In 1965 the guides became one unit.

The guide hall was officially opened in 1964. The former Buffalo Lodge Hall was purchased by the local association with funding being raised by various activities, one being the opportunity shop, which operated for 10 years, plus donations from various community clubs.

In 1970 a changeover to the eight point challenge system occurred to suit the Australian way of life. The highest award for guides became the B P Emblem.

In 1974 the first combined ‘Rally and Revels’ for western region was held in Nyngan. It was attended by state commissioner Lady Wyndham and scout area commissioner Mr Kable, with approximately 360 guides, scouts and leaders attending. Church parades were also held. Many more ‘Rally and Revels’ have been held in different districts, where guides and leaders come together for fellowship and learning.

The first B P Emblems, for Nyngan, were earned in 1985 by Fleur Pardy and Louise Herbert, then in 1989 Tara Pardy and Cherie Callaghan earned theirs.

The local association became the support group with the same functions of providing, not only financial help for the upkeep of the hall and providing equipment, but also in helping units with skilled people for teaching and testing the various challenges to enable the girls to gain the necessary badges to reach their goals. Badges secretaries are a very important part of guiding.

We had rangers for a short time, also a gumnut unit for a while. Our last guide unit closed in 2000.

Another change was made to guiding when in 1966, due to the changes of our different way of life, brownies became junior and senior guides. The uniform changed to navy and light blue, with the promise being to keep the guide law. There is more freedom of choice as they progress as individuals or units.

At present we have one very active unit. While the support group has lapsed, in 1992 a trefoil guild was formed and registered with past leaders and guides being members. They assist by raising funds for craft and fees, also they donate to outside guiding where help is needed. i.e. Victorian units after the bushfires.

As we approach our 50th year of guiding in Nyngan, we are endeavouring to keep to the schedule of events listed for the 2010 celebrations of 100 years of guiding in Australia by a display, at the show in May, of guiding past and present. This display will then go into the Nyngan Museum and will contain stories and photos of past leaders and events in their units. Another event will be a district campfire open for all to attend.

What happens to future guiding in Nyngan is left to you the community of Nyngan.

There is always a need for more leaders and more support for the units.