Three Scouts volunteers from North East Wales have been recognised for using their first aid skills to help bystanders in two separate incidents.

Andrew Blundell, Kevin Field and Dan Reynolds received the Medal for Meritorious Conduct and the Gilt Cross at national Scouts awards in April. They were amongst 20 volunteers who were recognised this year.

The awards come as Scouts have updated their rules which now require all of their volunteers who directly help with young people to have completed a first response training course, and also a safety course which has been approved by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Andrew and Dan, from Mynydd Isa (pictured above) were travelling in their Scout Minibus when they encountered a severe car accident. With quick thinking, they used their first aid training to manage the scene, provide essential care to the injured, and coordinate with emergency services until professional help arrived.

Kevin, from Rhyl (pictured above with Area Youth Lead Aimee Curtis), was travelling via train with his family last April when a scuffle broke out between two of the other passengers. He broke up the fight, but one of those involved had been injured and he had to render CPR until paramedics arrived. Without his actions the incident could have had a very different ending.

Rhian Moore, Chief Volunteer for ScoutsCymru said: “I am immensely proud of Dan, Andy and Kevin who have been recognised with Scout gallantry awards for their extraordinary courage and selflessness.

“Their actions exemplify the very essence of Scouting – being prepared, stepping up in moments of crisis, and living our promise to help other people.

“They demonstrated that the skills we develop in Scouts, such as first aid, resilience, and calm under pressure, are not just badges on a uniform – they are life-saving tools that empower us to make a real difference.

“Their bravery reminds us that Scouts of all ages are not only adventurers and learners but also compassionate citizens who rise to the occasion when others are in need.”



As well as the awards for gallantry, 15 other awards were given out recognising outstanding voluntary work for the Scouts. They were:

  • Bethan Jones – Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service
  • Elizabeth Dodman – Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service
  • Mike Meadows – Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service
  • Rachel Lacey – Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service
  • Stuart Williams – Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service
  • Tanya Piggott – Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service
  • Dave Purrington – Award for Merit
  • Mark Jones – Award for Merit
  • Paul Forret – Award for Merit
  • Tony Grice – Bar to the Award for Merit
  • David Huyton – Bar to the Award for Merit
  • Bob Hodges – Bar to the Award for Merit
  • Sam Roberts – Bar to the Award for Merit
  • Gordon Richardson – Silver Acorn
  • Sue Mort – Bar to the Silver Acorn

Two others received the highest adult award in Scouting, the Silver Wolf. Malcolm Seller, aged 94 from Wrexham, and Gerry Lister also from Wrexham were recognised for exceptional service to the movement for many decades.

Kevin Field said: “The incident on the train catalysed my desire to ensure that every member of Clwyd Scouts has access to free, high quality first response training.

“We want these courses not just to fulfil their Scouts requirements, but also so they can be a community player, being able to step up and help save a life if needed.

“We are well underway with this now, having trained nearly 100 volunteers and 25 young people in 2025 so far and creating a new first response team to keep the training going.”

If you’d like to volunteer with the Scouts – and learn some life-changing skills along the way – visit scouts.org.uk today.