Chief Scout Awards

On Sunday 7th Feb, over 45 young people from Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers were presented with their Chief Scout Award.

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Each Section has its own CSA which rewards and promotes commitment, self-motivation, teamwork, skills (both life-skills and Scouting), and many more qualities which can be developed in young people.

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It is also used as the core of the Scouting programme, as the requirements of the award vary from participation in community activities, to more traditional Scouting activities such as camping.

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Each of the you people presented with the awards have demonstrated they have reached the highest level of their sections, and should be proud of thier achievements.

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GSL Takes Throne

At a special ceremony on Thursday 4th February, the 1st East Grinstead Group Scout Leader Jok Dowe, and Group Chairman Martin Groat officially opened new WC facilities at the Scout Hall in Moat Road.

The work has improved the existing facilities at the Hall, and includes the provision of a new purpose built disabled facility.


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This has been a long running project, and costs have been met through a combination of grants and fundraising.

The ‘First Flush’ celebrations took place following the groups ‘Going Up’ crematory, which sees young people moving from one section to another.

Parents and leaders were treated to a brief speech riddled with toilet humour, as the chairman thanked those present for not allowing the project to ‘go down the pan’, and agreed to stop the bad jokes at the in cistern’ce of everyone there.

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Santa Invests Scouts

Griffyn Explorers we lucky to secure an evening with Father Christmas last week.
It was the anual collection for East Grinstead Rotary Clubs Christmas Charities Appeal. Money collected is used to provide food and gifts for local residents who are in need or going to be alone this Christmas.

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Once again, the big FC was on hand to wish local children well in the run up to Christmas, and a reminder to stay tucked up in bed on Christmas Eve. He even had a few spare minutes to invest Griffyn’s two newest members.

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Merry Christmas Everyone!

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Press Cuttings

East Grinstead Courier & Observer 3rd December 2009

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Triangle 09 Results

The results of the Triangle Competition Hike, and a brief report can be found here (PDF)

Congratulations to all teams that took part in challenging conditions.

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Beaver Christingle

Once again East Grinstead Beavers celebrated Christingle at the annual event at Imberhorne Lower School on Sunday 29th November.

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The Beavers enjoyed making their Christingles, sang songs and were treated to a display of string shapes thanks to ‘Mr Finger Strings’

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In the weeks running up to Christingle the Beavers collect loose change in aid of the Children’s Society Christingle Appeal. This year the Beavers raised £232.23 which will help the work of The Children’s Society with disadvantaged children who face violence, neglect and poverty in their daily lives.

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As always the SAS, or the ‘Scout Active Support Unit’ formally known as Scout Fellowship were on hand to help with the organisation and administration, as well as some of the district’s Young Leaders who lend a hand with the Beaver Sections.

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More photos can be found in the Gallery

Links:
Fingerstrings.co.uk
childrenssociety.org.uk

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Press Cuttings

East Grinstead Courier & Observer 26th November 2009

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Green Fingered Explorers Plant Trees

Explorers from East Grinstead Griffyn Unit planted 30 Trees at Broadstone Warren Activity Centre on Sunday 15th November.

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The trees are a mixture of Birch, Alder and Rowan, and have been planted in the area around the camp fire circle.

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Keep an eye out for them next time you are there, hopefully before long they will have become an established part of the Broadstone Landscape.

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District Scout Shooting Competition - Results

Congratulations to those who took part in the District Shooting Competition.

Michael Gowen was the District Sharp-Shooter coming top of the individual results with a score of 86.
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1st Place in the Team Competition was 1st EG Dolphin Troop with a team score of 281.
2nd Place was awarded to 1st THCD ‘B’ Team who scored 227
3rd Place was 1st EG Tuesday troop scoring 224 points.

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Second Hand Uniform Shop

A New second hand Uniform Shop will shortly open its doors for business in the new year.
If you have old uniform, which you may wish to donate (or sell) this is the ideal time to clear out any old, outgrown (but well kept) uniforms.

Click the link below to find out more

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Welcome

We’re going on a Bear hunt…


Several Explorers from the Griffyn Unit met the new Chief Scout Bear Grylls at G24 in July. Click on the photo for a larger view.

We need volunteers

We are on the lookout for adult volunteers, if you have a few spare hours a week why not get involved with scouting. Visit our Volunteering page for more info.

Where Were You?

Have a look at this video to get an idea of just some of the things young people in our district have been up to since 2008.

Our District

East Grinstead is located in West Sussex on the borders of Kent, Surrey and East Sussex. Scouting has been strong in the area since 1908 and in 2008 there were some 686 Scouters in the district including 564 youths.

We have been scouting in the area for 100 years - come and see what we do. If you are not already involved with scouting, come and join us

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There are eight separate groups in the East Grinstead area. Locations of each and details of where and when they meet are set out on the group pages.


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