Girlguiding in the 1970s

1970

The celebrations continued for the Girl Guides throughout the 70s too. The decade brought the celebrations of the Diamond Jubilee, 60 years, for the Guides. Special camps were held with cultural themed across the UK alongside a rally held in London. The celebrations brought new badges and souvenirs to collect. The celebrations continued as other branches continued to celebrate their 60 years throughout the decade. Here is a badge from the Celebrations;

Photo from Treasurepath on Etsy

1973

With the closure of the Cadets in 1968, girls seemed disappointed, after the 5 years of not having the Cadets a scheme called Young Leaders was formed. The young leaders wore the same uniform as the Rangers but had a different promise badge to differentiate between the two. The programme helped young girls prepare and train to become full leaders.

1974

The celebrations began to pick back up with the 60th anniversary for Brownies, which was the first Brownie anniversary to be celebrated with a large scaled event. More badges and memorabilia was produced and units around the country celebrated.

1977

Following on from the Brownie Celebrations just 3 years prior, the Rangers division also turned 60, creating further celebrations for the older Guides.

As well as the Rangers celebrations, celebrated with camps being set up around the country, the Queens Silver Jubilee was also being celebrated, causing a nationwide celebration.

Also in 1977, the Girl Guides lose Lady Olave Baden-Powell. She passed away in the U.K. before her ashes were flown out to Kenya, where she was buried with her husband, Robert Baden-Powell.

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Countries who joined the Girl Guides and Girl Scouting movement in the 1970s;

1970

Bahrain

1972

Oman

1973

San Marino

United Arab Emirates