From the 23rd to the 26th of August, fourteen determined explorers from Shackleton ESU embarked on an unforgettable adventure through the stunning yet challenging landscapes of the Brecon Beacons. This Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition saw one team of seven successfully complete their qualifying expedition, while another team of seven …
This August, 42 young people from our group—including Scouts and Explorers—took part in the West Sussex International Jamboree (WSIJ), joining Scout and Guide groups from across the county, as well as welcoming international guests from Kenya, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Germany, Norway, the USA, Japan, and Ireland. A Week …
29 July Nine excited Cubs and their parents gathered early, ready to board the minibus. At 10:10 am we set off, the Cubs singing and inventing stories together, each adding a sentence in turn. The trip to Hailsham took just an hour. On arrival, the Cubs collected trolleys, hauled their …
Cubs from across Crawley joined together today to participate in the summer hike. After meeting at the Mill pond (at many meeting points), the Cubs carefully crossed the railway and walked up Ifield Woods, to Faygate and to Lambs Green and then back again. The weather was much nicer than …
From 2nd to 9th August 2025, Shackleton ESU in Crawley attended the West Sussex International Jamboree (WSIJ) at the South of England Showground. The event brought together over 1,200 participants from 13 countries, creating a week-long celebration of scouting, guiding, and international friendship. Daytime Activities WSIJ was organised into themed …
Cubs from across Crawley visited WSIJ at Ardingly this week. After the camp had been up and running for a few days the cubs were invited to visit for all sections day. And they took the opportunity with both hands. In the morning, they used the inflatable slides in the …
From Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 6th August, the Ifield Lion Cubs enjoyed a fun-filled and action-packed summer camp at Broadstone Warren. Throughout the camp, the Cubs embraced every challenge with enthusiasm and determination – from collecting firewood to setting off on a long hike, their efforts were truly impressive. And …
The sixty ninth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of July. The numbers drawn are: If you would like to join the Stanford Campsite 100 Club for the next draw, please click here for more information.
What an incredible weekend our 11 Beavers had at Beacon Hill campsite (28–29 June)! Over two adventure-packed days, they earned their Nights Away, Hikes Away, Campcraft, and Outdoor badges —well done, Beavers! We kicked off with caving—head torches on and lots of crawling through tunnels! After lunch, Beavers got stuck …
What an incredible adventure we had on our summer sleepover! We caught the train to Horsham Park – for some of our Squirrels, it was their very first train ride! Once we arrived, we set up our base and jumped into a day full of fun: from colouring and tree …
The sixty eighth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of June. The numbers drawn are: If you would like to join the Stanford Campsite 100 Club for the next draw, please click here for more information.
Two members of Crawley Network, Courtney Palmer-Jones and Allen Heath, attended Intercamp 2025 as IST (International Service Team) in Baumholder, Germany, from the 5th to 9th June. Intercamp is held each year in a different European country and provides participants (10-16 year olds) with the opportunity to take part in a variety …
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