Scouts suspended!

Dear Parents,

CORONAVIRUS and Scouting

It is with much regret
that the leaders and I have decided to suspend Scouting at 2nd Southwick
Scout Group for the time being.

This is in accordance with
Government “Everyone should avoid gatherings and crowded places”

We will readdress the situation over the Easter period.

Please let other parents know, and please take care.

Andrew Andrew Spring | Group Scout Leader | 2nd …

Census 2020

The numbers are in, and I’m pleased to announce that all sections are doing well.

The Beaver numbers have stabilized, with the Scouts numbers dropping slightly, but this following the trend of low Cubs numbers in previous years.

The. Cub numbers have increased which again is credit to the Cub Leaders

We have also gained a new Assistant Beaver Scout Leader!

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Our kitchen!

We’re raising £4500 to refurbish the kitchen facilities at 2nd
Southwick Scout Group, which are used by approx. 60 youths aged 6-14yrs.

Please donate to our Just Giving Crowdfunding Page (link below) and help make it happen:

Thanks for your support

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AGM 2019 – Update

Thank you to all who attended the 2019 AGM for 2nd Southwick Scout Group.

Thanks you to the Cubs and Scouts for their entertainment!

The New DC, Cameron, speaking to the AGM.

AGM – 7pm 5th June

Dear Parents/friends,
You are invited to the 2nd Southwick Group Barbeque & AGM that will take place in the Head Quarters on Wednesday 5th June. All family and friends are invited. Please arrive at the hall before 7:00pm – the meeting will start at 7:00pm sharp.
As part of the AGM we want to fill you in on what has happened over …

St George’s Day 2019

On 28th April, all the scout groups of Adur Valley, including 2nd Southwick, attended a celebration of St George the Patron Saint of Scouting on Southwick Green.

The weather was kind, no rain much, just a passing shower.

The celebration kicked off with the renewal of our Promises, followed by various activities on the Green ranging from a bouncy castle …

Work has started on Garden

Work has started on the Garden, with the trees (Apple,Pear and Plumb) being planted today. Also work started on the new areas, and placement of the raised beds ready for flowers and fruit.

The fruit trees, plus a wildlife habitat (left of the drain cover under some protective wood, with frog spawn!)

One of three raised beds completed

New fire area ready for …

Census 2019

The numbers are in, and I’m pleased to announce that all sections are doing well.

The Beaver numbers are still increasing, and the Scouts number are also going up. Cub numbers are static at the moment, which is credit to the Cub Leaders, as we’ve had a dip in young people numbers coming up from the Beaver Colony, but we have …

Christmas Activities

Over the last month we have been very busy.

At the beginning of December, the Cubs and Scouts helped with collecting money for the Adur East Lions Club. This involved walking round the streets of Southwick with Santa and his slay, collecting money for the various charities around Southwick. whilst the Beavers visited the Romans Nursing Home in Southwick, and sang …