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Guiding has been an activity in the Grafton District for 100 years. Image: contributed

Grafton Girl Guides Centenary

Grafton Girl Guides celebrate their centenary on Saturday February 17.

Calling all past and present Guides, Leaders, and supporters of Grafton Girl Guides to join us in celebrating 100 years of Guiding in Grafton!

Grafton District will hold a morning tea at the Guide Hall, 2 Prince Street Grafton, from 9.30 -11.30am. We welcome everyone to visit our heritage building, where Guiding has been held since the 1930’s. On display will be memorabilia and photos from past and present, as well as a chance to see our newest renovations to the hall, including our amazing canoes!

This is followed by a formal dinner on Saturday evening at the Clarence River Jockey Club from 6pm, $50/p $25/child. Dress – Formal Guide Uniform for members and smart casual for guests. Please RSVP by January 30 or for more information grafton.district.sg@gmail.com or find us on Facebook – Grafton Girl Guides.

Girl Guides, the largest worldwide voluntary organisation for girls and young women, has been developing leadership skills and building confidence in local girls for nearly a century.

Vicki Marsh