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Giving girls great things to do
EDDIE WILLIAMS
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Pat is pictu ed, smis costume, left, at a 1st Peahnoor Glides international evening
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The Scout movement celebrated talent evenings. We've also been
its centenary this year; the Guide on two camps — enormous fun, • LCD
Association will celebrate 100 years but hard work — both for the girls
in 2010 — a big year for all involved and leaders. • PROJECTORS
in Guiding. Guiding is all about learning new • AV setup & calibration
I became an adult volunteer skills, being independent and hav- • Hidden wiring
three years ago after hearing via ing fun. Some of the skills learned
my daughter's Brownie pack, that will set girls up for life. Every week • Feature lighting ___Z
a local Guide unit was desperate is different and I, as a leader, have • Dedicated power
for help. I decided to step forward made lots of new friends and learnt
because I remembered the fun I'd a variety of skills. supplies
had as a Guide. One of the first Girls may join Guides between For free home surveys call Antony
activities I helped with was out- the ages of 10 and 14; it's not neces-
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the Ridgeway, in pouring rain and Shaw; unfortunately they all have
gale force winds.., an unforgettable waiting lists. With more adult in-
experience. volved Guides can cater for many
Ihave been a uniformed assistant more members.
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