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The District Team
Scouts is all about adventure, friendship, and learning new skills – and our district team is here to make that happen! Whether you're looking for support with training, programme planning, adventurous activities, or volunteer development, we've got someone who can help.
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We're a team of passionate volunteers dedicated to helping young people gain skills for life. If you have any questions, need support, or just want to lend a hand, we’d love to hear from you!
Thinking about volunteering? Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a role for everyone. If you're interested in joining our team, get in touch – we’d love to welcome you.
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Scroll down to find the right contact for your needs, or use the buttons to jump to specific sections.
Programme Support
Our Programme Support team makes sure we have fun and exciting activities for everyone. They plan district events, help with section programmes, and coordinate the use of Ridgeway (and much more!) giving young people the chance to learn new skills and have adventures, both locally and internationally.
4-24 Programme Team
Programme Support Team
Phil Capewell
Adventurous Activites Lead
Chris Margetts
Adventurous Activites Approval Lead
Activity Support
Our Activity Support teams are made up of experienced volunteers who help provide a range of exciting outdoor activities in the district. From archery and crossbows to bushcraft and hillwalking, they support the delivery of these activities to ensure they’re safe and fun for everyone.
To learn more about any of the teams or request support, contact the Activity Support Lead.
Jim Cowell
Archery Lead
Chris Robertson
Pistols Lead
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Water Lead
Lee Russell
Bushcraft Lead
Nicky Gingell
Rifles Lead
Phil Capewell
Crossbows Lead
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Hillwalking Lead
Chris Margetts
Tomahawks Lead
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Climbing Lead
Volunteering Development
Our Volunteering Development team helps our volunteers grow and thrive. They support new and existing volunteers with training and opportunities to learn, so they can lead and inspire our young people in the best possible way.
Administration
The Administration team handles all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything ticking along. From managing memberships and grants to looking after equipment and media, they make sure the day-to-day stuff is sorted, so everyone can focus on the fun.
Trustees
The Trustees help guide and support everything we do. They look after finances, make key decisions, and ensure we’re running smoothly. Their role is to support our teams and plan for the future, so we can keep making a positive impact for young people.
Derek Simmonds
Chair
Brian Jenkins
Ex-Officio Trustee
(District Lead Volunteer)
Andy Hopkins
Trustee
Carol Silvester
Trustee
Sue Ranscombe
Trustee
Charles Schofield
Ex-Officio Trustee
(District Youth Lead)
Callum Walters
Trustee - Youth Representative
Owen Williams
Trustee - Youth Representative
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Trustee
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Trustee
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