Bar to the Silver Acorn for Mandy

Report Date 21/06/14

Our family 85th Birthday camp will be remembered for a long time by all those who took part. It was also a special event for Mandy Hawke who was presented with her "Bar to the Silver Acorn" by Adam Jollans, County Commissioner for Scouting in Hampshire.

The award, one of the highest recognitions in Scouting is presented for specially distinguished services to the movement over many years.

During her 40 years in Scouting Mandy has been a Cub Scout Leader in 3 Groups, Assistant District Commissioner, Appointments secretary for new Leaders and is currently Assistant Group Scout Leader on Hayling with responsibility for training our young Leaders and also Adult Support for Havant District helping the integration and initial training for new adult volunteers across the District.

In presenting the Award, Adam congratulated Mandy on this outstanding achivement and fully deserved recognition.

Well done Mandy and thank you for all you have done to support Scouting on Hayling.