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About
Girlguiding Cronfa Ddwr is part of Girlguiding Cymru.
This county has 2 Divisions and 4 Districts.
We offer girls and young women in the County a space where they can be themselves, have fun, build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. While giving them the chance to discover their full potential.
History of Breconshire
Guiding began in Wales from 1909 onwards. In 1917 a special meeting was held in Church house in Brecon. The meeting was chaired by Mrs J Evans.
They were joined by Miss Behrens, who was the assistant chief commissioner to Lady Baden Powell.
The meeting was a success and the first unit in Brecon began.
In 1918, guider Miss EA Jones perished whilst at Ffwrdgrech despite the efforts of her guiding sisters. The tragedy deeply affected guiders in the area. News report.
History of Radnorshire
The first Commissioner for Radnorshire was Mrs Evan-Thomas of Pencerrig in Radnorshire.
Guiding in Radnorshire began after 1920.
In the early 1920’s, a large Empire day rally was held for Brownies, Guides and Rangers.
Radnorshire hosted the Welsh Conference in 1949. This was held in Llandrindod Wells.
The county commissioners
The county standards
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