Tom Helme was a part of the Local Association from 1911 and was the first DC to wear uniform. He was County Commissioner from 1938-1948. His bequest enabled Littledale and SilverHelme campsites to be bought.
Littledale Activity Centre was opened in 1962. A crowd of about 2,000 people attended the opening ceremony.
Littledale Activity Centre was previously a Mill, initially for Corn and then to make bobbins. The current wet weather shelter was an original Mill building.
SilverHelme Activity Centre was purchased in 1963 for £750.
SilverHelme Activity Centre has areas named after local Scouters: Albert Mortimer (1911-1968) and Max Melling (1914-2006)
Following a break in SilverHelme Activity centre had to close for repair & refurbishment in 1982. Harry Brooks, one of the first Wardens, reopened the site.
16th Morecambe were winners of the Famous Army Stores Cup in 1989, winning the Camping & Scouting Skills Competition at Littledale Activity Centre.