Scouting and Guiding in Gibraltar

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Scouts in Gibraltar, March 2008

Scouting and Guiding in Gibraltar exist as branches of the parent organisations in the United Kingdom.

The Scout Association of Gibraltar

The Scout Association of Gibraltar
The Scout Association of Gibraltar
Headquarters Wellington Front
Country Gibraltar
Founded 27 March 1908
Membership approximately 160
Affiliation The Scout Association
Website
http://www.gibscouts.org

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The Scout Association of Gibraltar operates as a branch of The Scout Association, due to Gibraltar's affiliation as a British overseas territory. Gibraltar Boy Scouts were first recognised as a Branch of the Boy Scout Association of the United Kingdom in 1913[1]

History

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Both Scout emblems incorporate elements of the coat of arms of Gibraltar.

The first overseas troop of The Scout Association, the 1st Gibraltar Scout Troop, was established on 27 March 1908. It has since amalgamated with the 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop, becoming the 1st/4th Gibraltar (Marques of Milford Haven's Own) Scout Group. The 2nd Gibraltar Boy Scout Troop was formed in 1910. The first Wolf Cub Pack in Gibraltar was formed in 1914. The first Rover Crew was formed by the 2nd Gibraltar Scout Group in 1928. The 3rd and 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop were formed prior to 1913.[1]

The 5th Gibraltar Sea Scouts, formed in 1914, are Royal Navy recognised.[2]

In 2008, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of Scouting in Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Parliament passed a motion conferring Freedom of the City of Gibraltar on the Scouts Association (Gibraltar Branch).[3]

Program

The Gibraltar Scout Oath and Law, as well as other Scouting requirements, closely follow that of the UK. Although the program activities are taken from the British system, Gibraltar Scouting is geared to the local way of life. Training for Wood Badge and leader training are conducted with the help of British and nearby affiliated Scout associations. Gibraltar Scouts participate in numerous camps and events in Gibraltar as well as throughout the UK and southern Spain.

Girlguiding Gibraltar

Girlguiding Gibraltar
Country Gibraltar
Founded 1914/1925
Chief Guide Liz Burnley

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Girlguiding Gibraltar (formerly Gibraltar Girl Guide Association) is a Guiding organization in Gibraltar. 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 Gibraltar. The program is a modified form of Guiding in the United Kingdom, adapted to suit local conditions, with the same promise, and Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger groups.

History

The first Girl Guides troop in Gibraltar was formed in summer 1914, its creation was reported to the Colonial Secretary on 28 August 1914.[4] However, the official founding year of the branch is given with 1925 and was remembered by three stamps issued on 10 October 1975.[5]

See also

External links

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 History of Gibraltar Scouts
  2. Gibraltar Sea Scouts
  3. Gibraltar News from Panorama
  4. Archer, Edward G. (2006). Gibraltar, identity and empire. London and New York: Routledge. p. 164. ISBN 0-415-34796-3. 
  5. Keith A. Larson. "Scouts and Guides on Triangles". Scouts on Stamps Society International. http://www.sossi.org/articles/triangles.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-03.