Copmanthorpe Scouts teamed up with their local Parish Council to plant new cherry trees. The village is famous for their lovely cherry blossoms, and the project extends this for many years to come.
Chess Masters
Over 60 people joined in our Chess Competition, pitting their skills against each other. Thanks to our Active Support Team for organising it. Winners were: Primary – William Hurrell, Monk Fryston & Hillam Junior – Henry Neighbour, 1st Heworth Senior…
District Explorer Camp
Great day with over 100 Explorers on District Camp at Curly Hill. Loads to do in a great setting. Big thanks to Mike for sorting and all the leaders for organising and running some fantastic activities, although some of the…
Big Community Help Out
As part of a national campaign started by Scouting, to celebrate our King’s Coronation we would like our young people to help a neighbour, friend, or relative, supervised by a parent. Ideally this should be on or near 8 May…
Festival of Remembrance
We have an opportunity for some young people to take part in the York Festival of Remembrance on 5 November 2023 (St Peters School, 2-5pm). We would like to hear from Scouts or Explorers who have a connection with someone…
DC International Challenge
For this year’s DC Challenge we want teams of young people to learn about Scouting in another country. This is particularly relevant as we have people going to Korea for the World Scout Jamboree, and we are cranking up for…
Easter Family Fun Day
SNOWBALL PLANTATION 2 APRIL 2023 10AM – 4PM Games and other activities like Chocolate Workshop, Easter crafts, bouncy castle, animal petting, backwoods cooking, face painting and puppeteering will also be available all day. There will also be food stands available,…
Beaver 10 Pin Bowling Event
We had great fun meeting Beavers around the District at our Bowling Competition.
District Basketball Competition
10 teams joined in our Cubs competition and had a great time. All had lots of games and improved their skills. Well done to Holgate for winning. Thanks to our Activities Team for organising it, and in particular Dave Thorne…
Exploring the Cost of Living Crisis
York Active Support organised another on-line Q & A session following on from previous ones relating to politics and policing. University Lecturer Peter Wagner led a discussion on the cost of living crisis, causes of inflation, and the impacts, particularly…
