Mark Eastman
A Celebration of St George
St George being the patron saint of Scouting meant Scouts across the country gathered to their local celebration. Crawley Scouts gathered at Goffs Park along with Councillor Jilly Hart, Mayor of Crawley and Henry Smith, MP. The event started with all the members processing up the hill to Goffs Park …
Beaver Easter Trail
This Sunday the District held their Beaver Easter Trail at Stanford Scout Camp Site. The Beavers followed a trailed around the campsite doing activities as they went. When completed they were allow to hunt for an Easter Egg. There also a number of craft events to try out and some …
National Scout Rifle Championship
Members of the District attended the National Scout Rifle Championships at the weekend. They enjoyed lots of shooting at a variety of ranges and guns attaining some good scores.
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, …
2nd Ifield Group Camp
Last weekend (2-3 July) saw the return of our Group camp at Blackland Farm with about 90 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and SASU members along with their families gathered together. Some of the Group’s Scout Active Support Unit (SASU) arrived on the Friday evening to set up camp and …
2nd Ifield Tiger Cub Scouts Senior Cub Camp
Saturday 11th – Sunday 12 June 2022 The leadership team arrived on site at Beacon Hill campsite on Friday evening to set up for the following day to mayhem in the carpark from other groups trying to leave, having already escaped mayhem in the carpark of our Acorn HQ too. …
A day on the River with 2nd Ifield
Some of the Scouts and Explorer Scouts had a gentle day on the Wey & Arun canal, finishing with some fun in the water. The Explorers and older Scouts paddled the river on their own, while the younger members who may of needed support were followed by the instructors. A …
2nd Ifield Chestnut Beaver Scouts Summer Camp
Chestnut Beaver Scouts have just returned from their summer camp at Horsham Scouts Campsite. Having spent Friday evening with a campfire they spent the night in tents followed by a day of activities including really enjoying the caving cabin, finishing with a hike around the local area. All the Beavers and the …
1st Crawley Celebrate a Milestone Hike
Since re-opening in 2011, 1st Crawley Scout Group has undertaken a regular series of hikes, and on Saturday 30th April we undertook our 50th hike. There were six Scouts, four Cub Scouts and four Explorer Scouts along with four leaders. The weather was warm and sunny, and we took the …
Ifield May Fayre
It was great to see the return of the Ifield May Fayre on the May Day Bank Holiday, which the Group has supported for many years. The members joined the May Queen procession through Ifield to the May Fayre, before the Queen opened the Fayre.
Beaver Scout Easter Fun Day
Crawley District Beaver Scouts and their families enjoyed all the fun of Scouting last Saturday (9th April 2022) when 13 Colonies came together to celebrate. Originally the concept of Yvonne, ADC Beavers, she pulled together the team of adults who delivered this event. Leaders and their teams delivered fun activities …