On Monday 12th December a small representative of 1st Wilmington and 5th Dartford Leaders were invited to the West Dartford Masonic Centre to receive a cheque from money raised at the Craft Fair held on 18th September. It was a rare and appreciated gesture that we were invited in to the Temple and a welcome surprise that the amount for each group was match funded to total £600. This generous amount will be added to our new hall fund.

Each group were requested to nominate the two best achieving members not only to observe the presentation, but to also receive an award themselves, which will be annual award. After nominations were received from leaders of all the nine 5th Dartford Scout’s sections, two particular names were nominated several times for their achievements this year.

Matthew – A Collins Pack Cub who is now linking to Burne Troop, he has achieved his Silver Award, attended all of the fundraising activities for the New Hall Fund as well as many of District and Group events.

Jack – An Earley Troop Scout who is now linking with the Johnston Explorers unit, he has achieved his Chief Scout Gold Award and attended all of the fundraising activities for the New Hall Fund as well as many of District and Group events.

Both individuals are well respected by their peers and recognised by the leaders to have outstanding conduct and behaviour records. In the years to come, we will look to award these trophies to our two highest achievers at our annual Birthday Parade, which takes place on the first Sunday in December at the Methodist Church in Spittal Street.