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New year, new challenge?

New year, new challenge? We are on the search for our new lead volunteer for Crawley. The role is both rewarding and challenging. Working with the wider District team you’ll inspire, support and develop local scout groups (youth members and adults) to grow and deliver even more exciting and adventurous …

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A New Group Scout Leader at 2nd Ifield

Before a new Group Scout Leader is appointed an existing one has stepped down. We are sorry that due to changes in time available Kerry Pearson is having to stop being our Group Scout Leader from the end of the year. Kerry has given a lot to the group and …

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Celebration Christmas at 2nd Ifield

As the group approached the end of the term the theme at the Group turned to celebrating Christmas. Firstly the whole group gathered along with parents and friends at St Margaret’s Church (our sponsor) for a service of Readings and Carols, where we filled the Church both with people and …

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Shackleton Explorer Scouts – 2021 summary and we have spaces for new members in 2022

Over the past 6 months, many groups have adapted to deliver scouting despite the challenges around COVID. Shackleton Explorers has operated an exciting programme of activities over this time including hikes, navigation training, cooking, axe throwing, bowling, team challenges, survival skills, camping, climbing, abseiling and much more! Over 2021, we …

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Scouting is for adults too!

Volunteers don’t have to be “superheroes” who know everything – we provide training and support to help you learn new skills too. Having people positive role models to guide the way, and give that extra bit of encouragement is so important in times like these. We help young people step up, …

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Explorer Scouts Invested on Ice!

In December, Neil Armstrong Explorers visited the newly built Horsham ice rink. After much sliding around, 4 new Explorers were invested into the unit! Good fun was had by all day even if much of the night was spent holding onto the railings to avoid falling over! If your interested …

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7th Crawley Winter Camp

Sixteen Scouts plus assorted Young Leaders and Leaders from 7th Crawley recently enjoyed a winter camp sleeping in The Bunkhouse and using The Training Hut at the Adur District campsite, Hillside. After the usual first night of not much sleep, a tasty breakfast had them fuelled and ready to go …

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Stanford 100 Club – Nov 21 Results

The twenty fifth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of November. The numbers drawn are: 24 – Winner of £50, 05 – Winner of £20, 35 – Winner of £15, 11 – Winner of £15, If you would like to join the Stanford …

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Chief Scout Awards November 2021

Congratulations to all youth members who were presented their Chief Scouts Awards during the awards ceremony in November 2021. This is the first award ceremony we have held since COVID impacted Scouting. The Chief Scout’s Bronze Award is the highest award available to Beaver Scouts. It is gained by a Beaver who completes each …

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SRF Explorers Return to Camp

SRF Explorers returned to their first camp last weekend since COVID restrictions had lifted. The weekend was very relaxed and involved some team games, hikes, a lot of food and a visit to the local animal reserve. A few photos of the camp are below. If your interested in joining …

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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.