winners
The County Shield Challenge
Well done to everyone who had a go at the challenge. The challenge became even greater as we went into lock down but we have seen some amazing work. We are now pleased to say we have some winners. They are:-
Front Cover - 4th Leighton Buzzard, Panda Patrol
Interview - 5th Stopsley, Dragonfly Patrol
Guiding Adventure - 2nd Stopsley, Daisy Patrol
International Food - 4th Leighton Buzzard, Panda Patrol
Change - 2nd Stopsley, Red Rose Patrol
Personal Touch - 2nd Stopsley, Poppy Patrol
Runners up - 5th Stopsley, Dragonfly Patrol
and the winners are…….. 4th Leighton Buzzard, Panda Patrol
The County Shield Challenge
Winners 2020
Well done to everyone who had a go at the challenge. The challenge became even greater as we went into lock down but we have seen some amazing work. We are now pleased to say we have some winners. They are:-
Front Cover - 4th Leighton Buzzard, Panda Patrol
Interview - 5th Stopsley, Dragonfly Patrol
Guiding Adventure - 2nd Stopsley, Daisy Patrol
International Food - 4th Leighton Buzzard, Panda Patrol
Change - 2nd Stopsley, Red Rose Patrol
Personal Touch - 2nd Stopsley, Poppy Patrol
Runners up - 5th Stopsley, Dragonfly Patrol
and the winners are…….. 4th Leighton Buzzard, Panda Patrol
100 Years of the County Shield
The County Shield was first presented in 1920 to No 2 Bedford Company. It was last competed for in 2015 when it was won by 1st Maulden. We are trying to put together a history of the challenge and would like your help. Did you ever take part in a challenge? Do you know someone who did? Is your unit's name on the Shield? Send your memories to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Year |
Winning Unit |
1920 |
No 2 Bedford Company |
1921 |
No 1 Bedford Modern School |
1922 |
No 2 Bedford High School |
1923 |
No 2 Bedford Modern School |
1924 |
1st Eyworth & Wrestlingworth |
1925 |
13th Bedford (Rangers) |
1927 |
15th Luton |
1929 |
No 1 Bedford Modern School |
1931 |
No 1 Bedford Modern School |
1933 |
2nd Bedford High School |
1935 |
1st Sandy |
1938 |
1st Eaton Socon |
1943 |
1st Pavenham |
1949 |
17th Luton |
1950 |
9th Luton (St Annes) |
1952 |
1st Flitwick (15th Bedford) |
1954 |
1st Bedford High School |
1956 |
1st Southill |
1959 |
6th Bedford (High School) |
1961 |
8th Luton (Christchurch) |
1963 |
1st Keysoe |
1964 |
2nd Leighton Buzzard |
1967 |
1st Biscot |
1969 |
1st Wharley End |
1971 |
1st Wharley End |
1974 |
1st Aspley Guise |
1976 |
1st Linslade |
1980 |
2nd Bromham |
1982 |
1st Clophill |
1984 |
1st Linslade |
1986 |
1st Totternhoe |
1988 |
1st Shillington |
1990 |
1st Aspley Guise |
1992 |
1st Biddenham & Queens Park |
1994 |
1st Aspley Guise |
1996 |
1st Toddington |
1999 |
1st Toddington |
2008 |
1st Leighton Buzzard |
2014 |
1st Toddington |
2015 |
1st Maulden |