7th Crawley Scouts – JOTA Station – GB2CSG

With the help of David Wilde, a tame amateur radio operator from Crawley Amateur Radio Club, and Brendan from 1st Southgate, 7th Crawley took part in the annual Jamboree on The Air on 16th October. This is a chance to make radio contact with Scouts across the globe using amateur …

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Key Uniform Lines – Out of Stock

We are really sorry that there are currently gaps in our stock of some uniform lines. We’ve had the following information from our central supplier: As we all know the past year has been a completely unpredictable trading landscape, we took a huge risk in going back into production of …

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Drake Explorers return to Camp

In the spring, although we were still locked down, and scouting was only happening on-line, the leadership team decided to provisionally book a campsite on Dartmoor in the hope that we would be able to camp this year. As the lockdown eased the camp became possible; the next challenge was …

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Drake Explorers – Getting back outside

Scouting in Crawley is slowly restarting as COVID restrictions ease. Drake Explorers have taken advantage of being allowed to meet once again over the past months by delivering a varied programme of activities. Some photos of these are available below. Planning is also underway for youth members to complete their …

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SRF Leaders – Teach Scouting Skills

Last week, 1st Southgate Scouts were able to attend a Scouting Skills evening led by the SRF Leaders. During which, they were taught how to use knife, axe and saws safely. This is just one of the many activities Scouts and Explorers are able to partake in. This interactive hands …

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Space for youth members

We’re Scouts and all genders, races and backgrounds aged 6 and above are welcome to join one of our sections. Every week we give young people the skills they need for life. We do this through activities such as canoeing, climbing, surfing, making, sailing, helping, playing, volunteering, abseiling, fundraising, painting, …

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Young people first: Safeguarding and Safety in Scouting

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first. Here's how.