Island Guiding News

ISLAND MEMBERS OF GIRLGUIDING TO REPRESENT UK IN AUSTRIA.

Two Guides from the 1st Carisbrooke (Princess Beatrice Own) Unit and an Island Brownie Leader have been selected to represent the UK  at an event in Austria in 2023. Following a selection process (INTOPS) on the Island the Guides attended a further selection weekend where they were up against Guides from the other 15 counties ... read more

GIRLGUIDING SOUTH WEST ENGLAND TAKES THE MARY ROSE MUSEUM BY STORM

120 members of Girlguiding from across South West England took over the Mary Rose Museum recently as part of a special experience day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the raising of King Henry VIII’s warship. Included in the group were Guides from the 1st. Carisbrooke Unit and the 11th Newport Unit who travelled, with ... read more

RECOGNITION FOR INSPIRATIONAL GIRLGUIDING IW VOLUNTEER.

Local volunteer Katie Charlton has been recognised for her role empowering girls and young women who are members of Girlguiding IW. Katie from Newport has been honoured for her work supporting girls and young women for over 20 years with a Region Compass Award. She was proposed for this prestigious discretionary honour by fellow members ... read more

Exciting events for Autumn and Winter.

Units across the Island have been busy with regular meetings plus some exciting events. Lots of badges and awards have been gained and girls report having an exciting time when undertaking Girlguiding activities. All the Rainbow Units (for girls aged 4-7) have been involved with a selection of activities. Highlights include: 11th Newport completing the ... read more

TREE OF TREES ARRIVES ON THE ISLAND

For her late Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June a Tree of Trees was erected outside Buckingham Palace. This work of natural art comprised 350 separate Silver Birch trees. Originally Oak trees were planned to be used but this proved too difficult due to the root growth on the oaks. Councils and municipal authorities ... read more

IW LORD-LIEUTENANT AWARDS 2022.

Two of Girlguiding IWs Commissioners were honoured to be invited by the IW Lord-Lieutenant (Mrs Susie Sheldon) to her Awards Ceremony for 2022. The Royal Yacht Squadron hosted H.M. Lord- Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight Awards and both Linda Stone (Island Commissioner) and Donna Sanders (Assistant Island Commissioner) were very pleased to attend. A ... read more

2022-AWARD PRESENTATIONS.

Girlguiding Isle of Wight leaders from across the Island joined together recently for an Awards Ceremony hosted by Island Commissioner Linda Stone. Proceedings were commenced by Linda welcoming local dignitaries to the event- these included the Honorable Mrs. D. Nicholson DL, Kay Marriott JPThe Island’s High Sheriff and her husband Brian, Claire Critchison, Chair Isle ... read more

GIRLGUIDING IW REMEMBERS HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

On Sunday Newport Minster was the venue for a special commemorative service marking the death of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. For members of the public who were unable to be seated in the full Minster the service was relayed to a screen outside in St. Thomas’ Square. Guests included His Majesty’s Lord- Lieutenant ... read more

HM THE QUEEN HAS DIED

Girlguiding statement on the death of Her Majesty The Queen   “It is with profound sadness that we at Girlguiding have learned today- 8th September 2022- of the death of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. Our deepest sympathies are with the Royal Family at this very sad time. Her Majesty The Queen had a long ... read more

BROWNIES ON TOP OF THE WORLD.

Brownies from the 10th Newport Unit were certainly on top of the World recently when members undertook tree climbing. Following instructions from the team at Goodleaf Tree Climbing which is based in Ryde all the Brownies enjoyed their exploits which took them into the treetops to some 30+metres. Following health and safety instructions which included ... read more