FORMER Guides took a trip down memory lane when a reunion of more than 300 women was staged near Droitwich Spa.

Hanbury Hall, in School Road, opened its doors to the movement on Saturday and Queens Guides from across the Midlands were invited to catch up and celebrate the youth organisation.

Queens Guides are members who have achieved the highest Guiding award and ages ranged from 19 to 50.

An orchestra set the mood and a display of uniforms through the ages resurrected old memories.

Key organiser Eleanor James said some members gave talks on how being a part of the Guides affected their lives.