Top honour for East Yorkshire Scout

A woman from East Yorkshire has achieved the highest award in scouting.

Elizabeth Durrant-Walker, 25, will be presented with the Queen's Scout Award at an event at Windsor Castle, later.

The award is presented for an "outstanding personal achievement" by a Scout aged between 16 and 25.

Ms Durrant-Walker, who is part of Elloughton cum Brough and Market Weighton Scouts, said she had "proven to myself and others that I can face whatever is thrown at me".

The award is the highest in scouting for adventure and skills development.

Participants have to complete a range of challenges, including service to their community and an expedition in wild country.

They also have to complete a five-day residential project, developing an existing talent, or learning new skills to build on what they have already learnt in the Scouts.

Ms Durrant-Walker said: "I have faced so many challenges and it has been great to see what I am capable of.

"I’ve had some amazing adventures including a kayaking expedition across Loch Ness. I saw a shadow in the water. Was it Nessie? Who knows, but it was very eerie and exciting at the same time.

"I’ve met some amazing people and learnt lots of skills like leadership and team work too," she added.

The award is due to be presented by The Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, Andrew Try and polar explorer Dwayne Fields, a scout ambassador, during the event at Windsor Castle.

Fellow ambassadors, Paralympian Ellie Simmonds and survival expert Megan Hines, are also expected to attend, along with the families and friends of the recipients.

Mr Fields said: "A huge congratulations to Elizabeth from Humberside, on achieving their Queen's Scout Award - the pinnacle achievement in Scouts.

"Elizabeth has reached the end of an incredible journey where they have demonstrated kindness, courage and commitment.

"They’ve helped other people, supported their local community, tested their limits and learned new skills along the way."

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