For a report of this year's very successful Ten Tors see the separate page. Ten Tors
The District St. George's Day parade and service took place on Sunday 27 April at Buckfast Abbey, a lovely setting in South Devon.
A record number of uniformed leaders and members (numbering approx. 600) filled the Abbey for a service led by Rev. Tony Meek, the District Scout Chaplain.
During the Service presentations were made to leaders: Richard Vooght (1st Ipplepen) Queen's Scout certificate; Long Service Award to Richard Butterworth (GSL 1st Kingskerswell); Woodbadge Training Certificates to: Caroline Caunter, Sarah Caunter and Elizabeth Morgan.
A collection was made for the CLIC Sergeant Charity.
Three new Scout Groups were recognised:
Moretonhampstead, Ashburton, and Bishopsteignton.
Present throughout the Service was the new High Sheriff for Devon, Lady Clarissa Clifford, and Lord Clifford, who is President of the Scout District.
