Region Level 1 and 2 training and social walking weekend 6-8th March

Posted by Martin Wynn

If you’d like to know more about walking safely with your unit and would like to work towards Level 1or  Level 2 of the walking scheme or would just like to go on some social walks in a different area then this weekend is for you.

When? 6-8th March 2026

Where? Whiteley Woods Outdoor Activity Centre near Sheffield

How much? £120 for Level 2 and £90 for Level 1 or social walking

Link To Region

Note that the closing date is 15th February 2026 so don’t delay!

If you have queries please contact Jo Revell Walking Adviser: jorevell1@icloud.com or 07834673204

Around the World in 80 Ways! – County Day 2026

Posted by Amanda Taylor

Come along to County Day and let the Training team take you ‘Around the World in 80 Ways’!County Day 2026 will take place on Sunday 22nd March at Thomas Adams School, Wem. Registration from 9.30am. Please do not arrive before this time.We will be sharing a range of activities from around the world, including games and songs, craft, food and drinks, and activities to do outside, and showing you how some of these can link to existing programme activities.County Day is an opportunity to try new things, be reminded of great ideas you may have forgotten, and spend time with other volunteers – we’d love you to join us!Young Leaders are welcome to attend with the appropriate permission form from parents.The venue is accessible for all, car parking available. Please wear your uniform, bring lunch, drinks will be provided. The guide shop and badges will be available to purchase, pre orders if possible to avoid delays.

Bookings Close Sunday 8th March 5pm.

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Shambling 2025

Posted by Martin Wynn

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 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.