We are pleased to announce that one of our Leaders from the Drum Corps, Natasha, has got married to Joe today. The whole Group would like to offer our congratulations and wish them many years of happiness together.
Remembrance Day 2019
Following on from last year’s epic parade, on Sunday, Remembrance Day, our Remembrance Day Parade started at St. Barnabas Church, Bradwell and was again led by our Drum Corps. Our young people were joined by the Basford and St. Wulstan’s…
Grow Fest 2019
Yesterday in Newcastle town centre, it was the annual Grow Fest (formally Food Fest) and the Drums were there to entertain the shoppers. They were there as part of the District’s participation in the event to raise money for Scouting…
2019-08-31 Eyam Carnival
The talented members of our Drum Corps were out playing again this weekend. They played at Eyam Carnival in Derbyshire. As usual they wowed the crowds with their brilliant playing! More photos are in the gallery.
Carnival Time
Continuing the outdoor activities theme, the Drums have been playing at Tideswell and Bakewell Carnivals. On Saturday 29th June, the Drums payed at Tideswell Carnival for the first time. It was a very hot and sunny day and the drummers…
The Drums play the Town Centre
Our very talented drummers have, once again, played for the crowds in Newcastle Town Centre. On Sunday 27th May, as part of the Jazz and Blues Festival, they played in front of Newcastle’s iconic Guildhall. There was a worry earlier…
The Drums play at The Foxfield Railway
Yesterday, the Drum Corps played at the Foxfield Railway’s War Weekend. There were many old military vehicles on display, including many Jeeps, a replica Spitfire and an old WW2 era Admiralty van which is owned by one of our drummers’…
2019 Lymelight Festival
Today (Monday 6th May 2019), the Drums played in the parade around Newcastle Town Centre as part of the Lymelight Festival. Our Drums have been playing this festival since its inception in 2013 (see here). The Parade included many other…
We Remembered
Over the past weekend, members of the Group have taken part in events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and Remembrance Day. On Saturday, St. Andrews Church held its second open day to…
Newcastle’s Food Fest and Awards
Yesterday in Newcastle town centre, it was the annual Food Fest and the Drums were there to entertain the shoppers. They were there as part of the District’s participation in the event to raise money for various Scouting activities and…
Wow What A Summer!
Well, it’s over a week now into the summer holidays! During the summer term our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts did a great many activities which included visits, camps, hikes and boating! Our Beaver, Cubs and Scouts are on holiday now,…
The Drum Corps on BBC Radio Stoke
BBC Radio Stoke were broadcasting from Bradwell Community Centre this afternoon and asked our Drum Corps Leader, John Champ, for an interview. As well as chatting about the extremely talented members of the Drum Corps, John also got to show…
Hello 2017 – We’re Back!
We hope that everyone had a great Christmas and new year. We’re all ready to start Scouting in 2017 and we have some exciting things planned for the year – watch this space! All our sections are back this week…
A Note for the Drum Corps
Dear Drummers and Parents Details for iScout event – Saturday 17 September As you know the Drum Corps have been invited to play at the iScout event this Saturday in Newcastle town centre We have been asked to play 3…
See the Drums Play over the Summer
If you would like to see the extremely talented young people in our Drum Corps play over the summer, here are a few opportunities for you to do so – Saturday 16th at St. Andrew’s Church Fair at midday. Tunstall…
