Scouts Shire Oak Scout District, Leeds
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About the district

About us

Shire Oak is one of eight Scout districts in Central Yorkshire County, supporting Scout Groups and Explorer Units across North West Leeds.

The district is made up of 13 Groups and 2 Explorer Units across Adel, Bramhope, Cookridge, Guiseley, Horsforth, Rawdon and Yeadon. Our volunteer team supports local groups, runs district events and Explorer Units, and looks after Hunters Greave campsite.

Shire Oak District was formed in 2000 from a merger of 'Airedale District' and 'Vicinalis District' and as of the January 2026 Census had a total membership of 1,184

District team

Sarah Shay
Joint District Lead Volunteer
dlv@shireoakscouts.co.uk
Jo Green
Joint District Lead Volunteer
dlv@shireoakscouts.co.uk
Chris Holmes
District 14-24 Team Leader
chris.holmes@shireoakscouts.co.uk

Trustee Board

Andrew Sykes
Chair
Robert Turner
Treasurer
Patrick Smith
Trustee
Faramarz Neysari
Trustee

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