A SCOUT group has celebrated 100 years of offering Scouting to their community.

And members believe they may now have the oldest Scout-owned headquarters in Hampshire.

The 2nd Fareham Sea Scout Group marked its personal milestone at its annual general meeting at its headquarters in Lower Quay, Fareham.

The group purchased the 17th century building in 2012, but has been renting it from Fareham Borough Council for the last 50 years.

Hampshire County Commissioner Adam Jollans presented a centenary plaque on behalf of the county and said it was the first time he had given a centenary plaque where the headquarters was older than the group.

Planning approval has been granted to restore the premises to make it fit for the group’s purposes.

Members aim to create a timeline with pictures and memories and want to hear from anyone with previous connections to the group.

Call 07789 135549 or write to the 2nd Fareham Sea Scout Group, Locks Yard, Lower, Quay, Fareham PO16 ORA or log on to 2ndfareham.org.