Wednesday 23rd February 2011

It began life as a gift to Lord Baden Powell at the 21st birthday of Scouting and, after several different owners, has now returned to the Scouting fold.

'Jam Roll', a 1929 20 HP Rolls Royce, was also a Guest of Honour when the blue plaque dedicated to Lady Baden Powell was unveiled in the town. It was presented to Baden Powell at the Jamboree in 1929 to celebrate 21 years of Scouting, along with a caravan called 'Eccles'.

The car stayed with Lord Baden Powell until his death in Kenya in 1940, after which it passed into private ownership.

After beginning a 'patronage scheme', members of the Scouting Association and members of the Baden Powell family reclaimed the vehicle and brought it back into service at Scout events throughout the country.

Steve Hilditch is a Director of BP Jam Roll Ltd and he told The Chesterfield Post why the car is such an important part of Scouting history. "This car was given to Lord Baden Powell by the Scouts and, since his death it has been in private ownership.

"It's been a taxi in Manchester and various other things, but then passed into the collector’s circuit.

"In 2007, as part of the 100 years of scouting celebrations, it was loaned by the owner and reunited with the caravan for the first time in many years. We resolved to buy it and after approaching the owners, set up a Patronage scheme to raise money to buy and maintain it.

"The Rolls Royce Trust in Derby has been very good and have taken on the back bone of work, at cost. So we only pay for the materials, only costs. It now should be available for life for the Scouts and we are proud to attend any Scouting or Guiding event with a small charge for upkeep."

If anyone would like more information or is able to take part in the Patronage scheme please visit the website www.bpjamroll.org.

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