Tina Curtis

District Commissioner

My Scouting life started with my son joining Beavers and, like a lot of leaders, I became involved with the group’s executive committee and gradually worked my way to Cub Leader and then joined the District Team. I really enjoy working with other leaders and the young people to make sure they both get the most from their Scouting experience. Discovering the next level of Scouting and learning how everything works at County & National level is much more fun than I thought it would be and I am looking forward to helping shape the future for Scouting and for our young people to develop skills for life.

Graham Bush

Deputy District Commissioner

Vacancy

Deputy District Commissioner

Vacancy

District Explorer Scout Commissioner

Phillipa Couzens

Assistant District Commissioner (Beavers)

I became a Beaver Scout Leader in 2003 when my son joined, and stayed on in the group when he moved up to Cubs. I then had a District Assistant role, over a few years helping at least 3 other Beaver Scout Colonies and a Cub pack to start up and expand. I enjoyed working as a part of a team to deliver weekly sessions, there is always lots of laughter and I got to do all sorts of fun things I wouldn’t have otherwise done. I’ve learned some new skills and been able to pass some of them on. With my husband, I also ran a District 5 a side football annual event for several years and got involved in other District events such as WanJam. I am now supporting a great team of enthusiastic leaders, and enjoy organising Beaver events and sleepovers.

Jim Pratt

Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts)

The reason I do Scouting is for the fun, adventure,the chance to do something different, and giving back to the local community.

Stuart Whale

Assistant District Commissioner (Training)

One thing just leads to another!  Having been a Cub & Scout in my youth I reconnected with Scouting with my children as they joined Beavers in 2007.  It wasn’t long before I started to volunteer; first as Beaver Scout Leader and then Group Scout Leader. Now I help and support volunteers completing their Scout Training.

Tony Clutten

Assistant District Commissioner (Activities)

I started at 7 in Cubs then Scouts and Venture Scouts which were new then. At 21 I left Scouts and became a full time outdoor pursuits instructor for 7 months, then moved back to Essex and took on a job travelling away. After a further 5 months I got a local job and I took on ASL Scouts and ADC scouts in Essex moving to a Sea scout troop as SL when they became leaderless. After 18 years as SL Sea Scouts, I moved to and joined Midsomer Norton as ASL then SL then added AGSL. Work took me away from home so I handed over the troop but stayed as ASL at MSN. When Clutton had no leaders I moved there as ASL where I am currently temporary SL. I also hold roles as ADC Activities Wansdyke, Senior Instructor Avon County Sailing Team, and Coach at Avon Scout and Guide Canoe Club.I have been around in Scouting 61 years and it has taken me places I would not have had the opportunity or confidence to go. It has certainly given me Skills for Life and I hope to keep on passing these on.

Helen Bush

Assistant District Commissioner (Inclusion)

James Swallow

Media & Communications Manager

My Scouting story started aged six at local group High Littleton, where I’m currently an Assistant Scout Leader. I worked my way up through Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers within the district. My job is to promote the amazing things we achieve as Scouts and to support recruitment through all media platforms- including this website! I also help groups to utilise technology and communication platforms to improve Scouting and make leaders’ lives that little bit easier, so they can focus on the fun stuff!

John Mander

Badge Secretary

John Mander, has been involved in Scouting since the age of 11. He has over 30 years’ experience as an ASL, SL, and GSL in Croydon. He retired to Wansdyke in 2006 and served as Group Executive member in Radstock, and for 5 years was District Secretary.

Nigel Wright

District Chair

Maddie Difazio-Wright

District Secretary

John Sharp

District Treasurer

Tina Curtis

District Commissioner

My Scouting life started with my son joining Beavers and, like a lot of leaders, I became involved with the group’s executive committee and gradually worked my way to Cub Leader and then joined the District Team. I really enjoy working with other leaders and young people to make sure they both get the most from their Scouting experience. Discovering the next level of Scouting and learning how everything works at County & National level is much more fun than I thought it would be and I am looking forward to helping shape the future for Scouting and for our young people to develop skills for life.

Graham Bush

Deputy District Commissioner

Will Holmes

District Executive Committee Member

I started Scouting in High Littleton, moving up through the sections before returning as a Young Leader, then becoming an Assistant Scout Leader when I turned 18. I joined the group executive committee shortly after, representing the young peoples’ voice in the group. After serving as District Youth Commissioner, I now continue to champion young people’s voices as part of the District Executive Committee.

Tony Stringer

District Executive Committee Member

I have been involved with Scouting in an administrative capacity since May 1990 initially as Group Secretary for 1st Saltford. I joined the District Executive in June 1993 and became District Appointments Secretary in August 1998 which is still my primary role. Also served as Avon County Appointments Secretary from 1999 – 2008. 20 years in one role is more than enough for anyone so if someone would like to take on the role please contact the DC.

Tristan Stuart

District Executive Committee Member

I joined as a Beaver and progressed through the sections and really enjoyed the experience and skills I gained.  I then became an ASL, I have also held the roles of ACSL, SL and CL and have really enjoyed working with young people and passing on the knowledge I have gained to them at section meetings and large district events.  When the District Executive asked for younger members to join them I was happy to step up.

Ian Carter

District Executive Committee Member

Known by many as Carts, joining Keynsham Cubs in 1963 and never left! My first Leadership role was Cub Scout leader during 1976 -1986 also becoming: Troop Scout Leader 1986-1990, Venture Scout Leader 1989 -2002, District Explorer Scout Commissioner 2003 -2013, Keynsham GSL 2003-date. I also hold various county admin roles and was awarded Bar to the Silver Acorn 2016. I hate knots but have a passion for International scouting and love change taking the view if things stay the same.

James Swallow

District Executive Committee Member

My Scouting story started aged six at local group High Littleton, where I’m currently an Assistant Scout Leader. I worked my way up through Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers within the district. My role on the executive committee is to support media and communications within the district and oversee data protection.

Stuart Whale

District Executive Committee Member

One thing just leads to another!  Having been a Cub & Scout in my youth I reconnected with Scouting with my children as they joined Beavers in 2007.  It wasn’t long before I started to volunteer; first as Beaver Scout Leader and then Group Scout Leader. Now I help and support volunteers completing their Scout Training.