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Midlands Region Chief Commissioner, Kirstie Pogson, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Smith-Roe as the new county commissioner for Shropshire, taking over the role from Jane Hurst. She thanks Jane for everything she has done whilst in post over the last couple of years.
Over the May Day weekend 4 Rangers from North Shrewsbury Rangers undertook a Silver DofE 3 day practice expedition in the Shropshire Hills on the hottest days of the year so far. Their hike took them over and around the Long Mynd, camping overnight at 2 different camp sites in the wooded valleys.
Superviser Jeanette said “The Rangers were amazing, they navigated well, worked as a team, looked after each other, kept to time , well we actually told them to slow down due to the heat, wet neckers were worn in a variety of ways to keep the sun off.”
On the 31st of January, 101 Guides, Rangers and Young Leaders went on a quest to find King Arthur’s sword.
Hosted by Hawkstone Park Follies, our young members bravely travelled by foot on a trail through the monuments, forests, over bridges and up and down many steps and all in the dark!. The sword was found and the treasure won!
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Annual report from the Shamblers 2025 – 25 Shropshire Guiding volunteers, 1 region assessor and 3 guests Shambled around Shropshire and over the borders into Wales, Staffordshire and Worcestershire in 2025.
26 Shambles in all which covered a distance of almost 200 miles (300+km) or over 2000 Guiding miles. The weather included snow, a few torrential down pours and some extreme heat but we were prepared for anything – including a dodgy hip crisis.
Congratulations to Jeanette Price on gaining her level 2 Walking qualification – aided and abetted by the Shamblers.
Many thanks to everyone who planned and lead walks and everyone who promoted them.
Shambles are usually twice a month and are open to any member of Shropshire Guiding. Forthcoming dates are to be found on the Shropshire Guiding website if you’d like to come for a walk with a friendly and supportive group and chat to Guiding friends old and new. You can bring members of your unit too.
Thanks. All the best for 2026
Jo Revell – County Walking Advisor
Sarah Smith-Roe, Girlguiding Shropshire’s Assistant County Commissioner received her ACC badge from the County Commissioner Jane Hurst on 30th August at the Brownie Sparkle camp which took place over the weekend at Patshull Activity Centre.
Lesley Green, a Guide and Rainbow leader and former Newport District Commissioner was awarded her 40y brooch by the County Commissioner during a celebration meal with other Newport leaders on Friday 2nd May.
The Copthorne Guide and Scout Hut in Shrewsbury has enjoyed a major refurbishment with the support from My Community/Home Plus. Pictured are 21st Shrewsbury Brownies along with the Shewsbury division commissioner Nicky Fancett.
Nyda Ough, a leader with Longford District Rangers and a Trainer with Girlguiding Midlands, was awarded her 50 years long service brooch by The Girlguiding Shropshire county president Marion Wynn OBE at the county training day on Saturday 5th April. Many congratulations.
Congratulations to Bev Holden, Jayne shergold and Jenny Johnson who today received the Chief Commissioners Award from Clare Shinton Midlands Region Chief Commissioner.