BROWNIES HELP MOUNTBATTEN.
4th Sandown Brownies decided to raise funds for Mountbatten after Sam Alabaster sadly passed away. He was the son of Jayne Alabaster, one of the Occasional Helpers at the Brownie Unit, the dad of two of the Brownies Isabella- Rose Alabaster and Emelia-Faith Alabaster and husband to one of the Brownie Leaders Charmaine Alabaster. With […]
Awards for Volunteering.
Graham Biss (IW High Sheriff) with Lynda (centre) and Donna. Three long time volunteers have been recognised for service to Girlguiding/Trefoil Guild. Lynda Allen from Bembridge was presented with a 40 years Service badge by Donna Sanders-Steel Assistant Island Commissioner with Graham Biss, the Island’s High Sheriff reading the citation and offering congratulations. Lynda, now […]
GREAT WIGHT BITE 2024.
Over the weekend The Great Wight Bite at Northwood House was subject to the vagaries of British weather patterns, although the sunshine did put in an appearance or two. Sponsored by Red Funnel Ferries the event featured a number of food and drink stands,which for some could be enjoyed while listening and watching the musical […]
Dwayne Fields, adventurer and TV presenter, is the UK’s new Chief Scout
The Scout Association has announced that Dwayne has been appointed as the 11th Chief Scout to lead the UKs half a million Scouting young people and adult volunteers. His values include a commitment to help young people and outstanding leadership qualities. During his time as Chief Scout, Dwayne aims to inspire even more young people and […]
GREAT WIGHT BITE 2024.
Following the success of the first Great Wight Bite Food Festival in September 2023, the event will return to Northwood Park on the 7th & 8th September this year. If you are into food or drink or both, as most foodies are, then the dozens of food/drink traders who will have stalls at the venue […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]