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Sun rises on scouting centenary Scouts in centenary celebrations
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Millions of scouts around the world are renewing their promises in ceremonies to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the movement's founding. Millions of scouts around the world have renewed their promises in ceremonies to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the movement's founding.
Brownsea Island, in Dorset - where the first camp was held in 1907 - has been the focus of the birthday celebrations. Brownsea Island, in Dorset, where the first camp for 20 boys was held in 1907 by Robert Baden-Powell, has been the focus of the centenary celebrations.
Scouts representing more than 160 countries have set up camp at Brownsea to mark the official centenary. Some 300 scouts have set up camp at the National Trust-owned site.
40,000 scouts and leaders from around the world, camping near Chelmsford, Essex, are also taking part. Some 40,000 scouts and leaders from 160 countries are also at a 12-day jamboree near Chelmsford, in Essex.
Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour is where founder Robert Baden-Powell held the first experimental camp for 20 boys and on Wednesday, 300 scouts from almost every country in the world assembled there at 0800 BST (0700 GMT). On Wednesday, 300 scouts from around the world assembled there at Brownsea Island, in Poole Harbour, at 0800 BST (0700 GMT).
Chief Scout and ex-Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan signalled the start of scouting's second century by blowing the original kudu horn that Baden-Powell blew to start the first scout camp. Chief Scout Peter Duncan, a former Blue Peter presenter, signalled the start of scouting's second century by blowing the original kudu horn that Lord Baden-Powell blew to start the first camp.
'Magical milestone' Our aim is to bring up the next generation of useful citizens with a wider outlook than before and thereby to develop goodwill and peace... with comradeship and co-operation Lord Baden-Powell's 1907 speech
The scouts led the world in renewing their scout promise to build a peaceful and tolerant society. British scout Alastair Frankl, 16, read out Lord Baden-Powell's speech of 100 years ago.
Similar sunrise events took place up and down the country and around the world. He said: "Our aim is to bring up the next generation of useful citizens with a wider outlook than before and thereby to develop goodwill and peace in the world with comradeship and co-operation."
Cardiff scout Jon Grimes, 19, said scouting is as relevant now as it was 100 years ago. This would be "in place of the prevailing rivalry between classes, creeds and countries which have done so much in the past to produce wars and unrest".
He said: "We are going to re-enact Baden-Powell's camp in 1907 on August 1. 'Making friends'
The Dorset-based scouts led the world in renewing their scout promise to build a peaceful and tolerant society.
Similar events took place up and down the country and around the world.
Cardiff scout Jon Grimes, 19, said scouting was as relevant now as it was 100 years ago.
Two days ago I arrived here on a boat with 300 strangers - now they are all my friends Scout Mariama Irele, Senegal Send us your commentsTwo days ago I arrived here on a boat with 300 strangers - now they are all my friends Scout Mariama Irele, Senegal Send us your comments
"When he first ran the camp, he brought together different social classes from public schools and less fortunate backgrounds. It was about crossing the social divide and making friends. He said: "When [Lord Baden-Powell] first ran the camp, he brought together different social classes from public schools and less fortunate backgrounds. It was about crossing the social divide and making friends.
"Our camp this year will be about making friends between people from different cultures.""Our camp this year will be about making friends between people from different cultures."
Mariama Irele, 17, from Senegal, who also attended the sunrise ceremony on the National Trust-owned island, said the event was a "truly magical milestone" for scouting. Mariama Irele, 17, from Senegal, said of the Dorset event: "Two days ago I arrived here on a boat with 300 strangers - now they are all my friends.
She said: "Two days ago I arrived here on a boat with 300 strangers - now they are all my friends.
"If young people around the world can repeat what has happened here, then we really can help build a more friendly world.""If young people around the world can repeat what has happened here, then we really can help build a more friendly world."
Numerous events have already been held across the UK and abroad in the run-up to the anniversary. Around 40,000 people from around the world are taking part in a 12-day jamboree in Hylands Park, near Chelmsford, believed to be the biggest event in the history of the Scout Association.
On Saturday 28 July, Prince William opened the 21st World Scout Jamboree in Hylands Park, near Chelmsford. It was opened on Saturday by Prince William.
Around 40,000 people from around the world are taking part in the 12-day jamboree, believed to be the biggest event in the history of the scouting movement.
The prince launched the festival with the Duke of Kent, who is president of the Scout Association.