We’re on the lookout for 20 young people who’ve really gone above and beyond. They need to be UK Scouts aged 6–24 who’ve shown Scout values, courage, kindness and our ‘never give up’ spirit. They’ll each receive £500 to spend how they like. If you’d like to nominate a young …
2020 is not the year we thought it would be and I know that many members have had your own personal challenges. Many thanks for all that you have done, no matter how small, to continue supporting Scouting in exceptional times. To all those who have gone above and beyond …
Congratulations to Karen, Em, Zoe and Phoebe from 1st Southgate Scout Group, who have all gained their Wood Badge having completed their Adult leadership training, a tradition started by Baden Powell. Since September 1919 adult volunteers in the Scouts have been awarded the Wood Badge on the completion of their …
In a year when routines have been thrown out of the window, we’re proud that Scout groups across the country have continued to be a stable influence on young peoples’ lives. Whether they’re hosting Zoom sessions during lockdown or holding socially distanced meetings in areas where it’s now safe to …
Over the past 4 weeks, several Crawley Scout Groups have been preparing for returning to face to face Scouting. Although activities are currently restricted and strict COVID-19 rules are in place, many groups have worked tirelessly to get young people back Scouting. A few pictures and videos of groups returning …
Whilst Prides up and down the country have had to be postponed, including local ones in West Sussex, we’ve decided that we will instead bring West Sussex Scouts Pride… ONLINE! A month long celebration of all things Inclusion & Diversity, which will include online webinars, #ShowYourPride competition and more. Information …
South London Scouts have put together a set of Home Adventure awards and activity badges which provide an exciting opportunity for all beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers and network members to gain our special badges. There are five badges you can gain. The Bronze Home Adventure Challenge Badge The Silver Home …
2nd Ifield Group members celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May. Due to the current situation with COVID-19 they could not join together for anything, but the group still put together a programme of events to remember the sacrifices and to celebrate 75 years of peace …
At this extraordinary moment when many people are isolated, it is our firm belief that we should rise to the challenge and respond with an extraordinary global event that will unite Scouting at every level. Today we are excited to announce a special edition of Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI), the …
We know the coming days and weeks are going to be difficult for families across the UK, as the spread of Covid-19 causes schools to close. As the experts in developing skills and bringing adventure to young people, we want to do what we can to help. While we …
In line with guidance from the UK government, UK Scouts and West Sussex Scouts, we have made the hard decision that all Section Meetings / Events / Camps / Leader Meetings / District AGM will be suspended until after the Easter Holidays (Monday 20th April 2020) from Tuesday 17th March 2020. …
