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  1. 103rd Oxford Road Scout Group

    Beavers (ages 6-8); Cubs (ages 8-10.5); Scouts (ages 10-5.14). Please contact provider for more details. Contact via website.
    Kennsington ParkKensington RoadReadingRG30 2TG
     07092 807 586 (Berkshire Scouts 24/7 answerphone service) 07092 807 586 (Berkshire Scouts 24/7 answerphone service)

    Beavers (ages 6-8); Cubs (ages 8-10.5); Scouts (ages 10-5.14). Please contact provider for more details. Contact via website.

    Who to contact

    Telephone
    07092 807 586 (Berkshire Scouts 24/7 answerphone service) 07092 807 586 (Berkshire Scouts 24/7 answerphone service)
    Website
    www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join
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    Where to go

    Address
    Kennsington Park
    Kensington Road
    Reading
    Postcode
    RG30 2TG
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  2. 17th Platoon Whitley Rifles

    Tuesday & Thursdays 19:30 - 21:30
    Please contact provider for details.
    St Agnes MewsNorthumberland AvenueWhitleyReadingBerkshireRG2 7PH
     0118 9023540 ~ Royal County of Berkshire Army Cadet Force 0118 9023540 ~ Royal County of Berkshire Army Cadet Force

    Please contact provider for details.

    Who to contact

    Telephone
    0118 9023540 ~ Royal County of Berkshire Army Cadet Force 0118 9023540 ~ Royal County of Berkshire Army Cadet Force
    E-mail
    se-ber-cao@rfca.org.uk
    Website
    www.armycadets.com/county/royal-county-of-berkshire
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    Where to go

    Address
    St Agnes Mews
    Northumberland Avenue
    Whitley
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG2 7PH
    Directions to RG2 7PH

    Time / Date Details

    When is it on
    Tuesday & Thursdays 19:30 - 21:30

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  3. 1st Reading Sea Scouts

    Contact Reading Sea Scouts directly via website. Beavers (ages 6-8): Fridays 5.30pm-6.45pm. Cubs (ages 8-10.5): Tuesdays 6.45pm-8.15pm. Scouts (ages 10.5-14) Fridays 7.15pm-9.15pm. Explorers (ages 14 to 18) Meetings are held every Thursday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at our Boathouse. Please contact provider for more…
    The WarrenCavershamReadingRG4 7TH

    Contact Reading Sea Scouts directly via website.

    Beavers (ages 6-8): Fridays 5.30pm-6.45pm. Cubs (ages 8-10.5): Tuesdays 6.45pm-8.15pm. Scouts (ages 10.5-14) Fridays 7.15pm-9.15pm. Explorers (ages 14 to 18) Meetings are held every Thursday evening from 7.30 to 9.30 pm at our Boathouse. Please contact provider for more details.

    Meet at YMCA Reading Marlborough House, 34 Parkside Rd, Reading RG30 2DD Autumn to Spring and HQ at Riverside in the Spring to Autumn (except for Beavers).

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.1streadingseascoutgroup.org.uk
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    Where to go

    Name
    Wychotes Waterside Activity
    Address
    The Warren
    Caversham
    Reading
    Postcode
    RG4 7TH
    Directions to RG4 7TH

    Time / Date Details

    Time of day
    Evening

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  4. 2nd Reading Boys Brigade Company

    Term Time.
    Boys’ Brigade (6-11years) Wednesdays in the Warehouse 6.15pm – 7.45pm Yearly Subscription £35.00 per child The adventures start here! Club evenings, camping, national competitions, positive Christian male role modeling and so much more. Contact via website
    Wycliffe Baptist Church233 Kings RoadReadingBerkshireRG1 4LS
     0118 929 9911 0118 929 9911

    Boys’ Brigade (6-11years)

    Wednesdays in the Warehouse 6.15pm – 7.45pm

    Yearly Subscription £35.00 per child

    The adventures start here! Club evenings, camping, national competitions, positive Christian male role modeling and so much more.

    Contact via website

    Who to contact

    Telephone
    0118 929 9911 0118 929 9911
    Website
    https://wycliffe.church/.../childrenandyouth
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    Where to go

    Address
    Wycliffe Baptist Church
    233 Kings Road
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG1 4LS
    Directions to RG1 4LS

    Time / Date Details

    When is it on
    Term Time.
    Time of day
    Evening
    Session Information
    Wednesday from 7.15pm to 9.30pm

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  5. 3rd Reading Boys Brigade Company

    Fridays term time
    Anchors: ages 5 - 8 years. Juniors: ages 8 - 11 years. Company Section: 11 - 15 years. Seniors: ages 15 - 18 years. Please contact provider for more details. Boys Brigade at Home  https://boys-brigade.org.uk/bbathome-parents-carers/
    Emmanuel Methodist Church448 Oxford RoadReadingBerkshireRG30 1EE

    Anchors: ages 5 - 8 years. Juniors: ages 8 - 11 years. Company Section: 11 - 15 years. Seniors: ages 15 - 18 years. Please contact provider for more details.

