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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 discretionary honour by fellow members ... read more

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 include: 11th Newport completing the ... read more

IW Festival 2023-Line-up.

The first names have been announced for the 2023 Isle of Wight Festival, with Pulp, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers and Robbie Williams (UK festival exclusive) to headline over 15th – 18th June at Seaclose Park. Also joining the line-up are Blondie, Niall Horan, Sugababes, OneRepublic, Sam Ryder, Echo & The Bunnymen, Gabrielle and more. Tickets are on sale this Friday (4th Nov) ... read more

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 oaks. Councils and municipal authorities ... read more

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 very pleased to attend. A ... read more

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 Brian, Claire Critchison, Chair Isle ... read more

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 included His Majesty’s Lord- Lieutenant ... read more

PROCLAMATION for THE ISLE OF WIGHT

His Majesty King Charles III was publicly proclaimed as the new sovereign at a historic ceremony at St James’ Palace in London on Saturday 10th September2022. Following a centuries’ old tradition, there were also local Proclamations to announce the accession to the throne of our new monarch. Residents were invited to join the High Sheriff ... read more

IW floral tributes to Her Late Majesty, The Queen

Floral tributes have been laid by IW High Sheriff, Kay Marriott JP and by the Chairman of the Isle of Wight Council, Councillor Claire Critchison as a mark of respect to Her Late Majesty, The Queen. Each laid a posy of white lilies and roses at Church Litten, in Newport, where many residents have paid ... read more

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 The Queen had a long ... read more