Island Guiding News

IW County Day.

Despite the force of storm Bert the Girlguiding IW County Day went ahead, although in a curtailed form. With ferry crossings cancelled, Trainers from other counties were unable to get to the Island and undertake their training sessions. However, IW trainers and leaders stepped up to the mark and the 40+ leaders and young leaders ... read more

INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN.

Members of Girlguiding have always been associated with outdoor activities such as camping or studying the natural environment but now with so many of the population spending so much time on computers or glued to mobile phones Girlguiding nationally made grants available from its Adventure Fund to help members get into the great wide open. ... read more

Red Carpet for Rainbow Leader Angela.

“Girlguiding Celebrates” is an event that honours some of the amazing members who have received a Guiding award or who have been nominated by other Girlguiding members and parents for the amazing things they have done. This was the second time this event had been held and this year’s event was even bigger and better ... read more

BROWNIES HELP MOUNTBATTEN.

4th Sandown Brownies decided to raise funds for Mountbatten after Sam Alabaster sadly passed away. He was the son of Jayne Alabaster, one of the Occasional Helpers at the Brownie Unit, the dad of two of the Brownies Isabella- Rose Alabaster and Emelia-Faith Alabaster and husband to one of the Brownie Leaders Charmaine Alabaster. With ... read more

Awards for Volunteering.

Graham Biss (IW High Sheriff) with Lynda (centre) and Donna. Three long time volunteers have been recognised for service to Girlguiding/Trefoil Guild. Lynda Allen from Bembridge was presented with a 40 years Service badge by Donna Sanders-Steel Assistant Island Commissioner with Graham Biss, the Island’s High Sheriff reading the citation and offering congratulations. Lynda, now ... read more

Tree- top Adventure for Brownies.

10th Newport Brownies have, once again, had one of their Summer adventures with a visit to Appley Park, Ryde for tree climbing with the team from Goodleaf. After instruction from the tree climbing experts even the most apprehensive Brownies were up, up and away in the branches. Brownie leader Felicity Harris said, “As always we ... read more

Brighstone & Shorwell Golden Girls.

Seven Brownies and 1 Rainbow from the Brighstone & Shotwell units have gained their Gold Awards. Brownie Leaders Anne and Sarah said. “ These 6 girls (pictured) are the first girls to receive gold awards in our unit. Poppy, Iris, Charlotte, Poppy, Izzy and the 3rd Poppy, all are10 years old, were presented with their ... read more

GARDEN PARTY FOR TREFOIL MEMBERS.

Members of the Island’s Trefoil Guilds met recently for their annual Summer Garden Party. Membership of the Island groups comprises current Girlguiding leaders as well as those who have been members of Girlguiding whether a Brownie, Guide, Ranger or leader plus anyone else who is interested in the ethos of Girlguiding namely-to carry the spirit ... read more

Isle of Wight County Show 2024.

With some of the best weather of the Summer so far, crowds flocked to this year’s IW County Show at Northwood. There really was something for all tastes and interests. Animals played a big part in the various competitive classes, the dog show or show jumping. With the theme of Farming Through the Ages the ... read more

GOLDEN BROWNIE AT SANDOWN.

Emmie Archer has become the first member of 4th Sandown Brownies to gain the Brownies’ Golden Award. She has been a Brownie with 4th Sandown Brownies from the age of 7 and is now 10 years old. Before becomng a Brownie Emmie was no stranger to the unit as her grandmother Angela Smith is the ... read more