Island Guiding News

RECOGNITION FOR INSPIRATIONAL GIRLGUIDING IW VOLUNTEER.

Local volunteer Katie Charlton has been recognised for her role empowering girls and young women who are members of Girlguiding IW. Katie from Newport has been honoured for her work supporting girls and young women for over 20 years with a Region Compass Award. She was proposed for this prestigious

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Exciting events for Autumn and Winter.

Units across the Island have been busy with regular meetings plus some exciting events. Lots of badges and awards have been gained and girls report having an exciting time when undertaking Girlguiding activities. All the Rainbow Units (for girls aged 4-7) have been involved with a selection of activities. Highlights

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TREE OF TREES ARRIVES ON THE ISLAND

For her late Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June a Tree of Trees was erected outside Buckingham Palace. This work of natural art comprised 350 separate Silver Birch trees. Originally Oak trees were planned to be used but this proved too difficult due to the root growth on the

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IW LORD-LIEUTENANT AWARDS 2022.

Two of Girlguiding IWs Commissioners were honoured to be invited by the IW Lord-Lieutenant (Mrs Susie Sheldon) to her Awards Ceremony for 2022. The Royal Yacht Squadron hosted H.M. Lord- Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight Awards and both Linda Stone (Island Commissioner) and Donna Sanders (Assistant Island Commissioner) were

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2022-AWARD PRESENTATIONS.

Girlguiding Isle of Wight leaders from across the Island joined together recently for an Awards Ceremony hosted by Island Commissioner Linda Stone. Proceedings were commenced by Linda welcoming local dignitaries to the event- these included the Honorable Mrs. D. Nicholson DL, Kay Marriott JPThe Island’s High Sheriff and her husband

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GIRLGUIDING IW REMEMBERS HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN.

On Sunday Newport Minster was the venue for a special commemorative service marking the death of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. For members of the public who were unable to be seated in the full Minster the service was relayed to a screen outside in St. Thomas’ Square. Guests

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HM THE QUEEN HAS DIED

Girlguiding statement on the death of Her Majesty The Queen   “It is with profound sadness that we at Girlguiding have learned today- 8th September 2022- of the death of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. Our deepest sympathies are with the Royal Family at this very sad time. Her Majesty

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BROWNIES ON TOP OF THE WORLD.

Brownies from the 10th Newport Unit were certainly on top of the World recently when members undertook tree climbing. Following instructions from the team at Goodleaf Tree Climbing which is based in Ryde all the Brownies enjoyed their exploits which took them into the treetops to some 30+metres. Following health

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Enjoying the Hot and Sunny Weather!

Carisbrooke Guides and Brownies have been enjoying fun activities outdoors in the good weather of this Summer.  Several visits to Island beaches a visit to Shanklin Chine and a Bivvy and Breakfast camp are just a few of the events undertaken by the Guides whilst the Brownies have also been

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RAINBOWS HAVE FUN IN THE SUN.

On one of the hottest days of the year Rainbows, the youngest members of Girlguiding, and their leaders got together for a fun afternoon of activities, games and generally enjoying the outdoors. Held in Puckpool Park, Ryde the event was organised by Donna Sanders- Steel Rainbow Section Commissioner and other

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