A celebration of achievements and Carols – December 2023

Date: 22nd Jan 2024 Author: Mark Eastman

Last night (14 December) the group filled St Margaret’s Church, Ifield to standing room for our annual Christmas carol service led by Revd Christine. Thanks to Keith Ford, our organist for the evening who led the carols well. The readings and prayers were all done by our members.

The evening was also a chance for the group to recognise some awards:

Lauriann and Adam were presented with their Bronze Chief Scout Award certificates

Steve Corney, Cub Leader, was presented with his Wood Badge following completed his full training.

The group celebrated Milly Corney, Beaver Leader, being one the Chief Scout’s unsung Hero

Damien Scott and Mark Eastman were both presented the Medal for Merit

Brian Eastman was presented with his Silver Wolf

HM King Charles III has been confirmed as our new Patron, a great honour for UK Scouts.

The King continues a long tradition of the monarch giving their Patronage, dating back to 1912. This was when Scouts was granted its Royal Charter and HM George V became our first Patron.

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King Charles III

Our Patron, HM King Charles III