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Anglia Abroad 2011

Hello,

When our Centenary Celebrations came to a close at Vision on 20:10 20/10 2010, I - along with many others - looked back at some truly spectacular adventures and reflected on some marvellous memories whilst wondering how we in Anglia could follow it.

I shouldn’t have worried, the next few pages give some fantastic examples of International Adventures that Units, Districts, Divisions, Counties and the Region have co-ordinated, helped and supported our young (and not so young) members to enjoy.

As a region we are delighted to be able to support those travelling as Ambassadors of the Region financially - whether it is as part of an Anglia Group or following the recent launch of the Anglia International Bursary on any other International Guiding based adventure. If you haven’t heard of it have a look on the Anglia website: http://www.girlguiding-anglia.org.uk/getinvolved.asp?id=253 .

If you have been putting it off, please don’t do it any longer. Why not seize the moment, speak to your Commissioner & International Adviser and start making plans for your own International Adventure. It can be part of everyone’s guiding Journey, I am sure you won’t regret it and I suspect in some cases you might wonder why it took you so long!

Sue BissonAnglia Region International Advisor

P.S. When you get back, don’t forget to drop us a message to let us know how it all went

India13th February - 2nd March 2011

Wow! What an amazing country – such a land of contrasts!

I travelled with 13 other ladies from Girlguiding Northamptonshire to Mumbai on Sunday 13th February, and then after a short tour of Mumbai on the Monday morning we travelled to Sangam in Pune to participate in the ‘Celebrate our Centenary 1’ course which ran from the 15th to 24th February. Within Sangam, through various workshops we formally looked at WAGGGS resources and into activities to help empower girls and young women, as part of the WAGGGS Global Action Theme, which linked in very well to our community group sessions.

Back at Sangam, on Thinking day evening, we had a centenary celebration dinner followed by a candlelit Thinking Day ceremony around the tree in the Sangam Thinking Day court. It was a very special Thinking Day which I shall remember for a long time. After we left Sangam, in rickshaws which decided to race against one another (the one I was in won!), we flew to Delhi to begin our tour of the Golden triangle which included visiting various famous places in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Travelling between the cities by coach gave us an insight into some of the differing clothing, housing and occupations across the country from farming, quarrying and brick making, construction and laundry. Visiting India is nothing like anything I have ever done or seen before and I am so lucky to have been given the opportunity to go. I could go on and on about my experiences whilst there given the time. The whole trip was packed with new sights and experiences, I’m sure I will never forget it and I’m sure it has changed my outlook on some things and made me appreciate what I have far more than I already did. Helen T.

DenmarkVendelbo Jamborette and Copenhagen23rd July – 4th August 2011

The Vendelbo Jamborette was a week-long camp in the Jutland region of Denmark. It was a camp made up of over a thousand scouts from eight different European countries. On arrival at the site we dived head first into the construction of our designated camp area, helped and encouraged by our Danish Friendship group (the Baunehoj Gruppe) we lashed together 8m ‘logs’ to make a table fit for a king, but realistically more suited to the group of 22 that we had become.

The 13 day trip was an amazing experience filled with so many unforgettable moments and challenges. I have made some incredible friends and hope to be able to return in a couple of year’s time! Emma D.

I loved the camp it was probably my highlight, it was so relaxed and we had so much freedom it was like a holiday not just a scout camp. It amazed me how even though their culture is very similar to ours their way of scouting is so much more relaxed and carefree.

The trip was amazing and I have taken so many memories which will stay with me for life and hopefully made some friends both Danish and English that will too. We are planning a reunion at Blá Sommer in two years’ time. Rebecca P.

DenmarkVendelbo Jamborette and Copenhagen23rd July – 4th August 2011

My trip was eye opening to how scouting/guiding is different within different countries. I feel that it has given me lots of knowledge and new skills that I will now be able to bring back to the guides within my community. While in Denmark I feel that I have made many new friendships, not just with the girls that I went on the trip with but also with the scouts that we lived with for the first week of our trip.

Whilst in Coppenhagen we went to view many attractions such as Tivioli Gardens this is a theme park which Disney is based on however it is on a smaller scale. We went to two different museums one being the Hans Christian Anderson museum and an art gallery. My favourite part of the trip would be the Jamboree itself this is because of the amazing people that I have met and the friendships that I have made and will hopefully last a lifetime. The skills I have gained from the Jamboree and the skills I have improved on. I am thankful for the opportunity and would strongly recommend applying for an international trip to any girls within Anglia. Chloe M.

On Wednesday the Scouts all went off on their hike – this involved bivouacking overnight and meant that all the leaders had 24 hours off! The Senior Section girls on the Anglia trip counted as Seniors and were taken on a bus ride before starting their hike.

Thursday saw us back at camp and in the afternoon doing a short hike – about 3km - to a local recreation area where there was a barbeque for everyone – yes 1000 people. The scouts all had a disco and we hiked back after dark - it didn’t seem so far in the dark compared with the afternoon when it had been very warm!

On the Monday we visited the Hans Christian Andersen museum and then spent the rest of the say in Tivoli gardens – the girls enjoyed the rides immensely! Tuesday saw us at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek which houses a wide variety of artefacts from ancient civilisations to post impressionist artworks and the building itself is fascinating – then we went to the zoo. Wednesday we were at the old royal palace of Rosenberg admiring the Danish Crown jewels.

At the end of the camp we were all sad to be leaving our new friends – the English girls in our group were all FANTASTIC – they really joined in everything that they could and made the most of this opportunity, the Danish scouts – the leaders,the boys and the girls all really made us feel welcome and all enjoyed improving their English – the boys in their early teens were pleasantly surprised that they could make ‘real’ English girls understand them and this gave them an enormous confidence boost which I hope they will take back to school with them.

My thanks to Anglia region and others in the group for making this such an enjoyable and easy trip for me. Lesley P.

New Zealand16th - 29th July 2011

Once I got home my Mum asked me “What was the best thing about your trip?” I could not pick one thing but my highlights were seeing dolphins in the wild for the first time and going on the jet boat ride at the Huka Falls. These were both experiences that I will never forget along with the chance to make lots of friends from different countries and to learn about another culture that is so different to ours. I hope to return to New Zealand in the future to see even more of the country. Gemma T.

