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.
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
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.
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.
Congratulations to 7 of our young members who completed their Peer Education training this weekend! (24/25 Jan) Peer educators are 14–25-year-olds who help Brownies, Guides and Rangers explore important topics. As young people, they use their own experience to bring the subject to life. Peer educators run safe, fun and challenging sessions which are developed with expert partners.
If there are other trainings that you would like then please email training@girlguidingshropshire.org.uk
Safe Space courses available at County HQ:
We will be looking to put on some trainings once the new Safer Guiding trainings have been released.
Face to Face trainings available at County HQ:
Saturday 8th February 2025 9.30am-4pm
Sunday 18th May 2025 9.30am-4pm
Hybrid Courses ( Face to face and Zoom):
Tuesday 7th January (7-9pm) – Module 1 – Face to face – Shrewsbury
Monday 13th January (7-9pm) – Module 2 and 3 – Zoom
All modules and the e-learning need to be completed in order for the qualification to be added to your GO record.
Congratulations to Clare Wassall and Kay Sankey who received Chief Commissioner Awards from the Region Chief Commissioner, Clare Shinton. Pictured are (from left to right) Catherine Coleman (Assistant County Commissioner) Clare Wassall, Kay Sankey, Clare Shinton (Region Chief Commissioner) and Elaine Brannon (County Awards Chair). The presentation took place at Barton Under Needlewood on 3rd Dec 2023
The award recognizes the extraordinary contribution and dedication given by a member of Girlguiding Midlands who is providing quality guiding to girls and young women primarily at a unit level.