YOUNG people have been rewarded for their hard work in the community in Newquay after taking part in a new initiative.

Guides and scouts have received a certificate and badge following the partnership forged between Newquay Towan Blystra Lions and the Scout and Guide Association called Young Leaders In Service.

The initiative sees scouts and guides complete either 50 or 100 hours serving the community organised through their association.

The presentation ceremony took place at 5th Newquay Scout Hut.

Izzey and Explorer Scout Eden, who worked with the Brownies, along with Explorer Scouts Iona and Megan, who did their service with 5th Newquay Scout Group, received their awards from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions vice president Jon Collins.

Several Chief Scout Awards were also presented by Benneth Webster, who has come up through scouting from a Cub Scout with 5th Newquay, to reach her present role of Cornwall County Youth Commissioner. The Gold Award is the highest honour young people can earn as a scout and is the culmination of four years hard work and dedication covering leadership, creativity, survival skills and many other outdoor skills as well help in the community.

Benneth also presented a Bronze Award to Zoe aged seven, which is the highest award for Beaver Scouts and is the first such honour for 5th Newquay for many years.

Lion Colin Wellington said: “On completion of the scheme guides and scouts will receive a certificate and a badge. They will also have had invaluable experience of serving their community. It is hoped that in the future they will have had an insight into Lions Club International and eventually become a member continuing their invaluable help.”