CENTENARY
2010 Marks Girlguiding Scotland’s Centenary Year
Scottish Centenary Events and Activities
Only once in every 100 years can we celebrate a Girlguiding Centenary – and 2010 is our very first. We certainly have a lot to celebrate!
Ever since Baden Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement, was persuaded by his sister in 1910 to introduce a programme for girls and young women, named the Girl Guides, communities throughout Scotland have benefited from having their girl and adult volunteer members participating in activities that have helped them unleash their full potential.
Throughout our cities, towns and villages - spanning from Shetland & Orkney to the Western Isles to Dundee to Berwick - our girls and volunteers have enjoyed a programme of service and self-development. Our current membership of nearly 60,000 makes Girlguiding the largest voluntary organisation in Scotland.
So, our Centenary celebrations will span every community in the country, from 5 September 2009 to 20 October 2010. Our 3,000 units led by 10,000 volunteers will make this coming year unforgettable for our 50,000 girls, who enjoy Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section. We have 1,000s of events and activities planned - local, national and international.
Here are just a few of the Scottish highlights which, under the four themes of Adventure - Heritage - Creativity - Community Action, our girls and volunteers can indulge in - Parties, Treks, Dancing and Music, Shopping, Carnivals, Camping … even firing the One O’Clock Gun on New Year’s Day 2010:
Scottish Centenary Events and Activities
THEMES KEY
ADVENTURE (A)
CREATIVITY (C)
COMMUNITY ACTION (CA)
HERITAGE (H)
OTHER (O)
NEW! Centenary Adventure Packs
Gull Island Residential Adventure Pack (PDF)
Adobe Acrobat Reader required (get Acrobat Reader)
Centenary Launch - Scottish Parliamentary Debate & Reception (O)
On Thursday 10th September Girlguiding Scotland launched its Centenary Celebrations at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, where a Scottish Parliamentary Debate was held. Hosted by one of Girlguiding Scotland's most active Ambassadors, Jeremy Purvis MSP, this event was attended by parliamentarians from across all political parties.
Our celebrations kicked off with a Centenary procession of 100 of Girlguiding Scotland's girls down Edinburgh's Royal Mile. We started at 3pm from Mercat Cross and proceeded down the Royal Mile to the Parliament, where at 3.30pm our VIP guests cut our Centenary cake then cheered the girls from Edinburgh and Lothian as they performed our specially commissioned Centenary dance: A Hundred Thousand Welcomes.
Watch the parliamentary debate (links to Holyrood website).
One O’Clock Gun – New Year’s Day 2010 (O)
12 Guides from 170th Edinburgh Guides unit and 1st Peebles unit, were joined by two Senior Section members, five adult volunteers and World Bobsleigh Champion Gillian Cooke, to represent Girlguiding Scotland at the One O’clock Gun in Edinburgh, on New Year’s Day 2010.
Photos of the One O'clock Gun Firing
Royal Garden Party 2010 (O)
Wonderful hats, teas and cakes galore! Girlguiding Scotland members will be specially selected to join this very special occasion at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh in July 2010. What a fabulous way to celebrate our Centenary!
Contact: centenary@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
A Hundred Thousand Welcomes - Scottish Country Dance and Music (H)
Girlguiding Scotland has commissioned a dance and music to celebrate our Centenary. It’s called A Hundred Thousand Welcomes. The dance features the left-hand shake with dancers revolving into the number 100.
Dance instruction film (.wmv file 10MB)
Celebrate With Flowers (Community Gardens project) (CA)
Girlguiding Scotland’s Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section girls are aiming to make a lasting difference for 2010! They will be breathing new life into gardens, window boxes or pieces of land throughout Scotland. This is a competition project and the 10 best designs will be awarded prizes in 2010.
Contact: Elizabeth Higton - centenary@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
Garden Displays (O)
Commemorating Girlguiding Scotland’s Centenary year garden displays will appear in Scotland’s public and private parks, and gardens throughout 2010. When you spot your County display take a pic and send to marketing@girlguiding-scot.org.uk - we will be making up a special display and distributing it to our volunteer members toward the end of 2010!
