Hello, We will be running Youth Proficiency Scheme (YPS) courses for Rifle and Pistol, starting on Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st January 2023.The courses run for 8 weeks, one 1 hour session per week (not including Half Terms or Public Holidays). The…
Applications are OPEN for the National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band Course 2023
We are very pleased to be able to announce that applications for the 2023 NSGSO and NSGCB course are now open. The 2023 course will be the 48th year of the Symphony Orchestra, with the Concert Band now in its 8th year, running…
GLSW County Open Airgun Competition 2022
Announcing the GLSW County 2022 Open Airgun Competition.The competition will take place on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of September at 1st Hook Group HQ.It is open to all Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Young Leaders, Network Scouts and adult members…
Explorer Belt 2023!
The website for the 2023 Explorer Belt is now live. For more details visit:
State Duties Reserve ASU
We are still looking for volunteers who are aged 16-25 to join our State Duties Reserve ASU. This is a great opportunity to represent the County at national events across the country! If you are interested please contact Chris Dean…
Gilwell Reunion 2022
Gilwell Reunion is back face to face for 2022. The dates for those interested are 2nd-4th September 2022! Chris Dean will be attending and is encouraging anyone else attending to get in touch.
Day Flare 2022 – Results
Congratulations to Sealion ESU who pipped Crystal Palace for the winner’s trophy. Crystal Palace ‘A’ were not far behind in third place and Kenley ESU were in fourth place. In the end three teams didn’t finish, but still acquitted themselves…
Activity Assessors and Nights Away Assessors Workshops
The workshops are due to take place on 14th May 2022 and are open to any activity assessors, nights away assessors, ADC activities and DCs. If you haven’t already booked a space they can be booked using the link below:…
Red Flare Organising Team
Chris Dean is looking for volunteers to help organise this year’s Red Flare Event for Explorers. The Organising Team will comprise the following roles :- Team Bookings and administration Catering Transport Checkpoints and activities Communications Adult support There will be…

