers were recognised for there dedication to Scouting. Both Jamie & Jon were presented with the Award for Merit. The award is highly regarded in Scouting. Awarded for outstanding service. It implies keen,…
