Cubs receive leading award

An audience of 150 proud parents and friends watched as dozens of Cub Scouts from across Bognor Regis received a top award.

The 40 Cubs were presented with their silver Chief Scout awards and badges to reflect their achievements.

Jan Poupart, assistant district commissioner Cubs Bognor Regis and District Scouts, said: “The silver Chief Scout award is the top award a Cub Scout can achieve.

The young people have shown that they are adventurous, attempting and succeeding in a variety of activities, ranging from archery and abseiling, to camping and climbing, to sailing and swimming and even zorbing. As well as all the fun and outdoor activities, the Cubs have been involved giving help in the community and learning about the world and environment around them.”

Last Christmas saw them collect money at their carol service for homeless charity Stonepillow. Donations have also been collected for Bognor Regis Foodbank. Groups of Cubs have visited care homes in the area as well.

The presentations were carried out by Bognor Regis town mayor Cllr Phil Woodall, Felpham Parish Council chairman David Smart and West Sussex Scouts county youth commissioner Connor Holmes.