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Scouters Barton & Smith Receive Merit Award
Long serving members of the Bermuda Scout Association, Stephen Barton and Michael Smith were the recipients of the Award for Merit. The Award for Merit is given for outstanding service of no less than 12 years, 10 of which must be exceptional. It implies keen, conscientious, imaginative and dedicated service over a sustained period. The Governor, Michael... Read more of this article
Scout Association Launch New Website
The Bermuda Scout Association has launched a new website offering a wealth of information on the scouting community in Bermuda. The website, www.scouts.bm, designed by local IT firm Fireminds Ltd., includes a breakdown of the scouting age groups and troop locations, a calendar of all scouting camps and events, and an application form to register for... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Guides ‘Thinking Day’ Service
[Updated with photos] The Girl Guides Thinking Day Service and Parade was held this afternoon [Feb 19] at the Anglican Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Church Street, with the Brownies, Guides and other participants, marching from City Hall to take part in the day’s event, with the Somerset Brigade Band leading the way. The 1 hour 17 minute live... Read more of this article
Thinking Day Service And Parade This Sunday
Girlguiding Bermuda is inviting the Guiding Sisterhood and friends of Guiding to their annual Thinking Day Service and Parade this coming Sunday. The event will be held on Sunday, February 19 at 3pm at the Anglican Cathedral. The members will march from the City Hall steps to the Cathedral at approximately 2:30pm. The event poster says, “Come out... Read more of this article
Bermuda Brownies Donate Clothing For Haiti
The First Devonshire Brownies recently donated shoes and children’s clothes to the Haiti Disaster Relief initiative. The donations followed after the young ladies were inspired by a presentation and question and answer session by Maria Rego and her neice Makayla Lema, a student at Harrington Sound Primary School, regarding the Feed My Lambs Ministry... Read more of this article
Scouting Units Take Part In Trunk Island Camp
Scouting units from three different groups recently converged on Trunk Island, in Harrington Sound, for a 5-day camp. A spokesperson said, “During the camp, the scouts were exposed to a variety of activates, that are not usually available to them. Activities included a nature talk from Dr. David Wingate, conservation work which involved removing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Scouts Celebrate Island Jamboree
This past weekend the Bermuda Scout Association celebrated their annual island wide jamboree, with 56 Cubs, Scouts and Explorers between the ages of 7-16 spending the weekend camping on Paget Island. Supervised by 16 leaders, the boys were able to participate in a variety of activities including badge work, and the outward-bound course. They were also... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Girl Guides Thinking Day Service
The Girl Guides Thinking Day Service and Parade was held on Sunday [Feb 21] at the Anglican Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity on Church Street, with the Brownies, Guides and other participants — led by the Somerset Brigade Band — marching from City Hall to take part in the day’s event. Thinking Day is the day closest to the birthday... Read more of this article
Girl Guiding Set To Hold Thinking Day Events
Girl Guiding Bermuda is inviting Queen’s Guides and Former Rangers to their annual Thinking Day Service and Parade. The event will be held on Sunday, February 21 from 2.00pm to 5.00pm at City Hall, with a dress code including black pants or skirt, a white shirt or blouse, and comfortable shoes to march in. The evnet poster says, “The UK is celebrating... Read more of this article
Girl Guiding Recruiting For Programs, Volunteers
Girl Guiding Bermuda is aiming to recruit new girls and women into its ranks, with the group making a call for new program participants, along with volunteers to serve as “dedicated leaders.” A spokesperson said, “In order for us to continue working with our young ladies, we need dedicated leaders. We are looking for those that can... Read more of this article
Karen Trott Pinned As Girl Guide Commissioner
At the 95th annual General Meeting, held at Government House on Saturday, August 22, Mrs. Karen Trott was pinned as the new island Commissioner of Girl Guiding Bermuda. Along with Mrs. Trott, the event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Roslyn Simmons, President Margaret Fergusson, and former Island Commissioner Shirlene Darrell. Mrs. Trott is pinned... Read more of this article
Bermuda Girl Guides Attend Camp In England
The Bermuda flag was proudly flown at the largest Girl Guide and Scout camp held in England last week. Over 7,000 children and 1,000 leaders attended Peak Camp held every 5 years on the property of Chatsworth House the home of the Duke of Devonshire. Past Island Commissioner Denise”Woody” Woodhouse served on the International and Special... Read more of this article
