Treating each other well

Chief Commissioner, Tim Kidd, challenged Team UK to come up with ideas on how we can foster a culture of positivity and respect, helping us wear our values on our sleeves I’ve been thinking a lot recently about something that sounds quite simple: how can we be nicer to each …

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Congratulations – National Awards

The Scout Association believes in recognising the achievements and commitments of the Leaders and volunteers through awards that are made for gallantry and meritorious conduct, and outstanding and excellent service. I am very pleased to announce that today the West Sussex Roll of Honour has been published and two of …

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We would like to say thank you to all of our volunteers.

Our Founder’s birthday is an occasion for Scouts everywhere to celebrate. Today, 22 February, we recall our Scouting adventures, meet our Scouting friends, proudly wear our scarves and celebrate the great diversity of our worldwide Movement. Today is also a time for us to renew our commitment to creating a better …

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Chief Scout Awards July 2018

Congratulations to all youth members who were presented their Chief Scouts Awards during the awards ceremony in July 2018.. The Chief Scout’s Bronze Award is the highest award available to Beaver Scouts. It is gained by a Beaver who completes each of the Global, Promise, Creative, Community, Outdoor and Fitness Challenges. The Chief …

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Beaver Craft Day

On Saturday 2nd December, Crawley District Scouts held a Beaver Craft and Fun Day. We had over 80 children attend throughout the day making, Reindeer’s, Christmas decorations and gifts to take home. We even had Father Christmas drop in to see them all and give out some presents. A big thank you to all the leaders, young leaders and family members that helped to make the day a success. 

WSJ 2019 – Adult Leaders have been selected!

Following a tough application process, twenty adult leaders were invited to attend a weekend selection camp at Lodge Hill over the weekend 23rd – 24th September. During the course of the weekend each leaders was assessed in their Young Person Interaction Skills, Leadership, Team Work, Communication, Adaptability, Working when tired. …

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Grow Your Group!

Grow your Group is a set of fun and entertaining workshops where skills and ideas will be shared which are supported by both electronic resources and hard resources such as your Vacancy Boards. All areas you will need to help your Group grow with adults will be looked at. Grow …

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Medal of Merit Awarded

John Yarlett was presented the Award of Merit on Saturday 24th June for his outstanding contribution to Scouting both in Crawley and Horsham. He has previously been a District Commissioner and was instrumental in restarting 1st Crawley Scout Group with all 3 sections 6 years ago and has successfully recruited …

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7th Crawley AGM

On Friday 16th June, 7th Crawley Scout Group celebrated their 51st anniversary with a social evening and bbq (incorporating the Annual General Meeting). The Beavers and Cubs led the entertainment by giving  a rendition of some camp songs and helping the attendees to know more about how to save energy …

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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.