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Awards joy for Clydebank Girlguiding members

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A group of Girl Guides holding up their award certificates, alongside their leaders. Gold and white balloons are floating behind their heads

1st Clydebank Guides and Rangers are celebrating their success after achieving a host of prestigious Girlguiding awards.

At a recent unit meeting, leaders handed out four Commonwealth Awards, two Rangers Gold Awards, three Guide Bronze, two Guide Silver, and two Guide Gold Awards.

A five-year volunteer service award was also presented to Greta McKinlay for her dedication and commitment to Girlguiding.

Karen and Katie stand alongside Lacey, with gold and white balloons in the background
Golden girl: Young leader Lacey Buchanan received her Rangers Gold award from district commissioner Katie Young and division commissioner Karen Young

Carole Meakin, leader of 1st Clydebank Guides and Rangers, which meets at Dalmuir Community Centre, said: “It was fantastic to see so many young members achieving such high honours in Girlguiding. These awards represent their dedication, resilience and enthusiasm in taking on new challenges.

“We are also incredibly grateful to our volunteers, whose support makes guiding possible for girls and young women across the area.”

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The Commonwealth Award is one of the highest accolades in Girlguiding, recognising exceptional commitment to personal development, community service and international awareness.

Katie stands alongside Greta, who is holding her certificate, with balloons in the background
Guiding light: Volunteer Greta McKinlay received a five-year service award. She’s pictured alongside district commissioner Katie Young

The Guide and Ranger awards mark significant milestones in the Guiding journey, encouraging members to develop skills, confidence, and leadership.

For more information on Girlguiding in Dunbartonshire, visit www.girlguidingdunbartonshire.org.uk

1st Clydebank Rangers stand alongide Karen and Carole, with balloons in the background
Well done: 1st Clydebank Rangers were proud to show off their certificates. They’re pictured with leader Carole Meakin and division commissioner Karen Young

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