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          2019–2020 EVENTS AT GIRLGUIDING ACTIVITY CENTRES

                                                Activity
                                                         Centres

girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk

                                                 Registered charity number 306016.
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At Girlguiding Activity Centres, girls become adventurers
                                                                                                                     AN DO – page 8
    and leaders learn new skills. Whether it’s cooking around
    a campfire or zooming down a zipwire, we give girls — and
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    leaders — memories that last forever. Our staff can help                                                     The perfect base for an urban
    your visit go smoothly and bring the best out of your girls.                                                 adventure in central London
    Why choose us? The new Girlguiding programme                                                                 What’s on offer?
    encourages girls to have adventures — and our centres                                                        – More than 20 events across the year
                                                                                                                 – Challenge packs and activities
    deliver this. We mix guiding heritage with fun and                                                           – Sleepover style accommodation for 30
    adventure. And you’ll be well looked after. We offer
    a choice of accommodation and lots of delicious food                                                         17–19 Buckingham Palace Road,
    choices — all in all, it’s great value for money.                                                            London SW1W 0PT | 020 7592 1818
                                                                                                                 icando@girlguiding.org.uk

                 AND THE BEST BIT?
                                      to
                All profits go back in
                      Girlguiding.
    WADDOW HALL – page 10
      Explore the great outdoors and

                                                                                                        BLACKLAND FARM – pa
      have adventures in 178 acres of
      beautiful Lancashire parkland
                                                                                                                            ge 4
      What’s on offer?                                                                                            Get back to basics and enjoy
      – Over 30 instructor-led and
         self-supervised activities
                                                                                                                  exciting activities in 122 acres
      – More than 45 events across the year                                                                       of beautiful Sussex countryside
      – Hotel-style accommodation, 6 self-catering
         buildings, 8 campsites and a tented village                                                              What’s on offer?
      – Full catering and order-in catering facilities                                                           – Over 25 instructor-led and self-
                                                                                                                     supervised activities
      Waddington Road, Clitheroe,                                                                                 – More than 25 events across the year
      Lancashire BB7 3LD | 01200 423186                                                                           – 4 self-catering buildings, 33 campsites
      waddow@girlguiding.org.uk                                                                                      and a tented village
                                                                                                                  – Order-in catering facilities

                                                                                                                  Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, Sussex,
                                                                                                                  RH19 4HP | 01342 810493
     FOXLEASE – page 6                                                                                            blackland@girlguiding.org.uk

     Discover Georgian charm and guiding traditions
     across 65 acres in the heart of the New Forest
     What’s on offer?
     – Over 25 instructor-led and self-supervised activities
     – More than 25 events across the year
     – Hotel-style accommodation, 3 self-catering buildings,
       15 campsites and a tented village
     –F ull catering and order-in catering facilities

     Clay Hill, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7DE
     02380 282638 | foxlease@girlguiding.org.uk

4     Published by Girlguiding. All prices in this issue are correct as of January 2019.
      17–19 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0PT. T: 020 7834 6242 E: info@girlguiding.org.uk girlguiding.org.uk. © Girlguiding 2019. Registered charity number 306016.
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WHAT’S INSIDE

What’s
                                            We’re launching over 20 new
                                            events at our centres next
                                            year to go alongside all of
                                            your favourites. Look out for
                                                                                          Blackland Farm (Sussex)

new?
                                            Fearless Fun and Twisted Tech.
                                                                                                 Opportunities for girls at
                                            We’ve not just been working on our new                   Blackland Farm
                                            events. You can test your head for heights                  page 4-5
                                            on the latest addition at Blackland Farm
                                            — the amazing high ropes course. At
                                            Foxlease, we’ve completely redecorated            Foxlease (Hampshire)
                                            the main house to make it light and cosy,        Opportunities for girls at Foxlease
                                            especially in the reception area which is
                                            a lot more welcoming. ICANDO launches
                                                                                                        page 6-7
                                            their new walking challenge pack in late
                                            2019, following the success of its ICANDO            ICANDO (London)
                                            Challenge. Finally, we’re busy upgrading         Opportunities for girls at ICANDO
                                            many of the bedrooms in Waddow Hall,
                                            including the rooms for members with                        page 8-9
                                            access needs. A stone mason has restored
                                            the front door and (even more exciting)       Waddow Hall (Lancashire)
                                            we’ve introduced an Escape Room, an                  Opportunities for girls at
                                            outdoor cinema and offsite adventure                      Waddow Hall
                                            for 2019.
                                                                                                       page 10-11
                                                                                             Special events for girls
                                                                                                       page 12-13
                                                                                             Opportunities for you
                                                                                                 What’s on offer to leaders
 Create your own                                                                                       page 14-17
 adventure                                           HOW TO BOOK
                                                Email or call your chosen centre,              Outdoor adventure
                                                                                 get
 As well as our programme of events,           telling them your name, how to
 we’re here to make adventure easy              hold of you and how many spaces
                                                                                                  at Girlguiding
 for you! Our centres are ideal if you’re       you would like. The centre will be                       page 18
 planning a small sleepover, a large            happy to get back to you and chat
                                                                                  te
 camping trip, training event or just           about your requirements to crea
 want a base to explore. And don’t                    the perfect visit for you.                     What’s on?
 forget we can tailor the activities,                                                             Full calendar of events
 accommodation and catering to suit
 your visit. Simply get in touch and our
                                                                                                       page 22-24
 team will turn your ideas into reality.

 “WE ALL LOVE THE NEW
 ACTIVITIES. THE GIRLS                                                                         ACTIVITY KEY
WANTED TO STAY LONG                                                                               Rainbows
                     ER                                                                                                Guides
  TO TRY THEM ALL.”                                                                               Brownies            Rangers

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Blackland
    Farm
      Have fun, be challenged
      and enjoy a wide range
      of instructor-led and
      self-supervised adventurous
      activities at Blackland
      Farm. Come for the day
      or stay overnight.

      We love to show girls how
      much fun guiding can be.
      Where better to do this
      than at one of our amazing
      events at Blackland Farm?

                                                      Equipment
                              ND                       available
    ON THE GROU
      Aeroball, Archery, Assault
      course, Bouldering wall, Grass
      sledges, Low ropes, Nightline,
      Orienteering, Sucker archery,
      Team building, Trails, Tunnels.

        HEAD FOR HEIGHTS
      Abseiling, All aboard and
      Climbing challenge, Bungee
      trampolines, Climbing walls,
      Crate challenge, Jacob’s Ladder,
      Perch, Rock climbing, Zip wire.

