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Doncaster Danum was formed in 2004 from the old Doncaster Districts, its aim to provide even greater Scouting opportunities to Scouts of all ages throughout the Borough of Doncaster.

Through the dedicated commitment of Leaders, blood sweat and tears, this has become a reality. To backup the development the Doncaster Danum website is a useful tool, it allows us to see what has happened through the news pages and provide information about forthcoming sectional events. It provides information to help Adults in scouting through the Appointments, Adult learning and training systems; provides information about local facilities such as Squirrel Wood Campsite and Doncaster Scout Shop.

However, it does not stop there; development of this site will continue its aim to provide an essential information source to all involved with Scouting in Doncaster.  To this end we need your help, let us know what you want, send through information; provide us with your news items.

The Scout Association NewsFeed

Scouts do 1 thing on Founder's Day

Today Scouting celebrates the birth of our founder, Robert Baden-Powell. And now is the perfect time to reflect on the scout promise, particularly when it comes to 'helping other people.'

Scouting supporters reconnect

Over 150 people gathered for our first ever event to bring together Scouting supporters.

Scouting skills save lives

Volunteer uses training to save an exhausted walker on a wintry hilltop.

Kick off Diamond Jubilee celebrations in scout style

Scouts mark Queen's Diamond Jubilee with special activities starting on Accession Day.

Scouting supports those living with cancer

As we mark World Cancer Day, we recognise the supportive environment scout groups can provide to members dealing with the effects of the disease.

Prince Charles meets scouts to tackle youth issues

Prince Charles met scouts in Lewisham to discuss action on the issues affecting young people in some of the UK's hardest-hit areas.

Scout enters Antarctic record books

Scout Bryony Balen is the youngest Briton to ski to the South Pole, tackling hostile conditions to reach her goal in the centenary year of Scott's expedition.

Sun shines on Scouting's winter adventure

Nearly 3,000 Scouts and 850 adult volunteers made the most of the unusually mild weekend as they climbed, off-roaded and even ice skated at Gilwell Park's Wintercamp.

Scouts all set for Wintercamp mudfest

3,000 scouts from across the UK are preparing for a muddy and gusty Wintercamp at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre.

Scouting welcomes royal volunteer

HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has become Scouting's newest volunteer and will help at local cub packs and beaver colonies, Clarence House has announced.

Taking Christmas to Kenya

Christmas in Africa has become a reality to 50 Scouts and their leaders from south-east London.

Cub Scout saves grandfather's life

First aid skills learned in Scouting come to the rescue

Scouting skills in the jungle

Cub Leader draws on his Scouting experience on a trek through Borneo

Scouts prove they are digital champions

Scouts across the UK are continuing to lead the way in Race Online 2012

Scouting volunteer on epic journey

One Scout leader is walking and swimming from Hertfordshire to Morocco

Scouts question policy makers in Winchester

One Explorer Scout tells us about his day at Scouts' Question Time

Chief Scout takes to the skies to visit thousands of Scouts

Scouts in the east Midlands turned out in force on Saturday to welcome Bear Grylls, who travelled by helicopter to five events and encouraged Scouts to live out their dreams.

Old Basing Scouts hopeful of funding for new hall eco-dream

An eco-friendly project to rebuild the Scout and Guide hall in Old Basing, Hampshire, has reached the final round of voting for Energyshare funding.

Scouts join nation in Remembrance Day activities

As the nation falls silent to remember the sacrifice of those lost to two world wars and conflicts since, Scouts are serving their communities to join in the tributes.

Scouts help family in mountain difficulty

Trainee Scout leaders used their mountain skills to bring a local family to safety in the Lake District