THREE cub scouts have earned the highest award they can achieve for their level following years of hard work to collect their badges.
James Hunter, Cammie McGhee and Joe Mellor, a trio of best friends at West Alloa Scout Group, were granted their silver medals.
The boys have been part of the troop since the age of six, when they joined the Beaver section.
Rising through the ranks to Cubs, they have now completed all they can and are ready to work towards to becoming scouts.
Gayle Mellor, assistant section leader at West Alloa, was brimming with pride as the trio graduated.
“This is the highest award you can achieve in Cub Scouts,” Gayle said. “They have now finished Cubs.
“All three started out as Beavers when they were six years old. Now they’re 11 so they’ve been with us for a long time.
“They are the best of pals, they are close friends and they have enjoyed growing up together.”
To achieve their silver award, the boys earned badges across a range of disciplines – from science and outdoors adventure to religious education.
Their last test saw them complete various tasks requiring them to work together, showcasing teamwork ability.
Gayle continued: “They led their groups in a range of teamwork tasks to get the last badge.
“Over the years, they have taken part in overnight camps. They have packed a lot into the years.
“Now that they have completed Cubs, they earned all their badges.”
To mark the occasion, the boys were surprised by a visit from George Burnett, district commissioner for the scouts in the area.
He presented each of them with a certificate and their final silver badge.
Without an established scout section in Alloa, the trio will now have to look elsewhere in Alva or Tullibody if they wish to continue.
Gayle added: “We need to look at that for them.
“They are great boys. They will be missed every week and they have done really well.”
West Alloa Scout Group is looking for new members, in particular for their Beavers section.
This accommodates boys and girls between the ages of six and eight, with any parents interested urged to call Karen Young on 07796918646 or email karenyoung2@sky.com.
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