County & District Teams

The lead volunteer within the County of Avon. Working closely with the Chair of the Trustees Board, to provide strategic vision, leadership and operational effectiveness to the County. Achieved with support of the nine District Lead Volunteers and County leadership Team.

My journey with Scouting began in my youth as a cub and scout. After a break, I returned to Scouting in 1987 when my eldest son joined the cubs. I decided to help out with the scout troop and stayed involved for the next ten years. This led me to the role of Assistant District Commissioner for Scouts, and I also became part of the county training team from 1990 until 2022.

In 2002, I was fortunate to be part of the leadership team that took 36 scouts to Thailand for the World Scout Jamboree. When I returned, I became the District Explorer Scout Commissioner (DESC) and helped establish Explorer Scouts in Severn Vale. I also led one of the 2019 contingents to North America World Scout Jamboree.

Over the years, I took on various roles in Scouting at both the district and county levels. In October 2022, I became the County Commissioner, and today I serve as the County Lead Volunteer.

Throughout my Scouting journey, I have been privileged to support and witness the growth and development of many young minds. Scouting has been a significant part of my life, offering continuous opportunities for learning and teaching.

Responsible for ensuring all of our young people within the County have a voice and are able to shape their movement at appropriate times.  The County Youth Forums (Ignite and Sparks) give the young people the best opportunity to have a say but they also work with all of the District Youth Leads in Avon to make sure the Youth Shaped Scouting in the Districts is the best it can be.

Building a team to provide across the County in Growth, Assets, Media and Communications.

I’ve been involved in Scouting for about 50 years now, so I guess I’m someone who got the bug and have never left. I’ve a couple of roles at Group, District and County level. I’m a Scout Leader in Westbury on Trym, a Group I’ve been connected with during all my time as Scout, a Young Leader Trainer in Cabot and I am a County team leader for what must be the smallest team of just me (at the moment). No doubt the best part of being in Scouting is seeing our Young People grow and develop. I’ve been lucky enough to work with Scouts who have gone on to be doctors and even climb Mount Everest, but each of those young people I’ve had the privilege of meeting has, in some way, benefited from their positive experiences in Scouts.

I’ve been asked what superpower might help me in my roles. I don’t know if it’s a superpower but I’d really like to be able to have the skill to recruit more adults to support our wonderful movement. And, just for the record, I’ve also been asked what might surprise you about me. Well I’m a national rugby sevens champion from my younger years! Continuing the theme of recruitment I’d like to complete filling out a team to support our county leaders in respect of Equity Diversity and Inclusion, Communications, Premises and interaction with our Community. At a time of great change, that’s a bit of a challenge at the moment, but, who knows, anything’s possible.

Focused on growth and development, creating new provision and growing existing provision, working closely with the Regional Service team and the Two Counties project coordinator.

Supporting the programme and adult volunteers for the Beavers, Cubs Scouts, Explorers, Young Leaders and Scout Network, King’s Scout Award, Duke of Edinburgh Award and Sectional Top Awards, plus International experiences.

Responsible for adult leader training in Avon. In the County we have a team of Adult Trainers, Local Training Leads &  Advisors who support Volunteers with training to help provide fantastic opportunities for our young people. We also ensure all the adults looking after our young people are appropriately up to date with current legislation.

Responsible for Good Service Awards in the County & County Safeguarding Advisor.

Responsible for International experiences across the County.

Oversees the adventurous activities permit scheme for  the County and manages activity sections, which include Water Activities (Canoeing, Kayaking, Sailing, Rafting and Rowing and Pulling); Air Activities (Gliding, Hover crafting.); Land Activities (Archery, Shooting, Hillwalking, Climbing, Caving, and Winter Sports).

Focused on growth and development, creating new provision and growing existing provision.

I joined the Scout movement after a wishing I’d had the chance when I was a child. This was reinforced by watching my Aunt, as Akela of her local Cub Pack, putting so much energy into giving her young people so many opportunities for fun and life lessons. When my daughter was born I realised she could be a Scout and I could follow in my Aunt’s footsteps and became Assistant Beaver Leader at 3rd Wallscourt Farm. I joined the County Team to make a difference to the Scouting lives of even more young people.
My role as Beaver Leadership Team Member is to support Beaver team members across the County so they can give the best Scouting experience they can. Preparing our young people with valuable Skills for Life.

I first became involved in Scouting when my eldest son joined Cubs. I had so much fun that I stayed on, in various roles but mostly in the Cub section.  I’m   very lucky to have had opportunities to meet amazing people when running events at District level and represented nine counties on the then National Cub Scout Advisory Board.

I’m currently Group Lead Volunteer for 1st Burrington and Wrington Scout and Guide Group.
My main role as Cub Leadership Team Member is to support and to give our Cub across the County the best Scouting experience we can.  This will prepare our young people with valuable Skills for Life.

I’ve been involved in Scouting since being a cub at 234th Northwinds Scout Group aged 6.  My main role as Scout Leadership Team Member is to support the Scout Section across the County. I’m here to assist Scout volunteers to provide a balanced programme and give all scouts the same opportunities. Part of my role is to pass on updates and encourage idea sharing throughout all the 9 Districts for the scout section and to maintain contact relevant to the Scout Section age group within the local community.

I am also a Scout Leader in Stoke Gifford and have been on numerous international trips including leading Avonation at the 24th WSJ in USA and Canada. In my spare time I help to organise County Competitions like the Cooking Comp, Kahoutek and Monopoly Run.

Responsible for Explorer Scouts, Young Leaders and Scout Network