     ON THE WATER                                                            Camps o
      Kayaking, Open                                                     all sizes, f
                                                                                   up
      canoeing, Swimming.
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              EVENING ACTIVITIES
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      girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk/blackland                                      @blacklandTAC                       Blackland Farm

      Unless stated otherwise all events are for girls with their leaders. Licences aren’t required unless stated. Theme day: A full day of themed activities, 10am to 4pm.
6     Theme weekend: Times vary depending on weekend. Please see website or contact Blackland Farm for more information.
      *One leader per section ratio goes free. Additional leaders are charged at £5 per person. **One leader per 10 paying girls goes free. Additional leaders are charged at normal rate.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS
SEPTEMBER                                    MARCH                                        JUNE
Survival Extreme! Will you crack             Guide Adventure Getaway From                 Magic and Mayhem A Big Top adventure
under pressure? Learn the art of             shooting arrows to shooting a hoop on a      with the option of an overnight stay.
survival in the great outdoors. Girls        trampoline, you’ll find new friends at our   More information on page 13.
without their leaders.                       fun getaway. Girls without their leaders.    13–14 June 2020
13–15 September 2019                         21–22 March 2020                             Special event       £35 day /
Theme weekend       £80                      Theme weekend         £85                    £62 overnight

Fearless Fun Be brave, be bold,
be fearless at our brand new
                                             APRIL                                        JULY
adventure weekend.                           Forest Explorers Trees, treks and            Make a Splash Pull together for a fun
                                             trails! Explore nature’s wonders while       day of canoeing and swimming, with tips
20–22 September 2019
                                             doing fun things like archery and crafts.    on keeping you safe while you splash.
Theme weekend          £65 outdoor /
                                             4 April 2020                                 4 July 2020
£75 indoor
                                             Theme day         £30*                       Theme day     £30*

OCTOBER                                      Fire Up Your Bushcraft Learn to light        Splish, Splash, Splosh Have a splashing
Great Guide Getaway Keep pace, rise          a fire. Cook outdoors. Build a shelter.      good time kayaking and swimming while
to the challenge and meet new friends        Make friends around the campfire. Easy!      learning to keep safe in the water.
in this fun-filled getaway. Girls without    5 April 2020                                 5 July 2020
their leaders.                               Theme day      £30*                          Theme day      £30*
12–13 October 2019
Theme weekend         £80
                                             MAY                                          AUGUST
Queen’s Guide award/Duke of                  Rainbows Adventure Day Get ready             Guide Adventure Getaway Are you a
Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Residential         for action! For kids who like bows and       thrill-seeker? Have fun and meet new
Complete your Queen’s Guide award            arrows, jumping, tunnelling and being        friends on our activity-filled getaway.
and DofE residential sections with           a-maze-ing.                                  Girls without their leaders.
a week of fun and challenging                9 May 2020                                   8–9 August 2020
outdoor adventure.                           Theme day      £30*                          Theme weekend        £85
21–25 October 2019
Theme event     £310                         Rainbows Adventure Camp Not                  Cache Us If You Can Here’s your mission:
                                             ready to go yet? Camp another day            find 15 caches and a load of treasure
                                             and enjoy mouth-watering extras and          while having all-out fun. A doddle!
NOVEMBER                                     action-filled adventure. (An add-on          16 August 2020
Brownie Winter Sleepover Find out            to the Rainbows Adventure Day)               Theme day         £25*
how to cook in the woods or navigate         9–10 May 2020
with a blindfold. Test your skills in        Theme weekend       £20 for girls /
this fun winter sleepover.                                                                Queen’s Guide award/DofE
                                             £10 for leaders**
22–23 / 23–24 November 2019                                                               Residential As October event.
Theme weekend       £60 for girls /                                                       17–21 August 2020
                                             Brownies Adventure Day Wobble on a           Theme event     £310
£30 for leaders**
                                             tower of crates. Fire off arrows. Jump
                                             in the air and score in a fun-packed
                                             day of adventure.
FEBRUARY
                                                                                          TO BOOK...
                                             10 May 2020
Sparkle and Ice If extreme weather
activities rock your boat, roll up for       Theme day      £30*
unlimited adventure at this challenging
camp. Add an extra night (if you dare!).     Guides Adventure Day                          Call Blackland Farm
More information on page 13.                 Join us for a day of ‘crate’                  on 01342 810493 or email
8–9 February 2020                            expectations. Learn to top our wobbly         blackland@girlguiding.org.uk
Special event        £58.50                  tower and excel at other challenges.
                                             16 May 2020
                                             Theme day      £30*                                   In the
                                                                              Activitie       GLORIOUS SUSSEX
                                                                                        s for
                                                                              all ages          COUNTRYSIDE                          7
                                                                                        a nd
                                                                                abilities
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Foxlease
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    Foxlease combines Georgian                             overn ISITS,
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                                                           longe ghts or
    charm with high-energy
    adventurous activities,                                     r sta
    both instructor-led and                                          ys
    self-supervised.

    Come for the day or make
                                                                        Activities
    the most of your visit by                                          for all ages
    staying overnight.                                                 and abilities
    Our amazing events are a
    brilliant way to give your
    girls the best that guiding
    has to offer — all in a
    stunning location!

ON THE GROUND
    Adventure playground, Archery,
    Bouldering wall, Bushcraft, Circus
    skills, Fencing, Geocaching,
    Minibeasts, Orienteering, Pétanque
    (French boules), Pioneering,
    Pond dipping, Slackline, Team
    building, Tunnels.

       HEAD FOR HEIGHTS
    Abseiling, Climbing, Crate challenge,
    High ropes, Tree Climb, Zip wire.

