Gold Awards for Lion Troop

Report Date 10/07/11

Joe Spellor, Reece Chapman, Dominic Reed and James Hooker, all of whom had just finished an evening rafting on a very windy Hayling beach were then presented with their Chief Scout's Gold Awards the top award of the Scout section by Ian Hawke, on behalf of the District Commissioner.

To gain this award the Scouts, all aged 14 completed a range of activities and challenge badges including a two day expedition over 15 miles, taking responsibility for Scout Troop life, demonstrating team work and other interpersonal skills plus complete 6 weeks community service.

This award is agined by less than 10% of those who join Scouts which is why, on presenting the awards, Ian congratulated the Scouts on their great achievement and thanked the leaders and families for their support over many years.

The person on the right of the picture is Harry Whipp on his first night at Scouts and he had been presented with his Chief Scout's Silver Award at the same time.