Our Cubs had an action-packed weekend at Moor House Adventure Centre as we joined Cubs from across Durham for a very special Birthday Cubboree, celebrating 110 years of Cub Scouting! Taking place from 3rd–5th July 2026, the three-day camp was…
Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership: Brian “Skip” Stubbs Marks a Remarkable Milestone
Today, we are delighted to celebrate an extraordinary milestone for Brian “Skip” Stubbs, who marks 50 years as the Lead Volunteer (formerly Group Scout Leader) at 1st Chopwell Scout Group. Skip’s Scouting journey with the group began in 1969, and…
Cubs Get Creative at the Apple Store
Today our Cubs headed to the Apple Store at the Metrocentre for an exciting and creative workshop, where they had the chance to explore music-making using technology. Led by Dave and Mel, the Cubs used iPad Pros and the GarageBand…
Founder’s Day Hike Adventure for Our Cubs & Scouts
On Sunday 22nd February, our Cubs and Scouts set off on a brilliant local hike to celebrate Founder’s Day, marking the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting. The adventure began at our HQ before the group headed west…
Celebrating 95 Years of Chopwell Scout Group
On 29th November, Chopwell Scout Group proudly celebrated a huge milestone – our 95th Birthday! Founded back in 1930, our Group has been part of the Chopwell community for nearly a century. Over those 95 years, countless young people and…
Congratulations to Skip on Receiving a Red Kite Award!
We are incredibly proud to share that our very own Lead Volunteer, Brian “Skip” Stubbs, has been honoured with a Red Kite Award by our local MP, Liz Twist. Skip has been a dedicated member of 1st Chopwell Scout Group…
Remembrance Sunday in Chopwell
Members of 1st Chopwell Scout Group joined the local community at the Chopwell Cenotaph on Sunday to take part in this year’s Remembrance Service. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Young Leaders and Adult Volunteers stood together to honour those who served and…
Our Big Weekend at Moor House
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…
