On Saturday 23rd July 2022 there will be a number of events throughout the day around Newport including the world-famous TITAN THE ROBOT as seen on Britain’s Got Tallent. A vehicle-only parade which will be setting off from South Street shortly before the main procession, which starts at 19:00 and it is
So that in the future girls and younger members of Girlguiding IW can take to the water safely a group of leaders undertook water-safety training on a canal boat recently. This trip was planned by Sandown leader Angela Smith and the training was undertaken by Julie Myers who was the
With HM The Queen as their Patron members of Girlguiding certainly played their part in the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations. Certain Girlguiding areas of the UK were selected to host 70 Beacons with the Isle of Wight being one. Members gathered on the downs above Shorwell. Present were the IW President
All units have been busy with activities from Easter the the end of May, plus there has been much planning for HM the Queen’s Jubilee. Carisbrooke Guides have enjoyed a number of special events and have helped the community by handing out the medals for Walk the Wight as well
Girlguiding members on the Isle of Wight will join hundreds of other Girlguiding members across the UK in lighting beacons to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Thursday, 2 June. These Beacon lighting events will be held in selected areas and the Island has been chosen to host
It has been another busy half term for all Girlguiding IW members. There was the very special day out to Legoland, Windsor (see another page for more details) with Island girls making their Promise as well as joining in all the fun of the rides and admiring the Lego set
Legoland Windsor was taken over by Girlguiding recently. This was no ordinary takeover but just for one day when thousands of girls and their leaders descended on the attraction. All the rides and Legoland models were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone attending but there were some very special events for girls
A Local volunteer has been recognised for her role empowering hundreds of girls and young women over a period of over 50 years and has been honoured for her work supporting girls and young women with a prestigious Laurel Award. Deborah Meadows of Bembridge was awarded the second highest discretionary national
2022 started with a leaders training afternoon which was well attended and as well as some training there was fun and games including a scarecrow making competition. Once again all Island units have been very busy with activities and all the girls have been working hard to gain badges. There
World Thinking Day happens every 22nd February and is a chance for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the World to think about each other, the Worldwide movement they’re part of, and important issues. In 2022, the theme of World Thinking Day is Our World, Our Equal Future and has