Ouse Valley District Scouting

It is with great pleasure that we discover that one a member of Ouse Valley has recently been awarded the Silver Acorn.

Malcolm Hooley, GSL at Colmworth, has been awarded the Silver Acorn in recognition of his considerable contribution to Scouting in this year's 'honours' list.

The Silver Acorn is awarded for "specially distinguished and appreciably better than outstanding" service to Scouting. This is a very significant award and one that Malcolm will feel particularly proud of - it is not given lightly and reflects his tremendous commitment to Scouting over many years.

Appropriate to such an award, Malcolm will be invited to attend the national St George's Day service at Windsor, where it will be presented.

Congratulations Malcolm on receiving this exceptionally distinguished award!

To usher in the new year, John Duley, Bedfordshire County Commissioner announced that, with effect from 1st January 2010, Stephen Owen (currently SL at Harrold and ADC Scouts for Ouse Valley) has been appointed as District Commissioner for Ouse Valley, taking over from Martin Clarke.

I am sure everyone will join in wishing Stephen well as he looks to develop Scouting within Ouse Valley.

John Duley also commented "Can I thank all of those in the district who submitted nominations and for all who expressed an interest in the position, it is unusual to have such a large and capable group of candidates from which to select a District Commissioner."