Press Releases
100 years of Guiding
Wednesday, 20th January, 2010
Girlguiding Forth Valley, along with members from across the UK, converged on Stirling to celebrate 100 years of Guiding.
Girlguiding Forth Valley County Commissioner, Sheila Roger welcomed local dignitaries, Scottish and local Guiding volunteers and many local supporters to the preview and opening of the Centenary Heritage Exhibition at the Smith Museum and Art Gallery in Stirling.
Lord Lieutenant of Falkirk and Stirling, Marjory McLachlan formally opened the exhibition and she highlighted the huge contribution that Guiding has made both nationally and internationally.
Those also in attendance included Girlguiding Scotland's Chief Commissioner Dinah Faulds and one of her deputes Pat Marwick along with Stirling’s Provost, Fergus Wood and Depute Provost of Falkirk, Allyson Black and MSP Bruce Crawford.
Sheila Roger explained: The exhibition highlights the many ways in which girls right from the start in 1910 having made a difference to what is happening in the world.
Information panels give details of examples of these contributions and show the tremendous work by members in Forth Valley County over the past year while working with 19 world-wide charities. There are photographs, artefacts and tapestries of local interest and as the exhibition is open until March there is time for everyone to go along and share in the celebrations of 100 years of service to the community.”
Girlguiding Forth Valley covers both Falkirk and Stirling Council areas and has nearly 3000 members from aged 5 years upwards - Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section and Leaders. In addition there are 4 Trefoil Guilds.
Anyone wishing further information should contact ggfvcc@googlemail.com. Any adults wishing to offer help in units will be warmly welcomed.
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