THREE Bury "Scouters" have been honoured for their services to the movement.

The Mayor of Bury, Councillor Bill Johnson and the County Commissioner, Alan Lee, presented the Medals of Merit during a special ceremony.

The recipients of the award are Mr John Partington, a Cub leader with the 11th/24th St John and St Mark's Scout Group and Mrs Bessie Crompton and Mr Peter Wainwright who are both current members of the district executive committee.