Mike began in Scouting as a Cub Scout, and joined adult volunteering in 1993 as an Assistant Scout Leader in Hinckley, Leicestershire. He moved to Macclesfield in 2001 and has subsequently served as a Scout Leader and Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts), Group Scout Leader at 6th Macclesfield, and more recently Local Training Manager for the Macclesfield and Congleton District.
Outside of volunteering for Scouting and his full time employment, Mike enjoys his spare time with his wife and two children. His hobbies include archery and church bell-ringinging

I started Scouting as a Beaver in 1999, and have been with the organisation since. Through my time in Beavers, Cubs and Scouts I spent most of my time lighting fires and generally getting more muddy than most of my fellow Scouts. Throughout this period I was also lucky enough to selected to be one of 40,000 Scouts worldwide to attend the 2007 World Scout Jamboree which was held in sunny Essex and happened to be on the 100th anniversary of Scouting, which was an unforgettable experience that shaped where the rest of my life both within and beyond Scouting.
My time with Explorers and Network Scouts took me through many exciting experiences from my local campsite to the high peaks of the Himalaya where I completed my expedition for my Queen’s Scout award, another unforgettable and life-changing experience.
Since becoming an adult member I led a Scout troop in Macclesfield and have been involved in many district events. I am also an active member of our District climbing and mountaineering team, so you will normally find me hanging off a rope, teaching climbing or summiting mountains with groups of Scouts. Since 2020 I have been in the role as District Chair as I wanted to take on a role which I could give as much back to Scouting as Scouting has given me, and to ensure that Macclesfield and Congleton continues to be an amazing place to be both a young person or adult volunteer!

I have had a varied career in scouting, serving in several Groups and Districts across the country as a result of many house moves. My roles have included Treasurer, Group Scout Leader, Appointments Secretary and ADC Adult Support, across Kent, London and now Cheshire.

Up to the age of 18, I was a cubs, scout and venture scout in West Yorkshire. I re-joined the movement when I moved to Macclesfield in 2006 and my children joined 3rd Macclesfield Upton Priory Scouts. I was the Scout Leader through to 2017, spent some time working away and was an ASL at Henley on Arden during this time as well as ADC Scouts at Harborough in Leicestershire before joining the District Team as a Deputy District Commissioner. I had 3 months as acting DC whilst recruitment for the DC position was filled before moving into my current role.

I was a cub, scout and venture scout, achieved my Queen’s Scout Award and
attended a world scout jamboree as a participant. When I went to university
I helped lead a scout troop and cub pack before setting up and running a
venture scout unit. I had a break from scouting for a number of years before
rejoining in 2010 as District Explorer Scout Commissioner and then took on
the role of Network Commissioner which I left in April 2022 to start my new
role. I am also on the district communications and activity teams. I love
helping people achieve things that they thought were not possible.

Tim came into scouting as a leader in 2011 as the Scout Leader at 1st Prestbury. He had held the GSL position at the group as well as DDC North supporting the groups to the north of the district

– Continuously active Scout Leader for > 35 years, attended/run Summer Camps every year from age 11
– Set up Explorers as a District provision in M&C in 2003, led Zulu Unit since
– Held mountaineering and climbing Supervisor level permits, and maintain multiple water sports permits, now lead as many sessions as I can!
– Led the Cheshire Unit to the World Scout Jamboree in Chile (with Home Hospitality in Brazil) and 4 other camps abroad for the District
– Am hugely grateful for and amazed by the dedication of M&C ES Leaders, and inspired by the enthusiasm, potential, and self-motivation of Explorer Scouts, who continue to “get” the Scouting ethos now and for the future

Mike began in Scouting as a Cub Scout, and joined adult volunteering in 1993 as an Assistant Scout Leader in Hinckley, Leicestershire. He moved to Macclesfield in 2001 and has subsequently served as a Scout Leader and Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts), Group Scout Leader at 6th Macclesfield, and more recently Local Training Manager for the Macclesfield and Congleton District.
Outside of volunteering for Scouting and his full time employment, Mike enjoys his spare time with his wife and two children. His hobbies include archery and church bell-ringinging

Since joining 24 Macclesfield in 2006 as a Beaver, I have progressed through the sections to become an Explorer. I then served as a Young Leader with the Beavers for four years and as a Section Assistant for three years. In October 2021, I took over as the Section Lead and continue to hold this position to this day.

