Buckingham Palace honour for Girlguiding volunteer Gemma

A young Girlguiding volunteer has been recognised at Buckingham Palace after achieving the prestigious Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award. Gemma McGunnigle, a former Vale of Leven Academy pupil, was… Continue reading Buckingham Palace honour for Girlguiding volunteer Gemma

Celebrating Lorna Hamilton: A remarkable chapter in Girlguiding Dunbartonshire

As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, it’s the perfect time to recognise and thank the incredible volunteers who make Girlguiding possible. This year, we are also marking the end of an… Continue reading Celebrating Lorna Hamilton: A remarkable chapter in Girlguiding Dunbartonshire

Lynne is new county commissioner for Dunbartonshire

A new county commissioner for Girlguiding Dunbartonshire has been appointed. Lynne Gibbons, who was formerly the chair of Catterburn, steps into the role following the tenure of outgoing commissioner Lorna… Continue reading Lynne is new county commissioner for Dunbartonshire

Cat raises cash for Catterburn by running Manchester Marathon

A Clydebank Girlguiding volunteer has smashed her marathon challenge – raising more than £1,400 to help restore a flood-damaged Brownie House. Cat Heron, who helps out at the 6th Clydebank… Continue reading Cat raises cash for Catterburn by running Manchester Marathon

Fun and friendship in France for 2nd Balloch and Rangers

Girlguiding members said goodbye to Balloch and bonjour to Paris on an exciting international adventure. The 2nd Balloch Guides and Rangers headed to the French capital during the Easter break… Continue reading Fun and friendship in France for 2nd Balloch and Rangers

Cash boost for Catterburn from Commonweal Fund

Rev Tom Pollock, Deacon Convener of the Trades House of Glasgow, presents a Commonweal Fund certificate to Lorna Hamilton, outgoing County Commissioner of Girlguiding Dunbartonshire, and Lynne Gibbons, the new County Commissioner

Girlguiding Dunbartonshire has received £5,000 from the Commonweal Fund for its Catterburn campsite. The funding will be used to enhance the campsite’s Guide Hut, ensuring it can be used all… Continue reading Cash boost for Catterburn from Commonweal Fund

Parliamentary honour for county commissioner Lorna

Dedicated volunteer Lorna Hamilton is celebrating after receiving a special parliamentary mention for her outstanding commitment to Girlguiding Dunbartonshire. Marie McNair, MSP for Clydebank and Milngavie, raised a motion in… Continue reading Parliamentary honour for county commissioner Lorna

Volunteer Barrie celebrates 50 years with Girlguiding Dunbartonshire

A Girlguiding Dunbartonshire volunteer is celebrating an incredible milestone after dedicating 50 years of service. Barrie Stewart’s guiding journey began in 1966 when she joined 3rd Lenzie Brownies. She later… Continue reading Volunteer Barrie celebrates 50 years with Girlguiding Dunbartonshire

Friendship and fun at World Thinking Day celebration

Together: The Thinking Day celebration brought together units from across Dumbarton and the Vale

  Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from across Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven came together to celebrate World Thinking Day with a special joint event The celebration at the Riverside… Continue reading Friendship and fun at World Thinking Day celebration

Supermarket sweep for Killermont Rainbows

  1st Killermont Rainbows swapped their church hall for the aisles of Asda during a recent unit meeting. The girls, aged five to seven, were visiting the Bearsden supermarket to… Continue reading Supermarket sweep for Killermont Rainbows