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Guides, for girls age 10 to 14 years, are the third section of the guiding family. Members take part in a wide range of exciting activities at their regular meetings, and at special events or holidays. Girls do everything from adventure sports to playing fun…

The Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) or the Air Cadets offers young people aged 13-20 training, sports, camps, real flight experience, abseiling, music, engineering projects, opportunities for overseas travel, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and much more. The Air Cadets are sponsored by the Royal Air…

The n:counta section for girls age 10 to 14 years old is the third section of the Girls Brigade. It is a Christian, international charity working alongside girls and young women of every background, ability and culture. The girls undertake many activities, such as craft,…

The n:gage section for girls age 7 to 11 years old is the second section of the Girls Brigade. It is a Christian, international charity working alongside girls and young women of every background, ability and culture. Juniors are busy people, there's no doubt about it!…

The n:spire section for girls age 13 to 18 years old is the fourth section of the Girls Brigade. It is a Christian, international charity working alongside girls and young women of every background, ability and culture. There is so much to do and so…

The n:vestigate section for girls age 4 to 8 years old is the first section of the Girls Brigade. It is a Christian, international charity working alongside girls and young women of every background, ability and culture. Explorers enjoy making friends and having lots of fun.…

Suitable for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 years. Beavers are the first and youngest section of the Scouting family. Young people can join Beaver Scouts in the three months leading up to their sixth birthday. Easily recognised by their distinctive turquoise sweatshirts, Beaver…

Brownies, for girls aged 7 to 10 years, are the second section of the guiding family. Brownies, easily identified by their brown uniforms, follow a programme called the Brownie Adventure. Brownies have fun. They take part in indoor and outdoor activities that challenge them to…

Suitable for boys and girls age 8 to 10 1/2 years old the cub pack has a range of fun activities including swimming, music, exploring, computing and collecting. Badges are awarded for various activities completed by cubs which are worn on the uniform. Various days…