An event that has been in the news recently is the tragedy that happened over the town of Lockerbie 21 years ago this month.? This had a significant Hertfordshire connection as Venture Scout Tim Burman of the Harpenden Venture Scout Unit who was flying to America, perished here.? The news came through during the county Venture Scout carol service in St Albans Cathedral.?

?I remind you of this so that we can remember Tim and his family who should be in our thoughts at the present time.? The Tim Burman Cup was presented to the County Competition Herts Euro Navigation (HEN) in his memory and is held in the County Scout Museum.

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On behalf of Barrie Smith who was in hospital, his wife received recognition of 60 years of service as a Leader in the Hatfield area.? This was presented by Chris Searle DCC and acting DC.? Many people attended the function from afar and some paid glowing tributes to Barrie for his past leadership. This was followed by an audio-visual presentation about the birth and growth of Scouting in Hertfordshire from 1906