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Having Adventures is not only fun and exciting but they also allow our girls to explore nature and the outdoors.

Trying new, fun, activities gives our girls the chance to overcome fears, try new activities and learn new skills.

Getting outside and having adventures has always been an important part of guiding.

Adventures can take many different forms from camping to archery, from rock climbing to orienteering.

Canoeing, kayaking, abseiling and den building are all activities we love to do; our girls get the opportunity to engage in daring activities in a completely safe environment.

Attending festivals, gigs and trips away, both at home and abroad, are also some of the exciting things our girls may get the chance to take part in.

We show our girls that life is for living!

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With our Be Well theme, girls and young women explore how to stay safe, healthy and happy. They learn how to help others when they’re hurt too - essential skills to take with them through life.

From Healthy Mind and Meditation to Sports and First aid, there are loads of Be Well interest skills to explore.

Finding out about health and well being encompasses not only looking at eating a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise but also covers mental health, well-being and relaxation.

We help girls to look after themselves as well as others!

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Taking Action empowers our girls and helps them to build skills to make a positive difference, whether in their community, the wider world or with the people they know.

Taking action comes in many different forms from volunteering or fundraising for a local cause, to spreading awareness about important issues.

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Our girls have been making Trash Fashion, playing the Litter Lotto and taking part in Sow it, Grow it!

Taking action can be not only be fun but can introduce our girls to issues which affect us all such as recycling and caring for the environment, as well as discovering the animals and people who live both around them as well as in the world at large. Meeting Hearing Dogs and Guide Dogs for the Blind, visiting and collecting for Foodbanks and Nursing Homes are just some of the things our girls have been getting involved in.

We show our girls that their voice and actions can make a difference!

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Skills for my future ...

Skills For My Future is a fantastic way for girls to investigate what they might like to do in the future and how they can grow their life skills.

Our girls learn about design, construction, experimenting and a whole range of other skills. We introduce them to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in a fun and relatable way.

Girls have been taking part in fun science experiments, trying their hand at DIY, learning great cooking skills and exploring different career paths

We encourage our girls to be who they want to be!

Celebrating 2000 years of Volunteering and Celebrating Success From 18 to 80 you’re never too old to volunteer as a Girlguiding Bedfordshire County Leader

Issue No.14 February 2019

Amazing awards!

Girlguiding Bedfordshire County, ‘Valuing our Volunteers Awards Ceremony’

Our annual, Valuing our Volunteers Awards Ceremony, was held at Venue 360, Luton, the Awards were in a number of categories, from 5 years’ service to an outstanding 60 years service.

The ladies honoured have, between them, given 1965 years of volunteering, to work with girls and young women from all across Bedfordshire.

Six leaders from across Bedfordshire received their award for 50 years service and Joy Hall and Marion Prior from Bedfordshire County and Sheila Dixon from Luton South Division received their 60 years service award, an exceptional achievement.

Joy said, ‘Girlguiding has become part of my life, being a member of the Guiding movement has given me so much over the past 60 years, fun, friendship, and adventure '. Joy added, 'I am now very much looking forward to the next 60!'

Bedfordshire County Commissioner Ann Crome said, 'We are delighted that so many girls and young women are joining Girlguiding Bedfordshire. It is a testament to our Leaders and Volunteers that Guiding is seen as a fantastic organisation to be a part of'.

The ceremony was attended by the High Sherriff of Bedfordshire Julian Polhill, Deputy Lord Lieutenant Colette McKeaveney and Vice Chairman of Central Beds Council Brian Saunders.

Rainbow Gold Award

Congratulations to Violet from 1st Putnoe Rainbows on achieving her Rainbow Gold Award. The Rainbow Gold Award is a new award, especially for Rainbows. To achieve the award Rainbows need to earn all six Theme awards and then do the final challenge. The award was presented by Girlguiding Bedfordshire County Commissioner Karen Keeling.

Brownie Gold Award

Congratulations to Daisy from 5th Stopsley Brownies and Amelie, Lucy and Pippa from 3rd Biggleswade Brownies who were all presented with their Brownie Gold Award.

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and Commonwealth Award

Congratulations to Gemma Pickering on achieving, not only her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, but also her Commonwealth Award, and to Sarah Loughbrough who also achieved her Commonwealth Award. The awards were presented by County Commissioner Ann Crome. Also to Brooke, who was presented with her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award at St James's Palace in London.

Baden Powell Award

Congratulations to Lily from 1st Stockwood Brownies on gaining not only her Young Leader Qualification but also her Baden Powell Award & making her Ranger promise!

Queen's Guide Award

Congratulations to Danielle and Anna on gaining their Queen's Guide Award.

Bedfordshire's girls, young women and leaders are truly achieving at the highest levels!

Why not start today and Get Involved in Bedfordshire Guiding!

Get In Touch...

We need volunteers and would LOVE to hear from you. It’s so easy to get in touch - You can contact us in so many different ways: Girlguiding Bedfordshire @BedsGuides

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