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CORONATION CELEBRATIONS.

Across the Island celebrations for the Coronation of HM King Charles lll and Queen Camilla on 6th May took place. Girlguding IW members joined in the activities which included Rainbows and Brownies making crowns and Guides taking part in THE BIG HELP OUT. On the 7th of May Anne one of our Assistant Island Commissioners, ... read more

Wight In Bloom returns for 2023

Members of Girlguiding IW always enjoy an outdoor activity with many discovering the pleasures of gardening. With greater emphasis placed on the benefits of being outside and the mental health gains from gardening, more and more of us are turning to horticulture as a way of relaxing. Budding gardeners and green-fingered enthusiasts are invited to ... read more

Coronation Polo Matches for Rainbows.

Hobbyhorse polo matches fit for the King were played out at the Rainbows County Fun Day. To celebrate the Coronation, Rainbows from across the Island enjoyed making crowns, Maypole dancing, singing and games as well as making Hobbyhorses. ready for the polo matches and a Royal Gallop past the saluting base which took place during ... read more

DOUBLE THEME FOR BROWNIES COUNTY DAY.

Brownies and their leaders from across the Island headed to Newport on Saint George’s Day. 23rd of April. Over 130 Brownies and 30 leaders had fun and adventures at this year’s County Day organised by Brownie Commissioner Deborah Meadows and a team of leaders. With a double theme of Saint George and an international theme ... read more

IW GIRLGUIDING MEMBERS BUSY FROM AUTUMN TO SPRING.

One of the main IW County events since October 2022 was the visit to the Commodore Cinema, Ryde for the Girlguiding special viewing of Matilda. Despite the very cold weather the film was enjoyed. At the same event the draw for the Islandwide raffle took place. This raffle raised monies for the girls selected to ... read more

More Acts Added to IW Festival

IW Festival organisers have recently announced that the following have been added to this year’s line-up: Brooke Combe, CMAT, Jamie Webster, Joesef, LF System, Lottery Winners, Lovejoy, Peter Hook & the Light, Plastic Mermaids and Sabrina Carpenter.  All these acts are added to the 2023 line-up. They join headliners Pulp, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers and Robbie Williams, ... read more

Isle of Wight Walking Festival May 2023

With its ever-growing popularity the Isle of Wight Walking Festival has seen 15 new walks added. Between May 13-21, the Isle of Wight Spring Walking Festival will now see 69 walks lead by local volunteers offering over 220 miles of walking opportunities over the nine day event. The Isle of Wight Walking Festival has routes ... read more

“Our World, Our Peaceful Future” for WTD 2023.

Every year on the 22nd of February Girlguiding and Girl Scout members around the World celebrate World Thinking Day- a special day when all the girls and young women together with their leaders think of other members in other countries around the World. Girlguiding in the UK is part of a bigger movement – the ... read more