UNITY Camp

Posted by Martin Wynn

Unity is a Girlguiding International Camp hosted by Girlguiding Staffordshire with Unity 2026 being the 10th Unity International Camp. Every camp aims to deliver an inspiring and exciting event which is filled with fun, adventure, excitement and friendship. Unity provides a more unique experience as a Girlguiding and WAGGGS only international camp, which gives the participants a space to have fun, adventure and be themselves as well as the space to discover their potential. 

Unity 2026 is happening 25th July – 31st July 2026 at Statfold Country Park, Tamworth, Staffordshire:

Participant Price : £275

Leader Price : £70

Service Team (16-30s) : £225

Staff : £55

More details can be found at www.unitycamp.org.uk. bookings close 31st January 2026 or when the event is full (whichever comes sooner). 

Sarah Receives her ACC Badge

Posted by Martin Wynn

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.

Newport Leader 40 years Award

Posted by Martin Wynn

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.

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.

Laural Award

Posted by Martin Wynn

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.

New Queen’s Guide Award

Posted by Martin Wynn

Pictured Drew Marrs and Megan Phillips (County Queen’s Guide Coordinator)

Drew Marrs was our 1st girl in the County to complete the new branded Queen’s Guide Award, in an amazing record time of only 11 months!!

For her award, Drew did her Going away with licence, took part and went to Camp America on the activity team, undertook an expedition in the Yorkshire Dales, became a peer educator, helped run a county event for 14+ girls and also helped run unit events too. A very thorough and thought about award. Since doing her award she been promoting it to others and is now becoming a mentor for one of her young leaders who is due to start her award.

Congratulations to Eileen Gillam

Posted by Martin Wynn

Eileen has completed 70 years adult service to Girlguiding Shropshire. Eileen is currently a Vice-President and a Trefoil Guild member. Her many roles have included being the Leader of a Sea Ranger Unit, a District Commissioner, a Division Commissioner, a County and Region Outdoor Activity Adviser, Assistant County Commissioner and the County Treasurer. She was the designer and led the team of ladies who embroidered the current County Standard. She said that she thoroughly enjoyed her active Guiding and is hoping to be able to visit the Elements County Camp.

Other Trainings

Posted by Amanda Taylor

If there are other trainings that you would like then please email training@girlguidingshropshire.org.uk