Beavers Celebrate 25 years

By nickhills On Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

60 Beavers celebrated the 25th Aniversary of Beaver Scouting at Blacklands Farm on the 10th September.

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To mark the occasion, the youngest members of the district along with Beaver Leaders from the last 25 years, and the town Mayor helped plant 25 trees at the campsite.
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Beaver Christingle 2010

By nickhills On Sunday, November 28th, 2010

Around 100 Beavers took part in this year’s Christingle Celebration this weekend.

The Beavers enjoyed making Christmas cards before an explanation from Father Paul Seaman on the significance of Christingle, before making their own and singing Away in a Manger. Finally, they were treated to Davey Gravey’s magic show.

Apologies for the video, there is a slight problem with the gallery at the moment which I hope to fix soon!

Beavers out and about

By nickhills On Friday, August 6th, 2010

Its ‘end of term’ and Beavers from West Hoathly, and Horsted Keynes celebrated by holding a BBQ and a water fight. Also included are a few pictures from the East Grinstead Town Trail.

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More photos can be found here

Soap Box Video

By nickhills On Monday, July 5th, 2010

SoapBox Derby 2010

By nickhills On Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Photos from the 2010 Soap Box Derby, Congratulations to 6th East Grinstead, who won both the Beaver and Cub competitions, and to 1st EG Dolphin troop winning the Scout Class.

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In the leader/explorer class, Griffyn Explorers, walked away with the cuddly toy. Congratulations to all who took part!.

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More photos in the Gallery

Beaver Camp Fire 2010

By nickhills On Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Beavers from the district enjoyed thier anual camp fire at Blacklands farm.

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More photos in the gallery

West Hoathly Beavers helping Guides Celebrate

By nickhills On Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Beavers from West Hoathly set out on the Guiding Centenary Nature Trail at East Court.

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The trail has a number of brass rubbings that the beavers enjoying takin on thier way round.

St George’s Parade

By nickhills On Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Sunday 18th April, saw the streets of East Grinstead fall silent as traffic was held up at several road junctions around the town. The silence was broken by the sounds of the drums of the marching band as the parade marched up the high street watched by local residents and high street businesses.

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One onlooker commented how pleased they were that Scouts still celebrated our Patron Saints day, reminding him of his younger days as a Scout many years ago.

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County Commissioner John Spickett was also on hand to present Ron Trumpeter with his Silver Acorn award for his many years of work for the Scouts.

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This was the first time is several years that the Saints Day celebration has included a parade, so well done to all of our young people who turned up looking very smart.

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Welcome to our new Scout Groups!

By nickhills On Saturday, April 17th, 2010

We would like to welcome our two new Scout Groups to the District!

From 1st April, 1st Ardingly Scout Group, and the 1st Horstead Keynes and Danehill Scout Groups now join East Grinstead District. We hope you will feel welcome, and look forward to meeting the leaders and members over the coming months at all the activities we have planned.

Keep an eye out for those new scarf colours, and say hello!

Beaver Fun Base Afternoon 2010

By nickhills On Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Saturday 27th March saw the return of the 2010 ‘Beaver Fun Base Afternoon’ held at Imberhorn Lower School.

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Beavers from East Grinstead, Forest Row, Copthorne and Turners Hill & Crawley Down took part in the event, but the Trophy didn’t have far to travel staying with the 1st East Grinstead Scout Group, this year in the possession of Winnipeg Colony.

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Well done to all of those who took part, and thanks to all the leaders and support which enables these events to happen!