EIGHTY years on from the creation of Cub Scouts, groups were still going strong in 1996.

Originally called Wolf Cubs when they were founded in 1916 by Lord Robert Baden-Powell, they became Cub Scouts in 1967.

In 1986 Beaver Scouts were welcomed as full members of the Scout Movement and in 1990 the all-male policy was relaxed as girls were allowed to become cubs for the first time.

To celebrate the 80th anniversary cubs in the Furness area conducted a symbolic ‘Around the world in 80 days’ project in their packs.

GROUP: The 1st Pennington group at the 80th anniversary event in 1996

GROUP: The 1st Pennington group at the 80th anniversary event in 1996

Each cub group had to undertake a minimum of five activities designed to reflect a country visited.

Some groups had an Oriental meal evening from China, others climbed Barrow Town Hall steps until they had scaled a height equivalent to the Eiger.

In December that year packs from all over Furness gathered in Ulverston to celebrate their anniversary.

The Mail was there and published a special 12-page supplement full of photographs.

In April 2007, Scouts and supporters were preparing to play their part in Ulverston’s St George’s Day festival.

CELEBRATE: Pack leaders assembled in Ulverston in 1996 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Cubs

CELEBRATE: Pack leaders assembled in Ulverston in 1996 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Cubs

At 11am on Saturday, April 21, Scouts from the Furness and Duddon groups were due to parade from the Coronation Hall carrying flags they had made.

Leading the parade would be Ulverston Town Band, accompanied by Ulverston mayor Cllr Cynthia Earnshaw, other dignitaries and Scouting supporters.

Elizabeth Hall, district commissioner for Scouts in Duddon and High Furness, said the flags and banners had been made in workshops under the supervision of Jean Povey.

Mrs Hall said: "At the Market Cross a banner made by the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be presented to the mayor.

ANNIVERSARY: Cub Scouts and leaders from Sacred Heart pack at the 80th anniversary event in 1996

ANNIVERSARY: Cub Scouts and leaders from Sacred Heart pack at the 80th anniversary event in 1996

"This banner has been made to celebrate 100 years of Scouting."

Later that year, on August 1, Scouts from the area were due to climb Hoad to renew their promise, marking the centenary of the movement, which began in 1907.