Scouting in Wellington:
how it all began

When the headmaster of Corams Lane School in Wellington came across a copy of Robert Baden-Powell's book Scouting For Boys, in 1908, he and several lads were inspired to set up a patrol under the leadership of one of the pupils, Jim Williams.

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Sewing scene puzzles Scouts

Something of mystery is attached to this old photograph taken in the old Castle Hall, now the headquarters of the 1st Wellington Scout Group.

It is believed to have been taken in the 1950s or 60s an shows a number of people working on sewing machines in what was always thought to used as a studio by Kenyon's Photography.

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Scouts prepare for 21st century base

After two years of fund raising and dedicated hard work, the 1st Wellington Scouts are looking forward to moving into their new 150,000 (pounds) headquarters and the start of a new era for Scouting in the town.

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Somerfield presents cheque to Scouts

Local supermarket Somerfield presents cheque to local Scout group raised through sales of its charity scratch cards.

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Scouts dig in for new HQ

Venture Scouts, leaders, parents and committee members turned up for a "working day" at what will be the new headquarters of 1st Wellington Scout Group.

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