Awards 1st - 28th February 2001

THE MEDAL OF MERITORIOUS CONDUCT

Philip George Bird, Venture Scout, 14th Southgate, Greater London North.

‘In recognition of his prompt action in going to the assistance of a boy who had been assaulted by several other people suffering a severe head injury, and providing emergency first aid treatment until the arrival of the emergency services, which played a vital part in helping to save the boy’s life’. Southgate, London 21st April 2000.

CHIEF SCOUT’S COMMENDATION FOR MERITORIOUS CONDUCT

Heather Bender, Cub Scout, 1st Roehampton (Holy Trinity), Greater London South.

‘In recognition of her great courage and determination in coping with a potentially worsening condition throughout her life, whilst still remaining cheerful, which is an inspiration to others in Scouting’. Southgate, London 21st April 2000.

BAR TO THE MEDAL OF MERIT

Hampshire – D. Bean, D.S.L., Gosport, Hampshire, D.B. Cope, A.D.C., (S.F.), Gosport, A.W. Reed, D.S.L., (G.D.), Gosport,

Lincolnshire – P.G. Ellis, A.D.C., (General Duties), Stamford & Bourne.

MEDAL OF MERIT

Bedfordshire – T.A. Thompson, A.S.L., Sandy Group, Biggleswade, A.M. Woods, G.S.L., Sandy Group, Biggleswade, D.J. Smith, S.L., 4th Houghton Regis Parkside, Dunstable.

Derbyshire – B. Melling, A.G.S.L., 1st Holbrook, Belper.

Gloucestershire – Mrs. F.J. Joyce, D.C., Tewkesbury, J.J. Swattridge, D.C., Gloucester.

Hampshire – T.J.M. Flintham, A.S.L., 2nd Odiham (Odiham Town), Odiham.

Hereford & Worcester – D.H. Durose, A.C.C., (Beaver Scouts), Mrs V.A. Fitzpatrick, D.C., Bromsgrove, Mrs. H.L.E. Pugh, D.C., Leominster, M. Such, D.C., Redditch.

Humberside – S.W. Kendall, A.C.C. (Cub Scouts).

Jersey – J.A. Dolbel, S.L., 9th Jersey (St. Lukes), Mrs. E.C. Sieroczuk, C.S.L./I.C.S.L., 6th Jersey, Mrs. E.P. Shan, G.S.L., 6th Jersey, P. Roberts, A.I.C. (International), Camp Warden, Mrs. M.C. Roberts, Chairman, Appointments.

Greater London

North East – Mrs. E. Jackson, Secretary, district Scout Fellowship, Chingford, T.C. Foulser, G.S.L., 40th Chingford, Chingford, Mrs. G. Morl, D.C.S.l., Chingford.

South East – M. Wright, G.S.L., 3rd Penge and Beckenham.

Greater Manchester

East – Mrs. M. Stockton, Member, Group Executive Committee, 11th Manchester, (1st Openshaw),

Mrs. J. Shackleton, Member, Group Executive Committee, 11th Manchester, (1st Openshaw), Mrs. J. Duncalf, Group Secretary, 2/1st Hurst Scout Group. P. Blanchard, District Treasurer, North Tameside, H.Frankish, Group Chairman, 413th Manchester (Moravians), D.G. Burton, Group Treasurer, 1st Bredbury & Woodley, Mrs. P. Lambert, A.C.S.L., 1st Marple, I. McDermott, S.L., 346th Manchester (New Moston), Mrs B.A. Hewitt, District Secretary, North Tameside, Mrs. P. Wardrop, A.S.L., 1st Bramhall, LadyBrook Valley, I.D. MacArthur, Instructor, 1st Bramhall, Ladybrook Valley, P. Blanchard, District Treasurer, North Tameside.

Norfolk – G.W.H. Burfield, A.C.C. (International).

East Sussex – D.C. Cowstick, G.S.L., 2nd Brighton (St. Mathias), A.J. Wavell, Member, District Scout Fellowship, Brighton

West Mercia – I.L. Carless, A.D.C., (Development), Dartmouth, J.W. Payton, A.G.S.L., 1st Dartmouth, A.D.C., (Adult Training), Dartmouth, M.H. Pugh, A.D.C. (Cub Scouts), Dartmouth.

North Yorkshire – R.D. White, G.S.L., 2nd Acomb – York (St. Stephens).

Wales

Ceredigion – Mrs. P.G. Smith, A.A.C., (Adult Training).

Forth Valley – G. Davies, G.S.L., 17th Forth Valley (Denny), J.H. Dymond, G.S.L., 25th Forth Valley (Balfron).

CHIEF SCOUT’S COMMENDATION FOR GOOD SERVICE

Bedfordshire – Mrs. S.A. Deamer, D.B.S.L., Ampthill & Woburn.

Cleveland – Miss A. Gettings, County Supporter.

Gloucestershire – Mrs. B.A. Clapton, A.D.C.,(Adult Training), Stroud & Tetbury, M.P. John, M.B.E., D.C., Cirencester, Fairford & District, D.B. Newman, A.C.C.,(Activities), R.J. Thorne, D.C., Forest of Dean.

Humberside – Mrs. H.L. Firth, G.S.L., St. John’s Sewerby.

Jersey – Mrs. A. Le Galle, Group Secretary, 10th Jersey (Les Quennevais), Mrs. S.M. Holloway, Island Secretary, P.A. Aked, S.L., 10th Jersey (Les Quennevais).

Greater London

South – R.F. Holloway, G.S.L., 1st East Putney, Mrs. J.V. Robinson, A.C.S.L., 1st Roehampton (Holy Trinity).

South West – J.F. Burchell, Supporter, 1st Wallington, Wallington & Carsharlton District.

Greater Manchester

East –G.R.J. Mitchell, S.L., 1st Disley, S.A. Fletcher, C.S.L., 1st Marple, R.E. Teale, S.L., 7th Manchester, D.T. Pechey, Group Chairman, 1st Branhall, Ladybrook Valley.

East Sussex – Mrs J. L. Olliff, A.C.S.L., 42nd Brighton, Mrs B.E. Chatfield, C.S.L., 6th Brighton (St. Winifreds), P.G. Way, G.S.L., 6th Brighton (St. Winifreds).

West Yorkshire – S. Bandy, C.S.L., 36th Oakes Huddersfield North.

Northern Ireland

County Fermanagh – H. McManus, S.L., 1st Lisnaskea.