New UK Chief Scout announced…
As you will probably see in the National press this morning, the identity of the New Chief Scout has been announced. Bear Grylls, born on the Isle of Wight, will be taking over from Peter Duncan at the end of the summer. He will be supported by Wayne Bulpitt, who will be taking on the role of UK Chief Commissioner.
You can read the official announcement of Bear Grylls’ appointment on the National Scout site [ http://scouts.org.uk/news_view.php?news_id=185 ] and find out all about the man himself at [ http://www.scouts.org.uk/cms.php?pageid=1983 ]
For information about Wayne Bulpitt’s new role, take a look at [ http://www.scouts.org.uk/news_view.php?news_id=186 ]