Letter: Light is shed on origin of mystery Girl Guide Shield

I’ve just read with interest the article in the Sleaford Standard on 24th November about the shield, having been a former member of the mentioned 4th Sleaford Girl Guide group.

By Mandy Carter

22nd Dec 2021, 1:22pm

Guides and Rangers of the 4th Sleaford Company with Sir Bob Russell and the historic shield which he bought.

Reading that it had come from a house clearance, I hope I may be able to shed some light on that.

The group for a vast number of years were led by one of the amazing school teachers, a Miss Outram, who, sadly, I heard had passed away.

I would therefore surmise that the shield would have potentially been with her and potentially her home was the mentioned house clearance. Sadly I don’t know for sure but do feel it is a real possibility as she was involved in the group and Girl Guiding for years.

Mandy Carter

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