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How To Join
In the first instance, just turn up at one of our meetings (accompanied by a
parent or guardian who can introduce you to the Guide Leader). You don't have to
have a uniform to come along for the first time. A very warm welcome awaits you
and our leaders will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact
us us for details about times and venues.
Ages
Any girl aged seven and over can be a Brownie. The oldest Brownies are
usually about ten years old. From the age of ten, girls are able to become
Guides. The oldest Guides are normally 14 years old. After leaving Guides, girls
are eligible to become Young Leaders.
Meetings
Meetings take place every week during term times (Brownies for 1 hour and
Guides for 1½ hours). There
are lots of opportunities for Brownies and Guides to take part in special
activities and events at the weekend or during holidays.
Uniform
Brownie and Guide
uniforms and other essential items can be purchased from the following outlets:
Liverpool
Guiding
Essentials
17 Hatton
Garden, Liverpool, L3 2HA
Telephone:
0151 236 2229
E-mail: liverpool@guides.org.uk
Opening
hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 5.00 pm
St.Helens
Singh's
Clothing
38 Bridge
Street, St. Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1NW
Telephone: 01744 451812
The Guide Association
Online Shop
www.guidingessentials.org.uk
The Guide Association
Trading Services (Mail Order)
Call free
on 0800 838227 for a free catalogue.
How much does it cost ?
Weekly subs are 50p per child, payable at each meeting. All proceeds go
toward providing activities and resources for 2nd Bickerstaffe Brownies and
Guides. There
is also an annual subscription to The Guide Association. Last year this was
£11.60 per person. The annual subscription is usually due at the end of February
but your Guider will write to you nearer the time to let you know the exact
amount and due date. For events like camps, holidays, days out or weekend
adventures, an extra charge is usually made.
Getting In Touch
We regret that in order to comply with
child protection guidelines, we are unable to publish leaders contact details
on this site. Should you require further
details about 2nd Bickerstaffe Brownies and Guides then please contact
us.
Activities
It is understood that you give permission for your daughter
to take part in activities during the normal meeting time that are in,
or close to, the meeting place. Sometimes your permission is needed for your
daughter to take part in events, outings or more adventurous activities at a
different time or place.
Support your daughter
Please encourage your daughter so she attends meetings
regularly and takes part in special activities. Occasionally there may be things
that she wants to do at home.
Help with Brownies and Guides
Any support that you or your family can offer the Pack is
welcomed and valued. Help is particularly appreciated with practical skills
involving crafts and outdoor activities, as well as with transport, equipment
and fund-raising.
Website
This website is managed as part of the bickerstaffe.info
group of websites. Please email us at webmaster@bickerstaffe.info
for more details.
Safety and Child Protection
It
is the policy of The Guide Association to safeguard its members from physical,
sexual and emotional harm while participating in Guiding activities. The
Association takes all reasonable steps to ensure that, through relevant
procedures and training, children, young people and adults taking part in
Guiding activities do so in a safe environment.
2nd Bickerstaffe Brownies and Guides comply with all the guidelines of The
Guide Association. All Leaders, Young Leaders and Unit Helpers have been
registered and authorised by The Guide Association. Should you have any concerns
about child protection which you feel cannot be resolved locally then please
contact The Guide Association directly at:
Girlguiding UK
Commonwealth Headquarters
17-19 Buckingham Palace Road
London SW1W 0PT
Tel: 020 7834 6242
