Milnrow Girlguiding World Thinking Day

Milnrow District Girlguiding World Thinking Day Event

Girlguiding groups from Milnrow District gathered together on Saturday 18 February to celebrate World Thinking Day as one, with celebrations focused on ‘growing’.

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from Milnrow District gathered to decorate the community tree on Newhey Road. 

This is one of the focal points of the community and will be seen by thousands as they travel past. Many have already been witnessed to stop and read some of the thoughtful messages left by the young members.

Each unit from the area designed their own wishes for fellow girlguiding members. These ranged from good health to messages of self-confidence. These well-wishes were then decorated and laminated to withstand the weather.

Ella Davidson, nine, a Brownie, said: “I really enjoyed writing my message for the tree, I decorated it brightly so it will stand out. I hope everyone gets to see our messages.”

District Commissioner, Gill Lowe, said: “I’d like to thank all the units for their wonderful work. We’ve all really enjoyed thinking about other guiding members around the world.

"The girls have made us extremely proud and we are glad at this opportunity to share their wishes with the community.

"The tree is such a big focal point, we hope everyone will take time out to come down and have a look.”

The 22 February marks a special date on the Girlguiding calendar; World Thinking Day. On this special day, members of Girlguiding will think about sister Guides all around the world, the meaning of Guiding and the global impact the leading charity has. This particular date was chosen as it marks the birthdays of Guiding and Scouting founders; Robert Baden-Powell and Olave Baden-Powell.