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TAKING THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT INTO THE COMMUNITY.

Across the Island most units of Girlguiidng IW have been undertaking special activities within their communities with Christmas in mind. Many girls will be delivering hand-made Christmas gifts to Island residents whilst others have been singing or helping other charities. Rainbows and Brownies from Wootton together with Girlguiding leaders paid a visit to an elderly ... read more

BROWNIES ENJOY ‘JUNGLE BOOK-THE PANTOMIME’.

Wroxall Brownies and 4th Shanklin Brownies, units of Girlguiding IW, had a pre-Christmas treat recently when members travelled to Cowes to see the Cowes Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society’s production of Jungle Book-The Pantomime by Cheryl Barrett. Two Brownies from Shanklin were in the production playing the parts of Wolves and Monkeys. These Girlguiding units ... read more

FESTIVE EVENING FOR CARISBROOKE RANGERS.

  Carisbrooke Rangers held a  Christmas wreath making evening recently. Girls brought in donations for the foodbank to take part and parents paid £5 each to fundraise for the unit. £30 was made which was fantastic and  the event enabled parents to get involved. Everyone  had a fabulous festive evening. ... read more

GIRLGUIDING IW MEMBERS HELP The Little Princess Trust.

Several younger members of Girlguiding IW have recently been helping The Little Princess Trust by donating their long hair. One of these is Guide Molly and here is the background to the hair donation. The Little Princess Trust charity was set up in tribute to a young girl Hannah Tarplee who sadly lost her battle with cancer ... read more

GIRLGUIDING IW MEMBERS ATTEND REGION CONFERENCE

Members of Girlguiding IW attended a South West England Region conference recently at Center Parcs, Longleat, Wiltshire. Included in those attending were Girlguiding Isle of Wight President-Patricia Partridge and one of the Island Commissioners-Lesley Clifford. With the topic of ‘Growth and Retention’ there were presentations and workshops on the various facets of these subjects. ‘Team Isle ... read more

GIRLGUIDING IW MEMBERS TAKE PART IN PARLIAMENT WEEK 2018

Parliament Week is an annual festival that engages people from across the UK with Parliament, explores what it means to them and empowers them to get involved. Parliament Week 2018 took place from 12 – 18 November. Taking part nationally were members of Girlguiding with Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger units across the UK signing ... read more

NEW MAP FOR NEWPORT.

  Newport Isle of Wight as it’s never been seen before!  There is now a new map to help visitors and locals around the Island’s county town. Newport and Carisbrooke Parish Council has revealed a new and affectionate map of Newport town centre. Hand drawn by Alan Rowe of Potting Shed Cartoons, the map will be ... read more

£500 CHEQUE PRESENTATION TO GIRLGUIDING IW.

Girlguiding Isle of Wight has been presented with a cheque for £500 by WightAID. This presentation was made to members of Girlguiding IW by Brian Marriott a Trustee of WightAID during a Brownie, Guide and Ranger meeting. Since its formation, some eighteen months ago, WightAID has granted some £200,000 to over 60 groups and charities ... read more

IDEAL VENUE FOR A VISIT-IW STEAM RAILWAY.

Over the years members of Girlguiding IW have enjoyed a visit to the IW Steam Railway at Havenstreet. Several units make the ‘Santa Specials’ one of their highlights of the year, with a ride on the train and a gift from Santa Clause. However, the IW Steam Railway is not just for Christmas and forms ... read more

VOTE FOR IW FESTIVAL

  The Isle of Wight Festival, which members of Girlguiding IW attended, is up for several awards so please get voting. Here is what the Festival organisers say: We’re very excited to be in the running for Best Major Festival, Best Line-Up, Best Family Festival, Best Festival Production & Promoter of the Year! Thank you all for attending ... read more