Solihull Flies the Flag for Girl Guides
From Press Office on 22 February 2010
The Girl Guide flag is proudly flying over Council House this Monday, 22 February, in celebration of World Thinking Day.
Each year on 22 February, Girl Guides and Girl Scouts all over the world celebrate World Thinking Day. The day was chosen as the mutual birthday of Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, the founders of the Scouts and Guides, and gives an opportunity for all Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to think of each other and those less fortunate. This year’s theme is ‘together we can end poverty and hunger’.
In 2010, Girlguiding UK will be celebrating its centenary year with a range of activities around the borough, including the Malvern Park flowerbed being planted with a Girl Guide theme.
Lesley Day, Guide Guider of 6th Solihull Guides said: “This year is very special as we celebrate one hundred years of Girlguiding. Solihull Guiders have worked hard to offer a range of activities to mark this amazing milestone.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Council for all their continued support. Flying our flag is a great way to show to everyone that we are celebrating World Thinking Day and from now on it will be flying every year from Council House on the 22 February.”
Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Ken Meeson said: “It is a pleasure to have the Girl Guide flag on display over the town. Guiding is a great way for girls to make friends, have fun and learn a huge range of skills. It remains a popular activity in the borough with over 1800 girls and a total of 91 Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Senior Section Units.”
For information on World Thinking Day visit www.worldthinkingday.org. If you are interested in joining, helping or just want to know more Solihull’s Guiding activities contact Rose Walsh on 0121 704 5216 or Alison Jones 0121 246 6613
For media enquiries please contact Olivia White 0121 704 8373
Email: owhite@solihull.gov.uk