7th-9th January 2022 Having arrived at Blacklands Farm on Friday night the leaders were joined by the massive horde of Scouts. The general chaos ensued as we sorted out accommodation and the basic rules of camp. A simple dinner was followed but a bit of wide games and then bed …
As the clock strikes midnight hundreds of thousands of people up and down the country will have made a New Year’s Resolution. From keeping fit, to giving something back to the community, to spending more time with their family, but how many people will have broken their pledge by 7th January? …
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 …
Sixteen Scouts plus assorted Young Leaders and Leaders from 7th Crawley recently enjoyed a winter camp sleeping in The Bunkhouse and using The Training Hut at the Adur District campsite, Hillside. After the usual first night of not much sleep, a tasty breakfast had them fuelled and ready to go …
In September, 2nd Crawley Scouts opened sections for Cubs and Scouts from the Muslim community, being run by members of their community. This project first started in 2020 but was delayed because of the pandemic. As soon as we were able we worked with the adult volunteers to get the …
Congratulations to all youth members who were presented their Chief Scouts Awards during the awards ceremony in November 2021. This is the first award ceremony we have held since COVID impacted Scouting. The Chief Scout’s Bronze Award is the highest award available to Beaver Scouts. It is gained by a Beaver who completes each …
As part of their work towards the Word Challenge, “Take part in an activity that explores common beliefs and attitudes towards gender or disability in different societies.” 7th Crawley had a visit from Mark and Liz who are cycling friends of the Scout Leader. They ride a tandem, but unlike most tandem …
We are pleased to announce that 3 Crawley Scouts have been selected to join the West Sussex Units as part of the UK contingent to attend the next world scout jamboree in South Korea in 2023. In total, we had 22 applications for 3 spaces and after completing an application …
Now more than ever, we need more volunteers to work with young people across Crawley to help provide them with #skillsforlife. We have a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities available across Crawley especially in the Scout section (young people aged 10 to 14). No previous scouting experience is necessary as …
Congratulations to volunteers from 1st Southgate who were presented with training and long service awards by our District Commissioner, you are what make Scouting great! Furthermore, an even bigger well done to Kerry Waudby for her merit award, it is very well deserved! See more on the 1st Southgate Website.
Scout Groups attended Remembrance Sunday services across the town this morning to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. Some photos of the various services are available below:
Ifield Scout Group are once again hosting an Ifield Community Fireworks Event. Full details are available in the attached.
