Celebrating 100 Years Of Girlguiding In Battle This Weekend

Thursday, 30 June 2022 11:22

Girlguiding Battle District will be celebrating 100 years of Girlguiding on Saturday (July 2), 2-4pm at Battle Guide Hall.

The special tea party for current and previous members will be a chance for Rainbow, Brownie, Guide, Ranger or Leaders in the district to come along, reminisce and share their experiences from their Girlguiding days.

And in keeping with traditional girlguiding practices, a special badge has been made which will be available on the day along with district and division badges.

Members will be welcomed on the day by the current District Commissioner who will join the County Commissioner and other members for tea and sandwiches with celebration cake and cava.

Members and previous members are asked to bring along badges, books, blankets and memorabilia to reflect on the organisation over the last 100 years.

The idea is to piece together some moments in history - who their commissioners, leaders and unit members have been as well as exciting experiences they've had and made possible for the young members.

The event is commemorated by a framed collage featuring photographs from 1935, 1955, the registration certificate from 2nd July 1922 and event badges.

Battle Guide Hall, Northtrade Road, Battle TN33 0HB. For further details contact Tori on 07917408603.

About Girlguiding

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK, with over half a million members. Thanks to the dedication and support of 100,000 amazing volunteers, we are active in every part of the UK, giving girls and young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good. We give them a space to have fun. We run Rainbows (5–7 years (4-7 in Ulster)), Brownies (7–10 years), Guides (10–14 years) and Rangers(14–18 years). Registered Charity No 306016. www.girlguiding.org.uk

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