Ilfracombe Guides celebrate a century in the sand

ILFRACOMBE District Girlguides celebrated the centenary of the organisation with a party on Hele Bay Beach. The girls enjoyed an afternoon of activities, learnt about the history of Girlguiding, had a barbecue and enjoyed a birthday cake. Mrs Terrena H

ILFRACOMBE District Girlguides celebrated the centenary of the organisation with a party on Hele Bay Beach.

The girls enjoyed an afternoon of activities, learnt about the history of Girlguiding, had a barbecue and enjoyed a birthday cake.

Mrs Terrena Howse, District Commissioner for Ilfracombe District, which includes Woolacombe and Combe Martin, said : "Girlguiding is in great shape after 100 years and more relevant to today's girls than ever with the unique girls-only space it provides.

"As we move forward into our next 100 years, our aim is to welcome even more members and supporters from all backgrounds and cultures and to continue to empower girls to develop their organisation.

"Thank you to all the local people who have supported us over the years, with their time, financial assistance, equipment and venues for events, it is greatly appreciated and has kept and will keep Girlguiding in Ilfracombe District going as strongly as ever.

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I would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in leadership opportunities to work with girls and young women or if you are a girl who wants to join a local unit, please call me on 07785 962 450.