THE Scout Association has announced that several Somerset adult leaders have been gazetted for the St George’s Day 2014 Awards to recognise their distinguished service over many years.

They include the following awards: Silver Wolf - Geoffrey Philip Pinney, of Creech St Michael, Group President, Central Taunton; Bar To The Silver Acorn - Bruce Poole, of Burnham, County Vice President; Robert Warburton, of Bishops Lydeard, Group Treasurer, 3rd Taunton (Bishops Lydeard); Silver Acorn - Malcolm Frances Bale, of Watchet, Group Scout Leader, 1st Watchet Sea Scouts; Frances Lilian Wright, of Othery, County Supporter.