Island Guiding News

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

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR GUIDES

Guides across the Isle of Wight have been undertaking a number of special activities, as well as their regular meetings, this Summer. Some of the Guides at Binstead decided to do fundraising for the Mountbatten Hospice, Newport and a grand sum of over £100 was raised. There was no prompting from any leaders- it was ... read more

ISLAND COMMISSIONER SURPRISED AT AWARDS EVENT.

At the start of National Volunteers Week Island Commissioner Linda Stone who heads up Girlguiding Isle of Wight invited members, their families and supporters to a BBQ and Recognition event. Guests of honour were High Sheriff Graham Biss BEM and his wife Susan and Girlguiding IW President Gioia Minghella-Giddens and her husband Richard. In her ... read more

Guides go gardening at Mountbatten Hospice.

Guides from the 1st Carisbrooke (Princess Beatrice Own) Unit paid their annual visit to Mountbatten Hospice recently with the Guides undertaking planting up the tubs and troughs and a small flower bed with a selection of flowers and plants. Let the pictures tell the story: ... read more