Bookings are now open for Barnby Dun Lake for the 2026 season, offering Scout Groups across Doncaster Danum the opportunity to access one of the District’s most established water activity venues. Based at Barnby Dun Lake, the lake provides calm,…
District Sailing Taster Sessions Open for 2026
Doncaster Danum Scouts are pleased to open bookings for District Sailing Taster Sessions for 2026. Delivered at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre, these sessions give young people the opportunity to get out on the water and experience sailing as part of…
47th Edenthorpe Scouts and Pegasus Explorers Donate Over 15kg of Christmas Toiletries to Support Local Families
Young people from 47th Edenthorpe Scouts and Pegasus Explorer Unit have made a meaningful difference this Christmas by donating more than 15 kilograms of essential toiletries to The Hygiene Bank. After learning about hygiene poverty as part of their programme,…
58th Doncaster Launches New Beaver Colony
First New Colony in Doncaster Danum Since the Pandemic
Doncaster Danum District Scouts is delighted to announce that the 58th Doncaster Scout Group has successfully launched a brand-new Beaver Colony, welcoming 24 young people aged 6 to 8. This marks the first new Beaver Colony to open anywhere in…
Doncaster Danum Scouts Announce PAPYRUS UK as Charity of the Year 2026
Doncaster Danum Scouts have confirmed that PAPYRUS UK will be their nominated Charity of the Year for 2026, following a round of suggestions from volunteers across the District. The charity will first be supported through the collection at this year’s…
Doncaster Scout’s Inspirational Young Member Honoured with Commissioners’ Commendation Award
A remarkable young Scout from Doncaster has been recognised for his compassion, resilience and fundraising efforts after supporting his close friend through life-changing circumstances. Edward Rotherforth has been presented with the Commissioners’ Commendation Award for showing outstanding kindness and dedication…
Doncaster Scouts Celebrate Remarkable Achievements
Annual Top Awards Ceremony 2025
Young people, volunteers and families from across Doncaster Danum came together on 16 November for our annual Top Awards Presentation Day, held at the Hilton Garden Inn at Doncaster Racecourse. The event brought together hundreds of guests for a celebration…
Owston Beavers Spread Kindness in Their Community
23rd Owston Beaver Colony have been leading the way with their inspiring work towards the Community Impact Badge. Their theme? Kindness, and they’ve already made an incredible start. The Beavers recently welcomed a representative from Be Well Doncaster to one…
Why Volunteering with Doncaster Scouts Could Be the Best Thing You Do This Year
Looking for something new? If you’ve ever thought about giving back, meeting new people, or finding a new challenge, volunteering with Doncaster Scouts could be exactly what you need. Every week, across Doncaster, hundreds of young people aged 4 to…
