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Beaver and Cub Handicraft Day 2022

Beavers and Cubs from around the district were busy at our Craft Day hosted by 4th Worth Scout Group on 19th November. The HQ has been busy all day with young people gluing, drawing, building, folding, creating a whole variety of items. #scouts #SkillsForLife #crawley #Balcombe #beaverscouts #cubscouts #goodforyou

CSA Bronze and Silver Awards

Congratulations to all the young people from the District who received their Chief Scout Bronze and Silver Award certificates today. A great achievement by the young people supported by a great group of volunteer leaders The Chief Scout’s Bronze Award is the highest award available to Beaver Scouts. It is gained by a Beaver who …

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Drake ESU visit to parliament

On 3rd November Drake Explorers went to Westminster to visit the Houses of Parliament. We met up with our local MP, Henry Smith, who was to be our tour guide.  Passing through Portcullis House and seeing the committee rooms, where much business is done, we entered Westminster Hall. This is …

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Drake Explorer Scout Unit Mountain Activity Weekend

In October half-term Drake ESU, along with members of 2nd Ifield Scouts and Shackleton ESU, travelled to North Wales for their annual mountain activity weekend.  Friday saw them hiking and climbing in the Ogwen Valley. Tackling routes despite the wet and windy conditions  On Saturday everyone went on a big …

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Remembrance Sunday

This weekend saw a number of Scout Groups joining their communities to pay their respects to those who have died in war and conflicts. On Friday a number of Scouts were involved with wreath laying at ceremonies at Schools. On Saturday 1st Northgate and 5th Crawley held a sleepover including …

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Stanford 100 Club – October 22 Results

The thirty sixth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of October. 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.

District Cub Scout Conker Tournament

We were blessed with a beautiful morning for the Crawley District Cub Conker Competition today; a welcome return to the district calendar of events post Covid. Despite the many demands on time and the wide range of activities which our young people enjoy beyond Scouting, the event was well attended, …

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Inter-District West Sussex Shooting Competition

On Sunday 2nd October, West Sussex Scouts held their first inter-district Explorer shooting competition. 3 teams entered after a 4th had to withdraw at short notice. They took part in various events including 6yrd rifle and pistol, 10yrd rifle and pistol, crossbow and sprint and shoot. Congratulations to Crawley Scouts …

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Stanford 100 Club – September 22 Results

The thirty fifth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of September. 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.

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.