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This is a listing of all forthcoming events that may be of interest to our members. Some events are specific to individual sections, as indicated, whilst others are for everyone. Please Email if you see any omissions or errors.

Last updated 15th August 2008

District,
County and National Events
Day Date Activity, Location, click on link for more information
Mo 8 Sep District Cub Leaders meeting will be @ the Crow and Gate 7.45 for 8pm
Fr-Su 12-14 Sep Hillwalking Assessment Weekend, Snowdonia
Sa-Su 13-14 Sep Cubs Bivouac Camp Bushy Wood, Click here for full details
We 17 Sep Air Rifle Shooting Have a Go Night, 5-6pm and 6-7pm, Hartfield, click here for more details
Sa-Su 20-21 Sep Scout Survival Skills Challenge Weekend at Broadstone Warren and Backwoods Cooking Competition
Fr-Su 26-28 Sep Nights Away Leaders Training and Assessment weekend click here for more details
Fr-Su 3-5 Oct Leaders Mountain Trip to Ireland, Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Thursday evening to Sunday evening, contact Martyn Everitt by 20 July 2008
Sa 4 Oct Sussex Downsman Competition. A test of endurance for Scouts, 25 miles over the South Downs way with the fastest team winning. There is also an ‘Open’ class ideal for cubs, and younger Scouts for training. Explorers walk 35 miles and Leaders 45 or 82 miles!
Su 5 Oct Cooking Competition. 12 to 4 pm @ Broadstone Warren. Cubs are going to do cooking different food and fire lightingwith help. While the other Cubs are getting on with the competition. £4. 50p
Tu 7 Oct District Scout Camp Leaders Meeting 8pm at Mark Cross Inn
Th 9 Oct Ashdown District Team & GSL Leaders Meeting 8pm Crowborough Scout HQ
Sa-Su 18-19 Oct JOTI and JOTA World Jamboree 24 hours on the Internet mufti 9 AM to 9 AM scouts and explorers will be doing JOTI all night at Ticehurst Scout HQ and Crowborough HQ
Sa-Su 18-19 Oct JOTA World Jamboree on the Airwaves, 1st Ringmer Scout H.Q. Lewes Road, Ringmer (by the village green), 10am onwards, Operate some of the latest radios and modes to talk to other Scouts all around the world - wire free!
Sa 18 Oct JOTI World Jamboree 24 hours on the Internet mufti 9 AM to 9 PM just drop in for an hour or 12 hours
Su 19 Oct Mountain Bike Challenge. A chance to cycle at Broadstone Warren. A challenging course is created in a part of the site, with Scouts invited to achieve their fastest time.
Fr-Su 24-26 Oct Forester Badge. This badge course has an emphasis on practical skills. Residential, taught by a team of skilled volunteers. An Instructor course is also offered.
Fr-Su 24-26 Oct Ashdown District Explorer Mountain Trip
Su 2 Nov Ashdown District Hiking Competition open to all Scouts of all ages
We 5 Nov Mini Mountain Trip to Cliffe Hill, Lewes, Explorers and adults only. Rendezvous point will be at TQ 448,110, just north of Glyndebourne, meeting at 8:30pm, (I think the fireworks dont start until after 10)
Su 9 Nov Remembrance Day Parade
Fr-Sa 14-15 Nov Crowborough Scout Show! Main Hall, Beacon Community College, Friday and Saturday 6 to 9:45pm, and Saturday Matinee 1 to 4:45pm
Fr-Su 21-23 Nov Forester Badge. This badge course has an emphasis on practical skills. Residential, taught by a team of skilled volunteers.
Sa 22 Nov Crowborough Christmas Fair, Santa's Grotto
Su 30 Nov Scout and Explorer Chief Scouts Award Presentations. A formal occasion for every Chief Scouts Award holder, their family and their Scout Leaders where each award holder is presented with a County Certificate to recognise the achievement.
Fr 5 Dec Scout District Wide Game on Ashdown Forest assisted by Explorers mufti
Fr 12 Dec Charles Dickens Evening, a performance by the renowned thespian Gerald Dickens, great great grand son of Charles, £2 children and students, £5 for adults funds towards China Expedition, Crowborough Scout HQ, 7pm-9pm, refreshments provided
Su 14 Dec District Carol Service 2:30 PM at All Saints Church Crowborough
Th 22 Jan 09 Ashdown District Team & GSL Leaders Meeting 8pm Crowborough Scout HQ
Sa 7 Feb 09 Paper Chase at Hartfield 1pm to 4pm. Plus a few basses around the course, ending with hot drinks, hot dogs and cake.
Fr-Su 27-1 Mar 09 Leader Action Pact Adult Weekend to Brecon Beacons contact Albert Hinton 01323 893797
Su 8 Mar 09 Swimming Gala at Tunbridge Wells
Sa-Su 28-29 Mar 09 Scout and Explorer Overland Competition 2009 somewhere on the South Downs 40km over 2 days 10kg pack
Fr-Su 17-19 Apr 09 Brecon Mountain Adventure including Geology mufti
Fr-Su 17-19 Apr 09 Camping Competition. Scouts will be expected to camp traditional style in a field and be self sufficient for the weekend.
Su 26 Apr 09 St. Georges Day Parade
Fr-Su 8-10 May 09 Scout Air Activities Weekend at Broadstone Warren
Sa-Su 9-10 May 09 Scout Muddy Boot Hike Challenge 2009 run by Tullis Explorers
Su 17 May 09 Scout and Explorer Chief Scouts Award Presentations
Fr-Su 29-31 May 09 Space Camp, fantastic adventure camp at Hurstmonseaux for all Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network of Ashdown District
We 10 Jun 09 District AGM Mayfield Scout HQ 8pm
Fr-Su 12-14 Jun 09 Ashdown District Cub Camp
Fr-Su 12-14 Jun 09 The Cubbly Bug Ball Broadstone Warren
Sa-Su 11-12 Jul 09 Scout Colditz Challenge. A night time adventure for teams of 4 to 6 Scouts run at Broadstone Warren. Also includes a skills trophy during the Saturday afternoon. Who can escape ‘Colditz’?
Sa 3 Oct 09 Sussex Downsman Competition. A test of endurance for Scouts, 25 miles over the South Downs way with the fastest team winning. There is also an ‘Open’ class ideal for cubs, and younger Scouts for training. Explorers walk 35 miles and Leaders 45 or 82 miles!
Su 11 Oct 09 Mountain Bike Challenge. A chance to cycle at Broadstone Warren. A challenging course is created in a part of the site, with Scouts invited to achieve their fastest time.
Sa-Su 17-18 Oct 09 JOTI and JOTA World Jamboree 24 hours on the Internet mufti 9 AM to 9 AM scouts and explorers will be doing JOTI all night at Ticehurst Scout HQ and Crowborough HQ
Sa-Su 17-18 Oct 09 JOTA World Jamboree on the Airwaves, 1st Ringmer Scout H.Q. Lewes Road, Ringmer (by the village green), 10am onwards, Operate some of the latest radios and modes to talk to other Scouts all around the world - wire free!
Sa 17 Oct 09 JOTI World Jamboree 24 hours on the Internet mufti 9 AM to 9 PM just drop in for an hour or 12 hours
Fr-Su 27-29 Nov 09 Forester Badge. This badge course has an emphasis on practical skills. Residential, taught by a team of skilled volunteers.
Su 29 Nov 09 Scout and Explorer Chief Scouts Award Presentations