General Chat

I was a Girl Guide, the third generation to be one. My Grandmother was a Guide all her life, from the girl guides, through to running her own company of Guides, and then as she retired, joining the Trefoil Guild.

My Mum was a Brownie, but there were no Guides for her as she was at boarding school. She ran a Guiide Company later.

I was never a Brownie, but was a Guide, even getting my Queen's Guide award, then a Ranger Guide, until I ran a Guide Company for five years.

We did lots of practical stuff, which has stood me in good stead ever since. Even the knots lol.

Yes I do think it's as relevant today as it was in 1909. Guiding is very different today, and has moved with the times, and takes in a lot more of the needs and interests of today's children, along with the traditional activities that Guides have always been involved in.

I loved camping, my best one being a week in Snowdonia, on a remote hillside farm, surrounded by sheep, high enough to be looking down on the RAF having low-flying practise. It was brilliant.

Actually its a year long celebration of 100 years of guiding, which was launched last weekend - the celebration will continue for the whole year with events, activities & camps etc.

I still think Guiding is relevant, I agree that uniforms are expensive for an hour or so a week, but can always be sold on. Did you know, a girl cannot be excluded from a pack for not having a uniform? if it puts you off, dont let it, expalin & most leaders will be fine ( If they are not, ask to speak to the district commisioner)

I was never a Brownie, not sure if we had them in Ireland in my time! But two of my brothers were in the Scouts, one loved it and the other was abused...by the Scout Master. BCXX

Good point about the lack of helpers/leaders, Ann. The group I help with only has two other adults (apart from me) and really I think we could do with another one, but maybe parents and older brothers/sisters think that there must be enough adults already if the group is up and running, but since I'm helping with a group of Rainbows it is a lot for three adults to be overseeing around sixteen small children. You have to have eyes everywhere!

Saying that, when I was small I never actually wanted to go to Brownies but I think my mum put me on the list as soon as I started school, and it seems like it's just the same with the Rainbows I help - there are baby sisters etc being put on the list already! There's a huge waiting list (which obviously only moves along when some of them go to Brownies) but not really enough grown-ups on hand to supervise more small children in one group.

Would the Cheeky Girls let her have them though? ( Or our own Voddie).**M**.:o))>

a few cheeky ones means
a couple of drinks (voddies)

Cheeky what and which cheeks? :o))>.**M**.pmsl.Dub Dub Dub.

pmsl merlin
she wil kiss out when shes had a few cheeky ones

Joy, was that for giving the kiss of life to loads of scouts.? if so, I may have met her at some time.:o)>.**M**.pmsl.

stray st johns ambuance cadet of the year 1989
i think even a basic knowledge of first aid
is good at an early age

edited i had the wrong group

I was never allowed to join the guides as my parents could not afford the uniform. I was a red cross cadet (uniform the same almost as school uniform). But we didn't go away to camp.

Yes I think it is still relevant, my grandchildren both went for a while grandson would have gone on longer but his lot were disbanded for lack of leaders. Granddaughter decided she didn't want to go any more (think she would have been happier among the boys!!!)

Ann
Glos

Oh No...
I was too wild to be one !!and hated the thought of being away from a proper bathroom!!

still am.:}}}
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oops sorry hun well done your grandaughter lol xxx

i was a girl guide
and we had some great times
i think its good if a child want to join

but if they want to do something else thats fine to

Yes I was in the Brownies ..one of the Little People..(wish I was now lol) & Girl Guides,patrol leader of the Chaffinches..as was my Mam and Daughter....I loved those years.

* three finger salute

I promise on my honour
To do my best for God and the Queen
To help other people at all times
and to obey the Guide law

A Guide is honest, reliable and can be trusted.
A Guide is helpful and uses her time and abilities wisely.
A Guide faces challenges and learns from her experiences.
A Guide is a good friend and a sister to all Guides.
A Guide is polite and considerate.
A Guide respects all living things and takes care of the world around her.

The Guide Motto is:
Be prepared.

Good motto for anyone I would say Joy

Mau

aw stella thats brill well done your daughter xxxx

mick why an i not surprised lol xxx

I think it's still relevant, but is not necessarily everyone's cup of tea. I was never a Guide or Brownie, possibly because I don't like doing 'organised' things very much!

I was never in the Brownies,but went to Girls Brigade for a while
Didnt like it much,but did make some good friends.
I think it is still a good idea for youngsters to join something of that kind
I ended up at a swimming club,not quite the same thing,but I enjoyed it.
Im sure it teaches them social skills as well as having fun with the camping ect
All in all,yes still a good thing and relevant today

i was a brownie second in command for the kelpies

loved summer camp when the scouts were there hahahah

my eldest goes to brownies and loves it im sure there is a few guide/brownie leaders on here xxx

Girl guides celebrate their 100 year at the weekend
where you a girl guide
and do you think Girl Guides the Scouts
the Cubs and the Brownies

are they relevant in this day and age