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Meet the Team
Our adult leaders are a diverse yet friendly bunch.
We all come together under the banner of Scouting and support each other to give of our best.
Group Scout Leader – Jacqueline Bell
Jacqui has been a leader with Ashby Hastings since 2008, initially with Beavers, then Cubs before taking on the GSL role in 2016. Proudly wearing her Queen’s Guide badge on her Scout shirt, she firmly believes in all Scouts has to offer everyone and repeatedly reminds the leaders they’re supposed to be having fun as well as the kids!
Chair – Edward Starkey
Ed has 2 sons in the group and became the group’s Chair in 2021 & is looking forward to being part of our team.
Treasurer – James Blair
James took over role from Rebecca Benfield at the start of 2024. He brings his experience gained outside Scouts to continue to ensure we have a clear understanding on our finances; by keeping track of subs, expenses and managing our accounts to great effect.
Buildings Officer – Jim Dale
Jim is another familiar face in a new role, taking over from Andrew Perry at our AGM in August 2021. He has helped out with various building-related matters in the past, and is more than capable to take over this important aspect of our trustee responsibilities.
Scout Team Leader – Cat Clowes
Another former Guide turned Scout leader, Cat has several years of experience in Scouts. She moved to Ashby with her young family and joined our Scout team shortly after Covid. She firmly believes in all Scouts has to offer this age group as they head towards their teenage years.
Cub Scout Team Leader – Caroline Fraser
Caroline took over Cubs in 2012 and gives our younger members the chance to develop further after their time in Beavers. Be warned, when you’re on camp, Akela will make sure you eat all your dinner!
Beaver Scout Team Leader – Rachel Dale
Rachel, known as Hedgehog to our turquoise jumper wearing younger members, is an enthusiastic leader, dedicated to providing these young members with a fantastic Scouting experience, juggling her family & work so that it seemingly all just happens. A lot of smiles proves just how well she does this!
Squirrel Scout Team Leader - Ali Sheffield
Ali moved to Ashby in 2024, having been a Squirrel leader elsewhere in Leicestershire. We’re excited that she will be using her experience & enthusiasm to
run our brand-new Squirrel Drey and introduce Scouts to this younger age group.
Each of the 4 section leaders is supported by a team of volunteers who all contribute to planning and delivering the Scout programme. However, we’re always keen to welcome new people as we like to ensure we can respect everyone’s demands on their life and that time spent volunteering is as flexible as it needs to be.
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