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About
Girlguiding Pembrokeshire is part of Girlguiding Cymru.
The county covers the areas of the areas of St Davids, Tenby, Milford Haven, Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest. This county has 0 Divisions and 6 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.
County commissioner: Kathy Gunner
History
Guiding began in Pembrokeshire shortly after the inception of guiding.
One of Pembrokeshire’s most influential guiding members was Lady Merthyr. She was a county commissioner and Patron of Girlguiding Pembrokeshire. She was fundamental in developing early Guiding in the county, having persuaded her mother, Lady Meyrick to become a Commissioner, opening several units and training new Guiders. At one point she organised a meeting for girls to find out about Guiding, to which over 200 turned up! In 1931 she represented Wales at an international camp in Finland and at the 1935 Girl Guide Conference she chaired a special session for Commissioners and young Guiders.
Lady Merthyr was awarded the Silver Fish, the highest award given to active adult members of Girlguiding, in recognition of her distinguished service. She gave 80 years of service to Girlguiding. As County Patron she attended AGMs to present awards and when, in later years, was no longer able to attend, looked forward to receiving a copy of the county report to keep her updated on events. She reminded everyone regularly that grass roots Guiders were the important ones who kept Guiding going.
The county Standard
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