Congratulations go to the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s own Patrick Sykes for being the first ever Burne Troop Scout to be awarded the Kent Scouts Volunteer Bronze Award  for completing 25 hours service.

He achieved this by regularly giving up his time at weekends to referee the junior children in their Judo matches, which he is qualified to do by reaching a certain level at the sport himself.

His badge and Certificate were presented to him by his Scout Leader Derek Hurd in front of his own Scout Troop.

Click here to find out more about this award and to see how you can follow Patrick’s lead.