This morning, we boarded the Cape Runner bus to travel to Cape Reinga, the most northern point of New Zealand. We continued the drive up to some sand dunes where we went sand tobogganing which was a lot of fun (even though I fell off a lot).

Today the English group went for a two hour horse trek in forests whilst the American group did some high ropes. We had a quick lunch then went on to the Huka Falls where we went jet boating. This was one of my favourite activities because it was so much fun.

I had the best two weeks with the most amazing people. I made some really good friends and I hope to keep in touch with them. The trip was everything I had wished for and more, and all this was made possible with help from you. Thank you. Pippa G.

I am so thankful that I was able to go on this wonderful, memorable trip with such lovely people, which was only due to the help of all the generous people who helped me with the fundraising and donated money to me. Emily I.

On the first day of our trip we drove up Mount Eden, an extinct volcano near the centre of Auckland. The view from the top was incredible; you could see most of the city, including the sky tower, which was our next stop in the city. The Sky tower is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere, it offers amazing 360 degree views of the city and some more amazing features, such as the Hauraki Gulf.

We travelled to the very tip of the North Island, Cape Regina. Here we boarded the cape runner, a specially adapted bus that is able to take us for a ride along the 90 mile beach. The first place that it took us was the Ancient Kauri Kingdom. Here, there are wooden carvings made from the preserved trunks of trees that grew in a forest along the coast line over 50,000 years ago.

This trip was an unforgettable adventure where I met many new friends and also took part in some incredible adventures. I would like to thank everybody that made it possible and in the future look forward to meeting up with my new friends. Lucy R.

Overall I had a wonderful time in New Zealand. I’ve made international friends for life and learnt about the Maori cultures and the American and Australian cultures too!I’ve learnt about New Zealand and experienced the sights of one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I can’t thank everyone who has helped me enough, i know I’ll treasure it, and use the new found skills, confidence and memories in years to come. Sally D.

New Zealand July 2011 was THE trip of a lifetime. So many people enabled this trip to happen and I cannot thank them enough. Everything about the trip was awesome, event the ridiculously long flights! I made incredible memories and friendships which will last a lifetime. Katy A.

New Zealand16th - 29th July 2011

Today we got up really early to go to the bay of islands. We stopped in a tiny town where we had sausage rolls and tea. We got on the bus again and were treated to more Island History. Four hours after setting off we got to salt water lodge, out next stop. We dropped our bags off then went to the boat ride. Which was really fun. We went to Russell and then we went really fast, the waves were huge and we all got soaked! We then toured around the bay of islands seeing some really pretty sights we even saw a large pod of dolphins! Jasmine C.

New Zealand was so amazing and I’m sure I will remember it for a long time to come. We did so many brilliant things (like sand tobogganing and jet boating), but also I learnt a lot about New Zealand’s history and how to make my own meals and be places on time, as well as living more independently. However the best thing about New Zealand is that I have made so many lovely friends (we are still in contact now, through email and facebook). We are already talking about a 5 year reunion! Dora A T.

Fiji GOLDJuly 2011Mon 18.07.2011So project really began today with our first brief school visit. We went to Jasper Williams Primary School in Lautoka, where we had morning tea and had our first experience of being sung to by the students. Faye and Nicola assure me this will not be the last time. I felt quite tearful as they sung to us and it really hit home that we had come to the other side of the world to support these girls and build Girlguiding.

Sat 30.07.2011Walking up to the falls was really squelchy underfoot, but when we got there it all made up for it. It was so stunning and beautiful, and I GOT TO SWIM IN A WATERFALL!!!!

Tues 02.08.2011The school were lovely though we had 10 leaders from the local area to work with and the training went well. It was nice and fun to work with a small group as a whole team.

Wed 03.08.2011Hannah and I worked as a team for this one, and she taught ‘Jump Jam’ a fun aerobics for young people which was a big hit and the girls got really into it. We had amazing support from the leaders here; they were really hands on with the activities. The girls were lovely too and keen to learn.

Thur 04.08.2011In the evening we had our farewell, which I think moved all of us, and we were presented with Girlguiding Fiji sulus. We gave our presents and said thank you, and Hannah taught some jump jam to some of the leaders who had attended. The Girlguiding Fiji President was also there, and it felt very formal but fun. A sad goodbye but a nice finish.

Mon 08.08.2011 Time to say goodbye to them now as I head home whilst they head off to Shanghai. Am currently sat drinking honey and grapefruit juice, contemplating what I have done in the last month. I can’t quite believe it all, but am already looking back and smiling! Lucy N.

Switzerland25th July - 2nd August 2011

There were thirteen on this trip, three Leaders, four Rangers and six Guides. The party ranged in age from 11 to 49! All of us had an excellent time, and we were all challenged in our own different ways. The trip allowed all of us to have new experiences, learn something different, travel abroad, learn about different cultures and make new friends. Ruth S.

I had a great time in Switzerland; meeting lots of new people, and providing encouragement for each other to enable us to do lots of new things together: abseiling down gorges; climbing up rock faces and hiking up mountains.

It was also a great opportunity to learn about different customs and cultures. Contact details were exchanged early on, and before leaving for home; facebook friend requests had already been accepted. Amy G.

My favourite thing about going to Switzerland was going to the adventure park. First we hiked to the rock face which we would soon be climbing up. Although it was a huge challenge I managed to climb to the highest spot. In the afternoon I did the zip wires, abseiling and the high ropes course. Molly B.

The trip to stay in ‘Our Chalet’ In Adelboden, Switzerland with my Ranger group was one I will never forget. Each morning meant a new adventure, the whole eight days were go, go, go. We climbed mountains, flew across rivers on zip wires, dived into lakes at only 8° and made friendships spanning the world.

We spent a day hanging from wires and ropes, climbing rock faces and flying on a high ropes course. Another day included a hike to a local woodcarvers where we had all saved our pennies to buy souvenirs of the trip.

Overall I am truly thankful that with your contributions I was able to go on the trip of my life. Hands down the most stunning place I have ever visited, it gave me time to reflect on my Guiding career. I am more excited now to finish my Adult Leadership. I cannot think of a better place to go to, to experience different cultures from the other groups and from the volunteers at the Chalet. I will treasure the memories and friendships I have from Switzerland forever. Sarah M.

Our trip to Switzerland was amazing! We spent an action packed week staying at Our Chalet, halfway up a mountain, getting to know Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from all over the world.

