This week saw a trial evening for our new District Climbing Team. Joel, Rob and James ran an evening of climbing at Windgather Rocks giving 40+ Cubs the chance to experience the exciting sport of outdoor climbing. We’re really keen…
Young Wardens Scheme
We’re looking to restart the Young Warden scheme! Throughout the scheme, you’ll find out about the inner workings of Gradbach, get stuck in with projects, and support the general running of the site, all under the watchful eye of the…
Squirrel and Beaver Birthday Bash
This weekend, we joined the birthday celebrations with the Squirrel and Beaver Birthday Bash. 40 Squirrels and Beavers from across the district came together at Gradbach Scout Camp, and took on a variety of activities before staying the night under…
First Session For The Climbing Team
Our newly formed climing team were out on the crag at Windgather tonight undergoing their permit assessments, which will allow them to deliver climbing sessions to groups in the very near future. Thanks to the Derbyshire Scouts Climbing Team for…
Wallaboree 2026
Just the like that, the weekend’s over and Wallaboree 2026 has come to an end. The tents have been packed and the campers have headed home. Over the last three days, we’ve welcomed more than 420 Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts,…
Paddlesports Season Begins
Paddlesports is back for 2026, and the team are marking four years of delivering kayaking, canoeing, and raft-building sessions! Tonight, they welcomed 1st Chinley Cubs to get the season started with a kayaking session. The weather (unusually) played nice and…
Cubs Balsawood Car Derby
In March, Cubs from across the District were given a wooden block, axles, wheels, and a challenge: make the fastest balsawood car you can! In their week-to-week sessions, the Cubs designed, shaped, assembled, and decorated their cars, allowing them to…
Congratulations To Our Bar To The Silver Acorn Recipients
Congratulations to Roger Harrison (Cub leader at 1st Buxton) and Mark Rushworth (Gradbach Site Warden) who both received the Bar to the Silver Acorn at the Windsor Day of Celebration and Achievement. This award recognises over 25 years of outstanding…
County Ready Steady Cook Winners
In March, 1st Buxton wowed the judges at our District Ready Steady Cook heat with their amazing Moroccan cuisine. They took 1st place, which allowed them to progress to the County final in Matlock. Fast forward to April, and they’ve…
Ready Steady Cook Competitions 2026
Saturday saw our District Ready Steady Cook finals. Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers turned up the heat and prepared a variety of fabulous dishes which wowed the judges. In all the competitions, teams had to independently prepare a two course meal…