    ON THE WATER
                                                                                   In t
    Canoeing, Kayaking,                                                        heart he
                                                                                      o
    Rafting, Swimming.
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    Campfire, Film night, Nature
                                                                                                                                                            breaks
    walk, Wide game.
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    girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk/foxlease                                       @FoxleaseTAC                      Foxlease TAC
     All events are for girls with their leaders, unless otherwise stated. Licences aren’t required unless stated. Theme day: A full day of themed activities, 10am to 4pm.
8    Theme weekend: Times vary depending on the weekend. Please see website or contact Foxlease for more information
     *One leader per section ratio goes free. Additional leaders are charged at £5 per person. **One leader per 10 paying girls goes free. Additional leaders are charged at normal rate.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS
SEPTEMBER                                    MARCH                                     MAY
Fearless Fun Be brave, be bold,              International Women’s Day Take pride      West End Magic Get a kick out of
be fearless at our brand new                 in women, girls and guiding on this       drama and dance at these cool
adventure weekend.                           important day in our calendar.            workshops and show off your moves
20–22 September 2019                         8 March 2020                              in a West End style production.
Special event       £65 outdoor /            Theme day             £22.50*             13–15 May 2020
£75 indoor                                                                             Theme weekend          £100**
                                             It’s a Guiding Knockout: Brownie Style
                                             Join us for madness, mayhem and
OCTOBER                                      merriment at this silliest of days out.
                                                                                       JUNE
Into the Forest Take the tree trail                                                    Magic and Mayhem A Big Top adventure
                                             21 March 2020
and discover the bugs and beasties                                                     with the option of an overnight stay.
on your doorstep. Amazing!                   Theme day      £22.50*                    More information on page 13.
12–13 October 2019                                                                     13–14 June 2020
Theme weekend      £55**                     It’s a Guiding Knockout: Made             Special event       £35 day /
                                             for Guides How wacky is your unit?        £62 overnight
                                             Test how silly you can be at this
NOVEMBER                                     unforgettable funfest!
Haunted House Party Trick or treat?          22 March 2020                             JULY
Get ready for a wicked weekend of            Theme day      £22.50*                    Guides Beach Party Head out for a
fun and frights — if you dare!                                                         day on Foxlease beach. Relax with a
1–3 November 2019                                                                      mocktail while getting a kick out of
Theme weekend          £97.50**
                                             APRIL                                     traditional beach games.
                                             Flash Bang Boom Mix it up with cool       25 July 2020
                                             experiments and discover mind-blowing     Theme day        £22.50*
I’m a Ranger — GET ME OUT OF HERE!           facts while having adventures.
Are you up for a challenge? Come             11 April 2020
and test your physical and thinking                                                    Brownies Beach Party Beat the heat
                                             Theme day         £22.50*                 (here’s hoping!) and relax on fabulous
skills in this fun but challenging
event designed especially for you.                                                     Foxlease beach. Run, slide and leap
Girls without their leaders.                 Extreme Survival Can you cook?            at our fun beach games.
8–10 November 2019                           Live outdoors? You will after this        26 July 2020
                                             boredom-busting challenge!                Theme day         £22.50*
Theme weekend         £97.50
                                             11–12 April 2020
                                             Theme weekend          £57**
DECEMBER                                                                               AUGUST
A Christmas Snowball Discover the            Queen’s Guide award/DofE                  Guides Gold Challenge Weekend
magic of Christmas. Follow a twinkling       Residential Complete your Queen’s         Test yourself and have fun as you
festive trail to a snow-ball dance.          Guide award and DofE residential          go for your Guide Gold award.
7–8 / 21-22 December 2019                    sections with a week of fun and           Girls without their leaders.
Theme weekend           £55**                challenging outdoor adventure             14–17 August 2020
                                             13–17 April 2020 / 3–7 August 2020        Theme weekend        £97.50
                                             Theme weekend      £360
FEBRUARY                                                                               Wellies and Wristbands Music,
Sparkle and Ice If extreme weather                                                     adventure and fun — all in one
                                             Twisted Tech Whether you’re
activities rock your boat, roll up for                                                 weekend. See page 12 for more
                                             interested in the environment,
unlimited adventure at this challenging                                                information.
                                             world-changing science, movie special
camp. Add an extra night (if you dare!).                                               28–31 August 2020
                                             effects or the role of technology in
More information on page 13.
                                             everyday life, we’ve something for        Special event     £122.50
8–9 February 2020                            everyone at our brand new event.          (or £112.50 before end of Feb 2020)
Special event        £58.50                  24-26 April 2020
                                             Special event           £85
World Thinking Day How do we make
a difference? Find out at Foxlease’s
World Thinking Day 2020.                   TO BOOK...
22 February 2020
                                                                                  ase@girlguiding.org.uk
Theme day        £22.50*             Call Foxlease on 02380 282638 or email foxle                                               9
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ICANDO
      Located right in the middle of
      London’s famous landmarks,
      ICANDO is the perfect base
      for your London adventure.
      Come and stay with us for
      your own sleepover, complete
      our ICANDO Challenge or take
      part in an event completely
      organised for you. A fantastic
      opportunity to experience
      one of our amazing events
      in the heart of London and
      find out how much fun
      guiding can be.

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     All events unless otherwise stated are for girls with their leaders. Licences aren’t required unless stated. Theme day: A full day of themed activities, 10am to 4pm.
10   Half day 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm. Theme weekend: Times vary depending on weekend. Please see website for details or contact ICANDO.
     *One leader per section ratio goes free. Additional leaders are charged at £5 per person. **One leader per 10 paying girls goes free. Additional leaders are charged at normal rate.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS
OCTOBER                                     World Thinking Day Celebrate what         JUNE
                                            it means to be part of our amazing
Tweet, Like, Chat Friending. Liking.                                                  Explore Skills Builder Stage 3
                                            worldwide guiding family with lots
Chatting. There’s more to social media!                                               Get inspired to explore new places
                                            of fun activities.
Learn how to plan your own campaign.                                                  and sharpen your navigation skills
                                            22 February 2020                          to get you there. Complete all five
19 October 2019
                                            Theme day          £15.50*                activities to gain your badge.
Theme day         £15*
                                                                                      6 June 2020
                                                                                      Theme day          £15.50*
Animal Crackers From fluffy-tailed          MARCH
cats to ditzy dogs, enjoy a day of furry    Curtain Up! Experience the magic
fun and care for animal lovers.             of the stage with a theatre visit,        Make Change Skills Builder Stage 2
26 October 2019                             performing and stage design workshops,    The Make Change skills builder will show
Theme day      £15*                         and the chance to put on a show.          you how to identify issues in your local
                                            14–15 March 2020                          community and help you take action to
                                            Theme weekend       £87.50**              change things for the better. Complete
NOVEMBER                                                                              all five activities to gain your badge.
Space Camp The perfect galaxy quest                                                   7 June 2020
                                            Cache Them All Complete our
for stargazers — a cosmic trip to the                                                 Theme day            £15.50*
                                            geocaching treasure hunt where you
Royal Observatory.
                                            use GPS to find hidden trinkets and
2–3 November 2019                           discover the rich history of Guiding.     Movie Magic Makers Get behind the
Theme weekend       £85**                   28-29 March 2020                          camera. Join a film crew and make
                                            Theme weekend          £87.50**           a movie in true Hollywood style,
                                                                                      from storyboard to shooting, editing
Lead Skills Builder Stage 3 Develop
                                                                                      and production.
your confidence and core leadership
skills with the Lead skills builder.        APRIL                                     20–21 June 2020
Complete all five activities to gain        Go Wild in the Park If you go down        Theme weekend         £87.50**
your badge.                                 to the woods today, you’re in for
23 November 2019                            a surprise! Explore the wildlife in       Guides Gold Challenge Weekend
Theme day         £15*                      St James’s Park with lots of activities   Test yourself and have fun as you
                                            such as making a parrot keyring.          go for your Guide Gold award. Girls
                                            18 April 2020                             without their leaders.
DECEMBER                                    Theme day      £15.50*                    26–28 June 2020
Christmas Magic Mingle all the way at                                                 Theme weekend       £82.50
this spellbinding Christmas experience
with a magical visit to Santa.              MAY
7 & 8 December 2019                         Mess and Madness Glorious muck!
Theme half day         £8.75*               Enjoy a half day of messy mayhem
                                            with glitter volcanoes, bubble making     TO BOOK...
                                            and hand and feet painting.
JANUARY                                     9 May 2020                                Call ICANDO on
Get Smart Coding Have fun as you            Theme half day     £8.75*                 020 7592 1818 or email
learn to code and beat our creative                                                   icando@girlguiding.org.uk
coding challenges — with and without
                                            Space Camp The perfect galaxy
using tech.
                                            quest for stargazers — a cosmic trip
25 January 2020                             to the Royal Observatory.
Theme day     £15.50*                       16–17 May 2020
                                                                         Ideal CE
                                                                                 N
                                                                         LONDON TRAL
                                            Theme weekend         £87.50**
FEBRUARY
First Aid Skills Builder Stage 5                                       close to base
                                                                                m
Learn how to help others and what                                       LANDMA ajor
to do in an emergency. Complete all                                              RKS Meeting room
                                                                                                    e
                                                                                     a nd conferenc
five activities to gain your badge.
                                                             SLEEPOVER
                                                                                         facilities
8 February 2020
Theme day          £15.50*                                ACCOMMODATION
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Waddow Hall                                                                                                                      SEPTEMBER
                                                                                                                                 Castle Capers Knights, archers and
                                                                                                                                 crafters wanted! Explore 800 years of
                                                                                                                                 history at Clitheroe’s Norman castle,
                                                                                                                                 plus a sleepover in our tented village
                                                                                                                                 (and yummy food).
      We offer girls a glorious                                                                                                  6–8 September 2019 / 15–17 May 2020
      opportunity to discover                                                                                                    Theme weekend       £85**
      how much fun guiding
      can be in the beautiful                                                                                                    Shake Shake Wiggle Wiggle Take to
                                                                                                                                 the dance-floor for a day of strictly
      Lancashire countryside.                                                                                                    fun dancing. Fab-u-lous!
                                                                                                                                 7 September 2019 / 4 January 2020
                                                                                                                                 Theme day        £22* (2019) /

