Girlguiding Devon
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Girlguiding Devon is the largest county in Girlguiding South West England. It is made up of 17 Divisions, with over 60 Districts, 460 Units and very active Trefoil Guilds.
The Patron of Girlguiding Devon is The Rt. Hon. The Lady Clinton, D.L. while the County President is Mrs Mavis Budden and the current County Commissioner is Mrs Kate Harding.
The County Badge is the 'Devon Star', which is also the name of the monthly newsletter distributed to all Guiders in the county.
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Divisions
Girlguiding Devon Region is subdivided into 17 Girlguiding Divisions.
- Axminster Division
- Erme Valley Division
- Exeter Division
- Exmouth Division
- Honiton Division
- North Devon Division
- Okehampton Division
- Plym Division
- Plymouth East Division
- Plymouth West Division
- Plympton Division
- Tavy Division
- Taw and Torridge Division
- Teignbridge Division
- Tiverton Division
- Torbay Division
- Totnes Division
Properties
Bowerman's Cottage
Bowerman's Cottage is owned by Devon Guide Association and is situated on Dartmoor. There are two bunk rooms with six beds in each and a Leaders room with 3 beds and a toilet. The house is centrally heated and is also double glazed. The kitchen has recently been refitted. Other downstairs accommodation consists of two bathrooms, a dining room, a day/activities room and a small sitting room.
Taw Bottom
Taw Bottom is Devon Guides' County Campsite. It is situated in the centre of Devon, at South Tawton (near Okehampton). There are four campsites on the four-acre site, Ash, Beech, Hawthorn and Oak. Each of the campsites has its own solid wooden shelter, flush toilets, wash basins and hot showers. In addition to the campsites, there is the Longhouse building, which has an activity room and a fully equipped catering-style kitchen. There are facilities for the disabled. A 2-berth caravan may be hired for additional accommodation, and during the Summer Holidays, a 2-berth trailer tent is available for use on Beech and Hawthorn sites.
Facilities include Pioneering equipment, a Fitness Trail, a Nature Trail, an Orienteering Trail and Archery instruction. Local activities include Pony Trekking, Finch Foundry (National Trust), Swimming and facilities in Okehampton, Canoeing, Walking on Dartmoor and the Museum of Dartmoor Life among others.
Residential Centres
- Colyton District HQ, Axminster Division
- Trefoil Lodge, Exeter Division
- Sidmouth District HQ, Honiton Division
- Rosamund Stevens Hall, Plymouth East and West Divisions
- Betts Centre, Plympton Division
- Venture Hall, Exmouth Division
Archives
Devon County Archive is a working archive with items available for special events. Uniforms can be hired for a nominal charge, and you can find out about past special events in your area.
Shelterbox
Girlguiding Devon's County Charity 2007/2008 is Shelterbox. The Shelterbox Trust is a registered UK charity that provides emergency aid for victims of natural and other disasters anywhere in the world. The charity was founded by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard, and all aid is distributed from Cornwall. Their unique solution to disasters is the Shelterbox itself - a tough, green plastic box containing a 10-person tent and ancillary equipment designed to enable a family of up to 10 people survive for at least six months.
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