| |
Group Scout Leader |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
David Bibby |
|
|
Dave
ensures the effective operation of the Scout Group and the development
of Scouting within the Group in accordance with the Purpose, Principles
and Policies of The Scout Association |
|
" I joined the Scout Association as a Cub Scout in 1958
and moved on to become a Venture Scout. In 1985 I became an adult
helper with the cubs and joined the scout section in 1989. I have been
Group Scout Leader for 1st Davenham Scouts since 1999.
My hobbies include swimming, walking, travel and I love
being with my family which includes four grandchildren." |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Assistant Scout Leader |
|
|
 |
 |
|
| |
Alastair Kennedy |
|
| |
|
|
|
Alastair manages and leads the operation of the Scout Section. In
particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme to the
Section, with the help of Assistant Scout Leaders, Troop Assistants and
Young Leaders |
|
"Having been a Cub and then a Scout myself in Frodsham
many years ago, I re-started being involved in Scouting when my children
joined Moulton Scouts around 2002, becoming their Group Chairman. When
Moulton disbanded in 2003, I became an Assistant Leader at 1st Davenham,
and shortly after this was joined by Brian Sinfield, and shortly after
this, the Scout Leader left in 2005, and we've been running 1st Davenham
Scouts since! Thankfully we now have Tim Molloy with us to add essential
variety to our meeting, planning and running!
My
personal interests are kayaking, cycling, windsurfing and walking, all
of which we have now managed to incorporate into the Scouts' activity
programme to a varying degrees" |
| |
|
|
|
Assistant Scout Leader |
Assistant Scout Leader |
|
 |
 |
|
Brian Sinfield |
Tim Molloy |
|
"Unlike many of my colleagues I was never in Scouts, I
first got
involved around eight years ago because my eldest son, who had
spent a very enjoyable time in Beavers, moved up to Cubs and I was
asked if I could help at a few of the outdoor events that they had
organised. So I found my self occasionally hiking, cycling, camping,
cooking and even washing up! I soon recognised that the leaders were
putting their time aside and it just needed a small amount of my time
to help keep things going. From there I was asked if I could help with the Scouts as they were
short of Leaders, five years later and I am still here. My eldest son
has moved through Scouts and went on to do Explorers and my youngest is
enjoying going to Cubs every week.
I hope that the Scouts equally enjoy coming each week, we try to arrange
interesting things for them to do. The dark nights are never easy, when
you have 28 boys in the Church Hall it is sometimes challenging to
organise the events , run a game and keep them all focused on what we
are doing. Spring and Summer are much easier and I would welcome any
mums or dads who would like to join us on our outdoor events. Walking
to places like Whitegate, cycling to Marbury or having an evening out
at Manchester Airport are quite good fun and the more adults we have
better it is. So my message to parents is if you would like to join
us on any of the events you see on the programme just say so and we
would more then welcome you along. Thank you to those that already do."
|
I became a Beaver Leader in April 2004 when my eldest son
joined the Beavers. I have now moved on to become a Scout Leader. Two
of my three children are members of 1st Davenham Scouts and
both really enjoy Cubs and Scouts. It is (usually) very rewarding being
a Scout Leader, so different from being Finance Director for a Liverpool
based property developer.
My main interests are golf and Manchester United and I
also enjoy fell walking and camping.
|
| |
|
|
| |
Scouts Section Assistant |
|
| |
 |
|
| |
Philip Johnson |
|
|
“I joined the Scouts Association in 1981, I then became a
helper in Scouts and Cubs in 1986. Became Skills Instructor 2003 and I
assist Dave as his PA. I manage the Groups Database and have been
since 2000. I enjoy IT, I am also a member of Davenham Parish Church,
and I like socialising.” |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Cub Leader |
|
|
 |
 |
|
| |
Marie Lawton |
|
| |
Raksha |
|
|
Marie manages and leads the operation of the Cub Scout Section. In
particular, the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme to the
Section, with the help of Assistant Cub Scout Leaders, Pack Assistants
and Young Leaders |
|
"I
joined the Movement many years back as a Brownie, moving on to the
Guides, and then the Ranger Movement.
I
achieved the Queen's Guide Award, before helping out as a Young Leader
with a Brownie Group.
I have
been a Cub Leader at Davenham for 13 years, and have achieved
competencies with the BCU in BellBoating, Kayak and Canadian Canoe.
I am
also currently working towards a Walking Leader qualification."
|
| |
|
|
|
Assistant Cub Leader |
Assistant Cub Leader |
|
 |
|
|
George Stiff |
Richard Langton |
|
Bagheera |
|
|
"I have been in Scouting for over 23 years. I became
a helper at Davenham in 1985. Became a Assistant Cub Leader in 1987.
Have also been a assistant Cub Leader at Lime Kilns (near Edinburgh) and
Chesterfield due to working commitments when I had to work away from
home. I also teach Ju Jitsu to juniors and seniors at Crewe. In
addition I am a keen member of Davenham Bowling Club." |
Scouting was not part of my youth but since my
children joined I realise how much they have gained from their time
in Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. My wife became involved as a parent
helper at Beavers and later Cubs until work commitments prevented
further regular support. At that stage, I was "volunteered" to help
out and was very impressed with how much the Cub's get from all the
activities the group runs. Unfortunately, all the sections are in
great need of more adult support and as I was helping out anyway, it
was only a small step to signing up as a regular leader. Now I'm
just starting to learn about all the activities offered in scouting,
meeting other leaders and beginning some of the training available.
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
Beaver Leader |
|
|
 |
 |
|
| |
Chris Flower |
|
| |
Vulture |
|
|
Chris
manages and leads the operation of the Beaver Section. In particular,
the planning and delivery of the Balanced Programme to the Section, with
the help of Assistant Beaver Scout Leaders, Assistants and Young Leaders
|
|
"When we were applying for entry to Davenham Beavers
for my Son my wife mentioned that there was a long waiting list. This
is ridiculous I said. If it is so popular then more adults should
volunteer to help out and allow more kids to join. Shortly after I
joined Beavers in 2008 learning a valuable lesson about speaking out
loud! I did have hobbies once upon a time but then the kids arrived and
now they are my hobby." |
| |
|
|
|
Assistant Beaver Leader |
Assistant Beaver Leader |
|
|
|
|
Sarah Berrisford |
Sue Wolf |
|
Merlin |
|
I joined Beavers because I was very impressed with all
the wonderful and exciting things my eldest son got up to in Beavers and
how much he enjoyed himself. So when it was time for my second son to
start I decided to become a leader. It has, so far, been interesting and
it is enjoyable to plan activities with other people that the
Beavers will enjoy and get something from. Also it was amazing to
discover the amount of noise that 24 beavers can make! |
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Chairman |
|
Paul
Christian |
| |
|
|
|
Treasurer |
|
Chris
Lawton |
| |
|
|
|
Secretary |
|
Allanne
Nugent |
| |
|
|
| Beavers
Membership Secretary |
|
awaiting volunteer |
| |
|
|
| Cubs
Membership Secretary |
|
awaiting volunteer |
| |
|
|
| Scouts
Membership Secretary |
|
awaiting volunteer |
