At 1st Topcliffe, the leadership team is made up of the Group Scout Leader, the Section Leaders including the Assistant Leaders and finally any Helpers or Volunteers.
On this page you can find out more about the dedicated group of Adults who keep the 1st Topcliffe Scout Group going and ensure it is an adventure.
All of our Leaders are volunteers giving up their time freely because we all believe in the benefits Scouting brings to all the young people involved.
All Leaders and Helpers are CRB checked and receive training from the Scout Association in various topics ranging from delivering a balanced programme to dealing with difficult behaviour.
Being a Leader is fun and fulfilling. If you'd like to try it for yourself, no previous experience is necessary so why not contact us for more details?
On this page you can find out more about the dedicated group of Adults who keep the 1st Topcliffe Scout Group going and ensure it is an adventure.
All of our Leaders are volunteers giving up their time freely because we all believe in the benefits Scouting brings to all the young people involved.
All Leaders and Helpers are CRB checked and receive training from the Scout Association in various topics ranging from delivering a balanced programme to dealing with difficult behaviour.
Being a Leader is fun and fulfilling. If you'd like to try it for yourself, no previous experience is necessary so why not contact us for more details?
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The Leadership TeamAdults in Scouting are from all walks of life. Yet the one thing they share is the enjoyment of helping young people reach their potential.
None of our Leaders are paid – they are all dedicated volunteers. |
Adult members have fun too!Leaders...without them our movement couldn't carry on. Leaders take on the commitment of running the weekly meeting, camps and other activities.
They become a uniformed member, make a promise and undergo required training. |
Key Roles at 1st Topcliffe
Group Scout Leader
The Group Scout Leader (GSL) ensures the effective operation of the Scout Group. The Scout Group consists of the three younger sections – Beavers (aged 6-8), Cubs (aged 8-10½) and Scouts (aged 10½-14).
The Group Scout Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Group has a team of ‘fit and proper’ adults who are well inducted and supported, and that a Balanced Programme is being delivered to all young people in the Group.
A Group Scout Leader is responsible for all Leaders and Assistant Leaders in the Scout Group. This means that it is the ideal role for someone who is interested in working with both adults and young people.
Leader
Every section (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network) has a Leader. The Leader has overall responsibility for the running of the section. This means planning and delivering the Balanced Programme with the help of Assistant Leaders and section Assistants.
section Leaders can choose to lead one of the following sections:
Leaders are responsible for the young people in the section and for any adults helping to deliver the Programme.
Assistant Leader
Assistant Leaders support the section Leader in delivering the Balanced Programme. This can mean anything from helping to plan and run games or activities, or helping to keep records up to date. The responsibilities of an Assistant Leader will depend on their own interests and on what they agree with the Leader.
Assistant Leaders also deal with communications, organising of activities and any media related work which can include developing a website for the group. Assistant Leaders are supported by section Assistants, as well as by other Assistant Leaders.
The Group Scout Leader (GSL) ensures the effective operation of the Scout Group. The Scout Group consists of the three younger sections – Beavers (aged 6-8), Cubs (aged 8-10½) and Scouts (aged 10½-14).
The Group Scout Leader is responsible for ensuring that the Group has a team of ‘fit and proper’ adults who are well inducted and supported, and that a Balanced Programme is being delivered to all young people in the Group.
A Group Scout Leader is responsible for all Leaders and Assistant Leaders in the Scout Group. This means that it is the ideal role for someone who is interested in working with both adults and young people.
Leader
Every section (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network) has a Leader. The Leader has overall responsibility for the running of the section. This means planning and delivering the Balanced Programme with the help of Assistant Leaders and section Assistants.
section Leaders can choose to lead one of the following sections:
- Beavers (aged 6-8)
- Cubs (aged 8-10½)
- Scouts (aged 10½-14)
- Explorers (aged 14-18)
- Network (aged 18-25)
Leaders are responsible for the young people in the section and for any adults helping to deliver the Programme.
Assistant Leader
Assistant Leaders support the section Leader in delivering the Balanced Programme. This can mean anything from helping to plan and run games or activities, or helping to keep records up to date. The responsibilities of an Assistant Leader will depend on their own interests and on what they agree with the Leader.
Assistant Leaders also deal with communications, organising of activities and any media related work which can include developing a website for the group. Assistant Leaders are supported by section Assistants, as well as by other Assistant Leaders.
Did you know?
None of our Leaders are paid – they are all dedicated volunteers.
We do what we do in return for seeing the development of young people in our local area and because we enjoy what we do. We give our time but would not be able to provide our members with the fun and adventurous activities that we do without your help.
We do what we do in return for seeing the development of young people in our local area and because we enjoy what we do. We give our time but would not be able to provide our members with the fun and adventurous activities that we do without your help.
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Leader Profiles
StuartCurrent role(s) in Scouting: Group Scout Leader to 1st Topcliffe Group
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ChrisCurrent role(s) in Scouting: Scout Leader
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Dave
Current role(s) in Scouting: Assistant Scout Leader / Co-Scout Leader
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Started scouting in: 1994 as a Beaver at Topcliffe. I have been involved in Scouting ever since then, mostly with Topcliffe. I became a Leader in 2009.