I really enjoyed rock climbing, zip wires and abseiling as they were a lot of fun. I also enjoyed swimming in a very cold lake and taking part in a challenge, for which I had to carry out service, learn about Switzerland and Swiss culture, and the history of Girl Guiding.

We also did a lot of hiking, up and down mountains and to a waterfall. It was great to see the beautiful scenery and wildlife.

The whole trip was a wonderful experience, I have learnt a lot and have some great memories. Elizabeth M.

I enjoyed this holiday to Our Chalet because we had a variety of activities to do such as; traditional Swiss craft, abseiling, orienteering, swimming, learn about the environment, zip wires, rock climbing, hiking and many more.

The money that you donated helped to pay for our transport and also helped us to do some extra activities, for example on our free day we were able to go swimming.

I have many special memories of the trip. Moya B.

This summer I was given the opportunity to go to Our Chalet in Switzerland as a Senior Section member with a local Guide unit. As the oldest member of the group I was concerned that I might struggle to feel part of the group and get the most out of our visit. This trip, however, reminded me of exactly why I enjoy guiding so much. Our entire group got on extremely well despite the wide age range. Whilst at Our Chalet we were given the chance to make some amazing friends whilst carrying out many exciting activities. This adventurous holiday gave me the chance to challenge myself in many ways. My favourite activity was the overnight hike to the summit of Bunderspitz. We arrived just in time to see the sunrise over the Swiss Alps. It was a spectacular sight and one that I will not forget in a hurry. Along with the more adventure activities that Our Chalet provides it also allows for members of Girlguiding to gain a better insight into WAGGGS and the international side of Guiding. It was great trip and I had a truly amazing time. Emma T.

Switzerland cont.25th July - 2nd August 2011

The trip to Switzerland was really good. It gave me and my friends the opportunity to meet guides from other countries, and to learn about their culture and Swiss culture. We were able to visit Swiss towns and mountains.

I enjoyed all of the activities we took part in and I was very glad that I had the opportunity to go as I learn so much, and I had a great time. Martha K.

I had an absolutely great time in Switzerland! The whole trip has been amazing. We’ve seen some beautiful scenery, had some lovely food, and participated in so many great activities.

If I had to choose my favourite part of the holiday, it would have to be the adventure park, where we did rock climbing, zip wires and abseiling. It was awesome, especially the rock climbing!

I also enjoyed some of the hiking, which surprised me; I enjoyed the hikes to the woodcarvers and down the mountain.

The holiday was quite challenging physically, but it was an amazing holiday and I will never ever forget it! Amy R.

I enjoyed our trip to Switzerland because it was all one big adventure. The activities we did were all new to me and I enjoyed the challenges they provided.

Our accommodation (Our Chalet) was very good and all the staff were welcoming. While staying there I met new people from other countries whop taught me about Guiding in different countries. I also learnt about the history of Guiding and the World Centres.

It was an amazing experience which helped me to do things I would not normally do. It was a wonderful trip which I’d happily do again! Francine F.

I really enjoyed the trip to Switzerland; I would have missed out if I did not go. I thought there was going to be less walking, but it was not too bad and we did a lot of activities. I did not think that I would like climbing and abseiling but my leaders gave me the confidence to do it. I was scared once at the adventure park but the other Guides and leaders helped me to make it through.

I made new friends from Canada and I was in the street parade and saw some wonderful fireworks at the end.

Thanks to everyone who made this possible. Shannon L.

Switzerland29th July - 7th August 2011 One of my favourite days was

when we went to the toboggan run. It was really fun and everyone had a great time. We went on a lot of cable cars, which were scary. When we went to the site where James Bond was filmed we went up 2970m on four cable cars, and we went up into the clouds and you couldn’t see anything whilst we were still in the cars. The funding of £55 has made my dream come true because I probably wont ever be able to have that experience again, and we were all very lucky to be able to go to Switzerland and do the things we did. Lorna M.

I would like to thank Anglia Girl Guiding for giving me a bursary which helped me to make this wonderful trip, getting to know leaders & guides, the laughs and fun we had, one trip I will never forget. Rena R.

Switzerland was amazing, it really was a dream come true. This was an amazing experience as we did different things and saw things we wouldn’t normally see. Seeing mountains covered in snow was beautiful and breathtaking, going up mountains by cable car was a great opportunity, tobogganing on a metal track was great fun and really unusual, visiting a cheese farm and eating swiss chocolate fondue were just some of the fantastic things we did. We met other guides and saw the Swiss way of life when we went to the swiss-day. Switzerland was one of the best guide trips I have ever been on and even the coach journey was really fun and getting up early added to the excitement. Louise S.

I really enjoyed going to Switzerland and it was a life changing experience. We visited “Our Chalet” which was a great insight to guiding both in Switzerland and internationally. In addition to this we visited many beautiful locations which as well as having spectacular views showed us a lot about the culture of the country. Scarlett B.

I am writing to let you know what a GREAT GUIDING CAMP HOLIDAY we enjoyed in Adelboden, Switzerland. The Chalet that we stayed in was right beside a running river with the mountains standing tall in the background covered here and there with white snow. Linda A.

Once we had got off the coach we had to get four cable cars up because we followed the tracks of James bond!When we had got to the top we could walk through cloulds. Once we had sung we got the cable car back to the coach, on are way down we could hear cow bells. Then off we all went to bed to get up ready for another fantastic day! I would like to thank the Anglia for the £55 that you gave me to make my dreams come true! Katie S.

My favourite part was tobogganing because it was very fun and cool; I was very nervous and excited at the same time. My other favourite part was the ice cream because it was yummy and very fresh and you would get a lot of ice cream on your cone. Rebecca B.

What a fantastic trip we had! The places we saw, the people we met, and the Guiding friends we made will be something I shall never forget. Louise C.

On my trip I got to go up a mountain that was nearly two miles high, go tobogganing on a mountain that we had to get a cable car to reach and see and taste loads of Swiss culture at the Swiss evening we attended as a guide group. Saffron B.

As well as visiting lots of interesting places we also faced some personal challenges at the Adventure Park in Adelboden where we zip wired, abseiled off a bridge and followed a hire wire trail. The bravest of the group also completed a ‘pendulum jump’ off a bridge – a bit like a bungee jump but without the bounce! The highlight of our trip was a visit to ‘Our Chalet’ the World Guiding Centre where we renewed our Guide promise. Jenny P.

