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: …
Over the last few weeks, Joe, Tom and Leo been busy fundraising with runnings and attending various events including a collection at our local football ground and a quiz! Both events have been successful in helping them raise towards the £4000 needed each to attend and support Scouts from less …
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 …
Congratulations to Gregers, Leo, Megan, Joseph and Charlie who recieved the Chief Scout Gold Award Certificates today at the West Sussex County Council Awards Reception. A special congratulations to Caitlin who was presented her Queens Scout award, the top award in Scouting. The Chief Scout Awards are the culmination of …
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 …
Tonight we had a busy night at Shackleton! 10 of our Explorers split into 2 groups to plan their upcoming D of E Silver Expeditions. Much cake was consumed in the process!!! The other unit members were able to partake in Crossbow shooting with some of the unit scoring full …
Neil Armstrong ESU have spent a night camping at the district camp site, the camp was organised and run by the explorers themselves from the initial idea and letters, menu planning, risk assessment written and nights away forms filled in. Along the way they had some leader guidance but most …
Tom, Joe and Leo were asked to help out at the 4th Worth Leaders Christmas Dinner last week for a donation to their fundraising. They were waiters for the evening and also helped to wash and dry up. They are waiting on confirmation of the exact donation. They also sold …
Over the past 6 months, many groups have adapted to deliver scouting despite the challenges around COVID. Shackleton Explorers has operated an exciting programme of activities over this time including hikes, navigation training, cooking, axe throwing, bowling, team challenges, survival skills, camping, climbing, abseiling and much more! Over 2021, we …
In December, Neil Armstrong Explorers visited the newly built Horsham ice rink. After much sliding around, 4 new Explorers were invested into the unit! Good fun was had by all day even if much of the night was spent holding onto the railings to avoid falling over! If your interested …
SRF Explorers returned to their first camp last weekend since COVID restrictions had lifted. The weekend was very relaxed and involved some team games, hikes, a lot of food and a visit to the local animal reserve. A few photos of the camp are below. If your interested in joining …
