An application for affiliation is reported on 19^th September 1910 and acceptance gained on 25^th October 1910. The first three Proficiency Badges were awarded to members of 1^st Wokingham Troop on 17^th February 1911. There was probably a gap because reports show that the 1^st Wokingham Boy Scout Group formed in 1922 meeting above Heelas´s Emporium (now Clarks Shoe, JB Sports and Boots).

In 1923 the 2^nd joined the 1^st due to lack of leaders. In 1929, and with 26 boys the group became known as "The Mayor´s Own" and met in a hut in Peach Street. 1937 saw the start of a tradition, the first summer camp which was held at Monmouth.

During the war the 1^st played host to the 2^nd and 5^th as leaders were hard to come by (what changes!) Mr Moffitt, 1^st Wokingham GSM was also SM, GSM & SM of 2^nd, SM of 1^st Ludgrove, SM of Bearwood, District Badge Secretary, Local Association Secretary and District Commissioner - all at once!

In 1946 the 1^st closed due to lack of leaders but restarted in 1948 still as "The Mayor's Own" and met in a hut in the grounds of the old rectory in Rectory Road and then in 1954 the British Legion Hall became home. Lack of leaders forced the 1^st and 5^th to amalgamate as the 3^rd. In 1964 the 1^st started up again with John Shortland as leader and was sponsored by St. Paul´s Church and so could no longer be known as "The Mayor's Own".

In April 1969 the first edition of the group magazine SCAG (now called First News) was published. At Christmas 1970 the group moved to the old drill hall (where Argos is) and was known as "Ed´s Shed". In May 1977 and now with two troops, news that Ed´s Shed was to be demolished to make way for Tesco (now Argos) frantic fund raising began for a new HQ.

After many abortive starts, agreement was given for a HQ at Redlands Farm, where we are today. 2^nd September 1981 saw the group registered as a charity and the new HQ was finally occupied on 20^th December 1981 after being opened by Lady Marling. The group has prospered through many changes in the movement but its continued success depends on the dedication of our leaders to which our thanks are given.

[Added by Webmaster].
On the 7th July 2007 (777) we held a anniversary reunion and invited all those who had contributed to the group over the years, in whatever capacity, to celebrate two milestones:

• Our Scout Hut was built 25 years ago and was opened on 21st December 1981
• 100 Years of Scouting