Centenary Badge (O)
All of Girlguiding Scotland’s Centenary activities and events for girls fall into one of 4 themes: Adventure, Community Action, Creativity, Heritage. Our girl members and their Leaders will earn a ‘themed’ badge each time they participate in a Centenary activity or event. The four ‘themed’ badges make up the Scottish Saltire. Badges will be available from August 2009 from our Guide Shops and Mail Order Service – Tel +44 (0)131 225 3483.
Download Centenary Badge Guidelines (pdf)
Centenary Promise Badge (O)
Guides across the world share in making their Promise. In October 2010 at our Centenary Finale our girl members and volunteers will all re-affirm our commitment to that Promise. To celebrate this occassion a unique Promise Badge has been designed - a trefoil surrounded by 20:10 20/10 2010 – to be worn exclusively at the Finale events. You can order it now from our Guide Shops and Mail Order Service – Tel +44 (0)131 225 3483
Scottish Centenary Events For The Girls (O)
Girlguiding Scotland members should contact their County Centenary Champion, unit Leader, County Commissioner or Sarah Jane Napier, Centenary Co-ordinator: centenary@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
Guide Getaway to Netherurd (H)
An introduction to all that Netherurd has to offers over the Centenary year.
When: 6 to 8 November 2009
Where: Netherurd House & Garden House
How to apply: Details in Ways to Celebrate Catalogue Jan 09 – Guiding UK
Applications: Monday 2 March 2009 to 25 September 09
Contact:
bookings@netherurdhouse.co.uk, telephone 01968 682208, or fraochmj@mac.com for info
World Thinking Day 2010 - One World, One Beat! (C)
The Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, was alive with world song and dance over the weekend of 20/21st February 2010 when 3000 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides came from all over Scotland to the sell-out performing-arts event One World One Beat, to celebrate the annual World Thinking Day in an extra-special way during Girlguiding UK’s Centenary year.
The girls took part in a series of fun, energetic and educational workshops based around the themes of world music, drama and dance. Workshops ranged from street theatre, didgeridoos and active rhythmology.
The event culminated in a grand evening finale with the girls dancing, performing their Street Theatre, singing an emotive song about joining together and taking part in a Body Percussion Performance.
Princess Parties (A)
Once upon a time, a Princess decided to hold a‘once-in-a-lifetime’ party, so special that she wanted to share it with all her Rainbow friends. She thought, to make it really special, that everyone who attends could be a Princess for the day, and share all the fun and sparkle of a Royal Party! Girlguiding Scotland will be holding four Princess Parties for Rainbows in 2010.
When:
Saturday 20 March 2010,10.30am to 1pm
Saturday 20 March 2010, 2pm to 4.30pm
Sunday 21 March 2010, 10.30am to 1pm
Sunday 21 March 2010, 2pm to 4.30pm
Where: Netherurd
How to apply: NOW FULL
Contact: princessparties2010@googlemail.com
Wicked Over Water - Magic on Mull (A)
Our Guides will enjoy a magical Wicked Over Water residential on island of Mull in 2010. Adventure is the key theme of the weekend, where girls will experience exploring, pioneering, backwoods cooking and Balamory castle!
When: 30 April to 2 May 2010
Where: Mull
Applications deadline: 30 September 2009
Contact: centenary@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
Brownies Take Over Netherurd (A)
Another special event for Brownies takes place at Netherurd, and promises to be the biggest Brownie Adventure ever!
When: 14 to 16 May 2010
Where: Netherurd
How to apply: Details in Ways to Celebrate Catalogue Jan 09 – Guiding UK
Applications: Now fully booked.
Contact: centenary@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
SCOTTISH Brownie ‘Express’ Carnival (A)
Make your way to Perth for a fun-filled day, to celebrate the Centenary with a Carnival themed event, especially for Brownies and their Leaders.
There will be lots to see and do, from bouncy castles, inflatable assault courses, giant slides to stilt walkers, clowns and ariel performers (and lots more)!
When: 12th June 2010, 11am – 3pm
Where: Great outdoor location in Perth
Cost: £12 per head (excluding travel)
Applications: Brownie Centenary Event - Brownie 'Express' Carnival June 2010 is FULLY BOOKED. The planning team wish to thank Leaders for the overwhelming response within the first few weeks of bookings being available.
It was so heavily oversubscribed - that a second day was organised to help accommodate more than 1,000 Brownies and Leaders each day.
Thank you Scottish Leaders for your support.
