First Tickton Scout Group now up and running
Wed 4th May 2016
Tickton now has its own Scout Group! Led by Rob Fisher and Claire Anderson, with help from 2 more adult volunteers, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers are currently all meeting on Wednesday evenings between 6pm and 7pm at Tickton Methodist Church.
Rob told Just Beverley “We have been open since February and have attracted girls as well as boys. Our capacity is 20 children per section. We know that there are waiting lists at other Scout Groups in the area, so we can take the pressure off them by opening nearby. But there is now the opportunity for children living in Tickton to join their own group!
“Scouting offers activities and experiences that encourage girls as well as boys to develop into confident, positive young people and reach their full potential. Having a disability is not a barrier to joining! We go gliding, go-karting and camping locally, but there is nothing like international camp with Scouts from all over the world where life-long friendships are made alongside shared experiences.
Scouts work towards awards, such as ‘badges’ which demonstrate prowess in a particular area, Challenge Awards, the Chief Scout’s Award, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and Explorer Award.”
Scouting offers adult volunteers similar opportunities to develop, too. The ‘Wood Badge’ demonstrates volunteers have completed training as a leader, which is recognised by UK Skills. This can lead to Associate Membership of the Institute of Leadership and Management and Institute for Training and Occupational Learning. However, there are roles ‘behind the scenes’ in helping with vital fund-raising, for example. What makes First Tickton Scout Group special is the fact that the leaders are all friends and are rooted in Scouting.
They have the desire and enthusiasm to enable kids and adult volunteers experience more than they would if they weren’t members – which is why they envisage the group growing very quickly!
If you are interested in knowing more about First Tickton Scout Group, contact Rob Fisher at robfisher5@hotmail.com or 07493 332250.
