Eryri Expedition 2023
The late Spring bank holiday weekend saw the start of the annual 1st Crawley expedition to Eryri (Snowdonia). This year we stayed in new lodgings near Llanberis, right in the heart of the National...
1st Crawley Scout Group Blog
Coronation Capers
After a decidedly soggy Coronation Day, the next day saw fantastic weather for the Crawley District Scouts ‘Coronation Capers’ get-together at Stanford campsite. There was loads to do for all ages, from woodcrafts and...
St George’s Day Parade
Despite the slightly damp weather, Sunday 23 April saw a great turn out for the annual gathering of Crawley’s Scout groups, held this year at Goffs Park. Not only is St George the patron...
Change your life!
All of the amazing opportunities and activities that we provide to our young people happen because of the efforts our leaders. They are all unpaid volunteers, who also have jobs and families. They are...
BBQ and AGM 2022 – 22 September
You are invited to the 1st Crawley Scout Group AGM. This will take place on Thursday 22nd September at 6:30pm at our Oak Road hut. We are having a BBQ at the hut on...
1st Crawley at Awards Ceremony
On 26th June Alex from 1st Crawley was presented with his Chief Scout’s Gold Award by Superintendent Alex Gerldart of Sussex Police at a ceremony in Horsham. The Chief Scout’s Gold award marks the...
1st Crawley in Snowdonia… and a Surprise Award
Following a 2 year break, 1st Crawley Scouts returned to Snowdonia during the Summer half-term for another exciting couple of days of water and mountain activities. After a long drive to Yr Hen Felin...
Climbing Ben Nevis – in Lockdown!
We might all be at home. but that didn’t stop one of our Scouts dreaming of higher things: the highest mountain in the U.K., Ben Nevis! So on 26 April, it was boots on,...
Group Hike #44
Pulborough to Amberley via Parham Park. 10 miles15 of us picked another beautiful day for a walk across Pulborough Brooks, through Parham Park and up Kithurst Hill to finish with a nice downhill stroll...
Fireworks 2019
We are so very lucky with the weather, as the evening we let off our fireworks at Stanfords was the clearest night for a week. Even though the elctricity is still off at the...
