1st Handcross squirrels have been out and about this week visiting all the wonderful animals at Crawley’s Pets at Home. The squirrels had the opportunity to meet and stroke the bunnies, guinea pigs, and hamsters. The squirrels learnt about what the animals need and how we need to look after …
Shackleton ESU has just returned from a weekend winter camp at Parkwood Scout Campsite. Over the weekend, they got up to lots of activities including a night hike, angel throwing, assault course, model rocket building and launching, orienteering, karaoke / disco and lots of food! The video below put together …
The sixty second draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of December. 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.
2nd Ifield Scout Group has celebrated another outstanding year of growth, activities, and achievements, continuing to instil “skills for life” in its members. The year began with the launch of two Squirrel Dreys, offering scouting opportunities to children aged 4 to 6 years. This initiative has boosted membership and enabled …
As Cubs at 1st Handcross reached the end of their first full term they visited Caddies in Crawley as a joint Christmas and end of term celebration. Cubs played some very competitive crazy golf on both courses before enjoying some time in the giant ball pit. The Cubs had a …
This week 2nd Ifield Scout Group celebrated Christmas at our Carol Service. The members all gathered as one for their final meeting of the year along with family and friends in St Margaret’s Church. The Christmas story was ready by our Scouts, Explorers and President, whilst the prayers were led …
The Beavers and Cubs at 1st Langley Green had an amazing time ice skating at The Rec Rink in Horsham. Everybody had a fantastic time and are already talking about going again next year.
The Cub Craft day was attended by nearly 90 cubs from around the District with 25 leaders bringing many different arts and crafts to share with all that attended. Each cub left the sessions with big smiles on their faces and boxes full of the different skills that they had …
The sixty first draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of November. 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.
Both Squirrel Dreys have had fun trying out some Circus Skills including plate spinning and juggling. Both meetings were full of fun and laughter. Many thanks Damien from our Active Support team who facilitated this.
After a lot of hard work and dedication, Vicky Scutt, part of the Scout section leader team at 7th Crawley, recently completed her training, so she’s now a fully fledged Assistant Scout Leader. District Lead Volunteer, Oliver Gidman, popped along on Friday, to present her with her Wood Badge. Since …
Emma (Programme Team Lead Beavers/1st Langley Green) and Jemma (6th Crawley) attended Manor greens Christmas fair on Saturday 23rd November. We did a Christmas themed craft which was very popular. We got to speak to lots of people about volunteering and promoted how inclusive and diverse the scouting community is. …
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