Catterburn fundraising concert hits the high notes

Music lovers helped raise an impressive £2,500 at a special fundraising concert in Bearsden. Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble performed a varied programme of music, including songs from the movies and musicals… Continue reading Catterburn fundraising concert hits the high notes

Brownie leader Aileen retires after 35 years of Guiding

Aileen enjoyed a celebratory meal with her Girlguiding friends

Aileen enjoyed a celebratory meal with her Girlguiding friends to mark her retirement A much-loved Helensburgh Brownie leader has retired after more than 35 years of volunteering with Girlguiding. Aileen… Continue reading Brownie leader Aileen retires after 35 years of Guiding

Girlguiding volunteers aiming high in Three Peaks fundraiser

Two Girlguiding Dunbartonshire volunteers are preparing to take on one of the UK’s toughest hiking challenges as part of a fundraising mission. Cat Heron and Sarah Dickson will tackle the… Continue reading Girlguiding volunteers aiming high in Three Peaks fundraiser

Search for new Clydebank Brownie leader at Carol-Ann steps down

  A Clydebank Brownie leader is stepping down after 30 years of volunteering, sparking a search for a new leader to help keep the unit running. Carol-Ann Innes has led… Continue reading Search for new Clydebank Brownie leader at Carol-Ann steps down

Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble to perform fundraising concert for Catterburn

A concert promises to strike a chord with music lovers and raise much-needed funds for a worthy cause. Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble will perform a variety of music, including music from… Continue reading Dunbartonshire Wind Ensemble to perform fundraising concert for Catterburn

Bearsden girls fly the flag for Girlguiding at Commonwealth Games celebration

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… Continue reading Bearsden girls fly the flag for Girlguiding at Commonwealth Games celebration

Ann retires after 44 years as a Girlguiding volunteer

Girlguiding champion: Ann Tasker, pictured centre, with fellow Girlguiding volunteers Grace Darroch, Janice Blair, Emma Barclay and Eve Darroch

A much-loved Rainbows leader from Clydebank has retired after dedicating 44 years to Girlguiding. Ann Tasker, pictured above, centre, began volunteering in 1982 and went on become leader of the… Continue reading Ann retires after 44 years as a Girlguiding volunteer

Girlguiding Dunbartonshire opens local uniform depot

Girlguiding Dunbartonshire is piloting a new local uniform depot, designed to make it easier and more affordable for families to purchase uniforms, while directly supporting units in the area. The… Continue reading Girlguiding Dunbartonshire opens local uniform depot

Dunbartonshire duo will help lead the way at national camp

Two dedicated Dunbartonshire volunteers have been appointed as sub camp team leads for Camp Càirdeas 2027, Girlguiding Scotland’s flagship national camp in Fife. Emma Barclay and Sarah Dickson will each… Continue reading Dunbartonshire duo will help lead the way at national camp

Urgent appeal to find new volunteers for Westerton Brownie unit

A 70-year-old Girlguiding unit is appealing for new volunteers to step forward and help secure its future. The 7th Bearsden Brownies, based at Westerton Guide Hall, is unable to reopen… Continue reading Urgent appeal to find new volunteers for Westerton Brownie unit