Fred and Ben with Alderbury Scout Leader Julie Mernagh and Assistant District Commissioner Mark Warner (Image: Mark Warner)
Two Scouts have achieved the highest award available in the Scout section.
Fred and Ben, from the 1st Alderbury Scout Troop, have earned the Chief Scout's Gold Award.
To achieve the award, Scouts must complete nine challenge awards, which are Outdoor, Adventure, World, Creative, Personal, Expedition, Skills, Team Leader and Teamwork.
Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts) Mark Warner said the activities include an expedition, creative activities such as photography, eight nights camping, fire lighting, use of axe and saw, and working as a team.
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