ON THE GROUND
                                                                                                                                 £22.50* (2020)

     Archery, Badge maker, Caving,                                                                                               Fearless Fun Be brave, be bold,
     Circus skills, Curling, Escape room,                                                                                        be fearless at our brand new
     Game zone, Grass sledging, Low                                                                                              adventure weekend.
     ropes, Nightline, Offsite adventure,                                                                                        20–22 September 2019
     Orienteering, Pioneering, Pond                                                                                              Special event       £65 outdoor /
     dipping, Team building, Treasure                                                                                            £75 indoor
     hunt, Waddow’s Warren
     (underground tunnels).
                                                                                                                                 Brownies Do Blackpool! This thrilling
                                                                                                                                 weekend includes a trip to Blackpool
         HEAD FOR HEIGHTS                                                                                                        Tower, a visit to the zoo and circus,
                                                                                                                                 and adventures on Sunday morning.
     Abseiling, Climbing, Crate challenge,                                                                                       27–29 September 2019
     Jacob’s ladder, Tree climb, Zip wire.                                                                                       Theme weekend        £97.50**

       ON THE WATER                                                                                                              OCTOBER
                                                                                                                                 Queen’s Guide award/DofE Residential
     Canoeing, Improvised                                                                                                        Complete your Queen’s Guide award and
     rafting, Kayaking.                                                                                                          DofE residential sections with a week of
                                                                                                                                 fun and challenging outdoor adventure.

                EVENING ACTIVITIES
                                                                                                                                 21–25 October 2019 / 6-10 April 2020
                                                                                                                                 3-7 August 2020
                                                                                                                                 Theme event       £360
      Campfire, Mini Olympics, Nature
      walk, Scrapheap challenge,
                                                                                                                                                Activities for
      Talent show, Wide game,                                                                                                                  ALL AGES and
      Outdoor cinema.           DAY VISITS
                                          ,                                                                                       In the          ABILITIES
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      girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk/waddow                                      @WaddowHall                       Waddow Hall
                                                                                                                                                           E

     All events are for girls with their leaders, unless otherwise stated. Licences aren’t required unless stated. Theme day: A full day of themed activities, 10am to 4pm.
     Theme weekend: A full weekend of activities from 6pm on Friday to 2.30pm on Sunday. Times vary depending on the weekend, please see website or contact
12   Waddow Hall for more information.
     *One leader per section ratio goes free. Additional leaders are charged at £5 per person. **One leader per 10 paying girls goes free. Additional leaders are charged at normal rate.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS
NOVEMBER                                    MARCH                                     Brownies and Guides Adventure
                                                                                      Day Wobble on a tower of crates, zip
Spooks and Sparklers Sink your teeth        Mad Science Day Mad about science?
                                                                                      through the air and shoot arrows in a
into a spooky, sparkly weekend adventure    This hands-on day of experiments is
                                                                                      fun packed day of adventure.
with Halloween and bonfire crafts among     seriously mind-popping and followed
the wickedly good delights. The weekend     by fun adventures.                        20 June 2020
will go with a BANG!                        7 March 2020                              Theme day        £22.50*
1–3 November 2019                           Theme day        £29.95*
Theme weekend         £97.50**                                                        Relax and Revive Hot tubs, adventure,
                                                                                      pampering. Bliss! Reward yourself after
                                           International Women’s Day Take
                                                                                      all those exams with a weekend that
Waddow’s Wizardly Weekend Before           pride in women, girls and guiding on
                                                                                      dispels stress and reactivates your energy.
you can say ‘butterbeer’ you’ll be         this important day in our calendar.
having a wizarding adventure at the                                                   26–28 June 2020
                                           8 March 2020
Waddow school of magic, complete                                                      Theme weekend        £87.50**
                                           Theme day              £22.50*
with spellbinding activities.
29 November–1 December 2019 /                                                         I’m a Guide — GET ME OUT OF HERE!
13-15 Mar 2020                              APRIL                                     Could you be crowned Queen of the
Theme weekend          £97.50**             Bushcraft Bonanza Light a fire.           Waddow jungle? Find out at this high-
                                            Cook outdoors. Build a shelter.           energy weekend of fiendish challenges
                                            Whittle wood. Make friends around         (nothing too scary or revolting!).
DECEMBER                                    the campfire. It’s fun outside.           26–28 June 2020
Christmas Cracker Yule have fun at          4 April 2020                              Theme weekend       £77.50**
Waddow’s Winter Wonderland, including       Theme day         £22.50*
a delicious festive meal, reindeer hunt,
games, and a campfire. Day visit option                                               JULY
on Saturday.                               Scatter and Splatter Plant seeds,
                                                                                      Rainbows and Brownies Adventure
6–8 / 13–15 December 2019                  bake cakes, make crafts and have
                                                                                      Day Shoot arrows, crawl through caves,
                                           a great adventure!
Theme weekend                  £75**                                                  balance obstacles and make friends in
(day visit £25*)                           4 April 2020                               this fun-filled day of adventure.
                                           Theme day       £22.50*                    18 July 2020
                                                                                      Theme day          £22.50*
FEBRUARY
Sparkle and Ice If extreme weather          MAY
activities rock your boat, roll up for      Brownies and Guides Adventure             I’m a Brownie — GET ME OUT OF
unlimited adventure at this challenging     Camp Pitch up and camp in our tented      HERE! Could you be crowned Queen
camp. Add an extra night (if you dare!).    village for the whole weekend, with       of the Waddow jungle? Find out at
More information on page 13.                action-packed adventures guaranteed       this high-energy weekend of fab,
                                            (fully catered).                          fun challenges (nothing too scary
8-9 February 2020                                                                     or revolting!).
Special event        £58.50                 8–10 May 2020 / 3–5 July 2020
                                                                                      24–26 July 2020
                                            Theme weekend          £77.50**
                                                                                      Theme weekend      £77.50**
World Thinking Day How do we make
a difference? Find out at Waddow’s          Water Safety Day Get water-wise
World Thinking Day 2020.                    and learn to stay safe in ponds, lakes,   AUGUST
22 February 2020                            pools, the seaside — even the bathtub.
                                                                                      I’m a Rainbow — GET ME OUT OF
Theme day              £22.50*              16 May 2020                               HERE! Calling our youngest members!
                                            Theme day         £22.50*                 You won’t miss out on the ‘Get Me
                                                                                      Out Of Here!’ fun at this special day
Guides Gold Challenge Weekend
                                                                                      designed just for you.
Test yourself and have fun as you
go for your Guide Gold award. Girls
                                            JUNE                                      15 August 2020
without their leaders.                     Magic and Mayhem A Big Top adventure       Theme day     £22.50*
                                           with the option of an overnight stay.
28 February–1 March 2020 / 17-19
                                           More information on page 13.
April 2020 / 3-5 July 2020                                                            Wellies and Wristbands Music,
                                           13–14 June 2020
Theme weekend       £97.50                                                            adventure and fun all in one weekend.
                                           Special event       £35 day /              See page 12 for more information.
                                           £62 overnight
                                                                                      28-31 August 2020

