Tonight Shackleton and SRF Explorers held a joint meeting taking part in Climbing and Abseiling. In total 40 Explorers attended. During the evening, we also took the opportunity to present Zac with his YL buckle and invest Dipti, our District Explorer Scout Administrator. Not wanting to waste the fantastic facility, …
Volunteers Week takes place 1-7 June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. All our activities are run by volunteers, who might join us because they want to: Try something new Make friends Spend time with their children …
Last Thursday night (12th of May) 5th Crawley Scouts, welcomed members of the West Sussex Jamboree contingent to the meeting where they discussed the application and selection process for becoming a member of the contingent heading to South Korea for the 25th World Scout Jamboree. After sharing their aspirations and …
Since re-opening in 2011, 1st Crawley Scout Group has undertaken a regular series of hikes, and on Saturday 30th April we undertook our 50th hike. There were six Scouts, four Cub Scouts and four Explorer Scouts along with four leaders. The weather was warm and sunny, and we took the …
It was great to see the return of the Ifield May Fayre on the May Day Bank Holiday, which the Group has supported for many years. The members joined the May Queen procession through Ifield to the May Fayre, before the Queen opened the Fayre.
2nd Ifield Scout Group met on Sunday, April 24 in St Margaret’s Church to renew their promises on St George’s Day. St Margaret’s Church was full for the service conducted by Revd Christine Spencer, Rector of Ifield. The service began by dedicating the new St George’s flag. All present witnessed …
Crawley District Beaver Scouts and their families enjoyed all the fun of Scouting last Saturday (9th April 2022) when 13 Colonies came together to celebrate. Originally the concept of Yvonne, ADC Beavers, she pulled together the team of adults who delivered this event. Leaders and their teams delivered fun activities …
Congratulations to all of our teams from Drake and Shackleton Explorers for completing their Silver D of E practise expeditions over the past week. We had over 20 members from both units out in the New Forest and on the North Downs. The Duke of Edinburgh programme gives young people …
Notice is hereby given that the AGM of Crawley District Scout Council will be held on Tuesday 26th April starting at 7pm at the Club House, Tilgate Forest Golf Course, Titmus Drive, Crawley, RH10 5EU. Please let all adult members of Crawley Scouting know. At this meeting we will have to fill vacancies for: …
On Saturday 26th March, 12 leaders in the District spent a day learning the skills to deliver Tomahawk throwing to our members. We learnt all about the important safety aspects before setting up a range and having a go with Angels and Tomahawks to practise! A few more hours practise …
4th Worth Scouts and Beavers have been busy collecting and donating Easter eggs over the past few weeks for the Spotted:Crawley Easter egg appeal. The appeal means that thousands of children across Crawley who may not receive an egg this year will be able to enjoy a chocolatey treat at …
4th Worth Scouts took part in the London Monopoly Run Live on Saturday 5th March where over 5000 Scouts descended on Central London to compete against teams from all over the country in an interactive, real time run around the London Monopoly board buying up properties, earning money and paying …
