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.

Shackleton ESU – D of E Bronze Expedition

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Congratulations to our explorer team who completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award Bronze expeditions in Ashdown Forest this weekend! The Duke of Edinburgh programme gives young people aged 14-24, the opportunity to develop themselves in scenarios they would not normally experience. The fun but challenging expeditions take young people out …

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Shackleton ESU – Silver D of E Practise

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10 Explorers and 4 Leaders have just returned from the New Forest on a D of E practise expedition. Both teams successfully completed the three day expedition during which we had beautiful (if slightly cold) weather. We stayed at Ferny Crofts Campsite and Wilverley Campsite which gave a varied experience. …

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Lend a hand. Make a change today.

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We rely on people like you playing their part to give young people the opportunities they need. But volunteering’s not just about giving something back. It’s also about doing something that’s good for you. Bear Grylls is helping lead The Big Help Out, but you don’t need to be Bear …

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Shackleton ESU Mountain Activity Camp 2023

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From Thursday 6th April to Sunday 9th April, Shackleton ESU held our Mountain Activity Camp in the Peak District. After departing Crawley at 10am, we travelled up to Gradbach Scout Campsite where we pitched our base camp before eating dinner and preparing the activity days ahead. On Friday after waking …

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4th Worth Painting Weekend

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Over the weekend of the 1st and 2nd April, over 25 volunteers descended on 4th Worth Scout HQ to give it a much needed paint and freshen up. The team worked tirelessly hard to redecorate the main hall, toilets, entrance hallway and office. A big thanks to the 14 or …

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4th Worth Leaders – Wood Badges

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Congratulations to Stewart Feasby and Harrison Lynn who received their wood badge last week. They both joined 4th Worth as Beaver Scouts many years ago, so the group has grown its own talent as part of a bigger succession plan enabling them to continue to put on an exciting programme of …

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Shackleton ESU – Monopoly Run Live 2023

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On Saturday 4th March, 24 Explorers set out to London for Shackleton’s first attempt at the monopoly run. Fuelled by much coffee, sweets and fast food, the Explorers competed against 7000 other scouts to try and be crowned champion. Many steps were walked in a day and the Explorers all …

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Award for Merit – Paul Abbott

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On Wednesday 25th January, we had the pleasure to present Paul his Award for Merit for his involvement in Scouting. Paul is currently the AGSL at 1st Balcombe and an Explorer Leader at Neil Armstrong Explorers. The Award for Merit is awarded for outstanding service. It implies keen, conscientious, imaginative …

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Shackleton ESU – CSA Gold and Platinum

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On Monday 23rd Jan, Shackleton had a good meeting on mental health and identity. All of the leaders were incredibly proud of how engaged and mature the young people were during the informative evening.  We also invested 2 new members to join the unit, welcome Mirjam and Ben. We also …

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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.