  TO BOOK...                       Call Waddow Hall on 01200 423186
                                                                                      Special event     £122.50
                                                                                      (or £112.50 before end of feb 2020)           13
                                   or email waddow@girlguiding.org.uk
28-31 AUGUST 2020
                           Come and join in the fun again
                                                            this year! The weekend
                         promises to be full of adventure
                                                          , music, friends and more.
                                        For all Guides and Rangers.

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                                 BOOKING OPENS                                       WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
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                                                                                     event without the support of
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                                                                       adults £15 day, £40 overnight
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               13–14 JUNE 2020                                         • Accommodation
                                                                       • Food Saturday evening and
                                                                          Sunday morning
                                                                       • Transport from a local station
                                                                       • Activities
                                                                       ...and much more!

                                                                       VOLUNTEER!
             JOIN OUR BIG TOP                                          It wouldn’t be possible to run
        EXPERIENCE WITH ADVENTURE                                      these events without the help
           AND FUN THROUGHOUT!                                         of fantastic volunteers. If you’re
                                                                       interested in volunteering, follow
        DANCE • TUNNELS • BIG TOP                                      the link below to download a
                                                                       volunteer application pack.
        FUN • FRIENDS • LOW ROPES                                      Volunteer price £15 to
           NO LICENCE REQUIRED                                         cover catering.

                                                                                                                                 Visit girlguiding.org.uk/magicandmayhem
                                                                                                         BOOK NOW!               to download an application pack.
  Bookings close on 28 February 2020, or when all spaces are full. Tickets will be
  allocated on a first come, first served basis. *Limited overnight space for Rainbows.

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     Offering fun and adventure to girls is what we
     do. But why should leaders miss out on all the
     fun? You can experience our large-scale events
     alongside your girls. We also run a number of
     events solely for leaders, including a wide range
     of leader training to help you with the different
     aspects of your role. Don’t forget you can bring
     your family and friends to our leisure events too!

                  BLACKLAND FARM                                           FOXLEASE

      Archery GB — Instructor Award Are                      Dig that Boogie Beat: 70s and 80s         Tinsel, Turkey and Shopping Soak up
      you on target to lead archery? Aim                     Weekend Break Boogie on down to the       the Christmas atmosphere in four festive
      high with this two-and-a-half-day                      catchy, fun sounds of the 70s and 80s.    ways – Christmas shopping, carols, a
      course for adult volunteers.                           6–8 September 2019        £199 single /   traditional feast and pantomime.
      5–6 October 2019 / 11-12 April 2020 /                  £183 shared                               22-25 November 2019        £199 single /
      18–19 April 2020 i £250                                                                          £183 shared
                                                             Wellness Weekend Get stronger. Get
      Bushcraft Weekend Light a fire                         flexible. Get pampered. You deserve it!   First Response Course Could you
      without matches to cook your own                       13-15 September 2019      £199 single /   save a life? Find out what to do in a
      food, before spending a night in a                     £183 shared                               medical emergency from our experts
      shelter you’ve built.                                                                            and get your certificate.
      11-12 May 2020       £125 per head                                                               6 June 2020 i £20
                                                             Foxlease Heritage Break The history
                                                             of Foxlease is brilliant! Find out why
                                                                                                                          38 or email
      Action-packed Family Fun Take the                      Foxlease is so important in the world       Call 02380 2826
      gang on a fun-filled family day and                    of Girlguiding – and quiz our American                      iding.org.uk
      climb new heights in adventure.                        Girl Scout historians.                      foxlease@girlgu
      1 August 2020      £15 per head or                     7-10 October 2019        £199 single /
      £30 per family (2 adults & 2 children)                 £183 shared

      Cache Time Together Treat your gang                    Commissioners’ Preview Weekend
      to a challenging day of caching – and                  What has Foxlease got to offer? Lots                 DID YOU K
      see who finds all 15 caches first.                     and lots! Discover more at this relaxed       Girlguidin
                                                                                                                           NOW?
      15 August 2020      £10 for a family of 4              family weekend – with added evening         training       g Activit
                                                                                                                   gra            y Centre
                                                                                                                                           s offer
                                                             entertainment.                              leaders. nts for new and
                                                             25–27 October 2019      £199 single /                   Up to £2              existing
      Call 01342 8104                                                                                    is your fi           5 is avail
                                                                                                                    rs                   able if it
                      93 or email                            £183 shared                                £50 is av t training, and a
     blackland@girlg                                                                                              ailable fo              further
                     uiding.org.uk                                                                        per train           r up to 1
                                                                                                                                        0 people
                                                                                                                      ing. Get
                                                             We’ll Meet Again 1940s Experience           the appro              in touch wit
                                                             We’re going vintage! Flash back in        informati priate centre fo             h
                                                                                                                 on and a               r more
         i Training          Family         Leisure                                                                         pplicatio
                                                             time to the fabulous forties.                                             n forms.
        Training available to all members of Girlguiding
        aged 18 or over, whether they are adult members      8–10 November 2019        £199 single /
16      or Rangers, unless otherwise stated. * £50 support   £183 shared
        from Adult Leader Training Bursary
ICANDO                               WADDOW HALL

