A Summer of Celebration: The Scouting Centenary in pictures
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2007 was a huge year for Scouts around the world.
First of all, it was a Jamboree year and we know how to party together on those years! But most notably it was the centenary of the first experimental Scout camp on Brownsea Island in Dorset.
During 2007, Scouts from all over the world took part in lots of activities to mark the year and in Hampshire we were no exception. Here's a summary of our summer of celebration in pictures.
Please note: although we did have digital cameras in 2007 their quality is a little small by today's standards. Sorry about that. Anyway, on with the show!
Running up to summer
May time: Hampshire Scouts conquer Mount Everest. James, Tim and Dave on top of the world!
Our President, Mrs Mary Fagan, and Russ Parke discuss their awards at the Open Day in June.
The Beaver Scouts had their County flag blessed at Portsmouth Cathedral.
The Festival of Flags in Winchester began in the rain...
...but the weather improved after the service at Winchester Cathedral.
The Flame of Scouting being escorted through Winchester on its way from Kenya to Brownsea Island. Photo courtesy of the Hampshire Chronicle.
H007: the Hampshire adventure camp
H007 was our camp held at New Park, Brockenhurst, attended by Scouts from all over Hampshire. Plus we had Scout groups from much further afield join us, especially as we were close to where Scouting started.
En-route the Flame of Scouting called in at H007 where it was transported across the mud in 'Trigger' the train and a Lamborghini.
That's where you're camping I think! Note the new style trek cart.
The camp's Tuck shop prepared for the invasion!
One lorry liked it so much it took root...
...until it got used for some Extreme Ironing!
There were no Scouting first class stamps available in Lyndhurst or Brockenhurst - the H007 souvenir shop had sold them all!
The Spiders (Norwegian for Scouts) from Norway read the Morning Horn, our campsite paper...
...and this is their mug branch.
On Sunrise Day, the 1st August, the Scouts renewed their promise with the sunrise.
The Scottish contingent made sure they were heard.
Whatever did the Explorers get up to? Zorbing really is the best.
Our Deputy County Chair plays the role of sandwich boy.
Some of the 3,200 sausages used for cooking on our activities field.
The Cub Scouts enjoy their closing ceremony including a shout out for the 'Bog Squad'.
Lost property: Now, which one is mine?
Sunset on a memorable camp.
Celebrations elsewhere
Can you spot the Hampshire Scouts at the World Scout Jamboree?
A spectacular gateway by the PECANs at the World Scout Jamboree.
Some met Prince William.
Splash! The off site water activity. For some of our Scouts, it was the first time they had seen a lake let alone gone sailing on one.
HoHo - the Home Hospitality that followed the Jamboree - found some of the Hampshire Scouts in Poland staying at the Gtodonka Scout and Guide Centre.
Catisfield Scout Group celebrated Sunrise Day on the Spinnaker Tower. This was just one of the many celebrations that took place throughout Hampshire. Photo courtesy of the Portsmouth News.
