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. |
Guides to hold Pop-up Shop: 57th Bath Guides57th Bath (Bathampton) Guides are holding a pop-up Save the Children Shop on Saturday 27th June 2009, 10.00 – 12.30 at Bathampton Village Hall. The Guides will be selling books, videos/DVDs, puzzles and games, clothes, cakes and biscuits. Please come and support Save the Children! |
Brownies Visit Bath Guildhall: 17th Bath BrowniesWe arrived at the Guildhall and met Councillor David Belotti. We had some snacks and juice and he told us about himself and some features around the room. Then he gave us a tour and we came into a room full of pictures of old mayors, we stopped and looked at them for a minute. Next we walked into a massive room and hanging from the ceiling were huge chandeliers that are worth £1M each! After that we went into a room called The Meeting Room and we had a go at speaking into the microphones. Then we stood on the step, had our photo taken and said "goodbye". |
Brownies Change the World with WaterAid Fundraiser: 17th Bath BrowniesCome help the 17th Bath Brownies raise money for Wateraid! |
Bath Division Brownies and Guides Trip to Beer – May 2009: Bath DivisionThe group arrived at Beer YHA on Friday evening, after which the Brownies and Guides cooked supper for the entire group. After hot chocolate it was time for bed, with girls sharing dorm rooms. Rosie, one of the Guides attending the trip, said her favourite part of the weekend was that they got to sleep in the dorms, saying “it was fun because it was different to ordinary bedtime, it was quite exciting!” Fortunate enough to miss most of the rain on Saturday, the group went to Pecorama, home of the Peco Railway Exhibition and light railway. After enjoying a ride on the train, the Brownies and Guides were keen to explore the adventure playgrounds and fitness trails. The girls ate lunch in a park before heading to the beach for the afternoon, where everyone was delighted to have an ice cream before the rain sent them back to the hostel. Evening activities included making cats cradles, origami boats, donkey masks and much more, before cooking, clearing up and heading off to bed. On Sunday, the group departed from the YHA, going home via the Donkey Sanctuary at Sidmouth. Despite the bad weather, the group loved seeing all the donkeys and were pleased to be able to adopt two of them, Busby and Little Vijay. The Brownies and Guides also had fun in other activities at the sanctuary, including a maze and a donkey exhibition. Lucy, one of the Guides, said that the maze was her favourite part of the trip, “getting lost and wet and eventually finding the middle!”, whilst another, Georgia, said “I especially liked the donkey exhibition, seeing what donkeys do in different countries”. All in all, a weekend thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who went! Vicky Otter |
Pack Sleepover: 17th Bath BrowniesWhen we arrived at the sleepover, we had a snack, it was like a feast. Then we went downstairs to play a few games and made pizzas for tea. At the indoor campfire we made smores and sang songs, it was really cool. We watched Princess Diaries in bed with popcorn and hot chocolate! In the morning we had fresh fruit, some yummy cereal and yoghurt. The best bit for me was, all of it! Molly, 9 It was great fun!!!!!!!! I loved the bit when we got to have a DVD and popcorn and hot chocolate in our bed!!!! And I loved it when did the ball and the circus games!! I think we need to understand the quiet rules at bed time!! But everything else was perfect!! Sarah, 9 |
