East Grinstead District Scouts

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

Millets in East Grinstead is holding a special event on November 26th Between 6pm-8pm.

During this time they will be offering 20% off all items in store to make way for the new seasons stock.

Whilst this event is open to the public, Millets have offered Scouters the chance to get first dibs on anything they need to stock up on.

Simply go to the store with your adult apointment card, and where possible Millets will let you ‘pre-order’ your goodies so they are ready for you on the night and so that you don’t miss out!

East Grinstead Courier & Observer 5th November 2009

The wait was finally over, Matterhorn ESU were off to WINGS2009. Saturday 1st August 6 Explorers arrived at Copthorne scout hut loaded up the last bit of kit and off they went. They were on their way to Windsor Great Park for WINGS2009 where 6,000 people were expected. This would the biggest jamboree any of [...]

Triangle is a night exercise for teams of 4 Explorer Scouts. The exercise involves hiking approximately 13 – 14 miles across country (longer if they get lost!).

Teams will process along the course as directed, reporting at the various incident and checkpoints.
The Exercise will commence at 20:00 hours on the 21st November 2009 and end at approximately 0800 hours on 22nd November 2009.

Teams will have 10 hours of actual walking time to complete the exercise from their start time.
Costs will be £25, just enough to pay for hiring a hall for running the event and sleeping in plus breakfast.

See the Triangle Flyer for more information.

Both Scout Troops form the !st East Grinstead Group shared a great camp at Cricket Camp, a District Run site near Southampton.

Leaders and 20 scouts had a great time. Activities included dingy sailing, a day trip to Portsmouth docks, High ropes course, crabbing, scouting crafts and badge work.

A highlight of the camp for many was the opportunity to sail a 75ft tail ship in the Solent. With all scouts asleep on the way home a great time was had by all.

Report: Scott Austin, Photos: Rob Goodbrand

If only someone has told the weather it was summer….
Wales carries a reputation for being ever so slightly damp, but this didn’t bother the 15 explorers from Griffyn who spent their summer camp at Dolygear Scout campsite near Brecon.

Activities such as Windsurfing, Sailing, Hiking, Abseiling and swimming were on the entertainment menu for the week, as well as an activity that the explorers had not in the past had an opportunity to experience.

Gorge Scrambling

Think of an extreme swimming pool, complete with waterfalls, cascades, jumps, and tunnels, and then imagine your outside, in real fast flowing streams, and you’re close to understanding what it’s about.

Under the careful supervision of instructors from Dolygear Activity Centre, the explorers were seen leaping into pools, climbing through tunnels, traversing waterfalls, and tumbling down the water courses, it is no surprise that this was regarded as the best activity of the week, and will be remembered by all for many years to come.

You can see the rest of the photo’s here in the Gallery

East Grinstead Explorers from Griffyn fancied a bit of abseiling this week, but instead of using a normal abseiling tower, they fancied jumping off the tower at the East Grinstead Fire Station.

Whilst abseiling the tower, why not invest someone too? Reviving an old tradition for investing people in strage places, halfway up the tower, precariously balanced the unit flag was held, promises said, and scarfs and badges presented.

After the formalities were out of the way, the explorers got down to some good ole’ wall running.

Our sincere thanks go to the County Climing Team, and the guys at East Grinstead Fire Station for making this possible.

Congratulations to thoese members who took part in Marathon 09, next year it will be even bigger with doors once again being opened up to our sister movement Girlguiding UK:

Luckily, not many of Griffyns Explorers suffer with heights, as demonstated by thier ability to build freestanding crate towers. They also seem to have come up with an interesting way to get back down!

More photos in the gallery!