Sean Edwards 
Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. All our activities are run by volunteers, who might join us because they want to: Try something new Make friends Spend time with their children …
On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May 2022, 10 Explorers undertook their Bronze D of E Practise Expedition in Ashdown Forest. Setting off from Old Lodge, they headed North through the Five Hundred Acre Wood, visiting Pooh Sticks Bridge before heading through Newbridge towards Broadstone Warren. Both groups arrived in …
Last Thursday night (12th of May) 5th Crawley Scouts, welcomed members of the West Sussex Jamboree contingent to the meeting where they discussed the application and selection process for becoming a member of the contingent heading to South Korea for the 25th World Scout Jamboree. After sharing their aspirations and …
2nd Ifield Scout Group met on Sunday, April 24 in St Margaret’s Church to renew their promises on St George’s Day. St Margaret’s Church was full for the service conducted by Revd Christine Spencer, Rector of Ifield. The service began by dedicating the new St George’s flag. All present witnessed …
Congratulations to all of our teams from Drake and Shackleton Explorers for completing their Silver D of E practise expeditions over the past week. We had over 20 members from both units out in the New Forest and on the North Downs. The Duke of Edinburgh programme gives young people …
Over the last few weeks, Joe, Tom and Leo been busy fundraising with runnings and attending various events including a collection at our local football ground and a quiz! Both events have been successful in helping them raise towards the £4000 needed each to attend and support Scouts from less …
On Saturday 26th March, 12 leaders in the District spent a day learning the skills to deliver Tomahawk throwing to our members. We learnt all about the important safety aspects before setting up a range and having a go with Angels and Tomahawks to practise! A few more hours practise …
Congratulations to Gregers, Leo, Megan, Joseph and Charlie who recieved the Chief Scout Gold Award Certificates today at the West Sussex County Council Awards Reception. A special congratulations to Caitlin who was presented her Queens Scout award, the top award in Scouting. The Chief Scout Awards are the culmination of …
Stanford campsite is currently closed due to damage to the trees caused by storms Eunice and Franklin over the weekend and will remain closed until the necessary work can be undertaken to make the site safe. Please DO NOT visit the site unless agreed with a member of the District …
7th Crawley Cub Scouts, as part of their faith badge, visited the Noor Mosque in Langley Green. Their hosts warmly greeted them and gave a tour of the building before explaining the Islamic faith. The cubs were allowed to observe Muslim prayers, before finishing with the highlight of the evening …
Last weekend, 2 of our 3 participants attended the West Sussex County Launch Event for the Jamboree Units. Tom and Leo will be in Unit 73 and Joe in Unit 74. They will have a number of ‘training’ camps with their individual unit’s as well as some joint camps. NOW …
Tonight we had a busy night at Shackleton! 10 of our Explorers split into 2 groups to plan their upcoming D of E Silver Expeditions. Much cake was consumed in the process!!! The other unit members were able to partake in Crossbow shooting with some of the unit scoring full …