Switzerland22nd - 31st July 2011

"It was really fun and a great experience for me and I'm sure others. I especially liked the scootering and tobogganing!”. Charlie.

“I will never forget going up the Jungfrau, the highest mountain in Europe. It was a fantastic feeling just being on the top of Europe!”. Meghan.

I travelled to Adelboden in Switzerland with eleven girls from 3rd Faringdon Guides along with Guides from the Grove and Hanney units. During our visit we experienced many exciting activities unique to the area, such as scooter riding down the mountains and abseiling from a viaduct. Alison L.

SwitzerlandSeptember 2011

The views were amazing, it was 30 degrees and I knew I was going to have an amazing time. We settled into our room with all my guiders and I was exhausted. During my stay we did loads of hiking, zip wires, roped course, chocolatier, waterfalls, abseiling down a gorge, the famous wood carvers, shopping, mountain lakes and loads more! The staff at Our Challet are really nice and encouraging. They are from all over the world but speak really good English. We ate really well, even the fussier of us, and we have never tasted the nicest chocolate. Louise O.

Switzerland24th August - 1st September 2011

The week consisted of various physical challenges, a sprinkling of Swiss culture, an education in WAGGGS and some sightseeing. We all really enjoyed visiting the chocolatier and learning the Vogellisi song and the boat trip to the Oberhofen castle was interesting! All the girls found the adventurous activities exhilarating and white water rafting was definitely a highlight. Everyone managed to do all the activities provided which included zip wires, climbing and abseiling so there was a great sense of achievement.

It was really interesting to learn more about WAGGGS and about Guiding in other countries from the volunteers and other guests at Our Chalet and helped us all remember the bigger family of sisters across that world that we are part of – united by a common promise and values. Sarah B.

In August I went to Adelboden in Switzerland for the final Adventure Week of Summer 2011 at Our Chalet. While there we all tried to complete the Our Chalet challenge badge and were the only group to all complete it this summer. During the week we got to know many new people, from others living in England to girls from the other side of the world in Australia. We made friends with the staff and volunteers as if we had known them from home, and we may have made some friends for life. I was the youngest of our group of eight (plus an action man from a camp the previous year) by two years and was just as much part of the group as anyone.Rachel B.

22nd World Scout Jamboree, Sweden25th July - 12th August 2011

After months of preparation, on 24 July, as part of a group of 40 Scouts and Guides, I flew to Copenhagen where we joined the other 4000 UK contingent members. The next few days were a chance for us to make friends from all over the UK.

We discovered the beautiful city and its sites, visited the Tivoli theme park, took part in activities such as Zumba and pedalos, rode on a jet boat across the Baltic Sea at 120km an hour, and finished with a contingent BBQ and party where acts such as Alphabeat performed! The trip was absolutely fantastic with once in a lifetime experiences and a brilliant and fun group of friends. Thank you to the leaders and the Scouts and Guides and also all my sponsors for making it possible. I would recommend anyone to take part in the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan in 2015 – see you there! Sophie BT

What an adventure that I’m never going to forget - from swimming in a lake to climbing up a tower (which was an adventure in itself as I don’t like heights). From the top you could see over my sub-camp Autumn. The view was absolutely amazing. The word amazing doesn’t even begin to describe the Jamboree itself, as it was a life changing experience which when you start recalling memories from the event and try to describe them, you become speechless! Rebecca M.

In the evening we went to the Opening Ceremony and there is only one word to describe it..AMAZING! Bear Grylls UK Chief Scout abseiled down the stage to hand the Jamboree over to the Swedish Scouts. It was amazing that there was over 40,000 young people from 156 countries in one place for the same reasons. I feel honoured to be part of it.

I have learnt so much about other people, guiding, scouting and countries. There are 39 people whom I have closely shared this trip and are more like my second family. We shared so many brilliant memories on this once in a lifetime trip. Victoria C.

Throughout the jamboree I met lots of Scouts and Guides from a number of different countries many that I will keep in touch with and I swapped lots of badges to sew onto my camp blanket.

At the jamboree I did many activities including Zorbing, this is where you are in a big bubble of air trying to walk on water, it was fantastic but really hard to actually move on the water. I also did ice climbing; it was very hard to get started and to pull myself up with big axes strapped to my hands.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my once in a lifetime experience which I have shared with thousands of people from around the world. Thank you to Guiding for selecting me to take part in this wonderful experience that I never forget. Kathryn S.

22nd World Scout Jamboree, Sweden25th July - 12th August 2011

I was lucky enough to have the trip of a lifetime, visiting four countries and making many new friends and experiencing different cultures.

Over the Jamboree, I made many friends ranging from people from Bedfordshire to people from Indonesia. I hope that I will keep in touch with many of them and some of my friends and I are already planning our own ‘mini-Jamboree’ with people from all over the country that we met to come and meet together.

I learnt so many things through this experience, the most important of which is the value of family and friends. I now realise that I should appreciate them a lot more and something that pleases my mum is that I realise now that I should do more chores around the house!!

To everyone who has supported me through this experience, especially through my fundraising, I would like to thank you enormously. I had the most amazing 19 days of my life and it really was unforgettable. Bethany S.

The Jamboree really was an experience; the young people had a fantastic time, developed their understanding of the world and certainly grew in confidence. As a leader I also developed lots of skills, friends and whilst it was one of the most difficult things I’ve done as a leader it was a fantastic experience and I know I will treasure the memories for years to come.Helen W.

The World Scout Jamboree has been an opportunity of a lifetime for me. I have made friends, learnt about different ways of life and had fun. I am very grateful to everyone who has helped me to fundraise and to make my dream come true. I now plan to share my knowledge and experience with local Girlguiding units and encourage other girls to make the most of the available opportunities. Rebecca H.

It was a once in a lifetime trip and I am truly grateful for you help. I met so many people on the camp and have come back with many memories that will last forever! I’ve met people with different cultures and lifestyles; it’s interesting to learn how people live in other countries and I am now keen to explore other countries in the future! Over the trip, I made many new friends and will keep in touch with them for a long time to come. The camp gave me a chance to explore the capital with girls that were all there for the same reason as me. It was an experience that I wont forget. I have now decided that once I am able to, I would like to become a leader myself so I can give other young girls the opportunity that I have had by going on international camps and giving them the chance to experience everything that I have being involved in guiding. Ellen H.

