Bridget Halpin

Rainbow and Brownie Guider in Leamington
Previously a Guide and Young leader Guider

Special achievement was to sail across the Atlantic on a tall ship with the JST (Jubilee sailing Trust)

I also sailed with the JST again on the Tall ships race from Liverpool to Maloy in Norway in August 2008 - A report on this fantastic voyage can be downloaded here as either a "Word" file (rather large) or a "PDF" .

Contact me via the Region Office

Upton Warren Water activities weekend 17th to 19th July 2009

"I really enjoyed the weekend at Upton Warren. It was great fun and I made friends with people from other places across the Midlands.
The best bit was learning how to sail again, as I did it at Arden in 2006 and have been wanting to do it again ever since.
The instructors were helpful and the male ones, who took us for raft building, were a real laugh! Becky, who took us for kayaking, was great too and I enjoyed it immensely. The highlight whilst kayaking was Bella, (one of the girls I met) who managed to capsize six times within the session, it was hilarious. (Sorry Bella if you read this but you have to admit it was funny!)
The one downside was that it rained while we were trying to take the tents down. Never mention the word tents and rain in the same sentence whilst camping! (You know who you are…. Jenny!)

It was a brilliant weekend and I would do it again." Claire (update Nov09 photos now in the Gallery!)

2010
Have you considered taking part in the Tall Ships adventure, when The Lord Nelson will be travelling around the UK. see girlguiding centenary Ultimate Tall Ship Adventure around the UK

Canal Boat Trip

As the Midlands is the only region without a coast line we are planning an adult trip to meet up with the Lord Nelson in London. This will be a 20 day trip (4 trips of 5 days) from probably 16th July to 31st July 2010. We are currently seeking expressions of interest at the moment. See flyer for more details:

Tuptonia

Tuptonia is a 12 berth narrowboat, 21 metres (70 feet) in length, owned by the Guide Counties of Birmingham and Northamptonshire and moored at Lapworth in Warwickshire.
See the web site

Centenary

Centenary is a 12 berth Narrow boat for youth organizations to hire at affordable rates for weekends or longer periods. It is an invaluable resource for developing teamwork and co-operation in young people. Special Needs groups can also use the boat.
See the website

Centenary Narrowboat RYA Training Centre - Information

Centenary is now an official Royal Yachting Association Training Centre for Narrowboat Helmsmen training on canals. This is the Qualification required by the Scouting Association and also one of the alternatives requested by the Guides. Please contact me to find out more.