VE Day – 75th Anniversary

75 years ago, on the 8th of May, during WWII we had something to celebrate: Victory in Europe (VE Day). Although in the current situation we cannot proceed with the national events as planned, we can still mark this important day in our own ways at home. Bake a cake …

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Hike to the Moon

Hike a mile at home. Make a donation. Take a giant leap to support the people who need it most – Article from Scouts HQ We’re already helping families across the UK with The Great Indoors. Now, we’ve got a chance to go one step further. On 23 April, BBC Children …

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9 ways to deal with stress

To help you come out the other side of this crisis smiling, we’ve put together a list of nine small things that are suitable for all the family and might help you beat stress. Things are pretty stressful at the moment. There are the obvious health fears, work’s become a …

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The Great Indoors

We know the coming days and weeks are going to be difficult for families across the UK, as the spread of Covid-19 causes schools to close. As the experts in developing skills and bringing adventure to young people, we want to do what we can to help.   While we …

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Coronavirus and Covid-19 (Updated 16/03) – Scouts Cancelled

In line with guidance from the UK government, UK Scouts and West Sussex Scouts, we have made the hard decision that all Section Meetings / Events / Camps / Leader Meetings / District AGM will be suspended until after the Easter Holidays (Monday 20th April 2020) from Tuesday 17th March 2020. …

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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.