To prevent our neighbouring streets from becoming congested during the use of 1st Burnmoor Scout Hall and Grounds we have the following parking policy in place:

• Arrive on time for pick up and drop off.
• When possible leave the car at home, walk, cycle or scoot if you can.
• When bringing a car, try to car share if possible.
• When bringing a car, do not to park along Sidney Street.
• When bringing a car, park away from the hall, there is on-street parking along Lumley New Road and Pithouse Lane.
• For those with mobility issues and would benefit from parking within the car park, please speak to a volunteer and this can be arranged, if so please aim to arrive slightly earlier to avoid the congestion.
• When staying at the hall, aim to use the car park within the grounds.
• Report any abuse to the leadership team.

Group membership numbers from the annual census:

2022: An extension to the hall is built adding access for all, a large lobby area, new toilets, and a meeting room.

2024-2025: Following the award of a Youth Investment Fund grant, the group is going through the biggest change since the opening of the hall in 1975, the grant funded the complete refurbishment of the Scout Hall, including installing solar panels, ground source heating and so much more making the hall modern and super energy efficient. On to of the hall refurbishment, the grounds are being overhauled with a new climbing wall, caving system, footpaths and much more.

With Special thanks to Paul Robson From All Things Bournmoor for researching the history of the group, see what else Paul managed to uncover in his latest copy of 1st Burnmoor Scouts: A History

Group membership numbers from the annual census:

2013: The land adjoining the Scout Hall’s grounds is leased from Durham Council for the group and clearance begins.

Group membership numbers from the annual census: