With 2019 under way we have already started our winning ways – Crawleys Shackleton Explorers ventured to Hertfordshire for the Fire and Ice Winter camp with 1200 Explorers in attendance. The shooting trophies went our way with Deiniol taking the pistol trophy and Katie the rifle honours. An excellent result …
Each Remembrance Sunday, Scouts in cities, towns and villages across the UK show their support for the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. This year is made all the more poignant for the fact that that 2018 is the centenary of the Armistice, bringing an end to the First …
Over the weekend of Fri 19th to Sun 21st Oct over 40 members of Crawley District took part in the 42nd National Scout Shooting Championships at Bisley. The event is held every year and approx. 800 shooters from across the UK take part in a large number of shooting events including: Air …
From Thursday 25th October to Sunday 28th October, 19 Explorer Scouts and 3 Scout Network from across Crawley District were hosted by Drake Explorers at their annual mountain activity weekend staying at a bunk house in Cynwyd, North Wales. Participants spent 3 days walking in the mountains, including Snowdon (the …
The young people of Crawley have lost the use of a magical outdoor place after the theft of the main electrical cable into the local Scout campsite. At some point during the last week of September metal thieves disconnected and stole 150m of high voltage copper cable from the Pease …
Camelot TSC run a yearly open postal league for Sporter Air Rifle & Air Pistol and this year Crawley District Scouts entered a number of competitors. The league is open to all ages from all clubs and organisations, e.g. Scouts, Cadets, Schools, Rifle Clubs etc from across Great Britain so it presents …
SRF Explorers have recently returned from their summer expedition to France. Whilst there, they too part in a number of activities including: Visiting the Beach, Land Yachting, A 9 mile hike (round trip) to Mont St Michel across the sea, A go in a Gyro-Copter, Mini Golf, A visit to …
A group of 32 Explorer Scouts, Network Members and Associated Supporters have just returned from Drake Explorer Scouts Summer Expedition to Slovenia. They travelled via Venice airport and crossed the border by bus to the small town of Bovec close to the River Soca. It was on the River Soca …
On Saturday 18th August, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders from 2nd Ifield paddled from Pulborough to Stopham Bridge. Over the summer, a number of the Scouts and Explorers have been working towards their British Canoeing One Star and this river trip forms a part of this training. A few photos of the …
This weekend Stanford Campsite hosted Shackleton Explorers and their summer ’18 activity camp. Not only did they have fantastic weather, but a great programme which included clay pigeon shooting, a hike, rock climbing, and a campfire! Also a great chance for new members to get to know the unit and learn more about the Explorer section. If you are interested in finding out more visit their website by clicking here.
SRF last night visited the Three Store in Crawley for a discovery night on Internet safety. In Scouting, we believe that helping young people develop their digital skills in a responsible, fun and safe way is a key to preparing them for a brighter future. Members can partake in two …
Join our Jamboree contingent for an afternoon of activities and fun in aid of the 2019 USA Jamboree.
