Girls from across Bath have been celebrating Christmas in a variety of ways, including taking part in some crafty, eatable and adventurous activities. It looks like everyone has been having a lot of fun to round off the term!
Girls in Action
9th Bath (Beechen Cliff) Guides held an alternative Christmas party with a tropical theme to raise money for the Girlguiding branches in the Caribbean that were affected by Hurricane Irma earlier this term.
Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from Bath South West District came together this week at St Alphege’s Church to mark the beginning of the Christmas season with a joint carol service.
33rd Bath (St Bartholomew’s) Brownies celebrated their 60th birthday with a village fair themed party and a screening of a film written and performed by the girls.
Girls from across Bath have been taking part in UK Parliament Week activities this week to explore what democracy means to them and their communities.
One of our local Girlguiding Bath volunteers has started the BathRocks Facebook group, encouraging local people to share their creativity. 21st Bath (Ascension) Guides got the ball rolling with their beautiful designs…
Girls from 57th Bath (Bathampton) and 51st Bath (Bathford) Guides enjoyed a Disney-themed camp at Badminton Cottages this half term, which included rope climbing, sweet making and a campfire – complete with s’mores, of course!
Bathford Brownies visited Bath Fire Station, where they got to try on a fire fighting kit, see all the equipment and even witness the speed of a real call out.
We are delighted to announce that our County Commissioner and local Bath Rainbow leader, Rosemary Kerr, has been presented with Girlguiding South West England’s Silver Oak Leaf award in recognition of her dedication to Girlguiding. Congratulations Rosemary!
Girlguiding volunteers from across Bath Division gathered at St Alphege’s Church Hall in the October sunshine to celebrate 160 years of combined service at a special thanks and recognition afternoon tea party.