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Tree- top Adventure for Brownies.

10th Newport Brownies have, once again, had one of their Summer adventures with a visit to Appley Park, Ryde for tree climbing with the team from Goodleaf. After instruction from the tree climbing experts even the most apprehensive Brownies were up, up and away in the branches. Brownie leader Felicity Harris said, “As always we ... read more

Brighstone & Shorwell Golden Girls.

Seven Brownies and 1 Rainbow from the Brighstone & Shotwell units have gained their Gold Awards. Brownie Leaders Anne and Sarah said. “ These 6 girls (pictured) are the first girls to receive gold awards in our unit. Poppy, Iris, Charlotte, Poppy, Izzy and the 3rd Poppy, all are10 years old, were presented with their ... read more

GARDEN PARTY FOR TREFOIL MEMBERS.

Members of the Island’s Trefoil Guilds met recently for their annual Summer Garden Party. Membership of the Island groups comprises current Girlguiding leaders as well as those who have been members of Girlguiding whether a Brownie, Guide, Ranger or leader plus anyone else who is interested in the ethos of Girlguiding namely-to carry the spirit ... read more

Isle of Wight County Show 2024.

With some of the best weather of the Summer so far, crowds flocked to this year’s IW County Show at Northwood. There really was something for all tastes and interests. Animals played a big part in the various competitive classes, the dog show or show jumping. With the theme of Farming Through the Ages the ... read more

GOLDEN BROWNIE AT SANDOWN.

Emmie Archer has become the first member of 4th Sandown Brownies to gain the Brownies’ Golden Award. She has been a Brownie with 4th Sandown Brownies from the age of 7 and is now 10 years old. Before becomng a Brownie Emmie was no stranger to the unit as her grandmother Angela Smith is the ... read more

SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR GUIDES

Guides across the Isle of Wight have been undertaking a number of special activities, as well as their regular meetings, this Summer. Some of the Guides at Binstead decided to do fundraising for the Mountbatten Hospice, Newport and a grand sum of over £100 was raised. There was no prompting from any leaders- it was ... read more

More News from IW Festival 2024 including Euros 24.

As previously reported an exhibition depicting 25 Years of the IW Festival has now opened in Newport High Street. There will be a chance this week to remember your Festival stories when story gathering takes place on Wednesday and Thursday. An exhibition entitled “Experience the Isle of Wight Festival” was launched on Saturday at 64 ... read more