ICANDO will be offering two-hour         Laugh, Craft and Stitch Relax, have fun     Your Adventure Have a laugh, make
evening training sessions on various     and create during an inspirational week     new friends and keep on guiding after
topics including A Safe Space,           of crafting led by Norma Allott.            your experiences as a Ranger, with this
First Response refresher, managing       2–6 September 2019        £250 shared /     weekend of fun-filled activities. (Up to
people and requested topics from         £275 single                                 30 years old).
leaders on 8 October 2019,                                                           12–14 June 2020       £99
9 October 2019, 3 March 2020,
4 March 2020, 9 June 2020 and            Young Friends of Waddow Working
10 June 2020. Look out for more          Weekend Live life to the max with           Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk Do you
information on our website and           a friendship-building, adventure            want to do ‘summit’ special? Aim high
social media.                            loving, volunteering working                as our expert mountain guides help
                                         weekend. Age 18–35.                         you tackle the Three Peaks of Pen-Y-
                                         25–27 October 2019 / 27–29                  Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough
                                         March 2020      Free for Friends of         over two days.
Royal Parks Ramble Discover
Westminster’s Royal Parks before         Waddow members                              24–26 July 2020     £205
digging into a scrumptious cream
tea at ICANDO.                           Christmas Tree Festival A visit to          Fun with the Gang Take the family
21 September 2019       £10.50           our popular festival of decorated           (and friends) on a fun-filled week of
                                         Christmas trees.                            activities, games and adventures.
                                         2–6 / 9–13 December 2019       £2           Mums, dads, grandmas, grandads and
Sale Sleepover Grab a bargain at
                                                                                     friends all welcome!
our ‘shop the sales’ visit to London,
topped by an evening at the theatre                                                  27–31 July 2020      £235.20 shared /
                                         Waddow’s Winter Wonderland
including dinner.                                                                    £264.60 single / £159.60 under 16s
                                         Hold on for deer life! It’s nonstop
4–5 January 2020       £97.50            fun at Waddow’s Winter Wonderland.
                                         Meet Father Christmas, visit a magical      Holiday Week An opportunity to stay
                                         tree festival, hunt reindeer, do            at Waddow Hall with daily coach trips
Guiding Heritage Brush up your
                                         festive crafts, and lots more.              to local attractions, stately homes and
heritage knowledge, and take in
                                         (Open 5pm–9pm, 90 minute session)           gardens. Ideal for leaders and Trefoil
some of the guiding historical sites
                                         4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 December 2019           Guild. Open to all.
around London. All rounded off with
a cream tea.                                 £10                                     3–7 August 2020       £270 shared /
                                                                                     £305 single
7 March 2020     £11
                                         Leaders Essentials Training All the
                                         expert help you need, especially to         Leaders Adventure Day Looking
Royal Parks Ramble Scones, jam and
                                         complete your leader qualification,         for fun or on a fact-finding mission?
cake. Nothing beats an ICANDO cream
                                         with training and support on the            Get active with this leaders-only day
tea after walks around Westminster’s
                                         guiding programme, GO, First                of adventures.
Royal Parks.
                                         Response, safeguarding and more.            8 August 2020      £22.50
22 April 2020     £11
                                         3–5 January 2020 / 12–14 June 2020
                                          i £94.50 £44.50*
                                                                                     Walking Week Scenic walks, beautiful
Royal Parks Ramble Find out about
                                                                                     trails, pretty parkland. Take your pick
the Royal Parks in Westminster, before
                                         Leaders Can Too! Ever wanted to do the      of walks at wonderful Waddow Hall
digging in to cream tea at ICANDO.
                                         adventures your girls enjoy? Now you        and the local countryside.
11 July 2020      £11                    can in a riotous weekend just for you!      9–14 August 2020       £335 shared /
                                         3–5 April 2020     £99                      £385 single
Call 020 7592 18
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                 ing.org.uk              HML Training and Assessment Level 3                             3186 or emai
                                                                                           Call 01200 42             uk
                                         If you’re passionate about leading                             guiding.org.
                                         walking groups, this challenging hill and         waddow@girl
                                         moorland leader qualification is for you.

                                                                                            CALL or EMAIL
                                         6–9 April 2020 i £225

                                         Easter Fun Day Time for some
                                         eggs-tra creative fun this Easter with
                                                                                             your chosen
                                         adventures, an egg hunt, crafts, stalls
                                         and more for all the family.                       centre to book!
                                         13 April 2020     £4
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Get involved                                             4.        Take a
                                                                         HOUSE TOUR
                                                                         Curious about the history of Foxlease and
                                                                         Waddow Hall and our long association with
                                                                         guiding? Come along on one of our house
                                                                         tours and discover hidden gems around
                                                                         every corner.

     There are many other ways
     you can get involved and
     support our activity centres.

     1.
     VOLUNTEER at events
     Do you fancy helping to run one of our
     events? We’re always on the lookout for
     volunteers. You get a taster of what we
     have to offer and the chance to take                                Meeting and training

                                                                 3. ROOM HIRE
     part in the fun, get together with other
     members and explore the sites. We’d
     also love to hear from you if you’d like
                                                                         If you’re looking for somewhere to hold
     to try volunteering at any time of year
                                                                         your district meeting, county training or
     — whether that’s in the shop, in the
                                                                         unit celebration, then look no further.
     office or getting outdoors.
                                                                         We have equipped meeting and training
                                                                         rooms, lots of catering options and
                                                                         plenty of space to pause for reflection.
                                                                         What’s more, we’re steeped in
                                                                         guiding history.

                                                2.   Become a FRIEND
                                                     Join the Friends network at Blackland
                                                     Farm, Foxlease and Waddow Hall (we’ve
                                                     got a Young Friends at Waddow Hall too).
                                                     You’ll assist the staff and help make
                                                     the centres grow, while socialising and
                                                     meeting fellow members. The Friends
                                                     groups offer support at events, to
                                                     fundraising and providing bursaries.
18                                                   Why not join us and help make a
                                                     difference to the future of the centres?
5.
Book a SCHOOL
HOLIDAY CLUB
You may not know it, but we run school
holiday and half-term clubs for girls and
boys. This affordable way to entertain
your own children during the school
holidays offers days of adventure. It’s not
only the girls in your unit that can make
the most of our facilities...

                        Come for BREAKFAST,
             6.         LUNCH, DINNER OR                                                               S!
                        AFTERNOON TEA                                                    CONGRATULATION
                        If you love food as much as we do,                               You’ve made it to the end of a jam-
                        come and join us and sample our mouth-                           packed list of activities you can enjoy
                        watering home-cooked fresh local produce.                        at our buzzing activity centres. If you
                        At Foxlease and Waddow Hall we cook for                          want to find out more about any of the
                        all occasions, whether you’re looking for                        experiences, contact your centre to get
                        formal dining, delicious afternoon tea or a                      involved or visit our website.
                        finger-licking hot or cold buffet. You bring
                        your group – and we’ll provide the rest.                         girlguidingactivitycentres.org.uk
                        Not ready to leave? Enjoy an overnight

                                                                       7.
                        stay at one of our centres.

                                                                       Bring your family for a
                                                                       BIRTHDAY PARTY
                                                                       with a difference
                                                                       As if all that wasn’t enough, our
                                                                       activities and experiences can help you
                                                                       and your loved ones celebrate in style.
                                                                       We can create a day to remember for all
                                                                       ages and abilities. Where else can you go
                                                                       kayaking in the morning and follow it up
                                                                       with afternoon tea?

