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  • Home
  • About us
    • Trustee Board
    • District Team
    • District Plan
    • Safeguarding
    • Complaints
    • Privacy Notice
  • What we do
    • Squirrels
    • Beaver Scouts
    • Cub Scouts
    • Scouts
    • Explorer Scouts
    • Young Leaders
    • Network
  • Volunteer
    • Adult Volunteering
    • Young Leaders
    • DofE and Girlguiding
    • Helpers
  • Our groups
    • 2nd Annfield Plain
    • 1st Blackhill
    • 2nd Burnopfield
    • 1st Consett
    • 1st Dipton
    • Derwentside Explorers
  • Activity booking
    • Archery
    • Minibus
    • Powerboating
    • Target shooting
  • Login
    • District - Member support
    • National - My Scouting
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      • Trustee Board
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      • Cub Scouts
      • Scouts
      • Explorer Scouts
      • Young Leaders
      • Network
    • Volunteer
      • Adult Volunteering
      • Young Leaders
      • DofE and Girlguiding
      • Helpers
    • Our groups
      • 2nd Annfield Plain
      • 1st Blackhill
      • 2nd Burnopfield
      • 1st Consett
      • 1st Dipton
      • Derwentside Explorers
    • Activity booking
      • Archery
      • Minibus
      • Powerboating
      • Target shooting
    • Login
      • District - Member support
      • National - My Scouting
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  • Target shooting

District minibus

Our District has a 2016 Ford Tourneo Custom LWB minibus with 8 passenger seats that can be used by Scout groups. The minibus has a tow bar with a standard 7 pin connection. Breakdown cover is provided.

Our minibus does not require a D1 licence.

If you are planning on towing a trailer please ensure you are up-to-date with the latest guidance here.

Eligibility

  • You must have your own Section 19 Permit

Drivers must:

  • Be aged 21-70 with a clean driving licence

  • Have held a full driving licence for at least 2 years

  • Agree to share any licence endorsements electronically

  • Preferably hold a current MIDAS minibus certificate (or similar passenger-carrying safety qualification)

Pricing structure

Evening session £15 plus 65p per mile

Full day (24 hours) £25 plus 65p per mile

Weekend (48 hours) £40 plus 65p per mile

Week (5 days) £100 plus 65p per mile

Week (7 days) £120 plus 65p per mile

Terms and conditions of hire

Before making a booking enquiry please ensure you have read and agree to the terms and conditions of hire here.

Booking form

To make a booking enquiry please contact us here and we'll send you a link to our booking form.

  General enquiries: e: info@derwentsidescouts.org.uk Copyright 2025 Derwentside Scouts. All rights reserved.Registered Charity: 1016535
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