Island Guiding News

THANKS TO JANET.

Members of the IW Executive of Girlguiding IW recently gathered at the home of the President Patricia Partridge to thank Island Commissioner Janet Lovell for her work and dedication during her almost 5 year term of office. Janet has seen Girlguiding on the Island change from being run in Districts to being run in Sections. ... read more

MORE BROWNIES HELP COMMUNITY.

As part of the Big Brownie Birthday Badge Parkhurst Brownies decided for the ‘ something to help the community’ section to  collect and donate craft supplies to the Children’s Ward at St. Mary’s Hospital.  All the girls donated items and some were bought from Brownie funds so that a good supply of items was given ... read more

BUTTERFLY WORLD

After making a study of the life cycle of a butterfly and learning about the butterfly habitats Rainbows and Brownies from Northwood have gained a special Butterfly Badge. Following their studies all the girls and their leaders made a visit to Butterfly World at Wootton where they were told more about these fascinating creatures. As ... read more

INTERNATIONAL CAMP FOR ISLAND GUIDES.

Members and leaders from 1st Ventnor and 1st Carisbrooke Guides are attending an International Camp in Berkshire during the school summer holiday. Entitled ‘Wings’ the camp will see Guides from around the world undertaking special activities as well as learning camping skills. All the Guides are expected to fundraise so that they can attend this ... read more

150 AND STILL STRONG.

On the occasion of their 150th Anniversary, members of Shanklin Methodist Church staged a celebratory exhibition over the late Spring Bank Holiday weekend. Nine themes were chosen to illustrate a wide range of Shanklin life. Until the 18th century Shanklin was mainly farmland and those who did not live or work on the land undertook ... read more

RAINBOWS VISIT WONDERLAND.

Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding IW, their leaders and some family friends of the girls from The Needles Section have enjoyed a trip to Adventure Wonderland near Bournemouth. Karen Newman (Yarmouth leader) said “The venue is perfect for the Rainbow age group (5-7) and the Rainbows had a fantastic day.” After travelling by coach ... read more

GIRLGUIDING IW ANNUAL REVIEW.

Several Long Service Awards were presented to leaders by Girlguiding IW’s Island Commissioner Janet Lovell at this year’s Annual Review. Held at the Mattinson Centre, Corf Scout Camp, Janet welcomed everyone to the event saying that this would be her last Annual Review as Island Commissioner as she retires from the post, which she has ... read more

GIRLGUIDING IW- ARTS ADVISOR

Sharon Winter who is both a Brownie and Rainbow leader is the Girlguiding IW Arts Advisor.  When girls or leaders need advice on Arts Projects then it is Sharon who can be called upon but in turn Sharon calls on her husband Malcolm for expert art advice as he is a professional artist. When Girlguiding ... read more

A Royal Invitation

Girlguiding  President, HRH The Countess of Wessex, has invited 50 Brownies and their Mums or other carers for a tea party in the garden at Buckingham Palace in June.   Places will be allocated by a prize draw and entry forms must be completed and returned by 6th May.  In order to make this event as accessible ... read more