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'''Girlguiding Bermuda''' (formerly ''Bermuda Girl Guide Association'') is a [[Guiding]] organisation in [[Bermuda]]. It is one of the nine branch associations of [[Girlguiding UK]]. It is represented by Girlguiding UK at [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] (WAGGGS) level and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide is also Chief Guide for Girlguiding Bermuda. Girlguiding Bermuda is part of the [[Caribbean Link for Guiding]]. | '''Girlguiding Bermuda''' (formerly ''Bermuda Girl Guide Association'') is a [[Guiding]] organisation in [[Bermuda]]. It is one of the nine branch associations of [[Girlguiding UK]]. It is represented by Girlguiding UK at [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] (WAGGGS) level and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide is also Chief Guide for Girlguiding Bermuda. Girlguiding Bermuda is part of the [[Caribbean Link for Guiding]]. | ||
==Programme== | == Programme == | ||
The programme is a modified form of Guiding in the | The programme is a modified form of Guiding in the United Kingdom, adapted to suit local conditions. The promise is the same. Rainbow, Brownie and Guide groups exist on the islands and Young Leaders are also active. In 2005, there were no registered Rangers. | ||
==Stamps== | == Stamps == | ||
In [[1969]], Bermuda issued a set of four postage stamps celebrating Girl Guiding in Bermuda. The 25c stamp shows young people [[kayak | In [[1969]], Bermuda issued a set of four postage stamps celebrating Girl Guiding in Bermuda. The 25c stamp shows young people [[kayak]]ing and the 30c stamp depicts a young person [[abseiling]]. | ||
==Visits by the Baden-Powells== | == Visits by the Baden-Powells == | ||
[[Robert Baden-Powell]] (the founder of Scouting and Guiding) and [[Olave Baden-Powell]] (influential leader of Guiding) visited Bermuda in [[1930]]. Olave visited again in [[1951]] and [[1954]]. | [[Robert Baden-Powell]] (the founder of Scouting and Guiding) and [[Olave Baden-Powell]] (influential leader of Guiding) visited Bermuda in [[1930]]. Olave visited again in [[1951]] and [[1954]]. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
*[[The Scout Association of Bermuda]] | *[[The Scout Association of Bermuda]] | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
*{{cite web | title = Annual Review 2005 | publisher = The Guide Association | url = http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/uploads/FEC2BDBAD3814BCDB998A8034C6E0B844/annualreview05.pdf | accessdate =2006-10-30 }} | *{{cite web | title = Annual Review 2005 | publisher = The Guide Association | url = http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/uploads/FEC2BDBAD3814BCDB998A8034C6E0B844/annualreview05.pdf | accessdate =2006-10-30 }} | ||
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Girlguiding Bermuda (formerly Bermuda Girl Guide Association) is a Guiding organisation in Bermuda. It is one of the nine branch associations of Girlguiding UK. It is represented by Girlguiding UK at World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) level and Girlguiding UK's Chief Guide is also Chief Guide for Girlguiding Bermuda. Girlguiding Bermuda is part of the Caribbean Link for Guiding.
Programme
The programme is a modified form of Guiding in the United Kingdom, adapted to suit local conditions. The promise is the same. Rainbow, Brownie and Guide groups exist on the islands and Young Leaders are also active. In 2005, there were no registered Rangers.
Stamps
In 1969, Bermuda issued a set of four postage stamps celebrating Girl Guiding in Bermuda. The 25c stamp shows young people kayaking and the 30c stamp depicts a young person abseiling.
Visits by the Baden-Powells
Robert Baden-Powell (the founder of Scouting and Guiding) and Olave Baden-Powell (influential leader of Guiding) visited Bermuda in 1930. Olave visited again in 1951 and 1954.
See also
References
- "Annual Review 2005". The Guide Association. http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/uploads/FEC2BDBAD3814BCDB998A8034C6E0B844/annualreview05.pdf. Retrieved 2006-10-30.
- "A Scouting Timeline". The Scout Association. http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/history/timeline.htm. Retrieved 2006-10-30.
- "Bermuda". http://www.johnlister.ltd.uk/country/bermuda.htm. Retrieved 2006-10-30.
- "Girlguiding UK - International - Branch Associations". The Guide Association. http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/xq/asp/sID.155/qx/new/international/article.asp. Retrieved 2006-10-18.
- "Girl Scout and Guide Memorabilia Stamps of Bermuda". http://scouts.elysiumgates.com/bermuda.html. Retrieved 2006-10-30.
- "Face to face with globalisation". WAGGGS. 2006-06-15. http://western.wagggsworld.org/en/news/389. Retrieved 2006-10-30.
- "Guiding Association launches fundraiser". The Royal Gazette. 2006-10-27. http://www.theroyalgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061028/LIFESTYLE/110280190. Retrieved 2006-10-30.
- "Olave Baden-Powell - World Tours". http://www.olavebadenpowell.org/life/tours.htm. Retrieved 2006-10-30.