Lyn Honnan (Lead Volunteer)
Contact: browniefun100@btinternet.com or centenary@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
Download Flyer (PDF)
Munro Challenge (A)
100 members of Girlguiding UK will climb a number of Munros on Saturday 19th June 2010. This event is open to all members – the only stipulation being that participants must be hill-fit. A fitting challenge for all our members in our Centenary year.
Where: Central Highlands – accommodation Pitlochry
How to apply: Details in Ways to Celebrate Catalogue Jan 09 – Guiding UK
Applications: From Monday 2 November 2009 to 28 February 2010
Contact: munros2010@ntlworld.com
Scottish Centenary Camp (A)
This is the big one. 1000 Guides and Senior Section girls from around
Scotland will get together for a fabulous Guiding camp, where they will try out a variety of activities – some adventurous,
some traditional, some new, some just relaxing. Includes Camp Caledonia at M&Ds (see below).
When: 17 to 24 July 2010
Where: Netherurd
How to apply: Application forms for individuals and groups will be available April 2009
Applications deadline: 31 March 2010
Contact: centenarycamp@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
Camp Caledonia at M&Ds
Join Caledonia 2010 and Girlguding Scotland for a Radio Clyde roadshow at M&Ds. Celebrate the Centenary with celebs, competitions, fun & thrills and more!
When: 23 July 2010
Where: M&Ds (Strathclyde Country Park)
More information about Camp Caledonia and bookings
SS100 Centenary Weekend (A)
An Senior Section members exclusive weekend, when
Rangers, Young Leaders, Young Guiders, Senior Section
Guiders and Advisers can get together to make new
friends, try different activities and have fun!
When: Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Dates tbc -
either 27 to 29 August 2010 or 3 to 5 September 2010.
Where: West Scotland
How to apply: Return registration form to Alison Irving, Assistant Senior Section Adviser, Scotland.
Applications deadline: 28 March 2010
Contact: centenary@girlguiding-scot.org.uk
Tartan Gig 2010 (O)
And finally…the event all Girlguiding Scotland girls have been waiting to hear about. Our Girlguiding exclusive concert will be bursting with exciting bands playing everyones favourite tunes! From local bands to the big names – we will have it all at this celebration!
When: 21 August 2010
Where: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
Contact: centenary@girlguiding-scot.org.uk (info only)
Download Tartan Gig Poster - all files in PDF format
Tartan Gig Poster - Black & White
If these don't print straight try the borderless versions:
Tartan Gig Poster - borderless
Tartan Gig Poster - Black & White borderless
Scottish Centenary Gifts
Girlguiding Scotland has a selection of Scottish Centenary gifts available from our Scottish Guide Shops in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Edinburgh. You can also order through our Scottish Mail Order Service – Tel + 44 (0)131 225 3483.
Scottish Centenary Mug
The perfect centenary gift - only £3.50. With the Scottish '100' logo on the front and the Girlguiding Scotland Thistle Logo with the Centenary dates '1910-2010' on the back.
Scottish Centenary Teddy Bear
How can you resist this adorable little chap. He is lovely and soft with a beanie bottom, wearing a white T-shirt with the Scottish '100' logo printed on the front. Our Centenary teddy is approx 18cm in height. He is for sale now – only £12.50.
Scottish Centenary Charm and Necklace
These beautiful and unique silver gifts are now available in the Scottish Guide Shops. 
The necklace, which comes with an adjustable chain, is £19.95. The charm, as perfect addition to the Girlguiding Centenary charm Bracelet is £12.50. Both items have the Scottish Guiding thistle on one side and the Centenary dates '1910-2010' on the other.
For our full range of Centenary Gifts visit our shop page. (New items are being added to our range, so please keep visiting our site for updates.)
Centenary Volunteer Challenge
If you like to join us as a volunteer you can find out more about the roles we have to offer by going to our Volunteers section. To find out about volunteering opportunities in your area call 0131 226 4511 and we will put you in touch with one of our local co-ordinators. It’s fun, highly rewarding and our Volunteer Development Programme will support you in working effectively with young people. You’ll also be helping to develop future generations of Scottish girls and young women of the 21st Century.
For more information about 100s of other exciting national and international Centenary events and activities our Rainbows, Brownies, Girlguides, Senior Section girls and adult volunteers will be taking part in from 5 September 09 to 20 October 10 visit the Girlguiding UK website - www.girlguiding100years.org.uk