Girls Guides have a lot of fun and enjoy craft, games, cooking, outdoor activities and involvement in community based activities.
Parkes’ Girl Guides are back up and running in 2025 and are looking to spread the word to get more girls involved. They are currently offering girls aged 7-10 years old, something unique – access to a great variety of activities throughout the year. Activities will be held within school terms and on Monday afternoons 4.30pm to 5.30/6.00pm.
The first Guide company in Parkes was formed in 1927 but was disbanded a few years later. In 1942 a public meeting was held to reorganise the Guide movement and the 1A Girl Guides was inaugurated and the first Parkes Brownie Pack was established in February 1942.
Meetings were held in various locations until 1956 when a hut from the migration camp was purchased and installed behind CWA. This hut remained in use through to 2005 when a new hall built in Cecil Street.
Girl Guides ceased in March 2020 due to COVID restrictions and was placed in recession as a result of declining numbers and the retirement of Guide Leader Joanne Buerckner.
Shirley Russell, District Manager and Support Group, was instrumental in finding New District Manager Jen Harris and with her contacts was able to seek new leaders.
The Girl Guides movement assists girls to develop their skills in a safe environment while having fun and finding friends.
Through a series of fun activities and opportunities, girls have the opportunity to discover new interests, develop their talents, and share the experience with a group of friends. Guides work together in small groups while assisted by volunteer adult Leaders who encourage Guides to learn new skills and take on new challenges in a safe environment.
If you missed the “Come and Try” day on 1 March, please contact Jen to register your interest via email ParkesDM@girlguides-nsw actnt.org.au