Two Scouts or Explorers are invited from each Scout Group plus some uniformed adults from across the District to represent York Scouts, at this important public event. Each Group Lead Volunteer should advise Nigel White of their selected nominees by the end of October. Joining Instructions will be sent to each attendee. Scout Groups are...
These championships are open to any member of City of York Scouts who are already able to play chess. This gives young people an opportunity to have fun applying and developing their skills in games with others of a similar age. There are planned to be 3 categories of competition aligned to age groups: Junior...
Find out about how your District Team can help you achieve Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and sign up. Introduction to DofE Programme What programme entails including costs Support offered from District Team and Groups How to sign up Outline calendar of DofE support events/opportunities for 2027
A fun-packed weekend for Young Leaders staying in Snowball Plantation Lodge. There is a fee for each participant to help cover costs of the venue, food, and activities. This also includes a ticket to the District Explorers Party on the Saturday evening (worth £5). Our Programme Team will cook for the Young Leaders though they...
Hopefully the first of an annual event at York Scout Activity Centre, Snowball Plantation. Wear your party clothes…no neckers. Party games, music, food and refreshments. Tickets must be booked by 1 November 2026, and paid for in advance via our District Online Bookings and Payments system. Limited numbers of tickets are available. Please encourage your...
Candlelit service in the Grade I listed Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate. The invitation is to all Scouting and Girlguiding Leaders, members, and supporters in City of York District Scouts and the Girlguiding County of North Yorkshire South. Family members are welcome. The wonderful medieval, atmospheric Church (now under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust)...
We are pleased to confirm that venues for our St George’s Day 2027 celebrations have now been secured. The event will take place on Sunday 25 April, with afternoon parade and services held at York Minster and Central Methodist Church. We have listened carefully to the wide range of feedback shared about last year’s event....
