Sean Edwards 
Yesterday, 20 explorers from the Shackleton Explorer Scout Unit took part in the exciting Monopoly Run Live event in London. Divided into four teams, our groups embarked on a challenging race that combined strategy, teamwork, and a bit of adventure as we navigated the famous landmarks from the iconic Monopoly board. The …
6th Crawley Beavers and Cubs were invited to fund raise outside the Gates of Broadfield Stadium at the Crawley Vs Cambridge game. The Beavers and Cubs were extremely friendly to all the fans who also very generous to the group.
Shackleton ESU has just returned from a weekend winter camp at Parkwood Scout Campsite. Over the weekend, they got up to lots of activities including a night hike, angel throwing, assault course, model rocket building and launching, orienteering, karaoke / disco and lots of food! The video below put together …
Groups from around Crawley gathered at their local churches or memorials for Remembrance Sunday earlier this week. Each Remembrance Sunday, Scouts in cities, towns and villages across the UK show their support for the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. As Britain entered the First World War on 4 …
Well done to Charlie, Tom, Freya, Nathan, Franklin, Dylan and Joe who have all just successfully completed their Gold D of E Practise Expedition in Dartmoor which involves a four-day, self-reliant expedition with three nights camping. The Gold Expedition is considered the most challenging part of the DofE Award, but …
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Last week saw Cub Scouts from around the District come together for the annual conker competition. A great day saw the young people compete against each other outside before the weather got the better of them and had to move inside for the finals. One of the Cubs has written …
5th Crawley Three Bridges Beavers recently made apple crumbles and decorated the lids. They were frozen, then Beavers hiked to Crawley Open House and presented them. Apparently they were all eaten the next day and residents said they were delicious. If your interested in joining us, please complete our joining …
Last night, Shackleton ESU held our annual D of E Expedition Presentation evening which included our summer expedition to Sweden Video, several Chief Scout Awards, a young leader belt buckle, 2 investitures, explorer of the year and Downsman Hike Competition Presentations – all in all a very busy evening! Well …
Well done to the three Explorer Teams who took part in the Downsman this weekend. 2nd Ifield / Drake Explorers came second in the Class S, a great effort for their first time on the hike. Class S is ideal for Scouts with the skills, fitness and experience required to …
Congratulations to our young people who were recognised by West Sussex Scouts last weekend for achieving their Chief Scout Gold and Platinum Awards
1st Northgate Cubs have recently returned from their summer camp. One of the Cubs has submitted the below camp write up sharing all the fun they got up too! Day One Mummy and daddy dropped me off and we put our stuff in the place we needed and our camp …