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Shackleton ESU – CSA Gold and Platinum

On Monday 23rd Jan, Shackleton had a good meeting on mental health and identity. All of the leaders were incredibly proud of how engaged and mature the young people were during the informative evening.  We also invested 2 new members to join the unit, welcome Mirjam and Ben. We also …

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Stanford 100 Club – December 22 Results

The thirty eighth 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.

New Year Resolution:

Build your skills. Boost your happiness. Connect with your local community…. When considering your New Year’s Resolutions, please add volunteering with Scouts in 2023. The benefits go both ways – you can help and give back to local young people and you can also benefit yourself in so many ways …

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Christmas Music Quiz – District

On Monday 19th December, Crawley District Scouts laid on a free music quiz for leaders and supporters across Crawley. Hosted by 4th Worth Scouts and their GSL, Dave Palmer, over 70 people took part as the photos below show! Congratulations to 1st Southgate for entering the winning team. On behalf …

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1st Southgate and 7th Crawley Winter Camp

1st Southgate and 7th Crawley (Furnace Green) Scout troops held a combined winter camp last weekend at Polyapes in Cobham staying in a cabin. They had a varied programme including fire lighting, wide games, cave bus, pizza making and watched the football.

More Leaders Awards

2nd Ifield Scout Group has recently had the opportunity to recognise the work of our volunteers with both Dominic Smith, one of the Cub Scout leaders with Lion Cubs, and Sarah Smith, who is a trustee and has been chair of the social & Fundraising committee, receiving their 5 year …

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Leader Service Awards

This week Crawley District Scouts said Thank You to 3 members for 25 years Service – Jill Alderton, Allen Heath and Helen Ives. Ollie Gidman also received his first Wood Badge beads making him a member of the World’s Largest Scout Group.

Shackleton Explorers – Winter Camp 2022

From 2nd to 4th December, Shackleton Explorers enjoyed a winter camp at Bentley Copse Scout Campsite. Staying inside in Palmer House, the cold didn’t bother us! Activities including a night hike, zipline, crate stacking, climbing, abseiling, rifle shooting, karaoke and lots of food! It was a nice relaxing camp to …

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Stanford 100 Club – November 22 Results

The thirty seventh 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.

GoodForYou – Volunteer with us today!

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 …

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1st Balcombe Scouts Climbing

1st Balcombe Scouts enjoyed the challenge of climbing the heights of K2 Leisure Centre’s wall this week. #scouts #SkillsForLife #Balcombe #goodforyou #climbing If your interested in joining us as youth member, get in touch today.

Young people first: Safeguarding and Safety in Scouting

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first. Here's how.