SIX Holme Valley scouts have received their Chief Scout Gold Award – the highest award in scouting.

Aiden Sykes, Matthew Stacey, Joshua Astwick, Will Robertshaw, Francesca Redfearn and Louise Adams completed eight challenges, including fitness, outdoor and community tests, to earn the award.

The six, of First Holme Valley (Holmfirth), were presented with the award at Holmfirth Scout Hut, on January 10.

The group received a message of congratulations from Chief Scout Bear Grylls.