Richmondshire District Scouts

Richmondshire Scout District in North Yorkshire is geographically one of the largest rural Scout Districts in England.

It has a unique connection with the founder of Scouting, Robert Baden Powell, who was stationed at Richmond Castle as its commander and was involved in the setting up of Catterick Garrison for the British Army.

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District President honoured at garden party

Posted on 30th June 2026 at 21:51.

Valerie Patchett honoured at Holyrood House Royal Garden Party Valerie Patchett (Rainbow) and her daughter Kez recently attended a prestigious Garden Party at Holyrood House, a fitting tribute to Val’s…

DLV nominated for award

Posted on 22nd June 2026 at 15:26.

🎉 Congratulations to Lindsay Sykes! 🎉 Everyone at Richmondshire Scouting District is incredibly proud to share that our District Lead Volunteer, Lindsay Sykes, has been nominated for the Defence Inclusivity…

Richmondshire District Scouts annual reports

Posted on 12th June 2026 at 20:46.

For 2025-26 please click here https://sites.google.com/view/richmondshire-scouts-agm/2026

Volunteer vacancy

Posted on 13th May 2026 at 17:23.

Vacancy Volunteering Development Officer Do you have a passion for supporting volunteers and making a difference? Richmondshire District Scouts is seeking a motivated individual to lead our volunteering development projects…

Congratulations to all from the County awards night

Posted on 31st March 2026 at 16:27.

The district would like to say Well Done to everyone who got an award at the county awards evening. Audrey McConnell – Silver Wolf Beki Bulmer – Community Champion Emma…

Celebrating Audrey McConnell’s Silver Wolf Award

Posted on 27th April 2026 at 18:01.

Everyone at Richmondshire District Scouts is proud to celebrate Audrey McConnell, who was awarded the prestigious Silver Wolf in March — the highest adult award in Scouting, recognising service of…