Meet the people who make it all possible
Let us help you put some names to the faces that you'll see on a weekly basis
Dr Lewis “Skip” Hitchen
Group Lead Volunteer
With overall responsibility of the Group, Lewis joint manages the leadership team with Kelly.
Kelly “Q” Astle-Williams
Group Lead Volunteer
Primarily responsible for running the Scout Troop, Kelly also helps Lewis manage the Group and ensures that we have an amazing programme.
Anthony “Baloo” Williams
Group Administrator and Treasurer
Andrew “Akela” Head
Team Leader - Cubs
Andrew helps create and deliver our Cubs programme, and was the Group's first volunteer to make his promise in British Sign Language!
Tanya "Kaa" Head
Team Member - Cubs
Rowena "Jacala" McLeggan
Team Member - Cubs
Rowena supports Andrew in delivering our weekly Cubs programme, helping to engaging activities and ensure sessions are run smoothly.
George "Rikki" Panagulos
Team Member - Cubs
George has been part of the group since Beavers. He now supports the team in delivering sessions and gives back to the section he grew up in.
Haroon "Bagheera" Saif
Team Member - Cubs
Haroon is one of our newest team members. He’s keen to get involved, support the section and help deliver a great programme for our young people.
Nickey "Rusty" Westwood
Team Leader - Beavers
Nickey is our fearless Beaver Leader, with a passion for craft, she loves to show our Beavers how to make lots of crafty things.
Mintie ''Chip" Chiewsakul
Team Member - Beavers
Paige "Ratty" Styles
Team Member - Beavers
Paige plays an important role in supporting the delivery of the Beaver program alongside Nickey and Mintie. She helps facilitate activities, encourages participation.
Simon "Rolly" Brookes
Team Leader - Squirrels
Jorja "Bowson" Holden
Team Member
Jorja plays a vital role in the overall running of the Scout Group, providing flexible support across all sections. Whether assisting with weekly sessions, helping behind the scenes, or stepping in where needed.
We think you’d be a great volunteer!
You don't need to have been a Scout as a young person, and you don't need to help out every weekWe're always looking for adult volunteers to join the group and help in any way. Not just leaders, but people with skills and expertise that will give us the ability to help our young people, raise funds, build our resources and foster links with local businesses and organisations that can help us achieve our goals.
Joining doesn't mean you need to make a huge commitment to a pre-determined schedule, nor does it mean giving a fixed amount of time every week. The amount of support that you offer and the time you give to us is entirely up to you. You don't need to make the Promise, and you don't need to wear the uniform either. Help out on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly or even on an event-by-event basis.
If you work for a company that can help us, we've also got some great information on how you can help, as well as some stories that show how companies have helped us to deliver an amazing programme in the past.