Following the opening of 1st Handcross last year with Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs the time came in June to expand the group and open a Scout Troop. Following a successful open evening the new Troop began in June with a series of taster sessions before running a full programme from …
Nearly 100 people, made up of members and their families, joined us for our annual family camp on what turned out to be the hottest weekend of the year.
On Wednesday 7th May 2nd Ifield held their annual review, during which following the business part of the meeting they recognised the long service of some of their leaders, invested two new leaders and were then entertained by the young people. The Squirrels sang us their closing meeting song, the …
On Monday 5th May 2nd Ifield had great fun supporting the Ifield May Fayre. We had a great turn out of members for the procession along with supplying the safety cover. At the Fayre we had our rope bridge out again along with the Crossbows.
When we saw that Spotted Crawley was running an Easter appeal to help those less fortunate, we knew we wanted to get involved. Leaders from the Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts in Three Bridges and Maidenbower were more than happy to support the cause. A message went out to parents asking for donations …
Scouts Put Their Orienteering Skills to the Test Over the past term, both our Scout Troops have been hard at work earning their Orienteer Badge. The Scouts spent several evenings in the Hut mastering essential skills: understanding map symbols, setting a map, taking compass bearings, and using grid references. Safety …
2nd Ifield Scout Group has celebrated another outstanding year of growth, activities, and achievements, continuing to instil “skills for life” in its members. The year began with the launch of two Squirrel Dreys, offering scouting opportunities to children aged 4 to 6 years. This initiative has boosted membership and enabled …
This week 2nd Ifield Scout Group celebrated Christmas at our Carol Service. The members all gathered as one for their final meeting of the year along with family and friends in St Margaret’s Church. The Christmas story was ready by our Scouts, Explorers and President, whilst the prayers were led …
The Group, from our youngest member of 4 years old through to our oldest member, being our Group President, gathered as one to remember all those who have died in wars and conflicts, filing St Margaret’s Church to overflowing. The service was led by Revd Dominic Desouza-Campbell, where we heard …
Groups from around Crawley gathered at their local churches or memorials for Remembrance Sunday earlier this week. Each Remembrance Sunday, Scouts in cities, towns and villages across the UK show their support for the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women. As Britain entered the First World War on 4 …
Our poppy field has been planted. Over the summer the young people collected bottles which have been recycled into poppies, 350 poppies were then planted around St Margaret’s Church, Ifield for the community to use for reflection.
