Guides not out of step

The Irish Girl Guides celebrate their centenary this year, and have moved with the times, despite other distractions. Claire Droney reports

Guides not out of step

ALL I can remember are woggles. And kerchiefs. And drinking thick soup cooked over a fire while camping. And playing the part of the Major in our patrol’s stage version of Fawlty Towers. But that was over 20 years ago. Are these wholesome, Enid Blyton-like activities still suited to today’s Justin Bieber-loving 13-year-olds?

With over 10,000 members in Ireland, and currently celebrating their centenary, it seems that the Irish Girl Guides (IGG) have not only abided but also adapted to a fast-changing world.

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