Hike to the Moon
Hike a mile at home. Make a donation. Take a giant leap to support the people who need it most – Article from Scouts HQ We’re already helping families across the UK with The Great Indoors. Now, we’ve got a chance to go one step further. On 23 April, BBC Children …
9 ways to deal with stress
To help you come out the other side of this crisis smiling, we’ve put together a list of nine small things that are suitable for all the family and might help you beat stress. Things are pretty stressful at the moment. There are the obvious health fears, work’s become a …
Stanford 100 Club- March 20 Results
The fifth draw of this new fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of March. The numbers drawn are: 21 – Winner of £50 20 – Winner of £20 10 – Winner of £15 17 – Winner of £15 If you would like to join the Stanford …
Jamboree on the Internet Special Edition 3-5 April 2020
At this extraordinary moment when many people are isolated, it is our firm belief that we should rise to the challenge and respond with an extraordinary global event that will unite Scouting at every level. Today we are excited to announce a special edition of Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI), the …
The Great Indoors
We know the coming days and weeks are going to be difficult for families across the UK, as the spread of Covid-19 causes schools to close. As the experts in developing skills and bringing adventure to young people, we want to do what we can to help. While we …
Beavers Environmental and Community Involvement
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 – it was a gorgeous radiantly sunny day, but underfoot, the ground was very soggy with recent rainfall. That evening, 7th Crawley Beavers, as part of their continued environmental and community involvement, teamed up with the Tilgate Forum Group, to plant British Wildflower seeds in the …
Coronavirus and Covid-19 (Updated 16/03) – Scouts Cancelled
In line with guidance from the UK government, UK Scouts and West Sussex Scouts, we have made the hard decision that all Section Meetings / Events / Camps / Leader Meetings / District AGM will be suspended until after the Easter Holidays (Monday 20th April 2020) from Tuesday 17th March 2020. …
Crawley Explorer Leaders – Winter Mountaineering Training
Through February, a number of our Explorer Leaders (who are part of the County Climbing Team) have ventured to Scotland to practise their winter Mountain Leader skills with one of our Leaders undergoing assessment for their Winter Walking Permit (Well done Tim Winter @ Shackleton Explorers). Although the conditions were …
Crawley Beavers – International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day, is observed every year since February 2000 and made official by UNESCO. This is to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. As part of the Crawley Beaver Scouts community involvement, the communication staff at Surrey & Sussex NHS Trust invited the Beaver Scouts to distribute …