Emma (Programme Team Lead Beavers/1st Langley Green) and Jemma (6th Crawley) attended Manor greens Christmas fair on Saturday 23rd November. We did a Christmas themed craft which was very popular. We got to speak to lots of people about volunteering and promoted how inclusive and diverse the scouting community is. …
Groups from around Crawley gathered at their local churches or memorials for Remembrance Sunday earlier this week. Each Remembrance Sunday, Scouts in cities, towns and villages across the UK show their support for the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. As Britain entered the First World War on 4 …
At the beginning of half term, Beavers and Cubs from 1st Northgate and 5th Crawley spent a day learning about the five senses and disability. Among other things they tasted different flavours, wrote with their feet, felt things they couldn’t see, identified different aromas and tried being a wheelchair pusher …
5th Crawley Three Bridges Beavers recently made apple crumbles and decorated the lids. They were frozen, then Beavers hiked to Crawley Open House and presented them. Apparently they were all eaten the next day and residents said they were delicious. If your interested in joining us, please complete our joining …
Last weekend, Sycamore Beaver Scout colony had their annual Summer Camp in the Surrey Hills. We enjoyed many activities tye dying our own pot bags for future use. The main event of the weekend was a hike, it started at the campsite, Boidier Hurst, out to Headley Heath and finishing …
On the 4th May twelve Chestnut Beaver Scouts went to Boidier Hurst Camp site in Tadworth, near Boxhill, for their Summer camp.The Beavers enjoyed camping outside, a campfire (with lots of songs and some magic!), a three mile hike, putting up tents, tye dying t-shirts, making bug hotels, learning new …
Whether it’s for one meeting, going on a Night Away event or taking on the Outdoor in 24 challenge, we’re hoping to get young people trying something new in the great outdoors throughout the year. There’s even an extra 24 hours from the leap year for you to be outdoors. Our Outdoor in 24 …
In November, the district recognised all the top award achievers in Beaver Scouts, Chief Scout Bronze Award, and Cub Scouts, Chief Scout Silver Award. Congratulations to all the young people receiving their certificates and thanks to all their leaders who have guided them through the awards.
On Sunday nearly 100 Beavers from across the district gathered for their annual craft day. The young people tried a variety of crafts in preparation for Christmas. The Beavers also had an unexpected visit from Santa, who spoke to the all.
Following the completion of my Scouts of the World Award, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you to all those who have supported so far, but also to encourage any of those who didn’t get a chance to get involved with the sessions I was delivering to have …
The district came together to celebration the Coronation with a fun day of activities at Stanford Scout Camp Site concluding with a Campfire
