It was with much sadness, that we heard of the sudden death of the Group’s ex Chairman, Mike Gritton, on Tuesday 3rd August 2004. Mike was our Group Chairman from 1983, when Steve Padin re-started the Scout Troop, until 2002. By then, he thought that 19 years was enough. Along with his Treasurer, Maureen and Secretary, Irene, they helped get the Group to it’s healthy position today. When they retired, they were awarded the Chief Scout’s Commendation, Long Service Awards and The Medal of Merit (see below).
We are extremely sad to hear of Mike’s passing and offer our sympathies to Ann, Jonathan and all their family.
