Mark Eastman 
We were blessed with a beautiful morning for the Crawley District Cub Conker Competition today; a welcome return to the district calendar of events post Covid. Despite the many demands on time and the wide range of activities which our young people enjoy beyond Scouting, the event was well attended, …
Last weekend (2-3 July) saw the return of our Group camp at Blackland Farm with about 90 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and SASU members along with their families gathered together. Some of the Group’s Scout Active Support Unit (SASU) arrived on the Friday evening to set up camp and …
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12 June 2022 The leadership team arrived on site at Beacon Hill campsite on Friday evening to set up for the following day to mayhem in the carpark from other groups trying to leave, having already escaped mayhem in the carpark of our Acorn HQ too. …
Some of the Scouts and Explorer Scouts had a gentle day on the Wey & Arun canal, finishing with some fun in the water. The Explorers and older Scouts paddled the river on their own, while the younger members who may of needed support were followed by the instructors. A …
Chestnut Beaver Scouts have just returned from their summer camp at Horsham Scouts Campsite. Having spent Friday evening with a campfire they spent the night in tents followed by a day of activities including really enjoying the caving cabin, finishing with a hike around the local area. All the Beavers and the …
Since re-opening in 2011, 1st Crawley Scout Group has undertaken a regular series of hikes, and on Saturday 30th April we undertook our 50th hike. There were six Scouts, four Cub Scouts and four Explorer Scouts along with four leaders. The weather was warm and sunny, and we took the …
It was great to see the return of the Ifield May Fayre on the May Day Bank Holiday, which the Group has supported for many years. The members joined the May Queen procession through Ifield to the May Fayre, before the Queen opened the Fayre.
Crawley District Beaver Scouts and their families enjoyed all the fun of Scouting last Saturday (9th April 2022) when 13 Colonies came together to celebrate. Originally the concept of Yvonne, ADC Beavers, she pulled together the team of adults who delivered this event. Leaders and their teams delivered fun activities …
Chestnut Beavers held their winter camp at Copthorne Scout and Guide HQ at the end of January. The evening started with the Beavers putting up their tent inners and getting their beds ready. The Beavers then went on to make their cars for the drive through movie evening. Several rolls …
It is great pleasure to present Maureen Dean with her 40 year long service award. Maureen has been part of the district in a variety of roles. Her roles have included helping run a cub pack, Assistant District Commissioner, District Commissioner, helped welcome new adult members to Scouting, assisted leaders …
7th-9th January 2022 Having arrived at Blacklands Farm on Friday night the leaders were joined by the massive horde of Scouts. The general chaos ensued as we sorted out accommodation and the basic rules of camp. A simple dinner was followed but a bit of wide games and then bed …
It was great to see members at Tilgate Lake out Canoeing and Kayaking again, keeping up one of the Group’s traditions. We have paddled at Tilgate on Boxing Days for so long no one knows when it started, the only year we missed was last year when we were in …
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