Congratulations to the following people who have been awarded with their Wood Badge awards during June 2024.

In 1919, Baden-Powell introduced a standardised system for leader training at Gilwell Park, near London. Those who completed the course were awarded a ‘Wood Badge’. This wasn’t a cloth badge, but a pair of wooden beads. One came from the ceremonial necklace of the Zulu chief, Dinizulu, and recipients carved their own second bead.

In 1987, four Wood Badge beads were given to Dinizulu’s grandson as a symbolic act of returning the beads to their rightful heir. Today, leaders throughout the world continue the tradition of the Wood Badge and receive replica wooden beads. Leaders are also enrolled as members of the 1st Gilwell Park Scout Group, and can wear the distinctive Gilwell scarf and woggle.

Badge Month Leader Name Section Role Group District
Jun-24 Cameron Wright Scouts Section Leader St Edwards Darwen
Jun-24 Nathan Green Scouts Assistant Section Leader 38th Rossendale Rossendale Valley
Jun-24 Charlotte Aldus Beavers Assistant Section Leader 40th Rossendale Rossendale Valley
Jun-24 Andy King Beavers Section Leader 40th Rossendale Rossendale Valley