Woman's Hour - 31/08/2009

Jane Garvey presents a special edition to mark 100 years of the Girl Guides. On 4th September 1909 a group of girls, disguised in boys' uniforms, snuck into a Scout rally in London and demanded 'something for the girls'. A century later the Girl Guide movement has flourished, and almost half the women in the UK have been involved in Guiding at some stage in their lives. Jane speaks to Guides past and present, and the BBC Breakfast presenter Kate Silverton recounts her experiences as a Queen's Guide. We also hear from several generations at camp in Lancashire, from seven-year-old Brownies to a lifelong member, Betty Lowe, who is 101. With badges and activities ranging from air mechanic and hostess, chocolate and circus skills, to the crate challenge and abseiling, Jane discusses how the movement has modernised over the century and its relevance to girls today.