Zeb Fisher who has helped to arrange and support Girlguiding IW visits to the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown is up for an award. Incredible Zeb has been shortlisted for a national VisitEngland Tourism Superstar award. When Girlguiding IW members were undertaking the Day and Night with Tigers Badges Zeb invited
On Sunday 8th December Girlguiding members from across the Island enjoyed a trip to The Commodore Cinema, Ryde, to see Disney’s latest animated adventure film, Moana 2, at an exclusive screening. Girlguiding nationally has a partnership with Odeon Cinemas but with none of these on the Island ,the Commodore stepped
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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