Well, what an adventure the last 18 months have been! I went through 3 selections to have the amazing opportunity of attending the World Scout Jamboree and everything that went with it. I attended 2 preparation camps in which I met the Anglia Guides I would be in a patrol with and the Greater London Middlesex Scouts who would create the majority of our Unit. I can easily say they are some of the nicest and friendliest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and I will never forget my time spent with them. Rebecca L.

22nd World Scout Jamboree, Sweden25th July - 12th August 2011

Attending the 22nd World Scout Jamboree, held in Sweden this year, was without a doubt one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences of my life. One of the many highlights of the Jamboree was interacting with the other Scouts from around the world and learning, as well as experiencing their very different cultures.

The atmosphere throughout the Jamboree was unexplainable; everyone was just so happy and grateful to be part of something extraordinary. There were so many fun and exciting activities for participants to occupy themselves with, so boredom was never an option. Jenny C.

I loved everything and if I had the chance to go again I wouldn’t change a thing! I had the time of my life! I was able to take up many opportunities of trying out different activities which I have never experienced before. It was challenging and made me a stronger person.

I have met so many amazing people from different countries and cultures, whom all share at least one thing in common with me. They love scouts/girlguiding. I will treasure those friendships. I loved the ceremonies, they were so dramatic & eventful. It made you understand everything about the jamboree and made you feel so at home. It was breath taking to see how many people were there all for the same thing- to get the best possible experience of jamboree.

I have camped with Guides on a number of occasions but have never experienced camping like this. It was so massive and I would love to do it all over again! I would encourage anyone to attend a World Scout Jamboree – it really is an amazing experience you will never forget it or regret it. So many young people united in one place at one time! Abi A.

Apart from the unbelievable atmosphere another memorable moment was visiting other countries’ camps and sharing meals with one another. A great opportunity to learn about other culture’s; this was emphasised on culture day. From then on we were constantly busy, either taking part in the spontaneous activities or chilling in the sun (it was surprisingly very hot, minus the torrential rain for the first 3 days) catching up with our new friends.Amy B and Rosa H

We spent 10 days at the Jamboree camping in tents and withstanding both the pouring rain and blaring sunshine. The site was divided into four main towns: Summer, Winter, Spring and Autumn, and then again into sub camps named after Swedish towns. We stayed in Vimmerby, Summer at the other end of the site from the main square. Over the 10 days, we did all of the man activites- Earth, Water, Quest, Dream and People, as well as many spontaneous activities. I met some new people from Canada, Georgia and Derbyshire and also made some good friends within my Super Trouper unit. Emily C.

That evening we went to the UK contingent party. This was probably one of my favourite experiences from the whole time I was away, as the atmosphere there was amazing. Many different bands played, and everyone was very excited when ‘alphabeat’ was announced! I had a really fantastic time at the Jamboree and it has been an experience that I will remember my whole life. Sarah C.

This trip was an experience of a lifetime. It is a trip that neither of us will ever forget. We were lucky to go to 3 separate countries in 3 weeks and have made many friends who we aim to stay in contact with. It was the most amazing trip that I think I have ever been on, and I cannot express to you enough just how good it was.

The next World Scout Jamboree is in 4 years and is being held in Japan, however there are so many other trips that you can go on next year where you will make so many friends and hopefully have an amazing experience like we have! Rosie C.

22nd World Scout Jamboree, Sweden25th July - 12th August 2011

The trip was amazing, visiting three countries in three weeks and making many friends who I plan to stay in contact with. This truly was an experience of a lifetime and one I shall never forget! Sophie D.

The Jamboree was a great experience to try new things, meet new people, learn about other cultures and b independent. During our time at the Jamboree we did modular activities that were aimed at Scouts and Guides across the world working in groups, and got us thinking about the world we live in. Megan J.

Sweden was an experience that I’ll never forget! The sheer size of it all was mind-blowing: we were living among 39000 members of Guides and Scout; the site itself was 4 miles wide and there were more countries attending the Jamboree than the amount that attend the Olympic games.

After the Jamboree, the UK contingent organised Home Hospitality for each participant and my Unit went to Finland. Me and my friend stayed with a Finnish family whose 3 girls are all in Scouting. We were made to feel incredibly welcome during the 4 days that we were there and were shown around Turku, the old capital city of Finland, as well as swimming in the Baltic sea, having a sauna every day, meeting with other Guides from my patrol and their families and watching a film with the new friends that we made. Gemma J.

When we pulled up to the Jamboree, I was taken back by the sheer size of the site. The surrounding land seemed to stretch on forever! When we arrived at the pickup point, it dawned on all of us our Jamboree journey had reached an end. It was a hugely rewarding experience that has provided me with so many fond memories and lifelong friends. I am extremely grateful for the privileged opportunity I was given and the support I received in my fundraising efforts. I would advise anyone offered the opportunity of International selection in Guiding, or Scouting to embrace it. Sophie F.

This summer, I was lucky enough to attend the 22nd World Scout Jamboree at Rinkaby in Sweden. There were almost 2 years building up to this event, but it was definitely worth the wait. During the jamboree I met young people from all over the world. We shared meals, fun and ideas and ended our time together with the jamboree song “Changing the World” and a fantastic fireworks display.

If you have the chance to go on an international trip, go for it! I had a fantastic time, made great friends and it truly was a once in a lifetime experience, which I will always remember! Thankyou once again to everyone who made it possible. Elaine N.

The whole adventure lasted for 18 days and nights, but there were also so many memories for the many training camps building up to the trip.

Overall I think going to the WSJ was the best experience of my life and would recommend it to anyone, but if I hadn’t gone to that selection weekend and been picked and then had all the help and support I needed to raise the money, it wouldn’t have happened. Ellen R.

22nd World Scout Jamboree, Sweden25th July - 12th August 2011

Another part of the Jamboree was ‘camp in camp’. This was a new feature of a world Jamboree and involved patrols (nine participants/one leader) from units going to different Swedish camps outside the main camp, experiencing traditional Swedish camping and local nature. My patrol joined a scout groups’ summer camp and participated in their programme. Their camp was by a lake so we went swimming and canoeing. In the evening we went on a night light trail and had a campfire by the lake as the sun set. Amy R.

