On Sunday 21st April the District gathered for the Annual St George’s Day Parade, where we celebrated our patron Saint. All the young people processed through Goffs Park up to the Goffs House. We were joined by our Mayor. We heard from Ian Philips, minister of Crawley Baptist Church, where …
The 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 23 April at Tilgate Golf Club Crawley starting at 7pm. This is our opportunity each year to review and celebrate the previous Scouting year (2023) and all that we achieved both as a District and for and on behalf of …
On Saturday 30 March saw over 100 Squirrel Scouts and Beaver Scouts from around the District gathered at our lovely campsite Stanford for the annual Beaver fun day. The young enjoying a variety of activities around the campsite put on by our volunteer leaders. They were well fed by the …
The Big Help Out is back. And this time it runs for three whole days from 7-9 June 2024. It’s a huge nationwide campaign to inspire people to get their first taste of volunteering, lend a hand and make a change. Here are just some ideas how you can use …
All leaders and District supporters are invited to our AGM where we will be reviewing the 2023 financial year. Further details to follow but the basic details are as follows: Date and Time: Tuesday 23rd April @ 19.00 Venue: Tilgate Golf Centre We hope to see you all there. Crawley Scout …
As 2023 comes to an end, a huge thank you goes to our section teams, trustees, parent helpers, and supporters for the time that they’ve put into Scouting this year. Scouting is more important than ever – providing young people with Skills For Life! Looking ahead to 2024, we’re excited to getting …
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 …
Crawley Scouting has a large interest and some great success in young people improving in shooting and winning in competitions and we would like to remind everyone that Shooting is a District Supported Activity with members able to shoot at any of the groups. Currently the opportunities are:- 2nd Ifield …
Congratulations to Brian Eastman, 2nd Ifield Scout Groups, Group President who was presented with his Silver Wolf last night at the Group’s Carol Service. Brian received this for the work he does for Scouting. As GSL, then Chairman and now President he has seen the group grow from a few …
On 26th Nov, we recognised the Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members who have achieved Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards, their Chief Scout Gold, Platinum and Diamond Awards and the Young Leaders Belt. Additionally members from the Jamboree Troops were awarded the Commissioners Commendation for Good Service …
On Friday 8 December, the recipients and their families got together at the Bear Grylls Adventure at Birmingham NEC. They were recognised personally by Chief Scout Bear Grylls for their achievements. Ranging in age from 5 to 23, these amazing young people earned their awards for a variety of skills and endeavours. …
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.
