Island Guiding News

RAINBOWS CELEBRATE 30 YEARS.

In celebration of 30 years of Rainbows (the youngest members of Girlguiding aged 5-7) members of the Needles Section attended an afternoon of fun learning, activities and games at Corf Camp. 2017 sees the 30th anniversary of the first Rainbow units across the UK and on the Island the number of units and girls attending ... read more

RIVERFEST 2017.

Riverfest is a fun free community event which took place on May 13th. It is held in the heart of the Isle of Wight at Newport, the Island’s capital. This event has all the feel of a traditional village fete, with many free activities for children. Local charities attend promoting the work they do in ... read more

COMMUNITY AWARDS 2017.

Overall winners- Homestart IW. Held at the Riverside Centre, Newport and hosted by ‘Community Action Isle of Wight at the Riverside’, the Community Action Awards 2017 attracted 57 applications over eight categories. From all the entries, a short list of three was compiled for each section. President of CAIW Patricia Partridge DL welcomed guests and ... read more

EASTER NEWS.

In the Spring of 2016 three units of Girlguiding IW moved their meeting place to St. John’s Church Community Centre, Newport. After a few weeks the three units, 10th Newport Brownies, 11th Newport Guides and Newport & Carisbrooke Rangers (Senior Section) heard that the church members were undertaking a major project to build a new ... read more

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL WITH GIRLGUIDING.

There are always numbers of opportunities for members of Girlguiding to travel to other countries with trips to the 146 countries where there is Girlguiding or Girl Scouts. Chances to travel the World arise for members within INTOPS (International Opportunities) with each Region of Girlguiding selecting members to undertake the trips. In the recent past ... read more

March News

Here is some news from Girlguiding IW members of events that have taken place in March. If your Unit has any news it would like to share with the World please contact Suzanne via this website ‘Contact Us’. AMBER GAINS QUALIFICATION  Amber Corbett (14) was presented with her Young Leader Qualification by Island Commissioners Lesley Clifford ... read more

FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO ISLAND FOR REGION CHIEF.

Region Chief Commissioner for Girlguiding South West England Carole Pennington took the opportunity to introduce herself and her three deputies, Liz Brown, Sarah French and Diane Bouault to Island members of Girlguiding over the weekend at two events. Island dignitaries and members of the Island’s business community attended the first event, a reception held at ... read more

WORLD THINKING DAY 2017

Members of Osborne Section fully embraced World Thinking Day by enjoying activities from other countries at their World Thinking Day event recently. This event was organised by Katie Charlton, Osborne Section Commissioner, and other Brownie Unit leaders. Starting off the evening there was a chance to hear the sounds of Australia which were played on ... read more

NEW FLAGS AND THINKING DAY.

Members of the congregation of St. John’s Church, Newport joined with Brownies and Guides and other members of Girlguiding IW for a special church service arranged for the dedication of new unit flags. Two Newport units- 10th Newport Brownies and 11th Newport Guides- recently decided to replace their flags which now show the new Brownie ... read more