New AAC (Events) for BSO

July 17, 2021

We have great pleasure introducing you to our new AAC(Events) – Steven Hartley. Steven is based near Lincoln as an Explorer Leader and has previously held several County roles. He has experience in delivering multiple large events, including summer camps, expeditions, managing activity zones at large Jamborees and was a Unit Leader at the World Scout Jamboree in Japan 2015.


I (Steven) started Scouting at the age of 8 (Beavers didn’t exist back then!) and have been involved in one way or another ever since. I met my wife, Lucy, through Scouting and we have two young children, the oldest, Arthur, about to start his own Scouting adventure as he’s now 5 and a half. Of course, he and Edith have both being Scouting since birth really.


My previous role as ACC International was exciting and challenging and I’m looking forward to more of the same with BSO. I’ve attended 3 World Scout Jamborees in various roles, delivered Explorer Belt Expeditions, summer camps and supported D of E expeditions. I’m also an Explorer Scout leader in a small village outside of Lincoln with a great bunch of young people.


For work, I’m an Operations Control Manager, which means I work shifts covering all hours of the day making sure customers have clean safe water when they need it and manage anything that goes wrong. At home, if I’m not playing with the children, I will be reading a good book or planning our next family holiday (in more normal times!)

Share:

By Steve Hartley May 14, 2026
Gilwell Reunion 4th to 6th September 2026 This year will be the 100th Gilwell Reuion and BSO are looking for an individual or mall team to showcase our work and opportunities within the International Tent. If you can create a fun, engaging and interactive stand we would like to hear from you! You will need to be free to attend the event from 4th to 6th Sept 26 at Gilwell Park, London and we will ask others attending to help deliver the stand over the weekend so you get chance to see everything else on offer. For more information or to submit an outline proposal please email steven.hartley@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk We look forward to hearing from you!
By Steve Hartley May 14, 2026
We already know you love camping, supporting and developing young people, the chance to meet new people and visit other countries. If you would like a great opportunity to combine all of these, we want to hear from you. We would like to offer our young people more choice in summer camps. Groups of around 40 young people and 4 to 6 adults taking part in an international experience to build their confidence or gain top awards. This is what our young people have to say from previous events; I would recommend a BSO Jamboree because… “It’s AMAZING! It’s been the best experience I've had in my life, really well organised” - Morgan, Paris Explorers “I think it's an experience to meet people that you will remember for the rest of your life from other countries” – Fernanda, Madrid Scouts “It’s the BEST experience in my life” – Marcos, Madrid Explorers “It was a great way to meet new people and try new things and have freedom” – Elizabeth, Dubai Scouts “I loved it, I made so many new friends that I have kept in contact with after camp that I really enjoyed it. Also, I believe that it was a good experience to be away from parents for a long time” – Alex, Dubai Explorers “You’ll have fun, new experiences, meet new people & learn new sports like sailing” – Kumail, Dubai Explorers “It was a great experience and it was a pleasure to be able to meet with multiple internationally based scouts in one place while participating in fun activities” - Ethan, Doha Scouts “It’s really fun, a great experience in general, you meet people from everywhere which is something you get nowhere else” - Lieve, Paris Scouts These our the current opportunities, we are happy to hear from you if you have other ideas as well;
By Graham Eden May 12, 2026
Find out what's happening across BSO with our latest Far & Wide Magazine, with information on events and important updates.
Show More