CUB scouts have given a farewell salute to a leader who helped youngsters in York for 28 years.

Ruth Dundas, a cub scout leader with 1st York (Poppleton) Scout Group, retired to spend time with her family following a party at the organisation's headquarters.

Her farewell bash, held on the 94th birthday of the scout troop, was well attended, said group scout leader Geoff Chapman.

Mr Chapman said: "Ruth will still be involved with the group, but has reached retirement age as a leader.

"She is well liked and well respected and everyone wishes her very well. There was a good turn out from the boys and it was a very good night."

Updated: 09:57 Wednesday, March 12, 2003