From the 23rd to the 26th of August, fourteen determined explorers from Shackleton ESU embarked on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning yet challenging landscapes of the Brecon Beacons. This Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition saw one team of seven successfully complete their qualifying expedition, while another team of seven …
From 2nd to 9th August 2025, Shackleton ESU in Crawley attended the West Sussex International Jamboree (WSIJ) at the South of England Showground. The event brought together over 1,200 participants from 13 countries, creating a week-long celebration of scouting, guiding, and international friendship. Daytime Activities WSIJ was organised into themed …
Nearly 100 people, made up of members and their families, joined us for our annual family camp on what turned out to be the hottest weekend of the year.
This week saw four of Ifield’s members who have gained their Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, attend a Buckingham Palace Garden Party to recognise their achievement. All four of them took the mothers as their guest and travelled up the day before spending the evening together. The Garden party …
On Wednesday 7th May 2nd Ifield held their annual review, during which following the business part of the meeting they recognised the long service of some of their leaders, invested two new leaders and were then entertained by the young people. The Squirrels sang us their closing meeting song, the …
On Monday 5th May 2nd Ifield had great fun supporting the Ifield May Fayre. We had a great turn out of members for the procession along with supplying the safety cover. At the Fayre we had our rope bridge out again along with the Crossbows.
On Saturday 3rd May 2025, Drake Explorer Scout and flutist Paul, along with 9 other young musicians from the Langham Arts Youth Orchestra joined the All Souls Orchestra playing at Prom Praise at the Royal Albert Hall. The concert was a mixture of classical music inc Holst’s Mercury, Haydon’s Creation …
2nd Ifield has another great day on Saturday 12th April taking part in London Monopoly Run exploring London and collecting points as we went. We took four teams this year, an Explorer, Network and 2 SASU teams.
Help support the Shackleton ESU as we prepare for our expedition to Kandersteg, Switzerland in Summer 2026! Kandersteg Quiz Night Fundraiser – 12th July 2025 @ 19.00 📅 Join us for a night of fun, and community spirit!💷 Just £5 per person – all proceeds go towards the expedition🍰 Chloe’s Cake Stall …
Over the last three days, six explorers from Shackleton ESU successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award practice expedition in the New Forest. The team camped at Braggers Wood and Wilverley Scout Campsite, covering a challenging route through woodland and open heath. Throughout the expedition, the group developed key skills including: Despite …
From the 18th to the 21st of April 2025, 17 Shackleton Explorers took part in an unforgettable mountain activity camp based at the Cornel Scout Campsite bunkhouse in the heart of Snowdonia. With kit bags unpacked and bunk beds claimed, the team settled into a weekend packed with challenge, adventure, and unforgettable …
Crawley District Scouts are thrilled to announce that Russell Stallibrass has been awarded the prestigious Award for Merit in recognition of his unwavering dedication and exceptional service to Scouting within the district. His impact has been felt far and wide, particularly in the success of the Neil Armstrong Explorer Scout …
