Latest Press Releases

The following press releases have been issued by Girlguiding UK over the last six months. For further information on any of the stories please contact the press office at: PressOffice@girlguiding.org.uk or 020 7834 6242.

 

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Guides stand up to new trends in female bullying

Girlguiding UK has issued the latest in its new series of ‘Guiding’s guide to’ which give advice on the issues facing the modern girl. Launched with expert charity partners the Mental Health Foundation and Kidscape, the guide recognises the new methods girls are using to bully each other and the serious emotional and psychological effect it is having on girls of guiding age,.

Lack of real-life experience puts girls at risk

Girls today are not given the experience and information they need to assess risk and make good decisions about their safety according to new Girlguiding UK research.

Surviving the Credit Crunch, Street Safety and Beating Bullying

Girlguiding UK issues new guides on issues facing the modern girl.

Guides rock up at the BIG GIG 2008.

Saturday 18 October sees 22,000 Guides descend on the UK's second city, Birmingham for the annual BIG GIG concert.

First all-female crew sail into history

Demonstrating what it means to be girls in the lead, 40 Girlguiding UK members are sailing into history as part of the first all-female Class A Tall Ships crew.

Girls shout out! Teenage mental health

A Generation Under Stress? Pressure To Grow Up Too Fast Takes Toll on Girls’ Mental Health

Celebrities and the Internet Strengthen Their Influence on Young Women

New survey shows celebrities and internet have over 20 times more influence on girls than politicians

New Girlguiding UK Research Reveals Girls as Young As Seven Are Concerned About Body Image

Girls Between Seven and Ten Believe being Slim and Pretty Makes you Clever, Happy and Popular

Top pop performs with unknowns at Girlguiding UK's annual BIG GIG

At the MEN arena on Saturday 13 October, two unknowns – 14 year old Isabella Stocchetti and Samantha Laurilla, 18 years old, will share a stage with top talents McFly, Natasha Bedingfield, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Calvin Harris, The Hoosiers, Robyn, Kate Nash and Amerie.

Dove Self-Esteem Fund and Girlguiding UK partner to promote positive body image

New self-esteem resource Looking At Me to educate Guides about eating disorders, air-brushing and cosmetic surgery.

Girlguides scale new heights and set world ballooning firsts

Girlguiding UK team reach high point of two-week Himalayan trek and balloon challenge.

Everest 07 expedition

Girls tackle the ultimate challenge, on the ground and in the air

Local girls to tackle Mount Everest

Senior Section Guides launch their attempt to scale Everest and score several ballooning world-firsts on route.

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