Introducing ‘Sparkle’ a Girlguiding Shropshire camp just for Brownies!
Sparkle
Posted byIntroducing ‘Sparkle’ a Girlguiding Shropshire camp just for Brownies!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
27th July to 31st July 2024 The Girlguiding Shropshire County Camp took place on the Newport Showground. 356 girls and leaders had a fantastic time taking part in a variety of activities including canoeing, climbing, team challenges and archery. They were joined on the Sunday by 200 Brownie and Rainbow visitors who also took part in the fun. The evenings had camp fires, silent discos and films. All of the girls said it was the best camp ever helped by some amazing weather.
Hello everyone,
Please see the info below for save the date for the Hadrian’s wall trek event next year. There will be more information to follow soon.
Best wishes,
Sarah
Sarah Trinder
Walking adviser, Girlguiding Midlands
This evening 17th Shrewsbury Rainbows were on a trip to the Quarry in Shrewsbury when an Air Ambulance landed. As we were walking to the park the doctors invited us over for a photo. They explained they had been called for an emergency however they had been stood down last minute and were taking it as an opportunity for the public to see the air ambulance, ask questions as to what they do and take photos.
The Rainbows were trilled to see a “Really huge helicopter” and asked lots of questions.
A huge thank you to James for inviting us over and being so amazing with the girls.