The jamboree was 10 days of amazing experiences. We had challenges thanks to the weather and living together and making the Scouting and Guiding families work together. I improved on my cooking skills by making an attempt of a Victoria sponge, cooked in 2 frying pans over the camp oven. I got to meet Leaders from other countries and to talk about Scouting/Guiding around the world. Abi R.

As well as all these activities we also had loads of free time to enjoy the other on-site activities such as the food houses, cultural challenges, bungee trampolines, water zorbing and even a Finnish Sauna! Overall I had an absolutely incredible time and would thoroughly recommend the experience to anyone. You may have your doubts now, but it truly was a life-changing experience and I wouldn’t have swapped it for anything in the world! Sarah S.

At the opening ceremony there were 156 different countries there and 40,000 people, the at-mosphere was breath taking and the view from the top of the hill down onto the people in front of the stage made you realise how many people were really there! Amy H.

There was every sort of activity available, plus each group went on ‘camp in camp’ – a chance to camp as the Swedish do, plus Dream – an all night activity in the forest. We played games, tasted food from all round the world, tried new challenges and activities, made new friends, explored other cultures as well as cooking for 70 people one day! I have had such an incredible experience and would recommend WSJ to everyone! Katherine R.

This summer I was lucky enough to go to the 22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden. It was an amazing experience and after two years preparing for it, it feels surreal that it is now all over. My journey began two years ago when I went to a selection evening and then was asked to attend a weekend at Pax Lodge. I had no idea then that at that weekend I would meet people and start to build friendships that would last for life.

Over all, the jamboree was an amazing experience. I have made so many friends for life and learnt lots about other countries and cultures. I feel the whole experience has made me a lot more mature as well. It was one of the best times of my life and an experience I will never forget! Nicola M.

Canada Nova Scotia Heritage Explosion9th - 23rd August 2011In 2011 Nova Scotia was celebrating 100 years of Guiding. They organised the NS Heritage Explosion 2011 Camp, and I was very fortunate to be invited to Canada to help them celebrate.

I have enjoyed Canada ever so much; I encountered the most amazing experience in my entire life, where I made some incredible friends who I will never forget; joined in with astonishingly fun traditional games; and so much more... But I think the greatest thing of all was doing the swaps, and getting loads of amazing things and memories that will never be forgotten; and at the same time, I made some of the best friends in my life. I will definitely try again for another trip in the future, because this has really opened up my mind to what I can do. It has taught me self confidence, responsibility, further social skills and so much more... Emily D.

Overall I had an amazing time on my trip and have got lots of memories I will keep with me forever. Whether they are to do with the friends I have made or the activities I took part in. Emma S.

The trip was to Nova Scotia, Canada to celebrate 100 years of Girl Guiding in Canada. The camp theme was celebrating the heritage of Nova Scotia and guiding in quite a back-to-basics way with different activities and a chance to meet many different members of guiding. In total between 200 -300 girls attended, with people from Canada, the UK and New Zealand. Overall, I had a fantastic time and it truly was a once in a lifetime experience! I made some great friends and share many memories that I will never forget. Thankyou once again to everyone who made it possible. Felicity N.

I can honestly say that it was an unforgettable trip and I was so pleased and proud to have been asked to go as assistant leader. It was a wonderful experience to go with a great group of girls (and leaders). It was good to be able to give the girls the opportunity to travel with Guiding – and from their comments, this won’t be the last time they go!

To those who are reading this and can’t decide whether to put themselves forward for international selection – I would say “Go for it!”. Margaret L.

We got on the coach again but this time to go to a proposed 7th wonder of the world, which was a lighthouse where the sea levels where the highest in the world, the rocks were a beautiful red like colour, we walked along the beach and a small group of us went into a dip that looked a bit like a cave.

I had so much fun on the trip, made many friends, enjoyed the experience and shall never forget the memories. Samanda C.

I had such an amazing time on camp in Canada and it was an experience I will never forget. I learnt so much, from how to use a solar shower to many of the traditions and beliefs of the Mi’kmaq people. The trip went so fast and by the end I was so used to having a spit bucket to clean my teeth with and toilets that didn’t flush that I didn’t mind not having some of my home comforts. That said, I did enjoy having a hot shower at home without having to hold the shower up! Bethany H.

Canada Nova Scotia Heritage Explosion9th - 23rd August 2011The weeks planned activities were varied including crafts, sports challenges, canoeing, International, environmental lesson, fire & wood skills, Scottish dancing, native Indian drumming (Mic Macs) and night manoeuvres with the army. Swimming in the fresh water lake - including the local leeches!!

Meeting other leaders from around the world is a real experience – different cultures, ways in doing guiding traditions, learning new songs and different ways of camping. Also seeing the girls and leaders having a brilliant time, and most of all seeing your own girls taking responsibility, growing in confidence and making new friends.

Would I lead another trip – Yes! Lesley T.

Our day would usually consist of waking up around 7 am, going to breakfast which was amazing! Bagels, muffins and at every meal they had juice cartons. After breakfast we had activities which included, crafts, walks, games, swimming and canoeing.

One of the activities that we did was swimming in the lake on the camp site, which was really good but the water was always so cold!I had a brilliant time in Canada being part of a big guiding experience and hope that one day I will be able to do something like this again! Alice R.

Belarus, Lincs to Minsk5th - 17th August 2011

When we arrived at camp we were greeted by about 30 Belarusian Girl Guides, and the fun began there!

We learnt some new games, which we definitely intend on doing with our Brownie and Guide units that we all help at. Similarly we taught them some new parachute games, with the parachute that Lincolnshire gave to them last time they visited. We got to visit the Head Office and meet the president of Girlguiding Belarus! There was no language barrier whatsoever. They all knew very good English, and we got to learn quite a bit of basic Russian.

One day we were all given secret friends, and over the course of 3 days, we had to make presents and cards for our secret friends. The Belarusians are extremely talented when it comes to art and imagination! We had to design a poster in our patrols for our patrols, and all 4 end products were absolutely amazing.

Each night we had a campfire, we learnt a few of their songs, and they loved our songs such as the penguin song, everywhere we go, and the crazy banana song. Most that they sung for us were calm and beautiful, ours were all jumping up and down, action songs, and we said they must think we’re crazy! It was very fun though!