Time in Scouting: Well after being a Beaver and a Cub, I was a Scout for 5 years and I've been a Leader 4 years and counting. So by next year, I’ll have been involved in the Scout movement as a whole for 20 years!
Past Scouting experiences: I joined 1st Topcliffe as a Beaver before progressing onto Cubs to become a Sixer. From there I moved onto Scouts as an APL and then as a Senior PL. I joined the Vale of Mowbray Explorer Scout Unit for a 2 year stint before a few months out of Scouting. At 20 I re-joined 1st Topcliffe as an adult volunteer to the Scouts for my Duke of Edinburgh Award and by early 2009 I had completed my Adult Leader training modules to become the Assistant Scout Leader / Co-Scout Leader, which is my current role at Topcliffe.
Reason for joining Scouting: After being involved in Scouting previously with Topcliffe and taking into consideration my experiences particularly as a Scout, re-joining Scouting was a no brainer really. I really wanted to give something back to the Scout Troop and give others the opportunity to experience Scouts, so I took up the vacant Leader role and I’m glad that I came back when I did.
External qualifications relevant to Scouting: First response, safeguarding awareness, ongoing safety & Adult Leader Training modules. Scout Wood Beads, Greenfield Nights Away Permit, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards and the icing on the cake, a Queen’s Scout Award.
Best memory in Scouting: There are several but the stand out memory for me personally has to be achieving my Queen’s Scout Award and then meeting the current Chief Scout Bear Grylls, when I went to Windsor Castle to take part in the annual St. George’s Day Parade and review of Queen Scouts in the presence of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. It was a truly superb day that I will never forget, the highpoint of my time in Scouting.
Your 3 words to describe Scouting: I can think of a few words to describe Scouting but my 3 would have to be: Adventure, Challenge, Rewarding.
Most likely to be heard saying: I have no idea what to say here! I suppose it’s not what I say at Scouts, it’s what I do at Scouts.
Doesn't like: Pitching tents in the pouring rain or hiking with blisters. No joy in that.
3 things you would take with you to a desert island: A penknife, my Royal Marines type survival handbook and my survival tin.
Most looking forward to: One day taking a group of young people abroad to experience Scouting overseas or opportunities for myself to take part in a World Scout Jamboree. I’d like to become an instructor of a field activity at some point.
Biggest regret in Scouting: I have a couple, firstly not travelling abroad as a Scout or Explorer and not knowing about the Explorer Belt sooner. But there’s still plenty of time to travel abroad if I stay on as a Leader!
Time in Scouting: Well after being a Beaver and a Cub, I was a Scout for 5 years and I've been a Leader 4 years and counting. So by next year, I’ll have been involved in the Scout movement as a whole for 20 years!
Past Scouting experiences: I joined 1st Topcliffe as a Beaver before progressing onto Cubs to become a Sixer. From there I moved onto Scouts as an APL and then as a Senior PL. I joined the Vale of Mowbray Explorer Scout Unit for a 2 year stint before a few months out of Scouting. At 20 I re-joined 1st Topcliffe as an adult volunteer to the Scouts for my Duke of Edinburgh Award and by early 2009 I had completed my Adult Leader training modules to become the Assistant Scout Leader / Co-Scout Leader, which is my current role at Topcliffe.
Reason for joining Scouting: After being involved in Scouting previously with Topcliffe and taking into consideration my experiences particularly as a Scout, re-joining Scouting was a no brainer really. I really wanted to give something back to the Scout Troop and give others the opportunity to experience Scouts, so I took up the vacant Leader role and I’m glad that I came back when I did.
External qualifications relevant to Scouting: First response, safeguarding awareness, ongoing safety & Adult Leader Training modules. Scout Wood Beads, Greenfield Nights Away Permit, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards and the icing on the cake, a Queen’s Scout Award.
Best memory in Scouting: There are several but the stand out memory for me personally has to be achieving my Queen’s Scout Award and then meeting the current Chief Scout Bear Grylls, when I went to Windsor Castle to take part in the annual St. George’s Day Parade and review of Queen Scouts in the presence of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. It was a truly superb day that I will never forget, the highpoint of my time in Scouting.
Your 3 words to describe Scouting: I can think of a few words to describe Scouting but my 3 would have to be: Adventure, Challenge, Rewarding.
Most likely to be heard saying: I have no idea what to say here! I suppose it’s not what I say at Scouts, it’s what I do at Scouts.
Doesn't like: Pitching tents in the pouring rain or hiking with blisters. No joy in that.
3 things you would take with you to a desert island: A penknife, my Royal Marines type survival handbook and my survival tin.
Most looking forward to: One day taking a group of young people abroad to experience Scouting overseas or opportunities for myself to take part in a World Scout Jamboree. I’d like to become an instructor of a field activity at some point.
Biggest regret in Scouting: I have a couple, firstly not travelling abroad as a Scout or Explorer and not knowing about the Explorer Belt sooner. But there’s still plenty of time to travel abroad if I stay on as a Leader!
