GIRLGUIDING volunteers Susan Smart, Ruth Jolley and Sharon Knowles, from Girlguiding Lancashire Border County, have been recognised for their efforts.

The threesome from Bolton have been named as three of the 48 “Guiding Idols” in Girlguiding North West England — a project led by the regional charity to recognise its volunteers for their work.

The campaign was introduced as part of Girlguiding North West England’s support for Volunteers’ Week, with members asked to nominate a guiding idol.

Following the nominations, a youth panel selected nominees from each of the charity’s 17 guiding counties.

The winners had afternoon tea at Girlguiding North West England’s Region Headquarters and received a Region Thanks Badge.