Members of a borough scout group were honoured for decades of long service during a special awards ceremony in Isleworth.

The awards, organised by Heston and Isleworth Scout District, were presented by Chad Lake, county commissioner for scouts for greater London and Middlesex.

More than 150 guests attended the event held at Thistleworth Tennis Club in Ridgeway Road last Thursday.

The Silver Wolf Award went to Betty Porter, district treasurer and president, in recognition of more than 52 years of scouting.

Trevor Golder, Hounslow borough training adviser, Michael Heath, group scout leader and Robert White, former assistant group scout leader, were recipients of the Silver Acorn award.

The prize is awarded to scouts achieving 20 years of distinguished service.

The merit awards, which rewards scouts who have shown imagination and dedication during a substantial period, went to scout leaders Christopher Fitch and Alan Shephard.

Tony Smith, district commissioner, said: "A very successful evening and a wonderful tribute to the recipients for all their hard work and dedication to scouting in Heston and Isleworth over many years."