During my time as a leader, I have also been involved with various teams, including the Cheshire County Digital team as a videographer, the Macclesfield and Congleton District team as a Media Manager, and most recently, the Barnswood team as a Warden.

Ephram started in Scouting as a Beaver in 2010 and continued to move through Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. He is now a Scout Leader at 6th Macclesfield Parish Scout and Guide Group. Whilst moving through Scouting Ephram has assisted in running many camps including Chamboree and lots of other adventurous activities!

Ephram works full time and likes to focus at the Gym and Tae Kwon Do.

He enjoys spending time with his family and friends – “You can never go wrong when everyone is gathered around a fire for food and music”.

Having been a guide and a parent helper for our local group, I joined Scouting in 1995 in Wilmslow when I became a Beaver leader, moving to Cub Leader and then GSL in 2010 to the present. We moved to Congleton 4 years ago and I wanted to get involved with Scouting in Congleton, so I was pleased when I was offered my present role.

I started the first Squirrel Group in Wilmslow last year and am keen to see this section grow. Highlights in my Scouting career have been the International visits with 6th Wilmslow Scouts to the USA, Kandersteg and Haarlem Jamborette.

My scouting started in Rochdale when I became a cub scout leader following in the footsteps of my mother. Moving to Macclesfield 40 years ago I started 24th Macclesfield group and have been CSL there ever since.
On retiring I joined the District team as a Training Adviser, Nights Away Adviser, Chair of Appointment Committee and latterly ADC (Beavers)
The highlight of my scouting career has been attending two World Scout Jamborees on the international Service teams.

A lifelong member of the Scouting Association since joining cubs in South West Cheshire. As an adult Steve has held a number of different roles at group and district level including: VSU Leader, Cub Pack Leader, GSL and most recently ADC Adventurous Activities. In addition to his group and district roles he is a skills instructor and assessor in mountaineering and caving. Steve is passionate about providing opportunities for youngsters to experience adventurous activities.

1984 – 2009 GSL 24th Macclesfield
2009 – 2019 District Commissioner
2020 – District President
2021 – 2022 GSL 1st Moss Rose
2021 – Chairman Barnswood Management Committee

My scouting started in Rochdale when I became a cub scout leader following in the footsteps of my mother. Moving to Macclesfield 40 years ago I started 24th Macclesfield group and have been CSL there ever since.
On retiring I joined the District team as a Training Adviser, Nights Away Adviser, Chair of Appointment Committee and latterly ADC (Beavers)
The highlight of my scouting career has been attending two World Scout Jamborees on the international Service teams.

I came to Macclesfield in 1980 having been a Guide in New Mills, Derbyshire in my early teens.

I started as an Assistant Guide Leader at 2nd Macclesfield (St Michaels) Guides, the Guiding side of Parish Church Scout and Guide Group.

In March 1984 I took over the newly formed 6th Macclesfield Beaver Colony from it’s then Leader Barbara Stevenson, Cub Scout Akela and District Appointment Secretary. Beavers were at that time an affiliated section; Beavers became full members of the Scout Association in 1985. I was BSL from then until September 2002.

In September 2002 I became Acting Assistant District Commissioner for Beaver Scouts then from July 2004 to August 2011, I was ADC Beavers.

I was Group contact for 6th Macclesfield (Parish Church) from January 2000 to August 2011 when I officially became Group Scout Leader until September 2015, when I became Assistant Group Scout Leader with Mike Brown as GSL, now District Commissioner.

In September 2008 I was appointed District Administrator and Appointments Secretary which I am still doing. In early 2022 I was asked if I would be Bookings Secretary for BARNSWOOD Scout Camp.

Through all my roles I have remained either a Beaver Leader or an Assistant Beaver Leader with 6th Macclesfield, a role which I am proud and happy to still be.

I am also Secretary for the “Welcome Committee”, formerly the Appointments committee and still sit on the Leaders panel. I have been a training advisor, and was a superuser for the adult database COMPASS when it 1st came on line.

Steve has been involved in scouting as leader for over 40 years. He started as a Cub Leader at 1st Poynton (St Georges) and currently is part of the team leading 3rd Poynton (Buckley).
Steve took over the running of the District Shop in 2006

1984 – 2009 GSL 24th Macclesfield
2009 – 2019 District Commissioner
2020 – District President
2021 – 2022 GSL 1st Moss Rose
2021 – Chairman Barnswood Management Committee

I came to Macclesfield in 1980 having been a Guide in New Mills, Derbyshire in my early teens.

