Sean Edwards 
Build your skills. Boost your happiness. Connect with your local community…. When considering your New Year’s Resolutions, please add volunteering with Scouts in 2023. The benefits go both ways – you can help and give back to local young people and you can also benefit yourself in so many ways …
On Monday 19th December, Crawley District Scouts laid on a free music quiz for leaders and supporters across Crawley. Hosted by 4th Worth Scouts and their GSL, Dave Palmer, over 70 people took part as the photos below show! Congratulations to 1st Southgate for entering the winning team. On behalf …
1st Southgate and 7th Crawley (Furnace Green) Scout troops held a combined winter camp last weekend at Polyapes in Cobham staying in a cabin. They had a varied programme including fire lighting, wide games, cave bus, pizza making and watched the football.
2nd Ifield Scout Group has recently had the opportunity to recognise the work of our volunteers with both Dominic Smith, one of the Cub Scout leaders with Lion Cubs, and Sarah Smith, who is a trustee and has been chair of the social & Fundraising committee, receiving their 5 year …
This week Crawley District Scouts said Thank You to 3 members for 25 years Service – Jill Alderton, Allen Heath and Helen Ives. Ollie Gidman also received his first Wood Badge beads making him a member of the World’s Largest Scout Group.
On Monday 5th of December, Phoebe Woolard and Zoë Grimshaw completed the final requirement for their Queen Scout Award: the presentation aspect. Attended by SRF Explorers, 1st Southgate Leaders, friends from the district, and family, the two presented their efforts. The Queen Scout Award (now changing to the King Scout Award) …
From 2nd to 4th December, Shackleton Explorers enjoyed a winter camp at Bentley Copse Scout Campsite. Staying inside in Palmer House, the cold didn’t bother us! Activities including a night hike, zipline, crate stacking, climbing, abseiling, rifle shooting, karaoke and lots of food! It was a nice relaxing camp to …
Now more than ever, we need more volunteers to work with young people across Crawley to help provide them with #skillsforlife. We have a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities available across Crawley especially in the Scout section (young people aged 10 to 14). No previous scouting experience is necessary as …
1st Balcombe Scouts enjoyed the challenge of climbing the heights of K2 Leisure Centre’s wall this week. #scouts #SkillsForLife #Balcombe #goodforyou #climbing If your interested in joining us as youth member, get in touch today.
Beavers and Cubs from around the district were busy at our Craft Day hosted by 4th Worth Scout Group on 19th November. The HQ has been busy all day with young people gluing, drawing, building, folding, creating a whole variety of items. #scouts #SkillsForLife #crawley #Balcombe #beaverscouts #cubscouts #goodforyou
Congratulations to all the young people from the District who received their Chief Scout Bronze and Silver Award certificates today. A great achievement by the young people supported by a great group of volunteer leaders The Chief Scout’s Bronze Award is the highest award available to Beaver Scouts. It is gained by a Beaver who …
On 3rd November Drake Explorers went to Westminster to visit the Houses of Parliament. We met up with our local MP, Henry Smith, who was to be our tour guide. Passing through Portcullis House and seeing the committee rooms, where much business is done, we entered Westminster Hall. This is …