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.

World Scarf Day – 1st August 2016

27 July 201626 July 2016 by Sean Edwards

Scouts have several holidays, that help them promote scouting in different countries around the world. World Scout Scarf Day is one of these holidays, that is annually celebrated on the 1st August. Promotion of World Scout Scarf Day began in 2007 by a campaign on Facebook. Every former Scout worldwide is encouraged to wear his or her neckerchief in public on August 1, that would be a symbol of the Scout promise and the spirit of Scouting. The date of the event commemorates the very first Scout Camp on Brownsea Island in 1907.

District Activity Day / Stanford Chapel Opening

8 July 2016 by Sean Edwards

On Saturday 2nd July, over 80 people attended the District Activity Day where they were able to partake in activities such as Rifle Shooting, Archery, Bouncy Castles, Crafts, Fire Lighting, Tug of War and Bouldering. We were very lucky with the weather throughout the day as the sun shone brightly with only a few brief showers. After the activities had concluded for the day, everyone ventured down to the recently renovated chapel for its grand opening which has been a culmination of hard work by a number of people and groups over the past year.

Volunteers Week – We need your help!

2 June 20162 June 2016 by Sean Edwards

Scouting continues to play a huge role in volunteering across the UK. Staying true to Scouting’s goal of helping people learn through doing, volunteering has helped to develop key skills in young people. 91% of volunteers and 88% of youth members said that Scouting has helped them develop key skills. 97% of volunteers and 92% of youth members stated that Scouting has helped with relationship-building. Scouting has a strong ethos of helping young people to take an active role in their local community. With a waiting list of over 34,000 children and young people nationally, Scouting needs even more adult volunteers – read this article to find out how you could help!

Crawley Cub 100 Birthday Party

31 May 2016 by Sean Edwards

Cub Scouting started in 1916 therefore this year will be our centenary and in celebration, Crawley District Cubs have arranged a day trip for up to 300 cubs and leaders to the Bluebell Railway on Saturday 18th June 2016. Final arrangements are currently being made however we can now release additional …

Chief Scout Bear Grylls Recognised Three Crawley District Scouts As Scouting’s Top Achievers

22 May 2016 by Sean Edwards

Three Crawley District Scouts, Jamie Keeley, Sam Lashwood and Ania Jasko were honoured by international adventurer and Chief Scout Bear Grylls at Windsor Castle for gaining their Queen’s Scouts Awards on Sunday 24th April 2016. Bear was joined by Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO. The Queen’s Scout Award is the highest honour in Scouting and is awarded for outstanding personal achievement. This honour is achieved by young people aged between 16 and 25 who have completed a range of challenges, which includes service to their community, completing an expedition in wild country, undertaking a five-day residential project in an unfamiliar environment and learning a new skill or developing an existing talent.

West Sussex Beaver Trip – Fishers Farm

16 May 201616 May 2016 by Sean Edwards

On 14th May, 315 West Sussex Beavers Scouts and their leaders descended upon Fishers Farm to celebrate 30 years of Beaver Scouting. They had a fantastic day with their own magic and farm shows. Lots of fun was had on tractor rides, climbing walls, jumping pillows, donut run, barrel rides, pirate boats and they even panned for gold! Badges the Beaver came and joined in the fun and managed not to scare all the farm animals. At the end of the day we all met to sing Happy Birthday and to share some treats. As one of the Beavers said “it was the best day ever”.

St George’s Day Parade 2016

7 May 201630 April 2016 by Sean Edwards

Last Sunday, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and Leaders from across Crawley came together for the annual St George’s Day Parade in Crawley Town Centre. The groups congregated in the Memorial Gardens before marching to Queens Square where they all renewed their promises, sang the national anthem and recited the Lord’s Prayer. A …

Flying without wings

31 March 2016 by Sean Edwards

What happens when you let a Cub loose at the controls of a £50m aircraft? They gain their Air Activities Badge, and have the experience of a lifetime. The plane taxis down the runway, gathering speed, and the nose lifts gently from the rushing tarmac. The pilot – a Cub …

Slash and Burn Camp 2016

11 June 201814 March 2016 by Sean Edwards

From Friday 11th March to Sunday 13th March, Scouts from a number of different groups from across Crawley District held their annual slash and burn camp at Stanford campsite. This year, the focus was continuing the work on the chapel to get it ready for its grand opening later in …

British Airgun Championships 2016

26 February 2016 by Sean Edwards

Congratulations to Harley, Zac and Amber who took part in the Open Airgun British Championships over the weekend of the 12th – 14th February. In the aggregated Sporter Rifle Championships, they came 3rd, 9th and 12th which is impressive considering the championship is open to all and attracts about 300 participants …

New Beaver Colony – Langley Green

11 February 2016 by Sean Edwards

Last month the new ‘Robin’ Beaver Colony at 1st Langley Green Scout Group opened. The new colony joins the original Tuesday Beaver Colony, now renamed ‘Chaffinch’. Across the two Colonies, the Group has been able to welcome 12 new Beavers, bringing numbers up to 36. The team have also welcomed …

Youshape 2016

29 June 20164 February 2016 by Sean Edwards

The national event for #YouShape week is taking place 5-7 February. This is currently being organized by a team of 15 fantastic young people from across the country. Applications to attend the event are now closed, however there are great opportunity’s to get involved with YouShape Week including joining the …

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