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Shackleton ESU – Monopoly Run Live 2023

On Saturday 4th March, 24 Explorers set out to London for Shackleton’s first attempt at the monopoly run. Fuelled by much coffee, sweets and fast food, the Explorers competed against 7000 other scouts to try and be crowned champion. Many steps were walked in a day and the Explorers all …

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Stanford 100 Club – Feb 23 Results

The fortieth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of February. The numbers drawn are: If you would like to join the Stanford Campsite 100 Club for the next draw, please click here for more information.

Night at the Races

Please see the attached banner for an upcoming fundraising event for our Network Scouts in aid of their Explorer Scout Belt to Croatia. Please contact them directly for further details at raven@ifieldscoutgroup.org.uk.

Intershoot 2023

Last week, a few Crawley District shooters travelled out to The Hague in the Netherlands as part of the British Shooting Pathway for the 44th Intershoot Competition. Max Moore, 23; Harley Raine, 23; and Courtney Palmer-Jones, 21, all started shooting through 4th Worth shooting group, in time moving onto the …

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Stanford 100 Club – Jan 23 Results

The thirty ninth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of January. The numbers drawn are: If you would like to join the Stanford Campsite 100 Club for the next draw, please click here for more information.

Award for Merit – Paul Abbott

On Wednesday 25th January, we had the pleasure to present Paul his Award for Merit for his involvement in Scouting. Paul is currently the AGSL at 1st Balcombe and an Explorer Leader at Neil Armstrong Explorers. The Award for Merit is awarded for outstanding service. It implies keen, conscientious, imaginative …

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Shackleton ESU – CSA Gold and Platinum

On Monday 23rd Jan, Shackleton had a good meeting on mental health and identity. All of the leaders were incredibly proud of how engaged and mature the young people were during the informative evening.  We also invested 2 new members to join the unit, welcome Mirjam and Ben. We also …

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Stanford 100 Club – December 22 Results

The thirty eighth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of December. The numbers drawn are: If you would like to join the Stanford Campsite 100 Club for the next draw, please click here for more information.

New Year Resolution:

Build your skills. Boost your happiness. Connect with your local community…. When considering your New Year’s Resolutions, please add volunteering with Scouts in 2023. The benefits go both ways – you can help and give back to local young people and you can also benefit yourself in so many ways …

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Christmas Music Quiz – District

On Monday 19th December, Crawley District Scouts laid on a free music quiz for leaders and supporters across Crawley. Hosted by 4th Worth Scouts and their GSL, Dave Palmer, over 70 people took part as the photos below show! Congratulations to 1st Southgate for entering the winning team. On behalf …

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1st Southgate and 7th Crawley Winter Camp

1st Southgate and 7th Crawley (Furnace Green) Scout troops held a combined winter camp last weekend at Polyapes in Cobham staying in a cabin. They had a varied programme including fire lighting, wide games, cave bus, pizza making and watched the football.

More Leaders Awards

2nd Ifield Scout Group has recently had the opportunity to recognise the work of our volunteers with both Dominic Smith, one of the Cub Scout leaders with Lion Cubs, and Sarah Smith, who is a trustee and has been chair of the social & Fundraising committee, receiving their 5 year …

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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.