There are a lot of people involved in making scouting work at B&T. Here is a bit of info about our Leaders and Trustee Board members and what they do for the group. As well as the leaders and Board members listed below we are fortunate to also have leaders from other local Scout groups and Stone District who sometimes come and help. We also have parents and other helpers when required.
We thank EVERYONE who helps make the group a success!
Gareth Westwood – Group Scout Leader & Trustee Board
Gareth has been the group scout leader at B&T since July 2009. Offically the role of GSL is to;
To manage and support the Scout Group and its Leaders to ensure it runs effectively and that Scouting within the Group develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.
However in reality it ranges from helping out at regular weekly meetings to attending district and meetings as well as helping as part of the group executive committee, cleaning the toilet, making tea, cutting the grass….
Gareth has been a Scout since he joined the movement as a Beaver Scout at the 16th Wallsall (St Matthew’s Own) Scout Group in 1986.
Gavin Statham – Beaver Leader (Badger) & Trustee Board
As a former Beaver and Cub growing up in Stone in the 80s and whose father was also a Leader (Cubs) many of my fondest childhood memories involve times with the movement, especially camp outs, campfires and the Gang Show (1987).
Since volunteering in 2021 and subsequently becoming a Beaver Leader in 2021. I have again attended Camps and the became a cast member of the Gang Show (2023).
In three words I am creative, confident and competitive.
I agreed to become a Beaver Leader to ensure that the local young people have the same opportunities to create the great memories I did as a child
Amelie Mitchell-Smith – Helper (Rabbit)
Kay Statham – Helper (Squirrel)
As the name suggests I am related to the Beaver Leader and provide occasional help to my Husband as and when required.
Andy McNaught – Assistant Beaver Leader
Kay Royle – Cub Leader (Akela) & Trustee Board
Zoe Hallows – Assistant Cub Leader (Chil)
Rachel Jenkinson-Shermer – Assistant Cub Leader (Oo)
Becca Loughhead – Assistant Cub Leader
Marj Shermer – Scout Leader & Trustee Board
Nigel Sutton – Assistant Scout Leader
Jon Shermer – Assistant Scout Leader
Ian Palmer – Assistant Scout Leader
Gavin Statham – Assistant Scout Leader
Me again! I also assist with the Scouts. Which I also use as an opportunity to home my skills to share back with the Beavers.
Chris McCawley – Assistant Scout Leader
Nat Smart – Assistant Scout Leader
Steven Loughhead – B&T Scouts Active Support Member
Becca Loughhead – B&T Scouts Active Support Member
Paul Westwood – Group Trustee Board Chairman
Paul has been Group Chairman at B&T since June 2013, having previously been a Group Trustee Board Member for a few years
Officially the role of Group Chairman is: –
to lead the Trustee Board, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the Group. The Chair will work closely with the Group Scout Leader to achieve the purpose of The Scout Association through the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Paul has been a Scout since he joined the movement as a Cub Scout in 1964 at the 16th Walsall (St Matthew’s Own) Scout Group. He has held various adult roles in Scouting continuosly since 1977.
Liz Peck – Group Trustee Board Secretary
Liz has been Group Secretary since the start of 2023
Officially the role of Secretary is: –
to support the Chair of the Trustee Board to ensure the smooth functioning and sound administration of the Scout Group, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Julia Spight – Group Trustee Board Treasurer
Julia has been Treasurer at B&T since January 2020
Officially the role of Treasurer is; –
to provide sound financial administration, support and information to the Trustee Board and Group, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Stefan Park – Group Trustee Board Member
Officially the role of an Trustee Board Member is: –
to contribute to the running of the Group by providing administrative support, strategic direction, compliance with relevant legislation and completion of the duties set out in The Scout Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules.
Vacant – Group Trustee Board Member