Congratulations to Karen, Em, Zoe and Phoebe from 1st Southgate Scout Group, who have all gained their Wood Badge having completed their Adult leadership training, a tradition started by Baden Powell. Since September 1919 adult volunteers in the Scouts have been awarded the Wood Badge on the completion of their …
In a year when routines have been thrown out of the window, we’re proud that Scout groups across the country have continued to be a stable influence on young peoples’ lives. Whether they’re hosting Zoom sessions during lockdown or holding socially distanced meetings in areas where it’s now safe to …
Over the past 4 weeks, several Crawley Scout Groups have been preparing for returning to face to face Scouting. Although activities are currently restricted and strict COVID-19 rules are in place, many groups have worked tirelessly to get young people back Scouting. A few pictures and videos of groups returning …
South London Scouts have put together a set of Home Adventure awards and activity badges which provide an exciting opportunity for all beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers and network members to gain our special badges. There are five badges you can gain. The Bronze Home Adventure Challenge Badge The Silver Home …
2nd Ifield Group members celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8th May. Due to the current situation with COVID-19 they could not join together for anything, but the group still put together a programme of events to remember the sacrifices and to celebrate 75 years of peace …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