I started as an Assistant Guide Leader at 2nd Macclesfield (St Michaels) Guides, the Guiding side of Parish Church Scout and Guide Group.

In March 1984 I took over the newly formed 6th Macclesfield Beaver Colony from it’s then Leader Barbara Stevenson, Cub Scout Akela and District Appointment Secretary. Beavers were at that time an affiliated section; Beavers became full members of the Scout Association in 1985. I was BSL from then until September 2002.

In September 2002 I became Acting Assistant District Commissioner for Beaver Scouts then from July 2004 to August 2011, I was ADC Beavers.

I was Group contact for 6th Macclesfield (Parish Church) from January 2000 to August 2011 when I officially became Group Scout Leader until September 2015, when I became Assistant Group Scout Leader with Mike Brown as GSL, now District Commissioner.

In September 2008 I was appointed District Administrator and Appointments Secretary which I am still doing. In early 2022 I was asked if I would be Bookings Secretary for BARNSWOOD Scout Camp.

Through all my roles I have remained either a Beaver Leader or an Assistant Beaver Leader with 6th Macclesfield, a role which I am proud and happy to still be.

I am also Secretary for the “Welcome Committee”, formerly the Appointments committee and still sit on the Leaders panel. I have been a training advisor, and was a superuser for the adult database COMPASS when it 1st came on line.

Up to the age of 18, I was a cubs, scout and venture scout in West Yorkshire. I re-joined the movement when I moved to Macclesfield in 2006 and my children joined 3rd Macclesfield Upton Priory Scouts. I was the Scout Leader through to 2017, spent some time working away and was an ASL at Henley on Arden during this time as well as ADC Scouts at Harborough in Leicestershire before joining the District Team as a Deputy District Commissioner. I had 3 months as acting DC whilst recruitment for the DC position was filled before moving into my current role.

As a youth member I went from Cubs through to Venture Scouts as it was then, gaining the Queens Scout Award.
I continued in Scouting as a Cub Leader for 15yrs, before taking a break. I rejoined in 2010, as an assistant GSL, then ACSL before taking on the Explorer Scout Young Leader, Leader role from 2015 to this date.
My experience is also used to welcome new volunteers to the District.

I came to Macclesfield in 1980 having been a Guide in New Mills, Derbyshire in my early teens.

I started as an Assistant Guide Leader at 2nd Macclesfield (St Michaels) Guides, the Guiding side of Parish Church Scout and Guide Group.

In March 1984 I took over the newly formed 6th Macclesfield Beaver Colony from it’s then Leader Barbara Stevenson, Cub Scout Akela and District Appointment Secretary. Beavers were at that time an affiliated section; Beavers became full members of the Scout Association in 1985. I was BSL from then until September 2002.

In September 2002 I became Acting Assistant District Commissioner for Beaver Scouts then from July 2004 to August 2011, I was ADC Beavers.

I was Group contact for 6th Macclesfield (Parish Church) from January 2000 to August 2011 when I officially became Group Scout Leader until September 2015, when I became Assistant Group Scout Leader with Mike Brown as GSL, now District Commissioner.

In September 2008 I was appointed District Administrator and Appointments Secretary which I am still doing. In early 2022 I was asked if I would be Bookings Secretary for BARNSWOOD Scout Camp.

Through all my roles I have remained either a Beaver Leader or an Assistant Beaver Leader with 6th Macclesfield, a role which I am proud and happy to still be.

I am also Secretary for the “Welcome Committee”, formerly the Appointments committee and still sit on the Leaders panel. I have been a training advisor, and was a superuser for the adult database COMPASS when it 1st came on line.

Angela has supported scouting since her early 20s and even met her future husband acting as an Occasional Helper on a venture scout holiday. Until now, she has never held an official role although she has had the privilege of being photographer for Bear Grills’visit to the Tatton Chamboree and more recently she completed the research that culminated in both the new scouting Roll of Honour available online and the memorial at Barnswood. She now runs the Scout Active Support group who provide that same ad hoc support to regular leaders.

Martin has led the Macclesfield and Congleton Scout Communications Team since 2016 building on his background in Scouting and an interest in radio communications that began when he became a member of the Stockton and Thornaby District Scout Communications Team as a Venture Scout in 1987! The Macclesfield and Congleton Communications Team support many aspects of Scouting in the District, events in the local community as well as being available to the council in the event of a major incident in the County.

Martin helps to organise and run Scouting activities for all age group sections of Scouting in the District and is kayak instructor.

