ONE of Bristol’s longest serving Scout volunteers has recently been recognised with a 70-year long service award after a lifetime of dedicated and committed service to his group.
Mike Keefe, 89, has been part of the 7th Bristol (Christ Church) Scout Group in Clifton Village since the 1940s when he followed his older brothers into the Cub Pack, and he’s never left, taking on a role as an Assistant Scout Master in 1953 when he turned 18.
Mike has been instrumental within his group and he was the one who secured the group’s headquarters, Pavey House, on Waterloo Street in Clifton Village, later renovating it back in the late 1970s. He also secured the group’s much loved camping field, Stiles in Failand at around the same time.
Chris Gavriel, current lead volunteer of the 7th Bristol said: “It is wonderful that Mike has been recognised in this way. This is an additional award to the Silver Wolf Mike received at the beginning of the year, which is the unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout and the highest adult good service award you can receive within our movement.
“Mike has given a lifetime on selfless dedication to others and it is right that his extraordinary service is being highlighted. We are all very proud of his many accomplishments.”
Mike was presented with his award earlier in the month in front of the Cub Pack, consisting of young people aged eight to ten, at Pavey House.
