Acrobats, jugglers and trapeze artists entertained more than 500 north Norfolk Scouts and their families, at a special performance laid on by Russell's Circus, Beeston Regis, to celebrate the efforts of some of the district's top achievers.

Eastern Daily Press: North east Norfolk Beavers and Cubs in the ring at Russell's Circus, Beeston Regis. Picture: KAREN BETHELLNorth east Norfolk Beavers and Cubs in the ring at Russell's Circus, Beeston Regis. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

District commissioner Paul Henriksen donned a ringmaster's outfit, presenting the annual 'top' awards to nearly 60 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts with the help of Norfolk youth commissioner Dom Belcher and Russell's resident clown Alex.

Eastern Daily Press: Alex the clown presenting Chief Scout awards in the ring at Russell's Circus, Beeston Regis. Picture: KAREN BETHELLAlex the clown presenting Chief Scout awards in the ring at Russell's Circus, Beeston Regis. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Mr Henriksen also presented Duke of Edinburgh bronze awards to Elizabeth Revell and Phoebe Nicholson of Mundesley, with a young leader buckle going to Ben Horton of North Walsham.

Eastern Daily Press: Norfolk youth commissioner Dom Belcher presenting the platinum Chief Scout award to Ed Cubitt. Picture: KAREN BETHELLNorfolk youth commissioner Dom Belcher presenting the platinum Chief Scout award to Ed Cubitt. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Ed Cubitt, also of North Walsham, gained a young leader buckle, a silver Duke of Edinburgh award and a platinum Chief Scout award.

Eastern Daily Press: Buxton Lamas Beavers Arthur, Oran and Harley with their bronze Chief Scout awards. Picture: KAREN BETHELLBuxton Lamas Beavers Arthur, Oran and Harley with their bronze Chief Scout awards. Picture: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

Mr Henriksen said: 'Scouting is about fun and friendship and what better place to celebrate than at the circus.'