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If you have any good ideas for activities, crafts or games that you would like to share, please e-mail them to us . Thank you!       Get Wet Challenge       Water Activities       Centenary Time Travel Badge       Postcard Exchange 2005       Scuba Dive and Snorkelling       Outdoor Fun NW Region Water Team are celebrating the centenary by way of a Get Wet Challenge! The aim of the challenge is to increase the numbers of children and adults participating safely in water activities across our region. The Challenge will run from 1st January 2009 until 31st December 2010 – activities already completed may be back-dated to the start of 2009. The Get Wet 100 Challenge is open to every member of Girlguiding UK who wishes to take part. Each participant must choose from the list of clauses to earn 100 points and gain their badge. Different clauses may be selected to earn a second badge. The Challenge may be adapted under certain circumstances to ensure that everyone can take part – please contact Alison for advice. To declare completion of the Challenge and order your badge please email Alison Quinn Click here for the clauses.       Click here for a flyer.
Back to the top of the page Waterside Lodge in Southport offers rafting, bellboating, dragonboating, kayaking and sailing. Please contact Carol Bennion , the County Water Activities Advisor, or ring Sue at Waterside Lodge on 01704 510900 and mention that you are from Sefton County Girlguiding and contacting her via Carol. View the Centre Web site at www.southportdistrict.escouts.net. The Crosby Scout and Guide Marina Club meets at Crosby Marina on Saturdays. Canoeing runs from 10 am to 12.30 and sailing from 1pm onwards. For details of how girls can join or to arrange a group taster session email Charles Lloyd or phone him on 0151 924 0638 . View the Club Web site at www.crosbymarinaclub.org.uk/ Back to the top of the page Look at the flyer to find out about a time travel badge. Lots of challenges about Guiding over the last 100 years, for all sections. Click here to find out more.
Back to the top of the page In the past the Hightown Brownies had great fun joining in the international postcard exchange for Thinking Day. Read about their experiences on our news page. The postcard exchange for 2009 is already getting underway. If you would like to get involved look at the postcard exchange website for details. Alternatively email the Hightown Brownies to find out more. Back to the top of the page The 11th Formby St Jeromes Guides had a Scuba Dive and snorkelling session with Southport Underwater Club. It was held at Pontins pool Ainsdale and cost £5 per Guide. We had a fantastic evening. I arranged the evening via the Secretary Keith Barnes who can be contacted on: 01704 873615. Numbers are limited to 8 for Scuba Dive. My group is attending over 2 weeks to allow everyone a go. The session lasts from 8pm to 9.30pm, minimum age is 10 years and the Guides must be able to swim 25 metres. Surprise yourself and give it a go! Back to the top of the page Thoughout the year the Camp team provide a wide varirty of events to help us all enjoy being out of doors. Camps and outdoor cooking are great fun and the team aims to help everyone. Events will be published at regular intervals. Please support them. They are FUN.
If you want any help or advise contact the County Camp Adviser 01257 426824
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