A WOMBWELL scout leader has been commended for his long service to the organisation.

Mark Turton, scout leader at the Ninth Wombwell Scouts, received a badge and certificate for 25 years service as a trained scout leader.

Mark started out as part of the cubs in Wombwell in 1978, and went all the way through the scouts and venture scouts. He has since occupied a number of leadership roles within the scouts before settling into his current position as scout leader.