Members of 3rd Bearsden Guides joined young people at a special Commonwealth Games-themed event celebrating the achievements and talents of Scotland’s next generation.
A total of 16 Guides from the unit attended Together We Are Scotland: Our Young Scots at Scotland House in Glasgow’s Corinthian Club. They were accompanied by volunteer leaders Charlene Jany, Lorna Hamilton and Helen Mactier.
Celebrating our young people
The event brought together around 150 attendees, including 70 young people, to recognise and celebrate the positive impact young people are making in communities across Scotland.
The celebration was opened by Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise, Siobhan Brown MSP, and hosted by broadcaster Ronnie Charters on behalf of the STV Children’s Appeal.
Craft stall
As part of the programme, the Guides organised a Commonwealth-themed craft stall, giving attendees the opportunity to get creative while learning more about the values of friendship, inclusion and international understanding that are at the heart of Guiding.
Throughout the day, guests enjoyed interactive activities and performances, including a youth choir sing-along, a demonstration from the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Games Team, dance performances and a ceilidh.
Building confidence
Victoria Gartland, leader of the 3rd Bearsden Guides, said: “We were delighted to be invited to take part in this fantastic event celebrating Scotland’s young people.
“Our Guides thoroughly enjoyed meeting other young people, taking part in the activities and representing Girlguiding at such a high-profile occasion.
“Events like this help girls build confidence, develop new skills and see the positive contribution they can make to their communities.”