CORONATION CELEBRATIONS.

Across the Island celebrations for the Coronation of HM King Charles lll and Queen Camilla on 6th May took place. Girlguding IW members joined in the activities which included Rainbows and Brownies making crowns and Guides taking part in THE BIG HELP OUT. On the 7th of May Anne one of our Assistant Island Commissioners, ... read more

Coronation Polo Matches for Rainbows.

Hobbyhorse polo matches fit for the King were played out at the Rainbows County Fun Day. To celebrate the Coronation, Rainbows from across the Island enjoyed making crowns, Maypole dancing, singing and games as well as making Hobbyhorses. ready for the polo matches and a Royal Gallop past the saluting base which took place during ... read more

DOUBLE THEME FOR BROWNIES COUNTY DAY.

Brownies and their leaders from across the Island headed to Newport on Saint George’s Day. 23rd of April. Over 130 Brownies and 30 leaders had fun and adventures at this year’s County Day organised by Brownie Commissioner Deborah Meadows and a team of leaders. With a double theme of Saint George and an international theme ... read more

IW GIRLGUIDING MEMBERS BUSY FROM AUTUMN TO SPRING.

One of the main IW County events since October 2022 was the visit to the Commodore Cinema, Ryde for the Girlguiding special viewing of Matilda. Despite the very cold weather the film was enjoyed. At the same event the draw for the Islandwide raffle took place. This raffle raised monies for the girls selected to ... read more

“Our World, Our Peaceful Future” for WTD 2023.

Every year on the 22nd of February Girlguiding and Girl Scout members around the World celebrate World Thinking Day- a special day when all the girls and young women together with their leaders think of other members in other countries around the World. Girlguiding in the UK is part of a bigger movement – the ... read more

Cowes Week & Sail Away with Girlguiding SWER.

Cowes Week Limited is delighted to announce that Tall Ships Youth Trust (TSYT) will be the Official Charity Partner for 2023 and 2024. Founded in 1956, Tall Ships Youth Trust is a youth development outdoor learning charity, that helps to improve the skills and life chances of young people aged 12 to 25, through transformational ... read more

COME AND JOIN US.

With Girlguiding’s national campaign for recruitment well underway Girlguiding Isle of Wight was certainly ‘up there; with two awareness days for the public. Katie and Emma, at the invitation of Asda’s Community Champion, were pleased to visit the Newport store on Saturday 7th January. With a display of .everything Girlguiding Asda’s main entrance was a ... read more

Remembering and Christmas 2022

The last few months of 2022 saw members of Girlguiding IW not only having their regular meetings but supporting the community by attending events and finally, for this year, having fun at Christmas. Other all Island activities that have taken place during the Autumn Term are reported on other pages of this website. A selection ... read more

Very Successful Training Day for Girlguiding IW.

Held at Ryde recently a Training Day for Girlguiding IW leaders and Young Leaders proved to be very successful. With a selection of tutorials covering everything from Crafts, First Aid, Girlguiding History and Outdoor Activities there was a topic to suit all interests. Training sessions were led by local and mainland Trainers all bringing new ... read more