Award marks 40 years' service

She received the County Commissioner’s commendation from Deputy County Commissioner Matt Pike. Matt noted that Phyllis had made a significant contribution to Scouting in the area, both as a Cub leader at 1st Billingshurst and as District Badge Secretary having originally volunteered as a parent helper when her son Clive joined the Cubs.

Phyllis said: “They asked for helpers so I volunteered. It doesn’t seem that long ago but I suppose 40 years is a long time really.”

1st Billingshurst Group Scout Leader, Glyn Pullen, said: “We’re really pleased that the County has decided to recognise Raksha’s long service. We have a big waiting list of young people trying to get into our group and always need more adult volunteers - although you don’t have to sign up to do 40 years.”

Contributed by Nick Layt, Assistant Cub Scout Leader

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