Gourock Beaver leader marks four decades of volunteering with her group

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A MUCH-LOVED Gourock Beaver leader has marked four decades of service and inspiring youngsters with a special presentation from her colony.
Leader of the 1 Gourock, Margaret Marrs (known as Aunty Mags), has been with the group for 40 years and her fellow leaders have called an 'inspiration' to so many youngsters over the years.
A celebration for the 75-year-old was held in June where Margaret was presented with her 40-year service award as well as flowers and gifts from the group.
Joe Malloy (left) and Heather MacArthur (right) presenting flowers to leader Margaret Marrs (Image: Contributed) Fellow leader Heather McArthur says Margaret is 'nothing short of a wonder' and is the kind of 'magical soul' every Scout group dreams of having led them.
Heather said: 'All of the children adore her, and she has dedicated so much time to the group, so we are all so thankful for her.
'She is just like the gran of the group, and everyone looks up to her, she is the perfect role model to have.
'It's a long time for her to be volunteering so we wanted to show her how much she means to us.
'Every group needs a Margaret.'
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Alongside being presented handmade cards from all 37 Beavers, District Youth Lead for Greenock and District Joe Malloy also handed over the service award to Margaret – a reminder Heather says to their Beavers that youth leadership is something to aspire to.
After celebrating with her colony of beavers, the leaders and volunteers, as well as Margaret's husband Joe held an afternoon tea party filled with the leaders' favourite cakes.