Dave earns Queen's Scout Award
In April 2013, our Co-Scout Leader, Dave was awarded the Queen's Scout Award, the highest recognition there is in the Scout movement.
Dave attended the St. George's Day parade and review of Queen Scouts at Windsor Castle on 21st April 2013. The review was attended by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge and the chief Scout Bear Grylls
Dave attended the St. George's Day parade and review of Queen Scouts at Windsor Castle on 21st April 2013. The review was attended by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge and the chief Scout Bear Grylls
Full local press report on Dave's Queen's Scout Award achievement here:
Thirsk Weekly News: Scout Group Leader Attains Prestigious Queen’s Scout Award
The York Press: Prestigious Queen’s Scout award for David Baker
Darlington & Stockton Times: Scout leader to parade at Windsor Castle
Thirsk Weekly News: Scout Group Leader Attains Prestigious Queen’s Scout Award
The York Press: Prestigious Queen’s Scout award for David Baker
Darlington & Stockton Times: Scout leader to parade at Windsor Castle
Stuart is our temporary Cub Scout LeaderCurrent role(s) in Scouting: Cub Scout Leader
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HughieCurrent role(s) in Scouting: Assistant Cub Scout Leader
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MichaelaCurrent role(s) in Scouting: Beaver Scout Leader
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MelCurrent role(s) in Scouting: Assistant Beaver Scout Leader
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Started scouting in: 1993 (I think) as a Venture Scout, although had been in Guiding from the age of 7. Decided that Ventures looked a lot more fun than Rangers (but don’t tell anyone that!)
Time in Scouting: Started as an Assistant Cub Leader in 2003 and also helped out with Scouts, then after a break of 6 months came to be an Assistant Beaver Leader in 2009.
Past Scouting experiences: Had some fantastic memories as a Venture Scout, getting stuck potholing and avoiding ditches on night hikes. Have had some great camps with lots of fun and laughs and met some wonderful lifelong friends.
Reason for joining Scouting: I've always been involved in either Guiding or Scouting and couldn't imagine my life without it. As a leader I want to give young people the chance to gain the experiences and memories that I did and value today.
External qualifications relevant to Scouting: Chief cook, cleaner and bottle washer to two boys (three if you count the husband) and level 1 in British Sign Language!
Best memory in Scouting: Apart from hiding in a toilet tent with a 6 foot manikin called Ken… camping and campfires!
Your 3 words to describe Scouting: Fun, Friendly and Fabulous!
Most likely to be heard saying: Beavers!
Doesn't like: Peas
3 things you would take with you to a desert island: Food, drink and family… does that count?
Most looking forward to: Light evenings and some sun
Biggest regret in Scouting: No regrets.
Time in Scouting: Started as an Assistant Cub Leader in 2003 and also helped out with Scouts, then after a break of 6 months came to be an Assistant Beaver Leader in 2009.
Past Scouting experiences: Had some fantastic memories as a Venture Scout, getting stuck potholing and avoiding ditches on night hikes. Have had some great camps with lots of fun and laughs and met some wonderful lifelong friends.
Reason for joining Scouting: I've always been involved in either Guiding or Scouting and couldn't imagine my life without it. As a leader I want to give young people the chance to gain the experiences and memories that I did and value today.
External qualifications relevant to Scouting: Chief cook, cleaner and bottle washer to two boys (three if you count the husband) and level 1 in British Sign Language!
Best memory in Scouting: Apart from hiding in a toilet tent with a 6 foot manikin called Ken… camping and campfires!
Your 3 words to describe Scouting: Fun, Friendly and Fabulous!
Most likely to be heard saying: Beavers!
Doesn't like: Peas
3 things you would take with you to a desert island: Food, drink and family… does that count?
Most looking forward to: Light evenings and some sun
Biggest regret in Scouting: No regrets.
KarenCurrent role(s) in Scouting: Assistant Beaver Scout Leader
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Started scouting in: July 2010
Time in Scouting: 3 1/2 years
Past Scouting experiences: Two sleepovers, both of which have been entertaining!
Reason for joining Scouting: My son started Beavers and so I thought I would help out
External qualifications relevant to Scouting: None
Best memory in Scouting: Saying my promise at Blackpool Zoo
Your 3 words to describe Scouting: Fun, Fun, Fun
Most likely to be heard saying: ...... (doesn't know)
Doesn't like: Butterflies, Flying and the Dentist
3 things you would take with you to a desert island: Ketchup, Pillow, Coffee
Most looking forward to: Better weather so we can get outside more!
Biggest regret in Scouting: None so far
Time in Scouting: 3 1/2 years
Past Scouting experiences: Two sleepovers, both of which have been entertaining!
Reason for joining Scouting: My son started Beavers and so I thought I would help out
External qualifications relevant to Scouting: None
Best memory in Scouting: Saying my promise at Blackpool Zoo
Your 3 words to describe Scouting: Fun, Fun, Fun
Most likely to be heard saying: ...... (doesn't know)
Doesn't like: Butterflies, Flying and the Dentist
3 things you would take with you to a desert island: Ketchup, Pillow, Coffee
Most looking forward to: Better weather so we can get outside more!
Biggest regret in Scouting: None so far
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