East Scarsdale District is one of 15 Scouting Districts in Derbyshire. The district is located on the border of the County and is north of the Derby area.
East Scarsdale District takes in the surrounding villages of Bolsover, Barlborough, Clowne, Inkersall, Killamarsh, Shirebrook and Whitwell.
At present Scouting in East Scarsdale District consists of:
- 7 Scout Groups, each comprising their own Beaver, Cub, and Scout sections
Meet Our Commissioners
Chris Dolby
District Commissioner
The role of District Commissioner is to manage and support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.
Lyn Wheelhouse
Deputy District Commissioner
The role of Deputy District Commissioner is to support the Scout District and District Commissioner, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association.
Vacant
Assistant District Commissioner (Beavers)
The role of Assistant District Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Beaver Section
Vacant
Assistant District Commissioner (Cubs)
The role of Assistant District Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Cubs Section
Vacant
Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts)
The role of Assistant District Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Scout Section
Matthew Lane
District Explorer Scout Commissioner
The role of District Explorer Scout Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Explorer Section
Vacant
District Scout Network Commissioner
The role of District Scout Network Commissioner is to support the Scout District, ensuring it runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association. With Focus on the Network Section
Meet Our District Team
Vacant
Local Training Manager
Act as line manager for Training Advisers. Plan and ensure the delivery of the learning provision in their area of responsibility so that all adults in Scouting completing a personal learning plan have access to suitable learning opportunities using a variety of methods.
Vacant
Nights Away Adviser
Nights Away Advisers support adults through the process of gaining a Nights Away Permit so that they can take young people on residential experiences. They also provide advice on camping and residential experiences in general to other adults in Scouting.
Derek Brigham
Active Support Manager
Scout Active Support is a way for adults to volunteer some time to Scouting in a flexible way that suits them. Scout Active Support is a resource for managers of local Scouting including Group Scout Leaders, District Commissioners and County Commissioner, to use in which ever way is required.
Matt Duckworth
D of E Adviser
A Duke of Edinburgh Award Adviser supports The Scouts, a Licensed Organisation, to deliver the award locally.
Joshua Botham
Media Development Manager
The Media Development Manager helps build the communication and image of Scouting. They usually are responsible for the maintenance of the website and distribution of messages.
Derek Brigham
Appointments Committee Chair
An Appointments Advisory Committee is mandatory for each District and primarily exists to assist with the process of appointing adults in Scouting.
Linda Burgess
Appointments Secretary
An Appointments Advisory Committee is mandatory for each District and primarily exists to assist with the process of appointing adults in Scouting.
Meet Our Executive Committee
Julia Brigham
District Chair
The Chair will lead the Executive Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the Group, District or County/Area/Region. The Chair will work closely with the Group Scout Leader/ relevant Commissioner to achieve the purpose of The Scout Association through the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Ted Bridges
Deputy District Chair
The Deputy Chair will support the Executive Committee, ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities within the Group, District or County/Area/Region. The Deputy Chair will work closely with the Chair/ relevant Commissioner to achieve the purpose of The Scout Association through the development of local Scouting, in accordance with the Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Linda Burgess
District Secretary
Act as Secretary to the Group Scout Council. Act as Secretary to the Group Executive Committee. Work closely with and support the Group Chair. Maintain records and lists of members and associate members as required for the effective administration of the Scout Group.
Graham Turner
Treasurer
The District Treasurer is a key role responsible for the finances of the District. To assist the District Chair in the effective administration of the District in accordance with Policy Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association
Jack Carrington
District President
A Scouting President is a honorary role and such does not have any obligations.