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Ben Summerfield, District Lead Volunteer, recently presented a Silver Award to Shayaan and Gold Awards to Max, Oskar and Correy

Oskar explained that he had enjoyed learning skills at Scouts.

Max has enjoyed team leading and trying new things, he wants to go to the next Jamboree in Gdansk as he comes from Poland

Correy particularly enjoys cooking

Icknield Scouts today took part in Lewsey Festival. Offering activities such as axe throwing, we were part of the community and had a number of enquiries for new young members and adults.

At the District AGM on 11 June, District Lead Volunteer, Ben Summerfield, made a number of presentations . . . 

• To Naz Ahmed, previously Group Lead Volunteer, now Chair at Wardown Ninth, for 10 years service
• To Sue Horton, previously District Treasurer for almost 40 years, for 50 years service
• To Andrea Baulk, for her late husband Jason, 10 years service
• To Nick Jarman, previously appointments, now District Treasurer, 25 years service

Ben thanked them all and expressed his gratitude for the countless hours they have devoted to Scouting 

Ben then made two more presentations on behalf of the District

• To Rex Horton - vouchers and champage thanking him for 50 years as District Chair

• To John Worthington - a voucher thanking him for 8 years running the District Badge Shop

Ben thanked both, but especially Rex, saying that so many things in the District are where they are because of his devotion, support and commitment

On Friday 6 June, Teresa Loughbrough, District YL Leader, presented YL Belt Buckles to Rilee, Lily, Oliver and Patrick at Sells Seventh Scouts.

Teresa said "Well done to Rilee, Lily, Oliver and Patrick for achieving their YL belt buckle by completing 11 training modules and 4 missions. It has been wonderful watching their confidence and leadership skills grow whilst being a Young Leader with Sells Scouts"

Rilee told Teresa that he would miss her training modules 🤣

Saturday 10 May was a beautiful day, St Joseph's Scout Group took part in a water activity day on Luton Hoo lake organised by First Luton Sea Scouts.

Members (and leaders !) enjoyed sailing, canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddleboarding.

Keelan Pannell, Group Lead Volunteer paid tribute to the organisers saying they provide taster sessions for all ages in an amazing safe environment.