Martin Wheeler, SAS Communications Team Manager

1984 – 2009 GSL 24th Macclesfield
2009 – 2019 District Commissioner
2020 – District President
2021 – 2022 GSL 1st Moss Rose
2021 – Chairman Barnswood Management Committee

I have over 35 years scouting experience in the district, starting as Assistant Cub Scout Leader at 11th Macclesfield (St Albans). I progressed to Cub Leader at 11th then moved to 4th Macclesfield St Edwards, ending up as Scouter in Charge.
before moving to a District Cub Scout Leader role.

My current roles include Faith and Beliefs Champion, part of the district shop team, museum curator at Barnswood and part of the SAS Comms team.

Ross currently supports the Top Awards, including permanent badges, as well as the Chief Scout’s Awards.

Ross joined Beavers in 2004 and continued through every section up to Adult Leadership. He has nearly two decades of experience in Scouting, including being the first in the District to earn the King’s Scout Award in over 70 years.

Ross was a Young Leader as an Explorer and Programme Lead in Network. He is currently a Scout Section Leader at 3rd Macclesfield and is the Top Awards Lead Volunteer.

In his spare time, Ross enjoys D&D as well as electronics and computer tinkering. He recently jumped the UK’s highest skydive.

Brief description of your Role

As District Chairman I work to lead the District Executive Committee to ensure that Macclesfield and Congleton District complies with all safeguarding, safety and financial requirements, as well as ensure that we develop the District to deliver high quality Scouting.

Brief Scouting Biography

I started Scouting as a Beaver in 1999, and have been with the organisation since. Through my time in Beavers, Cubs and Scouts I spent most of my time lighting fires and generally getting more muddy than most of my fellow Scouts. Throughout this period I was also lucky enough to selected to be one of 40,000 Scouts worldwide to attend the 2007 World Scout Jamboree which was held in sunny Essex and happened to be on the 100th anniversary of Scouting, which was an unforgettable experience that shaped where the rest of my life both within and beyond Scouting.

My time with Explorers and Network Scouts took me through many exciting experiences from my local campsite to the high peaks of the Himalaya where I completed my expedition for my Queen’s Scout award, another unforgettable and life-changing experience.

Since becoming an adult member I led a Scout troop in Macclesfield and have been involved in many district events. I am also an active member of our District climbing and mountaineering team, so you will normally find me hanging off a rope, teaching climbing or summiting mountains with groups of Scouts. Since 2020 I have been in the role as District Chair as I wanted to take on a role which I could give as much back to Scouting as Scouting has given me, and to ensure that Macclesfield and Congleton continues to be an amazing place to be both a young person or adult volunteer!

Brief description of your Role

The District Commissioner role is to ensure that our team of volunteers in groups and across the district are delivering Fun, Safe, Adventures to as many young people and adults as possible.  The District Commissioner is accountable for all Scouting activities in the area, and through the District Team, provides oversight of the delivery of excellent opportunities that are open to all.

Brief Scouting Biography

Mike began in Scouting as a Cub Scout, and joined adult volunteering in 1993 as an Assistant Scout Leader in Hinckley, Leicestershire. He moved to Macclesfield in 2001 and has subsequently served as a Scout Leader and Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts), Group Scout Leader at 6th Macclesfield, and more recently Local Training Manager for the Macclesfield and Congleton District.

Outside of volunteering for Scouting and his full time employment, Mike enjoys his spare time with his wife and two children. His hobbies include archery and church bell-ringing.

Brief description of your Role

I provide financial support and information to the District Exec and carry out all the day to day accounting and banking functions.

I also:

• Ensure that all financial reports, annual statements of account and supporting documents are maintained accurately and in accordance with legal regulations.
• Ensure that the District is financially able to function, and has appropriate reserves and accounting procedures and controls in place.
• Prepare the Annual Statement of Accounts for independent examination and approval by the Executive Committee and present these at the Annual General Meeting.

Brief Scouting Biography

I have had a varied career in scouting, serving in several Groups and Districts across the country as a result of many house moves. My roles have included Treasurer, Group Scout Leader, Appointments Secretary and ADC Adult Support, across Kent, London and now Cheshire.

