Centenary

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2011 is our second centenary year

Download the Centenary flier here and Centenary day 2011 Newsletter here .

Centenary activity celebration pack 2011

The 2011 centenary activity pack is now available to download and will help you take part in activities under the new theme ‘Grow’.
Add your own activities to our centenary celebration activities page

2011 Centenary celebration posters - Grow

Download the new ‘Grow’ 2011 celebration posters and let everybody know about the celebrations!

We have new centenary merchandise available! Visit our online shop to purchase a centenary postcard set or the long sleeved polo shirt! Also coming soon: centenary teddy bear, centenary stickers and centenary button badges. Watch this space!

Centenary celebrations- Belarus Tell us how you will personally celebrated 10 April 2011.
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