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Outdoor
and adventure
qualifications
                                                                                                      GOING AWAY WITH SCHEME
                                                                                                      The Going Away With scheme allows you to
                                                                                                      run your own residentials with your unit.
                                                                                                      These could be indoors or outdoors, on a
                                                                                                      boat, at an activity centre, close or far from
                                                                                                      home. Going away with your unit is a great
                                                                                                      adventure for you and the girls and is often
                                                                                                      a highlight of their time with us. The Going
                                                                                                      Away With scheme is open to members who
                                                                                                      have completed the leadership qualification
                                                                                                      and currently hold an active role as a leader,
                                                                                                      commissioner or adviser.

     WALKING SCHEME                                           CLIMBING SCHEME
     The Walking scheme is designed to                        The Climbing scheme means you
     give you the skills, knowledge, safety                   can instruct and supervise up to 12
     and experience to take our girls and                     Girlguiding members while they’re
     young women walking in a variety of                      climbing and abseiling. The scheme
     locations and terrains. Going walking                    consists of two levels. Level 1 is for
     provides an opportunity to discover the                  purpose-built climbing walls and
     natural world, exercise and spend time                   abseiling towers and Level 2 is for
     together and is a great adventure for                    climbing in the natural environment
     our members. There are three levels to                   on simple and safe crags.The Climbing
     Girlguiding’s Walking scheme, which one                  scheme is open to both Girlguiding
     you undertake depends on your existing                   members and non-members.
     skills and experience. The Walking
     scheme is open to both Girlguiding
     members and non-members.

                                                              NARROWBOATING SCHEME
                                                              The Narrowboating scheme covers all
                                                              the theory, knowledge and practical
                                                              skills you need to take your girls
                                                              and young women on a Narrowboat.
                                                              Narrowboating provides a great
                                                              opportunity to experience something
                          Regular local g                     new, challenging and fun. The
                                     trainin                  Narrowboating scheme is open to both
                      a nd national nts                       Girlguiding members and non-members.

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camping trip or activity days.

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•    Over 25 adventurous on-site activities including
     kayaking and canoeing on the River Bure,
     climbing, crate stack, stand-up paddle boarding
     and nature activities.

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heart of the Norfolk countryside. Let the
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Visit Netherurd, Girlguiding Scotland’s
                                                                                                                                         The Guide Association Scotland, known as
home from home including a magnificent                                                                                          Girlguiding Scotland is a registered Scottish charity.
                                                                                                                               Netherurd, Blyth Bridge, West Linton, Peeblesshire,
mansion house, camping, cabins and more!                                                                                                           EH46 7AQ Charity no. SC005548

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 OVERNIGHT PACKAGE                              Blackland Farm
                                                01342 810493
  only £39.99 per person*                       blackland@girlguiding.org.uk
  Includes:
  – Four adventurous activities                 Foxlease
  - Overnight stay                              023 8028 2638
  - Fully catered                               foxlease@girlguiding.org.uk

  DAY PACKAGE                                   Waddow Hall
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  only £15 per person*                          waddow@girlguiding.org.uk                requi nce
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  * Subject to availability. Offer available during November 2019, December 2019, January 2020 and February 2020 at Blackland Farm,
    Foxlease and Waddow Hall. Accommodation will be allocated before your arrival where applicable.
                                                                                                                                                  Registered charity number 306016.
OCTOBER                                                     08    I’m a Ranger — GET ME
                                                                                                                                OUT OF HERE
                                                                                                                                                              *

                                                                                                                                Foxlease
                                                              05 Archery  GB —
                                                                 Instructor Award
                                                                     Blackland Farm
                                                                                                                          22    Brownie Winter Sleepover
                                                                                                                                Blackland Farm
Events                                                        07     Foxlease Heritage Weekend
                                                                     Foxlease
                                                                                                                          22    Tinsel, Turkey and Shopping
                                                                                                                                Foxlease

                                                              12     Great Guide Getaway                          *       23    Lead Skills Builder Stage 3
                                                                     Blackland Farm                                             ICANDO
                    2019–20
                                                              12     Into the Forest
                                                                                                                          23    Brownie Winter Sleepover
                                                                     Foxlease                                                   Blackland Farm

                                                              19     Tweet, Like, Chat
                                                                                                                          29    Waddow’s Wizardly
                                                                     ICANDO                                                     Weekend
                                                                                                                                Waddow Hall
                                                              21     Queen’s Guide/DofE
                                                                     Residential
                                                                                                                  *

                                                                     Blackland Farm / Waddow Hall

                                                              25     Commissioners’ Preview
                                                                     Weekend
                                                                     Foxlease

                                                              25     Young Friends of Waddow
                                                                     Working Weekend
                                                                     Waddow Hall

                                                              26     Animal Crackers
                        2019                                         ICANDO

     SEPTEMBER
     02 Laugh, Craft and Stitch
          Waddow Hall

     06   Castle Capers
          Waddow Hall                                                                                                     DECEMBER
     06   Dig that Boogie Beat: 70s
          and 80s Weekend Break
                                                                                                                          02 Christmas Tree Festival
                                                                                                                                Waddow Hall
          Foxlease
                                                                                                                          04    Waddow’s Winter Wonderland
     07   Shake Shake Wiggle Wiggle                                                                                             Waddow Hall
          Waddow Hall
                                                                                                                          05    Waddow’s Winter
     13   Wellness Weekend                                                                                                      Wonderland
          Foxlease                                             NOVEMBER                                                         Waddow Hall

     13   Survival Extreme                            *        01 Haunted House Party                                     06    Christmas Cracker
          Blackland Farm                                              Foxlease                                                  Waddow Hall

     20   Fearless Fun
                                                               01     Spooks and Sparklers                                06    Waddow’s Winter
                                                                                                                                Wonderland
          Blackland Farm / Foxlease /                                 Waddow Hall
          Waddow Hall                                                                                                           Waddow Hall
                                                               02     Space Camp
     21   Royal Parks Ramble
                                                                      ICANDO                                              07    A Christmas Snowball
          ICANDO                                                                                                                Foxlease
                                                               08     We’ll Meet Again 1940s
     27   Brownies Do Blackpool!                                      experience                                          07    Christmas Magic
          Waddow Hall                                                 Foxlease                                                  ICANDO
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     This calendar shows the start date of events. Some events are overnight. Please see full write ups for more information.
08   Christmas Magic
                                 FEBRUARY                                  APRIL
     ICANDO

09   Christmas Tree Festival     08 First Aid Skills Builder Stage 5       03 Leaders Can Too!
     Waddow Hall                      ICANDO                                    Waddow Hall

