Name: Jon Wood
Role: Group Scout Leader
Jon started at 4th Bramhall as a Cub, he worked his way through all the sections and when he turned 18 he became a leader, now he is the GSL. Jon is responsible for looking after the adults in the group, making sure they have everything the need to carry out there role’s.
Jon enjoys the outdoors, walking, climbing or just sitting round a camp fire, he is also enjoys a spot of DIY when he has the time.

Name: Calum Piper
Role: Minister, St Michael’s Church, Group Chair
Calum is the Interim Minister at St. Michael and All Angel’s Parish Church. He was ordained in 2014 and was a minister on the Wirral until 2017.
In his spare time Calum enjoys walking, photography and touring the UK with his wife Jess. As a foundation trustee Calum is passionate about ensuring every member of 4th Bramhall has the opportunity to experience everything the scouting movement has to offer in order that they might have the opportunity to experience new things and learn more about themselves and who they are.
Name: Tim Elston
Role: Group Treasurer
Role: Group Secretary
Name: Sammie Sweeting
Role: Beaver Scout Leader / Group Skills Instructor
I moved from St Michael’s Guides to Sabre Explorer Scout Unit at the age of 14, when I turned 18 I moved away to work in the outdoor pursuits industry for 2 years. When I returned home I started to volunteer at 4th Bramhall Scout Group.
I enjoy spending time in the outdoors.
I completed all three stages of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award during my time in Sabre, thanks to all the different activity’s Sabre did this has now inspired me to inspire more young people.
Name: Anna Briggs
Role: Assistant Beaver Scout Leader
Name: Kieran
Role: Section Assistant Beavers
Role: Assistant Cub Scout Leader
Name: Laura Mottershead
Role: Assistant Cub Scout Leader
Name: Matt Walker
Role: Assistant Cub Scout Leader
Name: Matt Buckingham
Role: Section Assistant Cubs

Role: Scout Leader – in charge
Max is a keen bushcrafter and has written articles for “The Bushcraft Journal” magazine and has helped train other leaders in bushcraft and navigation skills.
Role: Scout Leader
Outside of Scouts, Andy attempts to keep the advancing years at bay with various regular gym sessions and classes, and running, and then undoes all the good work by enjoying good food and drink with family and friends.
Name: Phil Harwood
Role:Assistant Scout Leader
Phil Harwood had been an Assistant Scout Leader (ASL) with Wolf Troop, 4th Bramhall Scouts for nearly 8 years now. His scouting name is Aber which refers to his geography degree location, Aberystwyth University and Welsh family background. He has been involved with 4th Bramhall for nearly thirteen years. Initially as a parent helper, when his son joined Beavers and then subsequently, a Scout Leader when he moved into Scouts.He lives and works locally and enjoys being outdoors whenever possible. He also follows the only City in Manchester (but don’t hold that against him!) and tries to keep fit through running/cycling. Phil says: “Scouting at 4th is great, both from seeing the young people develop whilst they are with Scouts but also from the other Scouting Leaders, a great team and good laugh!”
Role:Assistant Scout Leader
Name: Simon Abbott
Role: Section Assistant Scouts
Name: David Leaver
Role: Ocasional Helper
Name: Damian Hedley
Role:Assistant Explorer Scout Leader
Damian has been involved with 4th Bramhall Scout group ever since he first joined as a cub many (many) years ago and has been around in various roles on and off ever since as work and home life has allowed. Damian has helped look after the Explorer Scout unit attached to 4th Bramhall (Sabre ESU) since 2004 and enjoys the more outdoors side of scouting, leading the various summer camps the Explorers go on including trips abroad to Jersey and Switzerland.
Scouting life has come full circle, with both of Damian’s daughters currently in the Wolf Scout troop at 4th Bramhall.
Role:Assistant Explorer Scout Leader
Name: Bernie Stevens
Role: Assistant Explorer Scout Leader