Scouts mark organisation's anniversary

8:44am Friday 22nd June 2007

SCOUTS and students have been creating a centenary celebration project.

Youngsters from 1st Ferryhill Scout Group have been working with pupils from Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College on a commemorative plaque.

Installed on Wednesday, the 12ft plaque sits on a grassy bank, in Ferryhill's Durham Road.

It was unveiled by Yvonne Edwards, the Cub Scout leader, with help from Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

Mrs Edwards said: "It's fantastic to see it in place and it is great for the children to be able to see they have contributed to the community."

Ferryhill has already seen several events to mark the Scouts Centenary this year, including a balloon launch from the college in January.

Youngsters from across the district also took part in a centenary service at St Luke's, Ferryhill.

Mel Lyons, director of technology at Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College, said: "It was great for the students to get involved with a real design project and one that everyone in the town can see."