Tonight 1st Southgate Scout Group invested two new Leaders, Zoe Grimshaw and Daniel Buckett. They met at preschool and have been friends since. So when Daniel’s scout troop had a ‘bring a friend’ Scout-mate evening she joined him in the troop. Then onto Explorers and now as adults they are leaders …
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 …
Over the weekend of 10-11th June 12 Adults attended GB Archery Instructor Course at Broadstone Warren Campsite in East Sussex. It was an intense course lead by GB Archery Coach Arthur Scales and over the weekend the participants learnt about the equipment, range safety, planning a session and instructing young …
Nearly 4 weeks has now passed since handing over the reigns as DC to Wendy Keeley and its flown by. Firstly thank you to all Groups for your generosity of the card and gifts that were given to me at the AGM – I have some ideas on what I …
Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) is an annual campaign that celebrates the contributions that millions of volunteers make across the UK. Run by the charity, Volunteering England, the campaign provides the perfect opportunity to do something positive for your community. Scouting volunteers Scouting continues to play a huge role in volunteering …
Photos from our AGM are now available on our website. During the AGM, we said our goodbyes and thanks to Eddy Hills who steps down as DC after 8 years. We wish him the best in his next Scouting adventure. We also welcomed Wendy Keeley who will be taking up …
International Scout Jamborees and Moots are above all educational events that brings together the world’s young people to promote peace and mutual understanding and to develop leadership and life skills. Working with Scouts in the run up and at the event is one of the most rewarding experiences any leader …
Congratulations to all youth members who were presented their Chief Scouts Awards during the awards ceremony in April 2017. 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 …
To All Members: Crawley District Scout Council has the pleasure in inviting you to the District AGM on Friday May 19th at St Andrews Church Furnace Green Crawley at 7.30pm. As most of you know this will be our opportunity to say thanks and farewell to Eddy Hills as he steps down from his role as District Commissioner and to welcome Wendy Keeley as our new District Commissioner. As always the formal part of the evening is kept to a minimum and will be followed by light refreshments. We hope that you will be able to attend this important event in the Crawley Scout year.
On Monday 24th April five Young Leaders were presented with certificates by Crawley Lions Club in recognition of completing 100 hours of volunteering as part of the Lions’ “Young Leaders in Service” programme. The Young Leaders and their families were joined by District Commissioner Eddy Hills, District Chair Wendy Keeley, …
Scouting now has the largest number of volunteers than we’ve had in our entire history! The annual Census figures are out and show us that there’s an incredible amount of volunteers in Scouting, but that with a sky-high waiting list for young people, we still need more. Here’s a snapshot …
It is with great pleasure I can announce the appointment of a new District Commissioner for Crawley from the 20th May 2017. Wendy Keeley, currently the District Chair at Crawley has accepted the role and is looking forward to the exciting challenge ahead. I hope everyone will support Wendy in …
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