Two 138th Glasgow (Cambuslang Parish) Scout Group leaders win Silver Acorn awards
Two leaders of the 138th Glasgow (Cambuslang Parish) Scout Group have scooped prestigious honours.
The Chief Scout has awarded Sandy Hutchison (lead group volunteer) and Ally Bower (section volunteer - Scouts) the Silver Acorn.
This is a prestigious accolade within the Scout Association which recognises "exceptionally distinguished service", beyond what is normally expected.
For such and award to be made, the recipients not only have to provide this high level of service but are required to have delivered it for at least 20 years.
A 138th Glasgow (Cambuslang Parish) Scout Group spokesperson said: "Sandy has provided support to all sections of the group and helped facilitate the groups attendance at six international camps over the last 30 years as well as 24 domestic summer camps and around 30 winter camps.
"Sandy has been the main driver for a range of fundraising activities too.
"The group's success is in no small way due to Sandy's active contributions and support over the years.
"Ally has also been part of the leadership team at four international camps over the past 25 years and 20 domestic summer camp but, more recently, before and after the COVID camping restrictions, he has been key to providing camping opportunities every month for the Scouts and Explorer Scouts of the group .
"In addition, he repairs and maintains a range of camping equipment and is co-leader of the winter camps that take place every February."
The spokesperson added: "The awards were presented at the group's recent summer camp on the banks of Loch Lomond by district lead volunteers Kieran Forbes and Eddie O'Rourke, and are the first such awards to made to group leaders in over 25 years.
"The dedication and service given by both Sandy and Ally make it possible for the rest of the leadership team to offer great experiences to all our youth members."
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