Camp House turns 60 and Shafto Lodge officially opened -16/08/2025

Date: 16th Aug 2025 Author: Lynne Carr

Members of Durham North & South were met by a some lovely sun as they gathered to celebrate Camp House’s 60th Birthday and for the official opening of The Shafto Lodge by Alison Cunningham – Deputy Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding North East England.

As with all good celebrations, there was good catch up between Guiding friends old and new and naturally some lovely food and birthday cake!

Please click to see more pictures from then day Camp House 60th & The Shafto Lodge Opening (16/08/25)

Girls take what they do in guiding with them as they grow up. Everything from working in a team, to taking the lead, to speaking out on issues they care about. It helps them develop the skills and confidence to become the young women they want to be. ’