Ian Brown
Group Scout Leader

Hobbies & Interests:
Spending time outdoors walking, visiting the Sea-Side and having adventures in our caravan with family and friends.

Why did you join scouting?:
As a young girl, i was a Rainbow, Brownie and Guide. I was also a Young Leader and Leader in the Brownies. 

When a local Scout Group needed some help, i transferred my skills over to Scouting and have been involved ever since in lot's of different roles!

Favourite part of Scouting?:
Watching the children have fun and learn new skills.  Seeing them face challenges and successfully conquer them! 

Hobbies & Interests:
I love to go running and go walking up mountains. I love travelling to new places, baking and eating lots of yummy foods.

Why did you join scouting?:
I joined scouting to have fun and to help make a difference to the young people in my community.

Favourite part of Scouting?:
I love all the amazing badges and challenges we can do in scouting. I love being part of an incredible team 

Hobbies & Interests:
I love travelling, being outdoors in nature and hiking/wild camping

Why did you join scouting?:
I joined scouting as I enjoyed being a helper at my local cubs unit when my son was younger

Favourite part of Scouting?:
I love seeing all the opportunities scouting gives to our young people and the confidence it instills in them.

Hobbies & Interests:
Reading has always been  important to me. I try to set time aside each day to relax and unwind with a good book.

My newfound interest is making the most of our new campervan Violet and heading out on adventures as much as possible!!

Why did you join scouting?:
I originally joined scouting as a temporary position, as a favour, until a new beaver leader could be found. It's been 3 years now, and I am that new beaver leader! Obviously, the person who asked me to do it knew how much I would love it and wouldn't want to leave.

Favourite part of Scouting?:
When I see the children loving what they do, whether it's for badges, general group nights, or camps. It makes me feel proud to know that I've helped put that smile on their face, or that I've helped them accomplish something new. It means that we, as a group of leaders, are planning and working as a successful team, and the children benefit from this.   

Hobbies & Interests:
I love spending time and making memories with my family and friends. I love a good box set or film in my pjs with a good brew. I like reading and going on holiday. I like to do arts and crafts like cross stitch.

Why did you join scouting?:
I joined scouting because it gives children the ability to access and experience a wide range of skills and activities.

Favourite part of Scouting?:
My favourite thing is seeing the kids develop and grow in skills but also in confidence and socially. If you need a specific activity - then hot chocolates round the fire pits! 

Hobbies & Interests:
I have many hobbies from arts and crafts - things like painting, sketching, cross-stitch and crotchet - to keeping active with long-distance walking; I am an avid reader too!

Why did you join scouting?:
I joined scouting because I saw it as an opportunity to try something new and help young people try something new too. I also wanted to build upon my skills of working with young people, particularly those with additional needs.