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.

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.

Queen’s Guide Award

Posted by Martin Wynn

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.

ELEMENTS CAMP

Posted by Martin Wynn

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.

Welcome to our new peer educators.

Posted by Martin Wynn

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.

Other Trainings

Posted by Amanda Taylor

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