    Boys Brigade at Home 

    https://boys-brigade.org.uk/bbathome-parents-carers/

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.emmanuelmethodistreading.org.uk/boys-brigade
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    Where to go

    Address
    Emmanuel Methodist Church
    448 Oxford Road
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG30 1EE
    Directions to RG30 1EE

    Time / Date Details

    When is it on
    Fridays term time

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  6. 3rd Reading Scouts

    Beavers (ages 6-8), Cubs (ages 8-10.5), Scouts (ages 10.5-14), Explorers (ages 14-18) on Mondays. Please contact provider for details. https://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk
    3rd Reading Scout HutEmmer GreenReadingBerkshireRG4 8PS

    Beavers (ages 6-8), Cubs (ages 8-10.5), Scouts (ages 10.5-14), Explorers (ages 14-18) on Mondays. Please contact provider for details. https://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join
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    Where to go

    Address
    3rd Reading Scout Hut
    Emmer Green
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG4 8PS
    Directions to RG4 8PS

    Time / Date Details

    Time of day
    Evening

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  7. Air Cadets (447 Henley on Thames Squadron)

    Tuesday Evenings
    The Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) is a uniformed youth organisation for young people between the ages of 12 - 20 years of age (maximum joining age is 16yrs 11 months). We are the Henley branch of the organisation, offering aviation, aerospace, cyber, STEM…
    Henley on ThamesOxfordshire
    RAF MOD

    The Royal Air Force Air Cadets (RAFAC) is a uniformed youth organisation for young people between the ages of 12 - 20 years of age (maximum joining age is 16yrs 11 months). We are the Henley branch of the organisation, offering aviation, aerospace, cyber, STEM and outdoor based activities.

    Who to contact

    Contact Name
    FS Louise Martin RAFAC
    Contact Position
    Officer Commanding
    E-mail
    adj.447@rafac.mod.gov.uk
    Website
    447 Sqn RAF Air Cadets
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    Where to go

    Name
    447 (Henley on Thames) Squadron, The Drill Hall
    Address
    Henley on Thames
    Oxfordshire

    Time / Date Details

    When is it on
    Tuesday Evenings
    Time of day
    Evening
    Session Information
    If you wish to attend a session to look at joining
    get in touch via adj.447@rafac.mod.gov.uk

    Costs

    Costs
    £12 
    Details
    £12.00 per month, most activities free and those that we charge for are at cost with no profit being made.

    Availability

    Referral required
    No

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  8. 47th Reading Scouts

    Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts please contact provider for details.
    500 Basingstoke RoadReadingBerkshireRG2 0QN

    Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs & Scouts please contact provider for details.

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join/
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    Where to go

    Name
    Scout Hall
    Address
    500 Basingstoke Road
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG2 0QN
    Directions to RG2 0QN

    Time / Date Details

    Time of day
    Evening

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  9. 52nd Reading Scout Group

    Rated 5 out of 5 (1 rating)
    We are a dynamic and thriving Scout Group based at the Reading Scout & Guide HQ in the South of Reading. We welcome girls & boys between the ages of 6 and 18 years and adult volunteers of all ages!
    163 Northcourt AvenueReadingBerkshireRG2 7HG
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    We are a dynamic and thriving Scout Group based at the Reading Scout & Guide HQ in the South of Reading. We welcome girls & boys between the ages of 6 and 18 years and adult volunteers of all ages!

    Who to contact

    E-mail
    GSL@52ndreadingscoutgroup.org.uk
    Website
    https://52ndreadingscoutgroup.org.uk/
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    Where to go

    Name
    Reading Scout & Guide Headquarters
    Address
    163 Northcourt Avenue
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG2 7HG
    Directions to RG2 7HG

    Time / Date Details

    Time of day
    Evening

    Costs

    Details
    Subscriptions are payable every term.

    Ratings

    Rated 5 out of 5 (1 rating)

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  10. 58th Reading Scout Group

    Beavers for ages 6 - 8 years; Cubs 8 - 10.5 years; Scouts for ages 10.5 - 14 years. Interested in joining, visit Berkshire Scouts website https://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join/
    Churches In Reading HallSt Saviours CentreReadingBerkshireRG1 6JT

    Beavers for ages 6 - 8 years; Cubs 8 - 10.5 years; Scouts for ages 10.5 - 14 years.

