Reasons to be a Scout Volunteer

In a year when routines have been thrown out of the window, we’re proud that Scout groups across the country have continued to be a stable influence on young peoples’ lives. Whether they’re hosting Zoom sessions during lockdown or holding socially distanced meetings in areas where it’s now safe to …

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Return to face to face Scouting

Over the past 4 weeks, several Crawley Scout Groups have been preparing for returning to face to face Scouting. Although activities are currently restricted and strict COVID-19 rules are in place, many groups have worked tirelessly to get young people back Scouting. A few pictures and videos of groups returning …

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Home Adventures

South London Scouts have put together a set of Home Adventure awards and activity badges which provide an exciting opportunity for all beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers and network members to gain our special badges. There are five badges you can gain. The Bronze Home Adventure Challenge Badge The Silver Home …

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9 ways to deal with stress

To help you come out the other side of this crisis smiling, we’ve put together a list of nine small things that are suitable for all the family and might help you beat stress. Things are pretty stressful at the moment. There are the obvious health fears, work’s become a …

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The Great Indoors

We know the coming days and weeks are going to be difficult for families across the UK, as the spread of Covid-19 causes schools to close. As the experts in developing skills and bringing adventure to young people, we want to do what we can to help.   While we …

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Beavers Environmental and Community Involvement

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 – it was a gorgeous radiantly sunny day, but underfoot, the ground was very soggy with recent rainfall.   That evening, 7th Crawley Beavers, as part of their continued environmental and community involvement, teamed up with the Tilgate Forum Group, to plant British Wildflower seeds in the …

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Coronavirus and Covid-19 (Updated 16/03) – Scouts Cancelled

In line with guidance from the UK government, UK Scouts and West Sussex Scouts, we have made the hard decision that all Section Meetings / Events / Camps / Leader Meetings / District AGM will be suspended until after the Easter Holidays (Monday 20th April 2020) from Tuesday 17th March 2020. …

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Crawley Beavers – International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day, is observed every year since February 2000 and made official by UNESCO. This is to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. As part of the Crawley Beaver Scouts community involvement, the communication staff at Surrey & Sussex NHS Trust invited the Beaver Scouts to distribute …

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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.