Guiding

Guiding started in Rainford in 1925 and ran until 1947 when there was a break until 1963.

It was originally part of North District, then North West District, becoming a District in its own right in September 1976.

Rainford Congregational Church was its first meeting place in 1963. Guiding was encouraged by Minister Arthur Huyton, who had strong links with Peter Street Institute – which was the first Unit of Guiding in St Helens.