    Interested in joining, visit Berkshire Scouts website https://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join/

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join
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    Where to go

    Address
    Churches In Reading Hall
    St Saviours Centre
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG1 6JT
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  11. 71st Reading (Anderson Baptist) Scouts

    Sessions for Beavers takes place on a Monday contact provider for more details. https://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join/
    Anderson Baptist ChurchReadingBerkshireRG6

    Sessions for Beavers takes place on a Monday contact provider for more details.

    https://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join/

    Who to contact

    Website
    https://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/
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    Where to go

    Address
    Anderson Baptist Church
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG6
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  12. 73rd Reading (Park) Scouts

    Beavers and cubs Monday; Scouts Wednesday
    Sessions for Beavers (ages 6-8) run on a Monday, Cubs (ages 8-10.5) on a Monday and Scouts (ages 10.5-14) on a Wednesday. Please contact provider for additional details. Visit website to find out more and how to join.
    Park United Reform ChurchPark Church HallReadingBerkshireRG6 1DN

    Sessions for Beavers (ages 6-8) run on a Monday, Cubs (ages 8-10.5) on a Monday and Scouts (ages 10.5-14) on a Wednesday. Please contact provider for additional details. Visit website to find out more and how to join.

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join
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    Where to go

    Address
    Park United Reform Church
    Park Church Hall
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG6 1DN
    Directions to RG6 1DN

    Time / Date Details

    When is it on
    Beavers and cubs Monday; Scouts Wednesday

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  13. 89th Reading (Milestone Wood) Scouts

    Please contact provider for details. Beavers: Toronto colony meets on Monday, Vancouver colony meets on Wednesday. Cubs: Panther pack meets on Wednesdays, Lion pack meets on Thursdays. Scouts: Founder troop meets on Wednesday, Knight troop meets on Monday. Explorer:  Penguins For information on how to join…
    Scout Association

    Please contact provider for details.

    Beavers: Toronto colony meets on Monday, Vancouver colony meets on Wednesday.

    Cubs: Panther pack meets on Wednesdays, Lion pack meets on Thursdays.

    Scouts: Founder troop meets on Wednesday, Knight troop meets on Monday.

    Explorer:  Penguins

    For information on how to join visit https://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join/

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/join
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    Where to go

    Address
    Scout Association

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  14. 8th Platoon Reading Army Cadets

    Tuesday & Thursdays 19:30 - 21:30
    Young people must be at least 12 years old and attend Secondary School. Visit the website for more details.
    Oxford RoadReadingBERKSHIRERG30 1HW
     0118 9023540 0118 9023540

    Young people must be at least 12 years old and attend Secondary School. Visit the website for more details.

    Who to contact

    Telephone
    0118 9023540 0118 9023540
    E-mail
    se-ber-cao2@rfca.mod.uk
    Website
    www.armycadets.com/county/royal-county-of-berkshire
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    Where to go

    Name
    Brock Barracks
    Address
    Oxford Road
    Reading
    BERKSHIRE
    Postcode
    RG30 1HW
    Directions to RG30 1HW

    Time / Date Details

    When is it on
    Tuesday & Thursdays 19:30 - 21:30

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  15. 9th Platoon Caversham Army Cadets

    Young people must be at least 12 years old and attend Secondary School. Visit the website for more details.
    ACF CentreNewlands AvenueCavershamREADINGBERKSHIRERG4 8NS
     0118 9023540 0118 9023540

    Young people must be at least 12 years old and attend Secondary School. Visit the website for more details.

    Who to contact

    Telephone
    0118 9023540 0118 9023540
    E-mail
    se-ber-cao2@rfca.mod.uk
    Website
    www.armycadets.com/county/royal-county-of-berkshire
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    Where to go

    Address
    ACF Centre
    Newlands Avenue
    Caversham
    READING
    BERKSHIRE
    Postcode
    RG4 8NS
    Directions to RG4 8NS

    Time / Date Details

    Session Information
    Tuesday 19:30-21:30
    Thursday 19:30-21:30

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  16. Air Cadets (381 Reading Squadron)

    The squadron can be contacted by calling 0118 9582867 during parade nights.  Visit website for more information, you can also leave a message.
    Block 5Brock BarracksReadingBerkshireRG30 1HW

    The squadron can be contacted by calling 0118 9582867 during parade nights.  Visit website for more information, you can also leave a message.

