As well as running our own one day and weekend residential events, members of Polaris have been given the opportunity to attend a number of events. Below you can see all the events we've been involved along with reports from those who were there.
Picture Your Potential
Arran
9th - 11thOctober 2009
Polaris' 2009 autumn residential event. A picture perfect weekend.
Blow Your Mind
Dundee
14thMarch 2009
Polaris' 2009 spring day event. Explosions in Dundee!
Be Heard
Netherurd
26th- 28th September
Polaris' 2008 residential event. The great outdoors!
From Back To Beyond
Ednburgh
1st March 2008
Polaris' 2008 day event. Almost like time travelling!
Thinking Day, London Style
Westminster Abbey Thinking Day Service, London
23rd February 2008
Members of Polaris attending the Thinking Day celebrations at westminster Abbey in 2008.
Polaris Adventure
Badenoch Christian Centre, Kincraig, nr Aviemore
26th - 28th October 2007
Polaris' 2007 Weekend Residential. A weekend of adventuring - outdoors and indoors!
SS007
Netherurd
24th - 26th August 2007
Scottish Senior Section Camp to celebrate Senior Section's 90th Birthday.
Christmas Carol Service
Edinburgh
16th December 2006
Scottish Carol Service held in Edinburgh with represenatives from each County.
Ambassadors' Reception
Edinburgh
19th November 2006
In November 2006 a reception was held in Edinburgh to allow Girlguiding Scotland's external supporters to "Meet the Girls". Kirsten was among one of the Senior Section members invited along to represent the Senior Section, and Girlguiding in general.
Polaris October Party
Bonaly, Edinburgh
27th - 29th October 2006
Polaris' Weekend Residential 2006. Lots of partying in anticipation of our 90th Birthday.
Scottish Chief Commissioner's Reception
Blair Castle, Perthshire
11th June 2006
In June 2006, Scottish Chief Commissioner Liz Pitcairn held a reception at Blair Castle to thank Guiders throughout Scotland for all their hardwork. Polaris was lucky enough to reieve two invites to the event.
General Assembly Garden Party
Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh
20th May 2006
A Garden Party with The Rt. Hon. Lord Mackay of Clashfern, held at Holrood Palace in celebration of Girlguiding in Scotland.
Exploring Glasgow Safely with Armpit Fudge!
Glasgow
1st April 2006
Polaris' Day Event 2006. Discovering the city, fun with food and personal safety - what more can you ask for?
Orkney Trip
Orkney
March 2006
Two of the planning team visted Orkey to talk to take part in workshops to raise awareness of the Senior Section. (And advertise Polaris!)
Project 50K
Netherurd
February 2006
Five of the planning team attended this Project 50K workshop at Netherurd to give input on the direction of the project in Scotland.
The Launch of Polaris
Lapwing Lodge, Paisley
11th – 13th November 2005
Our inaugural meeting where the first planning team (and some lasting friendships) were formed.