Two members of Skegby Guides have been presented with Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s Celtic Cross, a special award given to recognise their exceptional bravery and quick thinking in a scary situation.

In November 2017, Georgia Randall (12) and Abigail Cupit (12) were among girls from Skegby Guides who took part in a first aid course, little realising that their skills would soon be called upon in an emergency.

For when they were walking home from school one day last year, a girl nearby suddenly collapsed and appeared to be having a seizure.

Georgia and Abigail immediately ran to help. They established a safe space around the girl, put her into the recovery position, cleared her mouth and stayed with her until adult help arrived.

One of the Guide Leaders, Pam Peake, who is part of the team that runs Skegby Guides, voiced the whole unit’s pride in the girls’ presence of mind and speedy response to the emergency.

“We’re very proud that Georgia and Abigail remembered the first aid skills they had learnt through Girlguiding, and had the confidence to use them — even though they felt it was very scary at the time,” she said.

Girlguiding Nottinghamshire is recruiting additional adult volunteers to open up more opportunities for friendship, fun and personal development to girls and young women all over the county.

Anyone interested in finding out what’s involved is invited to call 0115 987 7220 or visit www.girlguidingnottinghamshire.org.uk

Pictured, from left, is Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s County Commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst with Georgia Randall, Abigail Cupit and Ashfield Division Commissioner Catherine Willis.