Bear Grylls sends special message to Roseworth Scouts
3rd October 2024
Bear Grylls, former British SAS trooper, well-known survival expert, adventurer, and television presenter, has boosted the Hardwick Roseworth Scout Group by penning a special letter. Bear was the youngest ever Chief Scout when he was appointed in 2009, and sent a special note to the group for growing the group and providing opportunities for fun, challenge and adventure to young people.
Bear Grylls writes, “I’m so proud that the Hardwick Roseworth Scout Groups are continuing to grow. After successfully opening Beavers for 6-8 year olds and Cubs for 8-10 year olds, they are now opening a Scout Troop for boys and girls aged 10-14. This is great news for Scouts and the local community too.
What an amazing team they are, and I couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve achieved. They have welcomed children and young people from across Stockton-on-Tees into their scout group. They’ve equipped them with skills for life – helping them play their part in the local community. They have learnt the power of believing in themselves and others and how together, they can do so much more. They’ve camped together, cooked together, learned digital skills; discovered more about their area and helped bring the community closer together too. Scouts has given them the courage to learn, do, and be more. To be a volunteer in Scouts you don’t need incredible outdoor skills or know how to use a map and compass. We can teach you all that. What’s needed is a smile, patience, and willingness to share a little time to help others. I promise you’ll get back ten times what you put in – including new skills, new friends, and a renewed sense of the difference we can make when we work together”
If you are interested in volunteering with the Scouts, please get in touch with Mike at hardwickroseworthscouts@outlook.com
This article was part of our September Roseworth Big Local newsletter, which you can read in full HERE.