Level 2 Walking training and assessment  plus social walking 4th -6th April 2025

Posted by Martin Wynn

Midlands Region are providing a course to develop your skills so that you can lead fun walking activities in open areas which will build girls and young women’s confidence.  It’s open to all Girlguiding members aged 18 and over, who have the relevant walking experience.  If you have previously attended a training course, maybe now’s the time to come for assessment?

Social walkers are welcome too –  come and enjoy walking with other Girlguiding and Trefoil members in the beautiful Peak District.  Social walking is  informal,  advice can be provided on suitable routes to help you decide where and how far to go.  A number of Shropshire leaders from the Shamblers group will be there so there may be options to share transport from the county too.

When: 4 -6 April 2025

Where: Whiteley Woods Outdoor Activity centre

Cost: £110 for training or assessment course, £80 for social walking

Closing Date: Friday 14 March or sooner if places are filled

See link below for more details and booking form

https://www.girlguiding-midlands.org.uk/whats-on/calendar-events/walking-l2-training-assessment-social-walking

Jo Revell, Walking Adviser,  jorevell1@icloud.com, 07834 673204

Jane Wardropper

Posted by Martin Wynn

Girlguiding Shropshire Vice-President, Jane Wardropper died on 7th Jan following a short illness.

A Guiding adult member for over 60 years with 50 years in Shopshire as a Ranger Leader, District Commissioner and an adviser for the outdoors and special needs. Wider afield she was a Region Trainer and adviser.

Jane continued her Guiding in the Trefoil Guild and was a staunch member of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship and a great supporter of SANGAM.

To quote a previous County Commissioner: “Jane was such a committed supporter of Girlguiding both in her role as a volunteer in uniform over the many years and also more recently as an advocate vice-president.” She will be missed.

Winter Walk

Posted by Martin Wynn

Early in January 8 adults and leaders from Girlguiding Shropshire took part in a winter shamble in the hills above Llangollen. The group enjoyed fine blue skies and crispy snow under foot. The snow made the walk interesting but hard going so it was decided to shorten the planned 10km and take a shorter route back into Trevor where we enjoyed cakes and hot drinks.

Sparkle

Posted by Martin Wynn

Introducing ‘Sparkle’ a Girlguiding Shropshire camp just for Brownies!

Sparkle Flyer

Level 1 Walking Scheme Training Day

Posted by Martin Wynn

Coming soon…a training for those interested in becoming more confident in taking Guiding groups out walking in easy or lowland countryside.

Sunday 9th March 2025 9.30a.m. to 4 p.m.

At the Shropshire Guiding County Office, St Georges Court, Conwy House, Donnington, Telford, ShropshireTF2 7BF

The programme:

The plan is to spend the morning indoors doing activities to cover the basic skills needed at level 1. In the afternoon we’ll go for a local walk to put the skills into practice and take it in turns to lead the rest of the group.

If you would like to know more or book a place on the training please contact (or see booking form):

Jo Revell

Walking Advisor

jorevell1@icloud.com or 0783467320

Booking Form

Christmas Visit

Posted by Martin Wynn

It was a very wet night but our visit to see Santa included a boat ride, making a s’more, crossing the wishing bridge to the elves workshop to give them a hand making a cuddly Rudolph or two, writing a letter to Santa, visiting his naughty elf Bingo and finally a visit to the big man himself.

Thoroughly enjoyable evening, despite being soaked through!

Owls Visit Brownies

Posted by Martin Wynn

16th Shrewsbury Brownies had a visit from Battlefield Bird of Prey Centre, they had such a wonderful evening, they asked some brilliant questions and got to see the birds free fly around the room.

The girls who wanted to also had the chance for the birds to fly to them.

Laural Award

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Pat Whitfield was awarded the prestigious Girlguiding Laural Award by Clare Shinton the Midland Region Commissioner in front of 60 Girlguiding guests, friends and family at a special event in Market Drayton on Sat 9th November.

Welcome and Farewell

Posted by Martin Wynn

Members and leaders from the county team together with the vice-presidents met at Hodnet Hall yesterday evening to say farewell to Sarah Myers our retiring County Commissioner and to welcome our new County President, Marion Wynn.

Sarah has completed 5 years as County Commissioner and will be succeeded by Jane Hurst at the end of September. Marion succeeds Lady Jane Heber-Percy who has completed 24 years as County President but will continue to support the county as a vice-president.

Unfortunately Catherine Coleman Assistant County Commissioner, who is also finishing her role this month was unable to join us due to illness.

Queen’s Guide Award

Posted by Martin Wynn

Sophie Bayliss, a leader with Girlguiding Shropshire, was presented with her Queen’s Guide Award by Megan Phillips (Queen’s Guide Coordinator) yesterday evening at Hodnet Hall.

The Queen’s Guide Award is the highest award in Girlguiding and is open to all members 18-30.