Island Guiding News

BROWNIES WERE ‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’.

Dozens of Brownies from the Farringford Section of Girlguiding IW, which covers the Newport area and West Wight, recently enjoyed an afternoon which was ‘Out of this World’. Staged at Carisbrooke C of E Primary School this event saw all the Brownies and their Guiders learning about the Planets of the Solar System and would-be ... read more

RAINBOWS AT THE NEEDLES

Nearly 80 Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding, invaded the Needles Landmark Attraction recently for an afternoon of demonstrations, making and fun. All these Rainbows belong to the Needles Section of Girlguiding IW which covers the West half of the Island and the event was organised by Carol Firth, Section Commissioner. A visit to the ... read more

CONGRATULATIONS TO GIRLGUIDING’S ‘FASTNET DIVAS’.

After the visit to Challenger3 by Shirley Robertson OBE, the ‘Fastnet Divas’ Patron ,and the send off by well wishers at Cowes, which included members of Girlguiding IW, Challenger 3, along with most of the 350+ fleet decided to begin the race close to the mainland shore so as to get the most benefit from ... read more

ISLANDERS SUPPORT GIRLGUIDING

With a crew of Girlguiding members taking part in this year’s Rolex Fastnet Race a number of Islanders have shown their support for the crew who call themselves the ‘Fastnet Divas’. Having had to undertake three qualifying yacht races The Cervantes Trophy, Myth of Malham Race, and The Morgan Cup all organised, as is the ... read more

ISLAND AWARD FOR MARGARET

Margaret Finlayson of Carisbrooke has recently been presented with an ‘Island Award’ for services to Girlguiding IW by Island Commissioner Shirley Saunders. This event took place at Margaret’s home whilst members of Newport Trefoil Guild, of which she is a member, were enjoying a BBQ and get-together for members and friends. Over the year’s Margaret ... read more

MARGHANITA ‘BRAVES THE SHAVE’ FOR MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT

Marghanita Allen a Guider with the Bay Guides undertook the challenge of ‘Brave the Shave’ at Chale Show last weekend. She said before the event, “ I am doing Brave the Shave for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of friends and family I’ve lost through cancer and to show my support for all my friends ... read more

CARISBROOKE RANGERS HELP AT INFORMATION DAY

    Carisbrooke Rangers, from the Senior Section of Girlguiding IW, had a stand at the IW Council’s Short Breaks Funday on Friday 24th July at Medina Leisure Centre. Short Breaks work with children and young people with disabilities and additional needs. Carisbrooke Rangers are a short breaks provider so organised a stand to promote ... read more

RAINBOWS DANCE FOR THREE HOURS

Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding, have recently been dancing for three hours in aid of charity as well as having fun and making new friends. All the Rainbows and their Guiders from the Island’s Needles Section decided to support ‘Mary’s Meals’ as this charity supports children. Recently the Mary’s Meals charity revealed it now ... read more

1ST RYDE BROWNIES CELEBRATE 95 YEARS.

Some 95 years ago girls in Ryde were joining the Brownies. With Brownies nationally only formed in 1914 Island girls were quick off the mark to join in the fun and now 95 years later 1st Ryde Brownies are still going strong. In the first years the registration saw them registered as 1st Ryde (All ... read more

PACK HOLIDAY FOR RYDE BROWNIES

Brownies from 1st Ryde and 8th Ryde units have had a very exciting time during the half-term holiday with a week’s stay away from their homes and away from their families. Together with their Guiders, Sharon Winter (Snowy Owl)and Caroline Seaward (Tawny Owl)all the Brownies stayed in Cowes at the 2nd Cowes (St. Mary’s Sea ... read more