National Scout Rifle Championship
Members of the District attended the National Scout Rifle Championships at the weekend. They enjoyed lots of shooting at a variety of ranges and guns attaining some good scores.
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United in sorrow
Scouts across the UK join the nation in mourning the loss of our beloved monarch and Patron, HM The Queen. Her outstanding example of service, encouragement and kindness was an inspiration to us all.
5th Crawley Summer Camp
5th Crawley, just back from our late summer Camp where 14 scouts took part in a range of activities on site at the wonderful Adamswell Scout Campsite in Royal Tunbridge Wells District. Highlights include the Archery, Quadbiking through the woods and hiking to the Eastern terminal of the Spa Valley …
1st Southgate and SRF to KIJ!
Last week, our Scouts, along with 7th Crawley Scouts, and SRF all spent the week at Kent International Jamboree. Scouts camped on Neptune sub-camp and SRF on Jupiter. Along with thousands of Scouts and Guides from around the country and abroad they had a great week taking part in over …
Chief Scout’s Gold Awards
Recently Barney, 7th Crawley, and Alex, 1st Crawley were presented with their Chief Scout’s Gold Awards by Superintendent Alex Gerldart of Sussex Police at a ceremony in Horsham. Dawn and Lauren of Drake Expolorers received their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards and Zac of SRF Expolorers got his Young Leader …
2nd Ifield Group Camp
Last weekend (2-3 July) saw the return of our Group camp at Blackland Farm with about 90 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and SASU members along with their families gathered together. Some of the Group’s Scout Active Support Unit (SASU) arrived on the Friday evening to set up camp and …
Stanford Jubilee Celebrations
On Saturday 4th June, over 400 members and families gathered at Stanford Scout Campsite for a day of celebrations in honour of the Queens Jubilee. After an opening ceremony, many activities were available including, Archery, Tomahawks, Crossbows, Field Games, Karting, Face Painting and much more! After a day of activities, …
1st Crawley in Snowdonia
Following a 2 year break, 1st Crawley Scouts returned to Snowdonia during the Summer half-term for another exciting couple of days of water and mountain activities. After a long drive to Yr Hen Felin bunkhouse, there was time to stretch our legs with a walk along the River Dee in …
Volunteers Week – Join us
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 …
A day on the River with 2nd Ifield
Some of the Scouts and Explorer Scouts had a gentle day on the Wey & Arun canal, finishing with some fun in the water. The Explorers and older Scouts paddled the river on their own, while the younger members who may of needed support were followed by the instructors. A …
5th Crawley Scouts – International Evening
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 …
Crawley Scout group renew their promises at St Margaret’s Church on St George’s Day
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 …