Girlguides celebrate 100 years

GIRLGUIDES from south Warrington will take part in floating procession along the Bridgewater Canal to mark 100 years of the Girlguiding movement.
Youngsters from the Bridgewater Division covering Appleton, Grappenhall, Lymm, Stockton Heath and Thelwall, are asking for members of the public to give them a wave as they hop aboard canal boats and sail along on June 13.
The boats will be picking up and dropping off girls along the canal, followed by fun, games and traditional canal craft activities at a local scout hut.
The event is part of a year of celebrations across the UK, marking 100 years since a few determined girls gate-crashed the first boy scout rally at Crystal Palace in London in September 1909 and demanded something for girls – the Girlguide movement was formed a few months later.
The end of the centenary year will be marked on the October 20 2010, at 8.10pm, when all Girlguides will renew their promise and receive a special commemorative promise badge.