Mark Eastman 
Across Crawley District, local Scout groups took part in Remembrance Sunday commemorations, uniting communities in honouring those who gave their lives for peace. Scouts were present at the war memorials in Crawley’s three original villages, as well as in Balcombe and Slaugham, symbolising the breadth of local participation. At St …
Members of 2nd Ifield (St Margaret’s) Scout Group, gathered on Sunday at St Margaret’s Church, Ifield for a solemn and dignified Remembrance Sunday service, joining together with parents, friends, and members of the wider community to honour those who have given their lives in wars and conflicts. The church was filled to …
On Sunday 5th October, almost 50 Cub Scouts from across Crawley came together to battle it out in the annual Conker Competition! This fun-filled event brings together Cub Scouts of all abilities — from seasoned champions to first-time players — to compete in good spirits and show their best conker …
At the end of September 2nd Ifield held their Harvest Festival in their sponsoring church, St. Margaret’s Church, Ifield. The service, led by Fr Dominic, saw the Church full with members from all our sections. Prayers were written and led by Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and the reading read by …
This August, 42 young people from our group—including Scouts and Explorers—took part in the West Sussex International Jamboree (WSIJ), joining Scout and Guide groups from across the county, as well as welcoming international guests from Kenya, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Germany, Norway, the USA, Japan, and Ireland. A Week …
29 July Nine excited Cubs and their parents gathered early, ready to board the minibus. At 10:10 am we set off, the Cubs singing and inventing stories together, each adding a sentence in turn. The trip to Hailsham took just an hour. On arrival, the Cubs collected trolleys, hauled their …
From Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 6th August, the Ifield Lion Cubs enjoyed a fun-filled and action-packed summer camp at Broadstone Warren. Throughout the camp, the Cubs embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and determination – from collecting firewood to setting off on a long hike, their efforts were truly impressive. And …
What an incredible weekend our 11 Beavers had at Beacon Hill campsite (28–29 June)! Over two adventure-packed days, they earned their Nights Away, Hikes Away, Campcraft, and Outdoor badges —well done, Beavers! We kicked off with caving—head torches on and lots of crawling through tunnels! After lunch, Beavers got stuck …
What an incredible adventure we had on our summer sleepover! We caught the train to Horsham Park – for some of our Squirrels, it was their very first train ride! Once we arrived, we set up our base and jumped into a day full of fun: from colouring and tree …
Nearly 100 people, made up of members and their families, joined us for our annual family camp on what turned out to be the hottest weekend of the year.
On Saturday 17th May, we welcomed 25 Beavers and Cubs plus their parents to Stanfords Scout Campsite for a District Campfire to raise funds for Courtney’s upcoming trip to the Portugal Moot 2025, selected as part of the UK Contingent We sang a wide range of campfire songs, watched entertaining comedy …
This week saw four of Ifield’s members who have gained their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, attend a Buckingham Palace Garden Party to recognise their achievement. All four of them took the mothers as their guest and travelled up the day before spending the evening together. The Garden party …
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