Over 100 excited Guides and Rangers from the Island headed to London’s OVO Arena Wembley recently for an unforgettable time of live music at Girlguiding’s Big Gig. Dancing and singing along to some of their favourite artistes including multimillion-selling chart toppers JLS and Scouting For Girls, the girls from the
Tessa Bryson who lives in the Carisbrooke area has gained her Queen’s Guide Award. Tessa who joined Girlguiding as a young member and progressed to become a Guide, Ranger and Young Leader is now a Leader and as such has gained a number of qualifications. As well as gaining leadership
Over 200 members of Girlguiding IW enjoyed a special event at Blackgang Chine recently. This event was planned by Island Commissioner Wendy Macklin and the MGR Team. All Sections attended with Leaders and with several members wearing the new uniforms introduced by Girlguiding in the Summer. All girls and leaders
Carisbrooke Rangers visited Vectis Radio. They learnt about what the station is about, what they broadcast, the array of awards they have earned over the last few years, and how they have helped volunteers come out of their shell by gaining some confidence to enable them to host their own
“Guide of Dunkirk,” a decommissioned RNLI lifeboat, which has been painstakingly restored, was on display in the Marina at this year’s Southampton International Boat Show. Originally commissioned in 1939, she was paid for through wartime fundraising efforts by the Girl Guides of the Girl Guide Association. A total of £5000
Members of Girlguiding IW joined with Scouts for a weekend camp and activities at the IW Scouting camp site at. Corf. Entitled “True Colours” this event enabled members of Girlguiding and Scouting to enjoy time together whilst undertaking a selection of activities. With two nights under canvas the activities included
With the Isle of Wight Summer carnival season now ended it is time to look back and see how Girlguiding can be promoted by entering a carnival or attending public events. Hundreds of people line routes to witness carnivals and all those taking part in processions catch the publics eye.
28th July 2026 Here it is: These are just a selection of what is available. There is a full range from the shop or contact Wendy (IW Commissioner) for detail of how to purchase via the IW Depot and help funds on the Island. 27th July 2026. This has been
Members of Girlguiding Isle of Wight, including Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders and Leaders recently enjoyed a visit to Blackgang Chine, the Island’s oldest and most established theme park. These members belong to Units in Seaview and East Cowes, and on a bright and sunny day everyone had a very
Guides from across the Island recently took part in the annual Red Squirrel Outdoor Cooking competition. This year’s event was held at Godshill. The Red Squirrel Trophy is awarded to the winning team for the best prepared and tasty meal cooked outdoors on a fire prepared by the team members.