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The latest stories to hit the press about Bishop Auckland Scout District...

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Celebrations in January 2007

07-02-07 The Chapter (page 8)

Centenary Service in February 2007

2nd Bishop Auckland visited by the Prime Minister

2nd Bishop Auckland Scout Group and St George Explorer Scout Unit had a fun day on Friday 20th April with loads of activities and also had a visit from the Prime Minister who stopped by to meet the youngsters and their Leaders. He took part in a question and answer question with the youngsters and did some cooking himself, still eating as he left the site. You can more at our specific page:

National Award for local Leader

Pat Bake was awarded the Silver Acorn in the St George's Day Awards

A joint story

The Wear Valley Advertiser joined two stories together - can you spot the connection?

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1st Byers Green celebrate

A local Scout Group holds its own Centenary service

Cubs give up sweets!

Yes it's true, and all in a good cause...

County Cathedral Service

Two stories appeared in The Northern Echo on 15th May, one in the South West Durham edition and one in the North edition

1st Ferryhill celebration plaque

A 2007 landmark

Flower beds at Ferryhill and Spennymoor

Durham Scouts website has details of both our flower beds

Volunteer gets recognition

Les McKenna has been awarded a special recognition award for his volunteering

Sunrise ceremony

Our Sunrise Ceremony was held at the National Railway Museum - Locomotion at Shildon

The Frank Willis Trophy

A story in The Northern Echo's John North Column

Ending the year

Beaver Scouts, Cubs Scouts and Scouts each held End of Year parties. The Beaver Scouts went to Rough and Tumble at Newton Aycliffe, the Cub Scouts to Re:Play in Bowburn and the Scouts to the Play Shack in Shildon. It was the Scout activity that generated these stories.