KEIGHLEY'S Girlguiding movement turned out in force today for its annual Thinking Day celebration.

Members took part in a parade and packed into Keighley Shared Church for a service.

The parade, between Town Hall Square and the church, was led by the City of Bradford Pipe Band.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and leaders all took part in the celebration.

The gathering marked the joint birthdays of Lord Robert Baden-Powell – who founded the Guide movement – and his wife Olave, and encourages young members to think of others across the world.

Guests at the service included Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire Tim Cole, MP John Grogan, town mayor Councillor Mohammed Nazam, Deputy Lord Mayor of Bradford Councillor Doreen Lee, Girlguiding county and division representatives and Scouts district commissioner Jeanette Young.

A welcome was given by Deacon Jackie Fowler, who said it was "a delight" to have everyone there.

"I was a Queen's Guide myself and this brings back many happy memories for me," she said.

Several awards were presented.

The Sarah Robinson Award, given annually for an outstanding contribution to Girlguiding in Keighley, had its first-ever male recipient.

The accolade went to Bob Bolton, husband of outgoing division commissioner Kay.

Tribute was paid by division president Mrs Margaret Bailey, who made the presentation.

"Bob has been a tremendous support to Kay," she said.

"Kay herself says that she would not have been able to do everything she has without that support and encouragement.

"He's amazing and a worthy recipient."

Mrs Bolton thanked everybody for their support during her seven-year stint as commissioner.

"It doesn't seem two minutes since I was stood here taking over the role," she said.

"It's not about an individual, it's a team effort, and I am grateful to that whole team."

She has handed-over the role to Keighley Girlguiding stalwart, Janet Armstrong.

A number of other awards were also presented, including long-service accolades.

Keighley North district gave a presentation on the This Girl Can campaign.

It is a celebration of active women and girls, who are tackling pursuits irrespective of how well they perform.

The presentation included photos and an outline of some of the varied activities youngsters had taken part in, from caving to raft building.

And all members of the movement renewed their promises.

A collection taken during the service will be split between the Shared Church and Pass on Pre-loved Items (POPI), which helps families in the Keighley area with donations of items for babies and children.