These are the Leaders, Helpers and Supporters who make our group what it is.
We thank them all for their continued hard work and time.
We are going “Behind the Necker” to meet various people who work tirelessly to get the best out of the young people who come to 1st Davenport Mile End.
Meet: Chris Gough
Role: I’m the Executive Chairman, and also the Assistant Group Scout Leader
What do you do when you’re not Scouting: I’m now retired, but I enjoy model engineering, running a miniature railway, volunteering with the National Trust.
How did you join: I joined in 1957 with my mate next-door who’s father happened to be the Akala.
Why do you Scout: I find the young people in the movement inspirational. It has taught me many life skills and my membership of the movement helped me in job applications to get jobs.
What do you do: I no longer attend regular meetings, but help out on section nights and District events. I’m also on the Executive board, helping to keep the group running.
Best Bits: Earning my Queen Scout and attending the Queen Scout parade at Windsor Castle attended by the Chief Scout and Her Majesty herself.
Meet: Helen Stanyer
Role: Assistant Cub Scout leader
What do you do when you’re not Scouting: Walking, tennis, gardening. I love the mountains and the beach, I’m a general outdoor enthusiast.
How did you join: I was a parent helper, but my children are in their twenties now!
Why do you Scout: It’s just a great adventure and you get to meet lots of lovely people on the way.
What do you do: I help run cub meetings and I try and keep the badge work up to date.
Best Bits: I got to go to the World Scout Jamboree in 2019; there were 36,000 young people living their best lives in West Virginia, USA and of course I enjoy camping and trips offsite and volunteering with an amazing bunch of leaders.
Meet: Ruby
Role: Assistant Cub Scout Leader
What do you do when you’re not Scouting: I have just finished my Physics degree. I enjoy playing softball and going to music concerts.
How did you join: I originally joined 1st Davenport Mile-End as a Scout, during explorers I did Young Leader training, and then eventually became an Adult leader.
Why do you Scout: Scouting has really improved my confidence and leadership skills. I enjoy being able to make a difference to young people’s lives.
What do you do: I help plan and run the activities and camps that we do with the cubs. Sometimes I will plan a themed night e.g Scientist badge, or parties such as Halloween.
Best Bits: My favourite part of scouting is getting to know the Cubs and seeing them grow and develop, and become more confident. I love seeing them proud when they’ve earned a badge.
Meet: Alice
Role: Assistant Cub Scout Leader
What do you do when you’re not Scouting: baking cakes
How did you join: I joined as a Scout and then became a young leader
Why do you Scout: So I can make new friends
What do you do: I help with organising games and badge work
Best Bits: Camping as a group at big events
An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.
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