Island Guiding News

Enjoying the Hot and Sunny Weather!

Carisbrooke Guides and Brownies have been enjoying fun activities outdoors in the good weather of this Summer.  Several visits to Island beaches a visit to Shanklin Chine and a Bivvy and Breakfast camp are just a few of the events undertaken by the Guides whilst the Brownies have also been to the beach and exploring ... read more

RAINBOWS HAVE FUN IN THE SUN.

On one of the hottest days of the year Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding, and their leaders got together for a fun afternoon of activities, games and generally enjoying the outdoors. Held in Puckpool Park, Ryde the event was organised by Donna Sanders- Steel Rainbow Section Commissioner and other leaders. Rainbows from across the ... read more

Celebrate Newport IW Carnival’s 100th Birthday.

 On Saturday 23rd July 2022 there will be a number of events throughout the day around Newport including the world-famous TITAN THE ROBOT as seen on Britain’s Got Tallent. A vehicle-only parade which will be setting off from South Street shortly before the main procession, which starts at 19:00 and it is hoped that the Newport Main ... read more

CANAL ADVENTURE FOR GIRLGUIDING IW LEADERS.

So that in the future girls and younger members of Girlguiding IW can take to the water safely a group of leaders undertook water-safety training on a canal boat recently. This trip was planned by Sandown leader Angela Smith and the training was undertaken by Julie Myers who was the Skipper of the boat and ... read more

PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

With HM The Queen as their Patron members of Girlguiding certainly played their part in the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Certain Girlguiding areas of the UK were selected to host 70 Beacons with the Isle of Wight being one. Members gathered on the downs above Shorwell. Present were the IW President Gioia Minghella-Giddens and her husband ... read more

Busy again during the Spring.

All units have been busy with activities from Easter the the end of May, plus there has been much planning for HM the Queen’s Jubilee. Carisbrooke Guides have enjoyed a number of special events and have helped the community by handing out the medals for Walk the Wight as well as some of the girls ... read more

Legoland, Easter, Badges and Much More.

It has been another busy half term for all Girlguiding IW members. There was the very special day out to Legoland, Windsor (see another page for more details) with Island girls making their Promise as well as joining in all the fun of the rides and admiring the Lego set pieces. Some girls made their ... read more

TAKEOVER AT LEGOLAND WINDSOR.

Legoland Windsor was taken over by Girlguiding recently. This was no ordinary takeover but just for one day when thousands of girls and their leaders descended on the attraction. All the rides and Legoland models were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone attending but there were some very special events for girls from the Island.  Laura Cottey ... read more

HONOUR FOR INSPIRATIONAL I W GIRLGUIDING VOLUNTEER

A Local volunteer has been recognised for her role empowering hundreds of girls and young women over a period of over 50 years and has been honoured for her work supporting girls and young women with a prestigious Laurel Award. Deborah Meadows of Bembridge was awarded the second highest discretionary national honour in the organisation for ... read more