Lincolnshire Scouts meet Bear Grylls at county adventure day
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: May 19, 2015
More than 1300 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from Sleaford were among those who met chief scout Bear Grylls at a jam-packed adventure day in Lincolnshire.
Young people from across the county took part in a range of exciting activities including quad biking, archery, climbing, bungee trampolining, and water zorbing.
Bear Grylls, who has recently been re-appointed as Chief Scout, extending his term until 2018, dropped in to the event by helicopter for just under an hour to meet young people, and join in several of the activities.
He said: “I am so proud that the largest youth Movement on the planet has asked me to re-new as their UK Chief Scout. Between now and 2018 I plan to do all that I possibly can to help the Movement to continue to grow, become more reflective of the communities in which it works in and change the lives of even more young people.”
Thomas Watson, an Explorer Scout, was one of the young people escorting Bear around the event. He said: “Bear was brilliant, talking to all the young people and shaking hands all the way round. We got the chance to talk to him about Scouting in Lincolnshire, which was great.”
The adventure day provided activities for Scouts aged from 6-18, and was supported by more than 250 volunteer leaders and activity staff from all over the county.
Bear said thank you to these adult volunteers who help deliver adventure, and called upon more adults to volunteer for Scouting in the future, to help the Movement grow.
Young people from across the county took part in a range of exciting activities including quad biking, archery, climbing, bungee trampolining, and water zorbing.
Bear Grylls, who has recently been re-appointed as Chief Scout, extending his term until 2018, dropped in to the event by helicopter for just under an hour to meet young people, and join in several of the activities.
He said: “I am so proud that the largest youth Movement on the planet has asked me to re-new as their UK Chief Scout. Between now and 2018 I plan to do all that I possibly can to help the Movement to continue to grow, become more reflective of the communities in which it works in and change the lives of even more young people.”
Thomas Watson, an Explorer Scout, was one of the young people escorting Bear around the event. He said: “Bear was brilliant, talking to all the young people and shaking hands all the way round. We got the chance to talk to him about Scouting in Lincolnshire, which was great.”
The adventure day provided activities for Scouts aged from 6-18, and was supported by more than 250 volunteer leaders and activity staff from all over the county.
Bear said thank you to these adult volunteers who help deliver adventure, and called upon more adults to volunteer for Scouting in the future, to help the Movement grow.
In addition to the adventure day, held at Burghley House near Stamford, Bear also visited 150 Scouts taking part in accreditation for water sports instruction at Hykeham Lakes in Lincoln for Weekend On Water (WOW).
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Brew It Forward Winners Announced! Chill Out - Groups and Staff Lincs Fest - Bookings open Inclusion Survey Join the Support Team New Lead Volunteer for Sleaford Needed From the County Youth Lead William Swift - Chief Scout’s Unsung Hero Award Winner Safety training Vacancies in County Section Support team National Scout Archery Competition
Congratulations to William of 7th Grantham for being 1 of 20 unsung heroes to receive an award from Chief Scout Dwayne Fields
World Scout Jamboree Leader Applications
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Brew it forward! Chill Out Membership System Programme Team Youth Shaped Safety Making plans for the future New Lead Volunteer for Sleaford needed Poacher 2026 Jamboree and County Internationals
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Adam Jacklin will be stepping down from his role as District Lead Volunteer for Sleaford District on 4 November 2025. As Adam prepares to step down as District Lead Volunteer for Sleaford this November, I would like to take the opportunity to offer my thanks for the energy, dedication, and leadership he has brought to the role. Adam has been a driving force behind many positive developments within the District, always bringing a thoughtful and steady approach to everything he does. Throughout his term, Adam has consistently put young people at the centre of our work. His collaborative style has helped build strong teams and foster a real sense of community among our volunteers. Whether supporting events, shaping strategy, or mentoring others, Adam has been generous with his time and tireless in his commitment to the values of Scouting. While Adam is stepping back from the DLV role, I know his involvement with the District and County will continue. I look forward to seeing the next chapter of his Scouting journey and extend our warmest thanks for the significant contribution he has made over the years. We are looking a new District Lead Volunteer roles for Sleaford District. As a result we are now recruiting for its next inspirational volunteer (or team of volunteers) to lead Sleaford District. Please click to download the pack which contains detailed information about the role as well as 2 application forms which volunteers can use to either express their interest in the role or to nominate someone else for consideration. We would love to hear from you if you would like to apply or if you would like to find out more information about the role. The deadline for all applications is 1 July 2025. Interviews will be held in July. Please contact malcolm.moore@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk or howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk if you have any questions. The application form and more information about the role is enclosed here . Applications should be sent to malcolm.moore@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk Deadline for Applications: 23:59 1 July 2025