I enjoyed every moment of the trip, I felt very proud to be one of the select few who have been to Minsk from Girlguiding Lincs South, it was a great privilege, and I would love to go back as a Leader when I am older, as one of our Leaders did. Annabel C.

Every day had its own theme- Friendship, Journalistic and Linguistic, Secrets, Problem Solving, Health and Friendship of The Nations. In our patrols we made various crafts, posters and prepared presentations. We had a variety of meals with interesting food, tea with no milk, and pasta for breakfast, but we certainly didn’t go hungry!

I had a wonderful experience in Belarus and got on really well with Yana and the girls. I would like to say a big thank you to the leaders Tanya, Alison and Amanda for organizing the trip and to Girlguiding for the opportunity in the first place. Sian S.

Uganda15 - 26 August 2011My trip to Uganda is one that I will never forget I am so grateful for the opportunity that enabled me to go and also the support that I received through donations or otherwise. My experience will stay with me for a life time as I have met many wonderful people and was able to understand and live in their culture and get to know the amazing accepting people that live in this less economically developed country. I want to thank you again for enabling me to visit this beautiful country and I will be hoping to return in the future and hopefully assist the community in other ways. Amy M.

Firstly I would like to thank Girlguiding Anglia for giving me the opportunity to lead this trip and visit Uganda. Secondly I would to thank all those who supported me in this venture. Thirdly I would to thank all those who were part of the trip who made it such a success.

It was a great trip with a great group. Everyone got on and supported each other. The experience was moving. To see up close how others live and to learn about their priorities in life was a privilege. All so different from ours, yet the people were full of smiles and happy. Lisa C.

I felt that the projects we were involved with were very worthwhile, and I found that the people were always appreciative and very thankful on every occasion.

The whole team worked well together. The Leader’s skills, knowledge and friendliness provided the support needed for such a big change in our living and working environment and the girls were amazing, adapting very quickly to every situation. Everyone got on extremely well and the mixture of personalities was just right.

I have gained such a huge insight to the African way of life in such a short time. I am beginning to understand better what type of support these lovely people would benefit from, they do not just want hand outs but more importantly they want real opportunities and resources which will help to further their own education and knowledge base.

I hope we can ensure that future guiding visitors to Busembatia do take time to speak to the people who have already been, so that they can build on what has already been learnt, and also take some advice on what resources would be most useful to the whole community.

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. Chris D.

I had a fantastic time in Uganda, as a group we all worked well together and supported each other throughout the whole trip. We are now hoping to organise a reunion so that we can all discuss the experience and relive the amazing memories. Once again I have thoroughly enjoyed going abroad with Girlguiding Anglia and hope to be involved in International trips again in the future. Laura C.

Uganda cont.15 - 26 August 2011

We dug, we built pit latrines including mixing the mud with our feet! We carried beds long distances and delivered them to deserving people, where we also made washing up stands (no square lashing, just hammer and nails) we went to Divine Cornerstone School painted blackboards, produced teaching aids from textbook diagrams, ran Guides and Scouts and had a big African party meal. Other trips were to Jinja with the pupils from the school for a swim at a hotel, lunch and a trip to bejugali falls where he Nile starts to head to Lake Victoria. We also went to Mt Elgon and Sipi falls where we climbed to the top and followed the falls down and had a power shower in the freezing water. This was always going to be trip of a lifetime, but it met all my expectations and more!! Jacqui G.

My recent trip to Uganda was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. Visiting the waterfalls at Bujagili and Sipi was definitely a highlight of my trip, but was a more tourist kind of experience, though standing under the waterfall at Sipi will be something I will never forget. Taking the children from Busembatia School was my favourite part of the whole trip, as the look of joy on their faces as they experienced swimming for the first time. My trip was an experience of a lifetime, and I’ll never forget it. I made lots of new friends, and now have a passion for visiting Africa, and doing what I can to help other people. Sarah G.

When I got a letter telling me I was going to go to Uganda I couldn’t believe it, I thought that being 14 I wouldn’t travel any further than Europe but obviously not!

Uganda is an amazing country full of contrasts, beautiful scenery and simple living. It was a privilege to live as Ugandans for 12 days. It was hard to leave the rest of the group by the end of the holiday because we had become so close and shared such amazing and unique experiences.

I would encourage anybody who is interested in going on an international trip to be brave and go for it because it will be the best thing you will ever do! Emily G.

The best day for me was the day we took the children from Divine Cornerstone School to Bujagili Falls and then on to a hotel for an afternoon of swimming in Kampala. Bujagili Falls were stunning, and it was great to see some of Uganda outside of the village and Kampala. Despite all of them not knowing how to swim, they had a great time splashing in the paddling pool. Some of the children were so excited that they were speechless! Uganda was a trip that I will never forget, and feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to go on. Rebecca H.I found this trip very rewarding and even

though we had only met twice before the trip the whole group got on really well together. It was a privilege meeting and helping these people who have so little compared to us but are always so happy. I am already starting to fund raise and plan for a return trip with my own Senior Section unit to share my experiences with them and to re-visit all of my new friends especially Alex (17) who calls me his Mummy Teresa. Teresa P.

Uganda was an utterly amazing experience, I loved the people I went with, the people I met there and best of all I loved seeing the happiness on everyone's’ faces. Bethany W.

Iceland

Arriving in Iceland, I was ready for a jam-packed adventure holiday; glacier walking, white-water rafting, horse riding and taking in the sights - waterfalls, geysirs and volcanoes. The excitement made the early morning starts bearable as we set off every day down the bumpy roads from the Ulfljotsvatn Scout Centre.

Despite knowing of its Viking past, Iceland has a very distinct history. Around 50% of Icelandic women have celtic genes. The Vikings kidnapped Irish people and took them to Iceland as slaves.

Literary culture had always been strong in Iceland, we saw the manuscripts at the Culture House - a list of all the early settlers in Iceland that everyone can trace themselves back to. Language is Iceland has changed so little over the centuries that people can still read the Sagas contained in medieval manuscripts without any special training, unthinkable elsewhere in Europe.

At Thingvellir National Park, the first Parliament was held in 930. All the people of Iceland came together once a year for a parliament that lasted for centuries. This is the most important historic site in Iceland. It is also where we saw the earth moving apart. The European and American plates are drifting away from each other, this is the only place in the world it can be seen. Liz C.

