Jack Petchey Award Success

Date: 7th Dec 2019 Author: Nikki Benge

Well done to Alex and Oliver who were presented with Jack Petchey Achievement Awards recently.

The award scheme recognises outstanding young people aged 11-25 who have gone above and beyond to achieve.

Over 100 Scouts and Explorers from Greater London South West Scout County attended a ceremony in Chessington and were presented with their awards by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of their respective District.

Each award winner received a certificate, pin badge and book. They will also choose how to spend a £250 grant to benefit 2nd Whitton Scout Group.

Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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