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Croydon Explorers meet the Mayors PDF Print E-mail
Written by Richard C Goad   
Thursday, 16 May 2013 12:30

Croydon Explorers meet the Mayor of London.

On Tuesday evening Croydon Explorers represented the District at a community reception hosted by Steve O'Connoll GLA assembly member for Croydon and Sutton.

The Reception was to recognise the work the volunteers from the 2 boroughs, not just Scouts, youth or uniformed organisations but from through out the whole community.

 

Steve gave a short speech thanking all and introduced the Mayor for London, Boris Johnson, who went on to echo Steve's thanks and gave an insight how volunteering help to make London the great city it is.

Councillor Eddy Arram, the Mayor of Croydon, was also present and thanked Croydon Scouts for the work we do and opportunities we provide for the youth of the borough.

 

 

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Croydon Scouts bring coconut trees to the town centre PDF Print E-mail
Written by Richard Goad   
Wednesday, 15 May 2013 16:49

 

Coconut trees in Croydon

Croydon scouts will be climbing a coconut tree in the centre of Croydon on Saturday to aid recruitment of adult volunteers and young people.

 

 

There will be representatives from the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and the Scout Network will be giving out publicity information and answering questions, ensuring any enquiries are pointed in the right direction.

 

Come meet us outside Allders on Saturday May 18th.


Last Updated on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 17:03
 
ROYAL PREMIERE PDF Print E-mail
Written by Stephen James French   
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 14:11

3 members from (44th Croydon Scout Group) had the honour to represent Croydon Scouting by attending the premiere of 'African Cats' in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the BFI Southbank on Wednesday 25th April 2012.  Jayne King (Scout Leader) accompanied Antonio Akridas (Scout) and Lauryn Yearwood (Cub Scout) to this premiere showing.

Lauryn who's mother is the (Beaver Scout Leader) at the Group was one of the chosen young people to actually meet and talk to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on this most special of occasions.  Clearly this was a once in a lifetime opportunity and a life changing experience for all.  

Please use the link below watch the short video of the occasion.

Click here for video

Steve French
District Commissioner

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 22:43
 
District Awards Night 2013 PDF Print E-mail
Written by DC   
Wednesday, 15 May 2013 10:29

 

On Wednesday 17th April 2013, Croydon Scouting held their 4th annual and much coveted District Awards Night at Whitgift School, South Croydon.  Around 150 members from Croydon Scouting and especially invited guests enjoyed an evening of recognition and celebration of outstanding levels of development, achievement and best practice by the Scout Groups and Explorer Units of Croydon.

Inspiration and encouragement from the guest speakers including Cllr. Eddy Arram the Mayor of Croydon, Rob Atkin (Deputy Borough Commander – Croydon Police), Tim Kidd (Scout Association Chief Commissioner for England), Cllr. Sara Bashford (Cabinet Member for Corporate & Voluntary Services – Croydon Council) Sam Allan (Chairman GLSW Scout County) and Rev. Andrew Dovey (Croydon District Chaplain). First class musical entertainment was also provided by Alison Plant and James Beale.

Awards were presented in the following categories:

Development Award:-

Winners 2nd S & A Scout Group

Runners-up – 8th Purley Scout Group

Highly Commended – 7/12th Croydon Scout Group

 

Achievement Award:-

Winners – 1st Purley Scout Group

Runners-up – 19th Purley Scout Group

Highly Commended – Pinewood Seahorses ESU

 

Best Practice Award:-

Winners – 5th S & A Scout Group

Runners-up – 29th Croydon Scout Group

Highly Commended – 9th Purley Scout Group

 

Chief Commissioners Award:-

Winner – Jon Slade (GSL - 1st Purley Scout Group)

Runner-up – Sonya Dyer (DSL - 24th Purley Scout Group)

Highly Commended – David Martin (DSL)

Highly Commended – Anthony Crackett (ESL)

 

Community Award:-

Winners – 2nd Croydon Scout Group

Runners-up – 29th Purley Scout Group / PCESU

 

Outstanding Group 2012:-

28th Croydon Scout Group (Best Practice Winners 2009 – 2011)

 

Steve French (District Commissioner) for Croydon said that this was undoubtly the best event held so far with quite rightly much praise and thanks being given to our Scout Groups and Leaders in Croydon.  Many compliments were paid by all our influential guests including the Mayor and Mayoress of Croydon and Tim Kidd our Chief Commissioner for England.

 

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Croydon receives 'Royal Seal of Approval' PDF Print E-mail
Written by Stephen James French   
Saturday, 06 November 2010 22:46

125 Members from Croydon Scouting and invited guests celebrated the success and achievements of Croydon Scouting at the second annual Awards Night held at Trinity School on Wednesday 27th October 2010.
 
The Mayor, Councillor Avril Slipper presented Group Awards for Achievement and Best Practice,  Mr Steve Waite (Managing Director) of Mansell Construction presented the Development Award and our own Wayne Bulpitt (UK Chief Commissioner) presented the new Chief Commissioners Award.
 
Download the full editorial and a list of all award winners together with photo's below.  (copies of the photo's have already been emailed to the award winners)
 
I was also very excited when I received an email of thanks from Wayne Bulpitt asking me to check his Blog page on the Scout Association website.  Please read the 'Blog' yourself on the Scouts.org.uk website using the link below.
 
http://scouts.org.uk/ccblog/108/celebrating-achievements-in-croydon
 
On behalf of the District Executive, the District Team, and indeed Wayne Bulpitt (UK Chief Commissioner) I would like to offer my personal congratulations and thanks to all members of Croydon Scouting for your individual contributions to Scouting.  This collective effort all helps to achieve what we have in Croydon and what is certainly being envied around the County.  Events like the 'Awards Night' and being able to highlight our achievements all help to raise the profile of Scouting in Croydon which surely must be our combined goal !
 
Steve French
District Commissioner

 

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