East-West Canterbury

Abseiling here we come! Want to read previous stories? Click here to view the stories from 2011.

What has East-West Canterbury been up to in 2012?

Why not tell us what you have been doing in your unit so far this year?

I know you have been out camping, doing Community Service and generally having a lot of GirlGuiding Adventures - lets show everyone what we have been doing!

Forward any stories or photos on to your Leader, District Co-ordinator, Regional Co-ordinator or the Southern Zone Office so they can be published here.

Abseiling here we come!

In February twenty excited keen girls bubbling with enthusiasm headed to the abseiling tower at Cracroft.

The tension and nerves were high as the girls stared in awe at the height of the tower. Many comments were passed, apprehension shared along with a bit of bravado too!

Before too many girls had time to think the first group were harnessed up, safety briefed and sent into the heights of the tower.

The first girl down had an amazing sense of achievement, her enthusiasm bubbled over as she buzzed with adrenalin. This was passed onto the others and before we knew it the majority of the girls had conquered the almighty tower.

Our last group of girls were a bit more apprehensive. Their desire to achieve was impressive and eventually with loads of encouragement and support these girls also managed the challenge.

From a leader’s perspective it was awesome giving the girls a challenge and then being part of their success. This was a real buzz for me. I would like to express a huge thanks to the abseiling crew and Nathan. It is great to see a big group of leaders out there training! Ka Pai and thanks for a great adventure!

Jude Lange
Guide Leader
Thorrington Guides