Members of Girlguiding have always been associated with outdoor activities such as camping or studying the natural environment, but now with many of the population spending so much time on computers or glued to mobile phones, Girlguiding has nationally made grants available from its Adventure Fund to help members get into the great wide open.
After obtaining one of these grants, which cover the costs of travel and entrance fees, leaders of Girlguiding Isle of Wight decided to get as many Island girls as possible to undertake an outdoor adventure. Travel costs are always a problem for Island groups especially coach hire and ferry fares.
On and off the Island
Back in the summer dozens of Rainbows travelled to Moors Valley, whilst the Guides waited for the Autumn before travelling to GO Ape Moors Valley.
On the same October weekend over 100 Brownies discovered an exciting, but wet and muddy Kingswood at Bembridge.
Soon the Rangers will be making a visit to The Mary Rose, Portsmouth for their adventure.
New skills
New skills were learnt as well as discovering just what a birds eye view of the surrounding countryside is really like from the tree tops.
Teamwork also came into play and new friendships were made with the girls meeting those from units other than their own.
Guides from across the Island took part and were from the following units: Newport, Carisbrooke, Seaview, Ryde, Binstead, Gurnard, The Bay, Lake and East Cowes.
News shared by Suzanne on behalf of Girlguiding Isle of Wight. Ed