11   Waddow’s Winter             08   Sparkle and Ice                      04   Forest Explorers
     Wonderland                       Blackland Farm, Foxlease,                 Blackland Farm
     Waddow Hall                      Waddow Hall
                                                                           04   Bushcraft Bonanza
12   Waddow’s Winter             22   World Thinking Day                        Waddow Hall
     Wonderland                       Foxlease, ICANDO
     Waddow Hall                                                           04   Scatter and Splatter
                                 22   World Thinking Day                        Waddow Hall
13   Waddow’s Winter
     Wonderland
                                      Waddow Hall
                                                                           05   Fire Up Your Bushcraft
     Waddow Hall                 28   Guides Gold Challenge
                                      Weekend
                                                                       *        Blackland Farm

13   Christmas Cracker                Waddow Hall                          06   HML Training and
                                                                                Assessment Level 3
     Waddow Hall
                                                                                Waddow Hall
21   A Christmas Snowball
                                                                           06   Queen’s Guide/DofE       *
     Foxlease
                                                                                Residential
                                                                                Waddow Hall

                                                                           11   Archery GB —
                                                                                Instructor Award
                                                                                Blackland Farm

                                                                           11   Flash Bang Boom
                                 MARCH                                          Foxlease

                                 07 Mad Science Day                        11   Extreme Survival
                                      Waddow Hall                               Foxlease

                                 07   Guiding Heritage
                                                                           13   Easter Fun Day
                                      ICANDO                                    Waddow Hall

                                 08   International Women’s Day
                                                                           13   Queen’s Guide/DofE       *
                                      Foxlease, Waddow Hall                     Residential
                                                                                Foxlease
                                 13   Waddow’s Wizardly
                                      Weekend
                                                                           17   Guide Gold Challenge
                                                                                Weekend
                                                                                                         *
                                      Waddow Hall
                                                                                Waddow Hall
                                 14   Curtain Up!
                                      ICANDO                               18   Archery GB —
                                                                                Instructor Award
                                 21   Guide Adventure Getaway
               2020                   Blackland Farm
                                                                       *        Blackland Farm

                                                                           18   Go Wild in the Park
                                 21   It’s a Guiding Knockout:
                                                                                ICANDO
JANUARY                               Brownie Style
                                      Foxlease                             22   Royal Parks Ramble
03 Leaders Essentials Training                                                  ICANDO
     Waddow Hall                 22   It’s a Guiding Knockout:
                                      Made for Guides
                                                                           24   Twisted Tech
04   Shake Shake Wiggle Wiggle        Foxlease                                  Foxlease
     Waddow Hall
                                 27   Young Friends of Waddow
04   Sale Sleepover                   Working Weekend
     ICANDO                           Waddow Hall

25   Get Smart Coding
                                 28   Cache Them All
     ICANDO                           ICANDO
MAY                                   12   Your Adventure                     24     I’m a Brownie — GET ME
                                                                                     OUT OF HERE!
                                           Waddow Hall
                                                                                     Waddow Hall
08 Brownies and Guides
   Adventure Camp
                                      13   Magic and Mayhem

     Waddow Hall
                                           Blackland Farm / Foxlease /        25     Guides Beach Party
                                           Waddow Hall                               Foxlease

09   Rainbows Adventure Day
                                      20   Movie Magic Makers                 26     Brownies Beach Party
     Blackland Farm                        ICANDO                        *           Foxlease

09   Rainbows Adventure Camp
                                      20   Brownies and Guides                27     Fun with the Gang
     Blackland Farm                        Adventure Day                             Waddow Hall
                                           Waddow Hall
09   Mess and Madness
     ICANDO                           26   Relax and Revive
                                                                              AUGUST
                                           Waddow Hall
10   Brownies Adventure Day
     Blackland Farm                   26   I’m a Guide — GET ME OUT           01 Action-packed Family Fun
                                           OF HERE!                                  Blackland Farm
11   Bushcraft Weekend
                                           Waddow Hall
     Blackland Farm                                                           03     Queen’s Guide/ DofE
                                                                                     Residential
                                                                                                                  *

13   West End Magic                   26   Guide Gold Challenge
                                           Weekend
                                                                         *
                                                                                     Waddow Hall
     Foxlease                              ICANDO
                                                                              03     Holiday Week
15   Castle Capers                                                                   Waddow Hall
     Waddow Hall
                                                                              08     Guide Adventure Getaway      *
16   Guides Adventure Day                                                            Blackland Farm
     Blackland Farm
                                                                              08     Leaders Adventure Day
16   Space Camp                                                                      Waddow Hall
     ICANDO
                                                                              09     Walking Week
16   Water Safety Day                                                                Waddow Hall
     Waddow Hall
                                                                              14     Guides Gold Challenge
                                                                                     Weekend
                                                                                                                  *

                                                                                     Foxlease

                                                                              15     I’m a Rainbow — GET ME
                                      JULY                                           OUT OF HERE!
                                                                                     Waddow Hall
                                      03 Brownies and Guides
                                          Adventure Camp                      15     Cache Time Together
                                           Waddow Hall                               Blackland Farm

                                      03   Gold Award Challenge
                                           Weekend
                                                                         *    16     Cache Us If You Can
                                                                                     Blackland Farm
                                           Waddow Hall
                                                                              17     Queen’s Guide/DofE           *
                                      04   Make a Splash                             Residential
JUNE                                       Blackland Farm                            Blackland Farm

06 First Response Course              05   Splish, Splash, Splosh
                                                                              28     Wellies and Wristbands
     Foxlease                              Blackland Farm                            Foxlease, Waddow Hall

06   Explore Skills Builder Stage 3   11   Royal Parks Ramble
     ICANDO                                ICANDO                                  Activity key:
07   Make Change Skills Builder
     Stage 2
                                      18   Rainbows and Brownies
                                           Adventure Day
                                                                                   All sections        Guides
                                                                                   Rainbows            Rangers
     ICANDO                                Waddow Hall
                                                                                   Brownies            Adults
12   Leaders Essentials Training      24   Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk
     Waddow Hall                           Waddow Hall                                                                24
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and try out a wide range of activities from our partners.

  BOOKING OPENS MARCH 2019                                              WANT TO VOLUNTEER?
  Ticket price: £85.00                                                  We can only run this event with the support of
  Ticket price includes:
                                                                        our fantastic volunteers. We’d love for you to
  P Campsite fees
                                                                        get involved; whether that’s with the preparations,
  P Full catering from Friday night
    until Sunday breakfast                                              on the day or all the way through. We need you!
  P Activities
                                                                        Visit the web page to download an application
  P Evening entertainment
  ….and much more!                                                      pack. Volunteers can attend for free.

Bookings close on 31 January 2020 or when all the places are filled. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
* A bursary will be available for units to support attendance of girls from areas of deprivation. Email twistedtech@girlguiding.org.uk
to find out more.
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                  adventure and laughter.           • campsite/accommodation fees
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                                                    • full catering from Friday night
                  Complete a range of daring          to Sunday lunch
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                  walls! Take on the high ropes!
                  Conquer the canoes! All this      Volunteer!
                  and much, much more.              Visit the website to get involved and download
 Real adventure with real friends.                  a volunteer application pack. Volunteer price
                                                    £20 to cover catering.
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 to download an application pack

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