Surrey Scouts

02/06/2026

We are delighted to announce the following appointments to the county team:

Graham Mountain - Is appointed to the role of Surrey County Adventure Lead. This role has overall accountability for overseeing the activity permit scheme, the nights away scheme, and for managing the clubs and societies that promote and deliver adventurous activities across the county. This role is a member of the Programme senior leadership team.

Paul Iverson - Is appointed to the role of 4-14 Programme Lead. I know you will all recognise his considerable experience at county level including many years as ACC Scouts / Scouts Lead and his calm and organised chairing style. In this role he manages the County leads for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts - promoting adoption of our progressive programme and join-up between the sections.

Denise Iverson - has agreed to move over to Squirrels Lead. She will kick-start our county-level provision for this vital section. She has spent many years leading the Beaver section and I am delighted that she is up for the challenge of establishing something new.

Rowenna Woodward - Is appointed to County Beaver Lead, picking up where Denise left off and bringing some fresh thinking and direction to this section

Steve Valiant - Is already in post and will continue his excellent work as the County Cubs Lead. I'm sure will be excited to have a broader team around him.

Max Harvey - Is appointed to County Scouts Lead. This is our flagship section, and a vital connection point into the 14-24 team. Again - I know Max is looking forward to bringing fresh thinking and energy to this section.

Thanks to the other members of the Programme Senior Team for all they do:

Andrew Carvell - Our 14-24 Programme Lead, who leads the programme for explorers, network, our young leader scheme and our Duke of Edinburgh provision.

James Turner and Kerry Edwards - who jointly lead our International team, overseeing visits abroad, international events, and international training.

Please join is in congratulating them and thanking them for taking on these significant new responsibilities. This is the first time since forming the Programme team that all leadership roles have been filled and we are delighted to be moving forwards with such strength.

Malcolm McKee
County Programme Lead

27/05/2026

Cub and Brownie Leaders! SCRAM is not long away now.

Remember to ensure all necessary tasks have been completed:
* Your participations have been entered into the system
* The health forms have been sent
* Your activity and risk assessment have been entered into the system
* Your payments are up to date

23/05/2026

We are getting SCRAM ready with the badges and wristbands being collated!

So close now!

18/05/2026

Exciting times - the SCRAM 2026 badges are here!

Leaders, please check that:
* Your participations have been entered into the system
* The health forms have been released
* Your activity and risk assessment have been entered into the system
* Your payments are up to date

Lots to do still to get ready for the big day!

26/04/2026

There's still a chance to apply!

Head over to our website surrey-scouts.org.uk/vacancies to find out more.

We're looking for passionate volunteers to step in County roles and help shape Surrey Scouts.

Apply and see role descriptions at https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date: 3rd May 2026

26/04/2026

On 10th May Runnymede Cub Leaders are doing a 32km sponsored walk to raise money for the White Lodge Centre, visiting every Cub group in Runnymede.
See message from Chesney Hawkes here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iZJjE_WecCzJXGrK7m2Ir4wbM-uNLFoU/view
Please sponsor the team so they can raise as much as possible. To sponsor got here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/runnymedecubleadershqhike

Help White Lodge Fundraiser raise money to support White Lodge Centre

24/04/2026

Are you ready for SCRAM?

Leaders! Please make sure you have registered participants and activities on the booking system ASAP.

05/04/2026

We're looking for passionate volunteers to step in County roles and help shape Surrey Scouts.

Apply and see role descriptions at https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date: 3rd May 2026

28/03/2026

There's going to be some fantastic activities at SCRAM this year!

Leaders - Please remember to submit participant details and your activities and risk assessments to the booking system. Head over to https://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/events/scram

03/03/2026

We were absolutely delighted to drop in to Unit 62 and Unit 63 at their first outdoor training camps on the weekend. The Scouts representing Surrey in Poland next year are a brilliant group and we're excited for what's to come as they begin their adventure with the UK Contingent!