As all parents know, you feed children and they grow! In this case it is not just that they tower over us, but also they get older.

We have been very lucky in this District with our young leaders, (14-18 year olds) both in number and quality, however a gorup have recently hit that magic age of 18 and are off to college, into employment and no longer able to be young leaders. It is very pleasing that some are seeking adult warrants and we wish them all the best and a long, happy involvement in Scouting.

That means that we now need new Young Leaders to take up the challenge and work with Beavers, Cubs or Scouts at a group which suits them. It might be the group where they have recently been a Scout or one that is local.

There is no need for a Young Leader to have previously been a Scout, we provide all the training they need, and we welcome everyone.

So if you are an Explorer or 14-18 and want to get involved then let me know. If you are a Scout Leader and think that one of your older Scouts about to go to Explorers would be good working with Beavers or Cubs, then talk to them about the role.

Our young leaders are vital to the work of the District and I know of groups who would really appreciate more help.

John