WORK at an animal sanctuary and a 50-mile hike carrying full camping gear helped 20-year-old Clare Prismall of the Cribden Venture Scouts gain a Queen's Scout Award.

She was presented with her badge by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rossendale, Coun Alan and Mrs Janet Neal.

Clare of Reedsholme Close, Rawtenstall, is a student at Manchester Metropolitan University where she is studying for a degree in food and nutrition.

She also works part-time at the Asda store in Rawtenstall.

Clare is pictured receiving her award from the Mayor and Mayoress of Rossendale.

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