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Daryl Mitchell - Group Leader - Adventure Unit Leader - Trustee

I have been a member of the group since 1973, when I joined as a young person. I have been an active leader in the group since I turned 18 in 1981. I am a keen Kayaker, rock climber and mountaineer, and have been leading young people in these activities since the late 80's.

Helen Mitchell - Eagles Leader

I got involved in the group though my husband Daryl. (I got more than I bargained for there!) As well as running the Eagles Group, I see my role in the group as background organiser of the major events (i.e. Camp and the Display). When the other leaders have what they need to run camp and the display I consider the job done and take great pride when these events are a success.

Qualifications: Basic Expedition Leader Award(BELA), Kayak 2*, Cnoe Safety Test, Youth Worker Award, Basic First Aid, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene.

Mike Hubbard - DofE Leader

I have been a member of the group since 1990, when I joined as a young person. I have been an active leader in the group since I turned 18 in 1996. I am a keen rock climber, mountaineer and kayaker.

Qualifications: Youth Worker Award, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene Basic First Aid, Mountain Leader, Life saver, Kayak Level 2 Coach, 3 Star Open Canoe, Bronze, Silver & Gold DofE.

Louise Hubbard - Youth Leader

I was encouraged to join the Group by my brother in September 1993 as there was only one girl at the time. Since then I have been involved in Climbing, Walking and Canoeing and have enjoyed many annual camping trips. I have since completed my Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh's award, I am now supporting the Duke of Edinburgh's award for the Group.

Qualifications: Youth Worker Award, First Aid, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Kayak Level 2 Trainee Coach, 3* Kayak, Bronze, Silver & Gold DofE.

Laura Wilson - Youth Leader

I was encouraged to join the group back in 1994 and have been with the group ever since. I enjoy seeing the young people of the group enjoy the activities we offer.

Qualifications: Youth Worker Award, Basic First Aid.

David Edwards - Youth Leader

I joined the group in 1986 at the age of six. I have since gone through the group ranks and am now the group leader for the Eagles Section. I specialise in running the Kayaking within the group. I also enjoy running the group as much now as I did participating as a child in 1986.

Qualifications: Youth Worker Award, Basic First Aid, Kayak Level 2 Coach.

Andrew Wilson - Group Secretary - Youth Leader

I joined the group in 1994, I was encouraged to do so by one of the other members. Since joining the group I have become a keen canoer.

Qualifications: Youth Worker Award, Level 1 Kayak Coach, 3 Star Kayak, 3 Star Open Canoe, Kayak Safety Award.

Les Burgess - Youth Leader & One of the founder members - Trustee

I was interested in adventurous activities from a young age when I gained my Gold Duke of Edinburgh's award at the age of 17, being one of the first in Cheshire ever to hold this award. I served on the local DofE committee from the age of 18, when Geoff Crompton mentioned that he would like to set up a youth group in Moulton. I thought it was a good opportunity to get involved in youth work further. I have enjoyed every minute of being involved in the group since the start in 1969.

Qualifications: Youth Worker Award, Basic First Aid, Bronze, Silver & Gold DofE.

Lucy Blake - Youth Leader

I have become involved in the group through a friend. Since being with the group I have attained my Level 2 Kayak coach award and my Bela. As I am a science teacher I bring my expertise on the natural world to the group.

Qualifications: Basic Expedition Leader Award (Bela),Level 2 Kayak coach, 3* Kayak, Canoe Safety Test, REC Level 2 First Aid.

Dr Phil Ashton - Youth Leader - Tresurer - Trustee.

I have been involved with the Group since the early days progressing from a young member of a section to staff officer. Over this period of time I have, at some point, held each of the management offices, witnessed many changes and enjoyed knowing many of the characters who have come, gone and inevitably taken something of the Group with them. Even now, 30+ years on, it is especially gratifying that the MAG continues to adhere to its fundamental principles and values embodied in its motto and promise. I thoroughly enjoy rock climbing now, if it is with other staff officers on a windy (and usually wet!) rock face in Wales/ Lakes or the more drier surroundings of a warm indoor wall with the younger members of the Group.

Qualifications: Rock Climbing Supervisor Award (SPSA), Youth Worker Award, Basic First Aid, 2* Kayak.

Carl Mitchell - Youth Leader

I have been around the group since as long as I can remember through my father and attended my first camp at the age of 4. I am currently at university at Bangor where I am studying, but I also am enjoying the outdoor life which I learned through my time with the group. I still am involved in the groups activities whenever I can be, and have particular skills in Kayaking and Climbing. I will be persuing formal outdoor qualifications when I finish my studies.

Qualifications: Youth Worker Award, Kayak Level 2 Coach, Level 3 Inland Kayak Training, SPA Training, 4 Star Inland Kayak, 3 Star Open Canoe, REC Level 2 First Aid, Bronze & Gold DofE.

Andy Webster - Youth Leader

I got involved in the group though my children who have been in the group for a couple of years. I am learning how the group runs and am looking forword to doing more of the adventurous activities.

Qualifications: None as yet, but willing to learn.

David Pimlott - Youth Leader

I was a junior member of the group in the late 70’s and had loads of fun. When my two daughters Sarah and Natalie joined, I got the bug all over again .

Qualifications: None as yet, but willing to learn.

Lynda Hubbard - Youth Leader

I got involved in the group though my Partner Mike. I am currently helping Mike with the DofE group

Qualifications: BELA, Basic First Aid.

Erica Jessop - Youth Leader

I got involved in the group though my daughter who asked me to get involved. I am currently helping with the running of the Eagles group, and learning how to run a successful youth group, but briging to the group from my experience as a teaching assistant.

Qualifications: Paediatric First Aid,

Sarah Pimlott-Smith - Youth Leader

I have been involved with the group since I was a young girl. I have attained my Bronze and Silver DofE through the group and I am working towards my gold. The group has inspired me to do outdoor education as a career, and I'm now working in an outdoor centre.

Qualifications: Level 2 Kayak Coach, 3* Kayak, 2* Open Canoe, BCU Aquatic First Aid, Canoe Safety Test, Junior Sports Leader award, Bronze and Silver DofE.

Daniel Ashton - Youth Leader

I have been involved with the group since I was a baby, as my dad is also one of the leaders I have only just returned to help the group as one of it's leaders and help with the Eagles Group.

Qualifications: 2* Kayak, Canoe Safety Test