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 Events

This 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 Division

Girls 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



Bath Guides and Rangers at the Big Gig: Bath Division

Bath Guides and Rangers at the Big Gig 112 Bath Guides and Senior Section members and their leaders took a trip along the M4 to Wembley Arena on Saturday 1st October to the "BIG GIG", a pop concert put on especially for Girlguiding UK members.
We left Bath at 8.00am and arrived at Wembley (after a short stop in Reading) at about 11.45. We had lunch in the sun and headed to the Arena. We were astounded at what we saw, 10,000 Girlguiding UK members aged 10 plus. We got our tickets scanned, found our seats and settled down for the performance - stopping to buy memorabilia on the way!
The opening act was Olly Murs, he was "amazing", we also saw Parade, Pixie Lott, Dionne Bromfield, The Rizzle Kicks (our leader thought the were called the Fizzle Ducks!) Alexis Jordan, Ed Sheeran, Loick Essien, Eliza Doolittle, but our favourite was The Wanted - they were "the best ever" everyone was screaming and jumping - flashing bunny ears everywhere!
We had an amazing day! You should join us at Guides (10-14) or Rangers (14+) and you could come next year!!!


North East District Summer Camp: District

North East District Summer Camp Guides and Rangers from several groups in North East Bath joined together for their summer camp in August. Activities included archery, an assault course and various crafts. Outdoor cookery skills were developed and a wide range of cooking methods were tried; from traditional hay boxes and wood fires to experimental cardboard box cookery and barbecues.
Everyone had a great time and plans for next year are already underway!