Ten Guides from Magheraculmoney had the opportunity to join with other girls from Fermanagh and beyond to celebrate the Girl Guide Centenary at a huge camp held at Lorne, the Ulster Guiding headquarters. Over 500 girls attended the week-long camp at the start of August.
It was an action packed adventure with activities such as swimming, canoeing, ice-skating, roller-blading, hill-walking, climbing the high ropes, self-defence, craft and much more! The girls were so busy that they just about had time to visit the on-site shop and Rainbow Cafe. There was even more fun in the evenings, including a 70s disco night and a cinema with popcorn. Of course there were plenty of traditional guiding activities too with an emotional final ceremony on the last night with fun campfire singing.
During the week the Magheraculmoney cook tent was a hub for the guides and leaders at supper time – not just for our own campers! – with pancakes and beans-on-toast to keep up energy levels (a vast quantity of tray-bakes also disappeared!).
The girls were fantastic, tackling all the challenges set before them and were rewarded with three special commemorative badges to sew on their sashes. Thanks to Louie, Diane, Lynne and Rosemary for bringing the girls. Hope all the damp, smelly clothes have been through the wash by now!
