The Girls Guildry
| The Girls' Guildry was a Church-centred organisation founded in Scotland in 1900 providing programmes for four age groups. Its varied activities were aimed at helping Girls to become mature Christian women. |
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The movement was interdenominational and international, with a strong emphasis on service to others. Membership at the time of Union was 35,000 |
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MOTTO Wise unto that which is good |
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AIM To help girls to be followers of the Lord Jesus Christ. To promote in girls discipline, self-respect and reverence. PROMISE "I promise to learn more of Jesus who shows me the way. I promise to follow after Purity, Loyalty and Love" |
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GUILDRY GARDEN 5 - 7 YEARS |
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Plain colour beret, overall of regulation pattern (long or short sleeve) & badge (worn on beret or overall) The colour and material of the overall was determined locally, bearing in mind the flower or bird.
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THE GREENWOOD SPEEDWELLS 8 - 10 YEARS |
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Navy blue skirt, white shirt blouse, white ankle socks, black shoes, speedwell blue beret with greenwood beret badge, speedwell blue sash MOTTO "With a true heart" - Hebrews 10 v 22 |
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SERVICE AWARDS
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GUILDRY COMPANY 11 - 13 YEARS |
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Navy blue skirt, white shirt blouse, navy blue tie fastened with lamp badge, plain red sash, navy beret with company beret badge, black stockings or white socks & plain black shoes |
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PROFICIENCY SUBJECTS Bible Knowledge; Camp Craft; Child Welfare; Citizenship; Cookery; First Aid - (a) Junior, (b) Senior; Guildry Drill; Gardening; Handcrafts; Handywoman; Homecraft; Home Nursing - (a) Junior, (b) Senior; Hygiene - (a) Junior, (b) Senior; Laundry; Nature Study; Physical Training; Swimming; Babycraft; Cycling; Drill Instruction; Home-Making; Home-Safety; Life Saving; Manners and Customs; National Dancing; Emergency Helper; Crafts |
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HAT BADGE |
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GUILDRY SERVICE COMPANY 14 YEARS & OVER |
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| Navy blue skirt, white shirt blouse, service company tie fastened with service company badge immediately below stripe. Navy blue beret with service company beret badge (navy blue forage cap worn in England and Wales) black stockings & plain black shoes. |
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PROFICIENCY SUBJECTS Bible Knowledge; Camp Craft; Child Welfare; Citizenship; Cookery; First Aid - (a) Junior, (b) Senior; Guildry Drill; Gardening; Handcrafts; Handywoman; Homecraft; Home Nursing - (a) Junior, (b) Senior; Hygiene - (a) Junior, (b) Senior; Laundry; Nature Study; Physical Training; Swimming; Babycraft; Cycling; Drill Instruction; Home-Making; Home-Safety; Life Saving; Manners and Customs; National Dancing; Emergency Helper; Crafts |
SERVICE COMPANY TIE BADGE |
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SOMERVILLE CUMMING BUCKLE AND BELT The Somerville Cumming Buckle and Belt was awarded to Maid of Honour, Maid of Merit, Maid, Assistant Guardian and Honoury Secretary and was awarded for Service and attendance at both Company and Sunday School. In 1942 members of the Service Company would also receive this award. |
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QUEEN ELIZABETH BROOCH The Queen Elizabeth Brooch was awarded on the personal recommendation of the Guardian and Church and a minimum of seven proficiency subjects |
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GIRLS' GUILDRY