Brief description of your Role

• To ensure Explorer Scouts (14-17 year olds) have a great Scouting experience offering plenty of personal challenge and development
• To coordinate the team of ESLs to deliver a great Scouting programme in our section (including Weekly Units, Young Leader Unit, DofE provision an District events)
• To ensure Leaders are aware of their training requirements and what’s expected to run activities safely and relevantly for our Young People

Brief Scouting Biography

• Continuously active Scout Leader for > 35 years, attended/run Summer Camps every year from age 11
• Set up Explorers as a District provision in M&C in 2003, led Zulu Unit since
• Held mountaineering and climbing Supervisor level permits, and maintain multiple water sports permits, now lead as many sessions as I can!
• Led the Cheshire Unit to the World Scout Jamboree in Chile (with Home Hospitality in Brazil) and 4 other camps abroad for the District
• Am hugely grateful for and amazed by the dedication of M&C ES Leaders, and inspired by the enthusiasm, potential, and self-motivation of Explorer Scouts, who continue to “get” the Scouting ethos now and for the future

Brief description of your Role:

As DDC – North, I assist the GSL’s in the northern area of the District, covering Poynton and Prestbury, helping to co-ordinate across groups, and handling any queries related to the delivery of Scouting, as well as providing acting GSL roles for those groups currently without a GSL. I also ensure District initiatives are shared and discussed in the sub area of the District.

Brief Scouting Biography:

After attending Cubs and Scouts in Chapel-en-le-Frith and then Venture Scouts in Buxton as a teenager, I returned to Scouting in 2011, setting up a Scout section in the Scout group based in my home village. I subsequently handed that section on, and took on the GSL role. During this time, I have supported District activities including running the Macc Hike Base camp for several years. I formalised this District role as DDC, and now support the DC across a number of Groups in the northern area of the District.

Brief description of your Role:

In my role I work with the GSL’s and other members of the district team to ensure the delivery of a quality scouting programme along with maintaining the compliance for the groups in Macclesfield centre

Brief Scouting Biography:

I started my scouting journey when I joined the 6th Macc beaver colony. I have then moved through the various sections of 6th Macc before joining the Zulu explorer unit. Whilst I was an explorer I earned my Queens scout award where I have one of my favourite scouting memories parading at Windsor Castle for the Duchess of Cambridge. Since then I have been involved in various activities for the district including being part of the climbing team and also helping on the Macc hike every year. I started my role as DDC during the pandemic and have enjoyed working with the groups of Macclesfield centre since then.

Brief description of your Role

ADC Scouts helps to support the scout section throughout the district and also help organise some of district Scout events such as Macc Hike, District Camp, PL & APL Camp and others.

Brief Scouting Biography

I have been in the movement since a Beaver at 1st Sutton St James group, where when I turned 18 became an SL at 1st Sutton and eventually GSL.
As well as being ADC Scouts I am also part of the district Adventurous Activities team – holding a climbing permit and T2 Hillwalking permit.

Brief description of your Role

I am accountable for the operation and development of the district campsite.

Brief Scouting Biography

• 1984 – 2009: GSL 24th Macclesfield
• 2009 – 2019: District Commissioner
• 2020: District President
• 2021: GSL 1st Mos Rose
• 2021: Chairman Barnswood Management Committee

Brief description of your Role

My role is to ensure that the district operates with safety as a priority and is compliant with P.O.R. This is achieved through supporting group executives and GSL’s and encouraging a safety mindset across the district

My role also provides support to the DC for operational issues across the district.

Brief Scouting Biography

Up to the age of 18, I was a cubs, scout and venture scout in West Yorkshire. I re-joined the movement when I moved to Macclesfield in 2006 and my children joined 3rd Macclesfield Upton Priory Scouts. I was the Scout Leader through to 2017, spent some time working away and was an ASL at Henley on Arden during this time as well as ADC Scouts at Harborough in Leicestershire before joining the District Team as a Deputy District Commissioner. I had 3 months as acting DC whilst recruitment for the DC position was filled before moving into my current role.

Brief description of your Role

Support leaders in the beaver section to deliver quality programmes that develop young people physically, intellectually, educationally, socially and spiritually, in a fun and safe manner.

Welcome new leaders to scouting and I particular to Macclesfield and Congleton District

Brief Scouting Biography

My scouting started in Rochdale when I became a cub scout leader following in the footsteps of my mother. Moving to Macclesfield 40 years ago I started 24th Macclesfield group and have been CSL there ever since.

On retiring I joined the District team as a Training Adviser, Nights Away Adviser, Chair of Appointment Committee and latterly ADC (Beavers)

The highlight of my scouting career has been attending two World Scout Jamborees on the international Service teams.