The Chief Scout's Commendation for Meritorious Conduct

This award is made for conduct involving a high degree of courage, endurance, initiative and devotion to duty, often under suffering.

Stephen Small - Scout - 17th July 1992

 

The Silver Acorn

Janet Jeffree - Group Scout Leader - 23rd April 2009

Clive Jeffree - Assistant Scout Leader - 23rd April 2009

The Silver Acorn is not normally awarded until after at least a Medal of Merit has been gained and a further five years' service has been completed. Thus, it is seldom awarded for less than 20 years service, which should be specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding.

Bar to the Award for Merit

This award is made for a minimum of five years additionally outstanding service

Alan Thoroughgood - Assistant Scout Leader - 1st August 2008

When Alan was awarded his Bar to the Award for Merit, he had been Scout Leader at 1st Great Burstead and Assistant Scout Leader at 1st Ramsden and Downham for an amazing 35 years. He has helped with District Cycling events, District Patrol Leaders' Courses, District Scout Camps. March 2009 will mark Alan's 15th anniversary of joining 1st Ramsden and Downham Scout Group.

The Medal of Merit (pre 2007)

The Award for Merit (2007 +)

The Medal of Merit is awarded for a period of not less than 10 years outstanding service whilst holding adult appointments.

Stanley Harvey - Cub Scout Master - 23rd April 1953

Stanley was invested as a Wolf Cub on 5th November 1927, he later joined the Scout Troop on 31st December 1931. He was part of the Essex Scout Marathon winning team in 1933 and led the team to 3rd place in 1934 and again in 1935. On 5th September 1938 he was one of the Founder members of the Rover Scout Crew - then the oldest section in Scouting.  Later that year, he became Akela - the Cub Scout Master. His service as Akela spanned 15 years - apart from the period of World War II when he was serving with the Royal Air Force. He was presented with the Medal of Merit at the St. George's Day Parade in 1953, which saw his final service to our Scout Group prior to his moving to Chichester. He returned for our 75th Anniversary Church Service in November 1993

Rosina Ayton - Assistant District Commissioner - 1st November 1978

Angela Tuff - Assistant Cub Scout Leader - 1st April 1992

Alan Thoroughgood - Assistant Scout Leader - 1st April 1992

Janet Jeffree - Cub Scout Leader - 1st June 1992

Clive Jeffree - Scout Leader - 1st October 1998

John Hanson - Assistant District Commissioner - 1st September 2008

Lynne Markey - Cub Scout Leader - 1st September 2008

Debbie Sales - Assistant Group Scout Leader - 1st September 2008

 

The Chief Scout's 30 Year Service Award

This award is made for 30 years service whilst holding adult appointments. (Award Introduced 24th April 2008)

Janet Jeffree - Cub Scout Leader - 24th April 2008

Clive Jeffree - Assistant Scout Leader - 24th April 2008

Alan Thoroughgood - Assistant Scout Leader - 24th April 2008

The Chief Scout's 25 Year Service Award formerly The Bar to the Long Service Award

                                       

This award is made for 25 years service whilst holding adult appointments.

Alan Thoroughgood - Assistant Scout Leader - 2nd August 1999

Janet Jeffree - Cub Scout Leader - 9th September 2002

Clive Jeffree - Group Quartermaster - 19th May 2003

Deborah Sales - Assistant Cub Scout Leader - 29th January 2008

The Chief Scout's 20 Year Service Award

This award is made for 25 years service whilst holding adult appointments. (Award Introduced 24th April 2008)

John Hanson - Assistant District Commissioner - 19th April 2009

The Chief Scout's 15 Year Service Award formerly The Long Service Award

                                       

This award is made for 15 years service whilst holding adult appointments.

Alan Thoroughgood - Assistant Scout Leader - 1st February 1990

Janet Jeffree - Cub Scout Leader - 4th August 1992

Clive Jeffree - Scout Leader - 3rd September 1993

Angela Tuff - Assistant Cub Scout Leader - June 1995

Deborah Sales - Assistant Cub Scout Leader - 14th May 1999

Sally Dunn - Assistant Cub Scout Leader - 20th August 1999

John Hanson - Assistant Scout Leader - 7th October 2003

Lynne Markey - Scout Leader - 14th May 2007

The Chief Scout's 10 Year Service Award formerly 10 Year Long Service Certificate

This award is made for 10 years service whilst holding adult appointments. (Award Introduced 1999)

John Hanson - Assistant Scout Leader - 14th May 1999

Lynne Markey - Cub Scout Leader - 8th January 2003

The Chief Scout's 5 Year Service Award formerly 5 Year Long Service Certificate

                                       

This award is made for 5 years service whilst holding adult appointments. (Award Introduced 1999)

Jamie Moore - Assistant Scout Leader - 31st July 1999

Benjamin Stephens - Scout Leader - 26th February 2002

Michael Osang - Pack Assistant - 14th May 2007

Jean Maker - Group Executive Committee Treasurer - 14th May 2007

Patrick Smith - Group Executive Committee Chairman - 14th May 2007