GOLD Malawi26th July - 17th August 2011

Week 1Our first week of training involved working with National Trainers and the Chief Guide. The training took place at MAGGA (Malawian Girl Guide Association) headquarters in Lilongwe. One of the topics the ladies really enjoyed was WAGGGS and the history of Guiding. The week was packed full of energisers and lots of song and dance. It was great to train such important people in MAGGA who will be able to pass our trainings down through the organisation.

Week 2 Throughout the week we trained the under 18s on topics including guide promise activities, outdoor activities, first aid, human rights and puberty. We trained the over 18s on a variety of topics including scavenger and treasure hunts, WAGGGS, and how to plan a camp.

Towards the end of the week the ladies held a campfire for us that was great fun! The girls wrote and performed their own songs and we performed some traditional campfire songs from the UK. The GOLD team and the participants all had a very fun, energetic and rewarding week of training.

Week 3Alongside lots of singing and energisers our training topics included outdoor activities, time management, WAGGGS, world Guiding and first aid. Other key sessions were the MAGGA 8 Point programme and planning a camp. We hope that some of the participants will now be able to take their units on camp for the first time.

We were all very sad to say goodbye to the ladies and for the project to end. We had an unforgettable time in Malawi and we hope that the project continues to go from strength to strength for the next 3 years. Emily G.

The aim of our project was to help develop Guiding in Malawi by working with Trainers, Leaders and Patrol Leaders.

World Conference, EdinburghJuly 2011

Back in May I noticed in the Brownie e-newsletter from CHQ that there were 50 tickets available for members to attend the opening ceremony of the WAGGGS World Conference in Edinburgh. I applied and was really surprised when I was allocated one.

We went on a whirlwind tour of Edinburgh including walking the Royal Mile, visiting Holyrood Palace and seeing Edinburgh Castle. After a quick stop off at the hotel to change into uniform we headed to the Opening Ceremony venue, the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena.

This turned out to be a massive ex-quarry that had been roofed over and turned into a stunning venue. On arrival we were serenaded with bagpipes and greeted by very enthusiastic local Brownies and Guides waving flags. It was really exciting seeing at the delegates from around the world arriving. So many different, uniforms and languages but everyone happy and smiling, chatting and taking photo’s a real party atmosphere.

The opening ceremony commenced with pipers, including a young Guide lone piper standing high on a rock. Guides and Senior Section then climbed up the massive rock faces to unfurl banners. Gill Slocombe, the new Chief Guide welcomed all the delegates and guests and then we were entertained by dancing from Scottish, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section members. The event really focused on young members and several spoke confidently, in several languages, to introduce speakers and explain topics.

First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond said how he was “honoured, humbled and moved” to open the World Conference. He gave a very entertaining account of his personal experiences of Guiding, his mother was a Guider and keen camper and he was often ‘roped in’ as a youngster. He spoke passionately of the value of Guiding and other youth organisations.

A very moving part of the ceremony was when Margaret Treloar, World Board Chairman, congratulated the six new Full Members of WAGGGS and presented their delegates with certificates. The enthusiasm, energy and joy from those delegations was truly inspiring.

The evening finished with more dancing, climbing displays, indoor fireworks and streamers all set to great music. We certainly all left on a real high. Debbie D.

Ardeche CampAugust 2011

46 members of Girlguiding Wantage District went on a magnificent camp in the Ardeche in August 2011. We had a 10 day camp travelling from Dover to Calais on the ferry and then by coach through France.We arrived at the campsite in time for lunch on the Sunday, a beautiful campsite set amongst the trees.

Our week was made up of some amazing activities: climbing, canoeing, raft building river trek, archery, swimming and the highlight being a two day decent of the Ardeche river in canoes going through 22 rapids and bivouacking over night. Everyone had so much fun learning new skills- what an experience.While we were in the Ardeche we went to the Haribo factory and then went to the beach at Pont Vallon which has the 2nd largest natural arch in Europe, The scenery was amazing. We also took the girls to a traditional French market one evening. This was a trip to remember, many moments to treasure and made friendships made – all that guiding is about. Sally M.

Senior Section Trip to IndiaOctober 2011

We started the holiday touring Delhi, including a bicycle rickshaw ride around the narrow streets of old Delhi. We then went to Jaipur, the pink city, and a ride on a elephant up to the Amber Palace. We travelled to Ranthambore and went on safari to look for tigers, a tiger came out of the undergrowth and we followed it for 15 minutes along the track – a really special moment and one of the highlights of our holiday. The next day we moved onto Agra and the Taj Mahal – what more can be said! Another holiday highlight!

While we were at Sangam we had some very good WAGGGS sessions which helped the girls understand how World Guiding works and how it is joining together with other organisations to try and improve our world. This was a very special holiday which I am sure will have a lasting effect on everyone who went. Diane B.

It was an amazing trip I am so glad to have been part of, and I know the memories will be with me forever. Furthermore, this trip has made a real difference to the outlook on life and the understanding of the world of the Seniors we took and hopefully will inspire them to make a difference. My Brownies and Guides will also benefit from the experience too, with planned Indian nights and work on “Together we can” resource. Helen B.

SerbiaAugust 2011

In August 2011 6 members from Girlguiding Bedfordshire travelled to Serbia to attend the 8th National Serbian Jamboree to celebrate their centenary of Scouting.

On Monday 8th August we set off to Serbia for our 2 week adventure. Before the Jamboree began we spent 2 days sightseeing in Belgrade.

On the morning of Friday 12th August we went sightseeing in the local town of Šabac. In the afternoon we attended Jubilee Street back at camp where each group had a table to display their traditions etc. At the end of the afternoon we were greeted by the British Defence Attaché William English. After this we went back into Šabac for the opening ceremony of the Jamboree.

Whilst on the Jamboree the activities included crafts, first aid skills, a day out at the horse racing, rocket building and water activities on the River Sava. On Monday 15th August we had a day trip to a nearby town called Sremska Mitrovica where we were taken to a Roman museum and the Imperial Palace before spending the afternoon at the Zasavica Nature Reserve, which included a boat trip along the river to learn about the wildlife in the reserve.

We all had a brilliant time and have lots of memories to treasure. We are still in touch with the Serbian scouts we camped with and hope that they will visit us in England some time in the future. Carrie L.

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