Sean Edwards

Sean has been involved in scouting for over 15 years as both a youth member and adult leader. He is currently the District Explorer Scout Commissioner and District Exec Member in Crawley District. He has previously been an Assistant Cub Scout and Scout Leader at 2nd Ifield as well as being a unit leader for the 24th World Scout Jamboree. He is also a senior instructor in the County Climbing/Abseiling Team and District Rifle Shooting instructor. He has completed all of the Duke of Edinburgh awards and Queen Scout Award. In his day to day job, Sean works as an Technology Programme Director for a Government Organisation.

5th Crawley Brave the Elements for a 60th Anniversary Hike

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Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from 5th Crawley braved the chilly conditions today to take part in a Group hike, starting in Maidenbower and hiking to and from their headquarters in Three Bridges. Hot chocolate, teas and coffees and plenty of cake refuelled everyone at the half-way point, and all those who took part received a special badge, which was designed by section members to celebrate the Group’s anniversary in 2018 and can be worn on uniforms for the year. This was the first of three celebration events planned for 2018; in June the Group will be running a Group Camp at Stanford Scout Campsite in Pease Pottage and in September there will be a celebration family fun day at the Gatwick Aviation Museum.

District YouShape Day

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Crawley District Scouts will be holding a District YouShape Activity Day on Sunday 15th April at Stanford Scout Campsite. The day will be split into two sessions as below: Cubs and Scouts (8-12 years old) – 9.00am to 1.00pm / Older Scouts and Explorers (13-18 years old) – 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Please drop-off/pick-up the participants from the main building at the campsite promptly at the times listed above. Please also respect our neighbours and DO NOT drive down the lane (Parents and members should walk down the lane to the campsite). During the event, the youth members will take part in a number of activities including archery, rifle shooting and team building games. It will also be an opportunity for those who attend to voice their thoughts on their weekly programme and district events which will be used to help us shape activities going forward.

Chief Scout Awards – March 2018

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Congratulations to all youth members who were presented their Chief Scouts Awards during the awards ceremony in March 2018. The Chief Scout’s Bronze Award is the highest award available to Beaver Scouts. It is gained by a Beaver who completes each of the Global, Promise, Creative, Community, Outdoor and Fitness Challenges. The Chief …

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SRF Winter Camp

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10 explorers and 3 leaders attended Gilwell Wintercamp this year in all it’s mud and glory. Along with several thousand others! At Wintercamp 2018 they were able to try a huge number of activities including miniature tank driving, a giant swing, shooting, archery, crafts, quad bikes, go karts, laser tag …

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Explorers Airhop 2018

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On Tuesday 13th February, 25 Explorers from across the district visited Air-Hop in Guildford. On the evening, they were able to jump around the main court, practise their flips into the foam pool and take part in basketball slam dunk. Good fun was had by all who attended and the …

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Wappenshaw 2018

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On Saturday 6th January, 4th Worth hosted the annual Crawley District Wappenshaw Competition where local shooters took part in 6 yrd pistol, rifle, prone rifle, biathlon, field target, and archery. It was a well fought competition with the attached photos showing the overall team and individual winner. Over 15 adults/leaders turned …

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Merry Christmas

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Dates for 2018 have now been uploaded to the website. We have also uploaded the 2018 Rifle Shooting Permission Forms available on the rifle shooting page. If you notice any mistakes / omissions, please contact the webmaster here who can correct / make additions. From everyone at Crawley District Scouts, we’d also like to wish …

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Co-op Grants to Crawley Groups

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The Co-op Local Community Fund is an initiative which aims to give back to the local members and their communities – giving money to local causes that their members care about. As part of this two, local Scout Groups were presented with grants on Saturday 25th November to help improve …

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Standing Room Only For Remembrance Sunday

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On Remembrance Sunday (12th November) the residents of Ifield, the congregation of St Margaret’s Church and 2nd Ifield (St Margaret’s) Scout Group gathered around the war memorial in Ifield churchyard for two minutes silence and wreath laying. The ceremony, with the last post and reveille, included prayers, remembering those who had died …

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Mountain Activity Weekend

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On 26th October 19 Explorer Scouts from across Crawley District were hosted by Drake Explorers at their annual mountain activity weekend staying at a bunk house in the Brecon Beacons, South Wales. Participants spent 3 days walking in the mountains, including Pen Y Fan (the highest peak in South Wales) …

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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.