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Day 1 of #Jamboree100

Posted on October 6, 2014 by communications254

Picnic in the Park – recap Hundreds of girls and leaders arrived at GO Edwards Park in Burswood today for Day 1 of the Centenary Jamboree. The leaders registered their units at the registration desk, got their goody bags, and … Continue reading →

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More Jamboree News

Posted on September 30, 2014 by communications254

Picnic in the Park update We have some updates to the Picnic in the Park (Day 1 of the Centenary Jamboree) for you. The confirmed activities are: Abseiling and rock climbing Old fashioned races and games Inflatable Obstacle Course Visit … Continue reading →

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Remarkable Women of Guiding 2: Joan McLean

Posted on September 15, 2014 by communications254

Many of us have known Joan McLean during the forty years of her involvement as an adult member of Guiding in Western Australia. Joan became a Unit Leader in 1973 and then joined the Lone Guides in 1979 spending many … Continue reading →

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Jamboree Update: Days 2 & 3 Rottnest and the Zoo

Posted on September 8, 2014 by communications254

Rottnest Island We have 185 members registered to take over Rottnest Island on Tuesday October 7, 2014! Can you imagine that many Girl Guides heading over on the ferry and then zipping around the Island for the day? What to bring … Continue reading →

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A snapshot from 1st Collie Guides

Posted on August 26, 2014 by communications254

1st Collie Company was very proud to be known as the “Governor’s Own Company,” since  1915 when they were given that title by Governor Barron in honour of being one of the first country Guide Companies formed in WA. Country … Continue reading →

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Centenary goodies now available

Posted on August 8, 2014 by communications254

Girl Guides love memorabilia – everyone knows that. Just look at our camp blankets! Girl Guides WA has created some great little goodies to help celebrate and commemorate our Centenary year. They start from 80c for a sticker right up the the … Continue reading →

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WA Girl Guides in WWI Effort (1914-18)

Posted on August 5, 2014 by communications254

We’ve mentioned before that there were a number of ways Girl Guides in WA helped in both World Wars. We will cover WWII in a later blogpost, but during WWI Girl Guides found creative ways to contribute to our soldiers’ welfare. … Continue reading →

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Jamboree news: Day 1 Details

Posted on August 4, 2014 by communications254

So you’re booked in to attend the Jamboree? Wondering what’s going to be happening there? Here’s a sneak preview for Day 1: the Picnic in the Park. With over 450 Girl Guides and leaders registered to attend, this will be … Continue reading →

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First Service Challenge Donation

Posted on August 1, 2014 by communications254

Congratulations to Southern Foothills Girl Guides for kicking off the Centenary Service Challenge this week! Over 100 stationery and activity packs were delivered to Radio Lollipop on Wednesday night (July 30) by around 20 Girl Guides from various units in the … Continue reading →

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How we’re giving back this year

Posted on July 21, 2014 by communications254

This year, as you should know by now, is our 100th year of Girl Guiding in WA. One of the main things Girl Guides do is giving back to and working for the community. This is known as “Service.” This year … Continue reading →

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