This is the place for information about Girlguiding in Bath. Find out about what we've been up to and how you can get involved!
There are lots of girls waiting to join Girlguiding units in Bath. Why not use our contact us link to find out more about volunteering and the rewards being a leader brings.
Welcome to the website for Girlguiding in Bath
We are part of the UK's largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women. Guiding in Bath is very active with over 900 members meeting in 45 groups across the city and in the surrounding areas of Bathford, Batheaston, Freshford and Bathampton. This covers the 5-7 year olds who come along to our Rainbow groups, Brownies, Guides, teenagers who belong to our Senior Section and, of course, adult volunteers including many students from the Universities.
We firmly believe that we can make a real difference to the lives of girls and young women as we are unique in being able to offer a safe, single sex environment where girls can meet up and learn to address the issues that are important to them in our society today. Girls learn that wherever they come from and whatever their background they do have a voice and that they can influence what is going on around them. We talk about issues that may concern them personally, such as bullying or eating disorders, and we discuss things that have a wider concern, such as poverty and climate change. We also have great fun and provide opportunities to learn new skills and visit new places. From candle making to rock climbing, camping to cookery, abseiling to archery - we have given local girls the chance to take part in all these activities.
Whatever your age, wherever you live, whenever you are available - we have something to offer you. Why not take a look at what we've been up to recently and contact us if youd like to get involved.
Recent EventsThis is a selection of what we have been up to recently. Most events happen in individual units, but we quite often come together for larger events. For details of older events, please see our archive. |
together we can change the world: Bath DivisionGirls from Bath Division went for a weekend in the New Forest.rnThe weekend, which was aimed at girls in school years 5, 6 and 7, proved so popular that it was run in November and again in January!rnrnThe venue was Foxlease, and the focus was the WAGGGS Global Action Theme " together we can change the world " badge so the weekend had an international flavour.rnrnThe theme was chosen after two Leaders from Bath, Jenny and Rosie, went to Sangam in March 2011. While there they were encouraged to use the GAT badge syllabus with local units in England.rnrnAll the girls attending gained their silver badge after completing clauses such as making friendship bracelets and water filters. They learnt about poverty, hunger and education in third world countries by playing trading games and drawing cartoons.rnrn Other activities included playing " Mosquito tag ", making a re-hydration solution (and tasting it!) and drawing posters about the dangers of smoking and drinking for pregnant women.rnrnThe menu was also international, with European or American breakfast, Indian lunch and Greek supper. All the girls were encouraged to try everything.rnrnIt wasn’t all hard work and the girls tried various adventurous activities during the weekend. They could choose between abseiling, archery, crate stacking, tree climbing and zip wire on Saturday and on Sunday everybody tried tunnelling.rn |
