This weekend Spitewinter Scout Campsite hosted its first event of the season. Chilly Challenge 2023 saw 210 guests from Chesterfield and the wider county, braving the cold, and spending the night in sub zero conditions under canvas, in order to…
Chesterfield District WSJ25 Journey to Korea
The excellent eight of Chesterfield District, who are part of the 36 Young People selected for Unit 11 Derbyshire Deer, were busy out and about on Sunday 15th January. It was another training day preparing them for the 25 World…
The Big Shoot 2023
Derbyshire Scouts, Archery, Air-rifle & Fencing competition is back. Places are starting to go, so don’t delay book soon.
Xmas Tree Collection & Recycling
In aid of Chesterfield & Dronfield District Scouts – World Jamboree Fundraising. Heads up to friends who live in the Chesterfield and Dronfield area. Our next fundraising mission is to recycle your Xmas trees for a minimum £5 donation!We have…
Travel Plans
Ever struggled with planning your own holiday travel How would you feel about being asked to book over 4,300 flights to Korea? Well, that’s the exact duty that Scott from the UK Contingent Management Team has been set He’s written…
Announcing Bear Grylls’ own Never Give Up badge and neckerchief.
Announcing Bear Grylls’ own Never Give Up badge and neckerchief. Can be given to anyone in Scouts who’s shown resilience, tenacity and courage – in other words, that ‘never give up’ spirit. Find out more…
Korea insights – Education
We thought families and scouts might like to know a bit more about Korea, so this week we’ve had a look at the Education System. Primary school is optional in South Korea and most parents prefer to keep their children…
Help the Jamboree Units raise free funds
Did you know you can help our Jamboree Units raise funds for FREE every time you shop online. Please remember to use #easyfundraising EVERY time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to Units 11 and 12 Derbyshire scouts…
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The district website is a resource for you, our members. We would love to hear your feedback, and comments on the current content. Along with any additional features or information you would like to see added. Thank you for taking…