    Who to contact

    Website
    381 Squadron
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    Where to go

    Address
    Block 5
    Brock Barracks
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG30 1HW
    Directions to RG30 1HW

    Time / Date Details

    Session Information
    Monday 19:30-21:30
    Wednesday 19:30-21:30

    Availability

    Age Ranges
    13 to 17 years

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  17. Girlguiding Eastgate District (Reading Abbey Division)

    Rangers - Park United Reformed Church Guides - 21st & 30th Reading Brownies - 23rd Reading St. Luke's, 30th Reading Park Rainbows - 1st Eastgate. Please contact provider for more details. Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that…
    Reading

    Rangers - Park United Reformed Church Guides - 21st & 30th Reading Brownies - 23rd Reading St. Luke's, 30th Reading Park Rainbows - 1st Eastgate. Please contact provider for more details.

    Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on a waiting list. Unit leaders will then be contacted about enquiries and in turn contact parents about availability.

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/
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    Where to go

    Address
    Reading

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  18. Girlguiding Whiteknights Distict (Reading Abbey Division)

    Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on a waiting list. Unit leaders will then be contacted about enquiries and in turn contact parents about availability.
    RG2

    Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on a waiting list. Unit leaders will then be contacted about enquiries and in turn contact parents about availability.

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/
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    Postcode
    RG2
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  19. Reading Sea Cadets

    Sea Cadets (12-18): Mondays, 6.45pm - 9.15pm Junior Cadets (10-12): Thursdays, 6.45pm - 9.15pmRMC (13-18): Monday 6.45pm - 9.15pm
    Unit 6Brock BarracksReadingBerkshireRG30 1HW
     0118 9422335 0118 9422335  07824 554532 07824 554532

    Sea Cadets (12-18): Mondays, 6.45pm - 9.15pm 
    Junior Cadets (10-12): Thursdays, 6.45pm - 9.15pm
    RMC (13-18): Monday 6.45pm - 9.15pm

    Who to contact

    Telephone
    0118 9422335 0118 9422335 07824 554532 07824 554532
    E-mail
    info@readingseacadets.co.uk
    Website
    www.sea-cadets.org/reading
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    Where to go

    Address
    Unit 6
    Brock Barracks
    Reading
    Berkshire
    Postcode
    RG30 1HW
    Directions to RG30 1HW

    Time / Date Details

    Time of day
    Evening

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  20. Girlguiding Saltney Mead District (Reading Riverside Division)

    Guides: 1st Purley, 9th & 12th Tilehurst Brownies: 1st Purley, 2nd, 8th,9th & 12th Tilehurst Rainbows: 1st Saltney Mead. Please contact provider for details. Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding…
    RG30

    Guides: 1st Purley, 9th & 12th Tilehurst Brownies: 1st Purley, 2nd, 8th,9th & 12th Tilehurst Rainbows: 1st Saltney Mead. Please contact provider for details.

    Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on a waiting list. Unit leaders will then be contacted about enquiries and in turn contact parents about availability.

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents
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    Where to go

    Postcode
    RG30
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  21. Girlguiding South West District (Reading Riverside Division)

    Guides: 1st Calcot, 6th Reading. Brownies: 1st South West, 1st Calcot, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Southcote. Rainbows: 1st Calcot. Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on…
    RG30

    Guides: 1st Calcot, 6th Reading. Brownies: 1st South West, 1st Calcot, 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Southcote. Rainbows: 1st Calcot.

    Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on a waiting list. Unit leaders will then be contacted about enquiries and in turn contact parents about availability.

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.girlguidingroyalberkshire.org.uk
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    Where to go

    Postcode
    RG30
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  22. Girlguiding Tilehurst District (Reading Riverside Division)

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    Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on a waiting list. Unit leaders will then be contacted about enquiries and in turn contact parents about availability.
    RG30 4JX

    Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on a waiting list. Unit leaders will then be contacted about enquiries and in turn contact parents about availability.

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/
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    Where to go

    Postcode
    RG30 4JX
    Directions to RG30 4JX

    Time / Date Details

    Time of day
    Evening

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  23. Girlguiding West Reading District (Reading Riverside Division)

    Guides - 2nd Reading. Brownies - 2nd, 16th & 39th Reading. Rainbows - 16th Reading. Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on a waiting list. Unit leaders…
    RG30

    Guides - 2nd Reading. Brownies - 2nd, 16th & 39th Reading. Rainbows - 16th Reading.

    Come along to Brownies for games, activities, craft, badges and fun! Please note that parents need to contact the Girl Guiding Association to go on a waiting list. Unit leaders will then be contacted about enquiries and in turn contact parents about availability.

    Who to contact

    Website
    www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/
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    Where to go

    Postcode
    RG30
    Directions to RG30

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