1st Waldridge Fell Scout Group has been operating in the Chester le Street area for over 30 years. We are a Scout Group with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts sections meeting weekly during school term time. Beavers & Scouts run back-to-back on a Monday evening, while Cubs runs on a Tuesday evening. We meet at the Scout Hut behind the old Empower Building next to Newker Primary school off Waldridge Road.
Adventure is at the heart of everything we do. Our small Scout Group aims to provide a safe and fun environment for children aged 6-14 years old to learn valuable life skills, build friendships, and develop a sense of community. We offer a range of activities and the opportunity to experience new challenges that enrich their lives and promote personal growth, physical fitness, creativity, leadership, teamwork and social development. Our goal is to create a sustainable and financially viable resource that can serve the needs of young people and our local community for years to come.
If you are a parent who would like your son or daughter to join our Scout Group please complete our registration form or contact Kieren Stephenson, our GSL, at gsl@1stwaldridgefellscouts.org.uk or Claire Gowdy, our Chair at chair@1stwaldridgefellscouts.org.uk to discuss Scouting opportunities further. We are always looking for adults who wish to train to become a leader to deliver exciting and adventurous programmes for young people, or if would like to volunteer in other ways please contact us to discuss opportunities available.
Our Cub Pack had a great Pete Swinney competition on 16-May-26. The event was really well organised by Durham Scouts and thankfully the weather held off any rain. We had great attendance with 2 teams being formed. For the 2nd year running our Leaders ran the soft tomahawks. Our Cubs did brilliantly at the tomahawks…
Following the St George’s Day parade and the renewal of promises, our District Lead Volunteer presented a number of well-deserved awards to leaders across the District. One of these was awarded to our Beaver Leader, Huw, who has recently achieved his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award. Achieving Gold demonstrates dedication, resilience, teamwork, and a…
On Sunday 26 April 2026, we had a wonderful day at Beamish, taking part in the St George’s Day parade and renewing our promises. Chester-le-Street District organised for all groups in in the district to come together and attend the parade at Beamish. The event celebrated St George’s Day, which holds special significance as St George…
On 25-Apr-26 Chester le Street District ran another brilliant Jamboree on the Trail (JOTT) which is a scout wide activity that all Cubs take part in. This year it was held at Herrington Park where our District Explorer Scouts hosted 6 great activities spread throughout the park. 1st Waldridge Fell Cubs managed to get around…
We had another great Group camp in March with our Beavers, Cubs & Scouts – this year with a Wild West theme! Everyone got involved with Stetsons and Bandanas for all with blow up horses. It included an appearance from Indian Chief – River Runs Wide. Activities included tackling a hobby horse obstacle course and…