Number of recruits soar in Scouting boom town Bognor
The number of young people in the movement in the town soared by more than ten per cent in the past year.
The increase took the total to 378 compared with 342 in 2008. All age groups '“ Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers '“ benefited from more members.
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Hide AdDistrict chairman Ken Poupart told the Bognor and district scouts' annual meeting: "Scouting in the district is booming and there are more waiting lists than ever but we have also, at last, had some success in getting new leaders.
"We are never complacent as turnover of volunteers in any sector can be very high in today's busy lifestyle.
"This annual report often emphasises the benefits of scouting for young people. More of them are taking advantage of what we have to offer.
"The group annual meetings that I have attended have generally been well supported. The work of all leaders is showing some remarkable results.
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Hide Ad"I cannot remember a year when I have been so uplifted by the attitude and efforts of the young people. Long may it continue."
Tony Hurren, the assistant district commissioner (ADC) Cubs spoke about the recent county Campalot camp at Ardingly which 76 Cubs from around Bognor attended.
They looked fantastic in their matching knight costumes which went on show to Bognor residents in the recent carnival.
Some 1,300 Cubs from around West Sussex had a wide range of fun from archery to climbing.
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Hide AdMr Hurren was among the helpers who received awards at the meeting held at the Jubilee Community Centre in North Bersted.
He was given the district commissioner's special award in recognition of his seven years in his role before he steps down this September.
Other presentations were made to:
Lesley Belton, Cub Scout leader 1st Middleton-on-Sea, was given her warrant;
Scarves were given to Sue Farrant, ADC Beavers; Dave Shimell, ADC Scouts; Jan Poupart, ADC Cubs; Paul Goodland, nights-away advisor.
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Hide AdChief Scout service awards went to: district secretary Jill Atkins (ten years), district leader Scouts Peter Edwards (15 years), group Scout leader 2nd Bognor Sue Shimell (30 years).
Bouquets were given to Mrs Shimell, Vicki Goodland and Jean Mitchell for their cooking at Campalot, and Rosemary Phillips for her work as appointments committee secretary.
Explorers George Dyson and Matthew Farrant received young leader certificates.
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