Latest news / October 14th, 2025
Help make rigging for the Guide of Dunkirk
 Did you know that a WWII lifeboat called the Guide of Dunkirk was funded by the Girl Guides Association? This lovely boat is now being restored in Norfolk, at Abbey Boat Builders in Reedham.
Did you know that a WWII lifeboat called the Guide of Dunkirk was funded by the Girl Guides Association? This lovely boat is now being restored in Norfolk, at Abbey Boat Builders in Reedham.
Members of the ARC team will be taking part in a ropemaking workshops over the weekend of 18th / 19th October to help make new rigging for her. Why not book a place for a day and join in? £50 per day, £10 per day for 13 to 17 year olds. Email abbeyboatbuilder@gmail.com to book. Bursaries also available through the ARC, contact archivist@girlguidingnorfolk.org.uk
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