Centenary of Scouting

The Scout Association celebrated its Centenary in 2007 by holding many events including the 21st World Scout Jamboree which was attended by 28,000 people.

The Scouting 50 pence

To celebrate the centenary the Royal Mint issued a commemorative 50 pence coin into general circulation. Next time you have a 50p in your hand have a look and see if its one of these.

Local activities marking 100 years

The centenary was one excuse for a massive party year to be enjoyed by everybody in Scouting. Members of 1st Walsall Scout Group took part in overnight camps with over 1000 other people, sleep-over's for Beaver Scouts and many other actives.