Congratulations to Eileen Gillam

Posted by Martin Wynn

Eileen has completed 70 years adult service to Girlguiding Shropshire. Eileen is currently a Vice-President and a Trefoil Guild member. Her many roles have included being the Leader of a Sea Ranger Unit, a District Commissioner, a Division Commissioner, a County and Region Outdoor Activity Adviser, Assistant County Commissioner and the County Treasurer. She was the designer and led the team of ladies who embroidered the current County Standard. She said that she thoroughly enjoyed her active Guiding and is hoping to be able to visit the Elements County Camp.

Super Heros!

Posted by Martin Wynn

Meole Brownies learned about fundraising last term which inspired one young member to raise £175 for the local food bank in just 2 weeks! Congratulations on receiving your Girlguiding Shropshire superhero award from our County commissioner.

Fantastic Festivities

Posted by Martin Wynn

We started the new year with a sleepover for our 14+ members based on celebrating festivities around the world. From cooking an Indian themed meal to making traditional Christmas decorations and Mexican crafts, a fun time was had by all.

Welcome to our new peer educators.

Posted by Martin Wynn

Congratulations to 7 of our young members who completed their Peer Education training this weekend! (24/25 Jan) Peer educators are 14–25-year-olds who help Brownies, Guides and Rangers explore important topics. As young people, they use their own experience to bring the subject to life. Peer educators run safe, fun and challenging sessions which are developed with expert partners.

Saturday Takeaway

Posted by Amanda Taylor

Saturday 20th April 2024

Christ Church, Glebe Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury SY3 0PZ

Join us for our annual county day in Shrewsbury from 9.30-4.00. This is a great opportunity to socialise with other volunteers and learn new skills and tips to take back to your meetings.

Bring your unit team, including Young Leaders and enjoy a fun day out together.

This is a free event, just bring a packed lunch. Refreshments will be supplied.

Safe Space Training

Posted by Amanda Taylor

Safe Space Level 3 courses available at County HQ:

Sunday 19th May 2024 9.30am – 12.30pm

Saturday 16th November 2024 9.30am – 12.30pm

Girlguiding Midlands – Adult Social Walking Weekend 13-15 September 2024

Posted by Martin Wynn

This is a social walking weekend for adults in Girlguiding. Would you like to explore some Lake District hills, fells and mountains, with friendly people to go out with? This is the weekend for you! This is the first social walking weekend we have offered for a long time in Girlguiding Midlands, so please come and join us. There will be a mix of day walks on offer for you to join in with, from lower level walks with a teashop included, to longer walks up bigger hills and mountains. Or you may like to do a walk of your own choice. We hope you will be able to get some log book walks in if you are already involved in the walking scheme, or find out about the scheme, or simply come and enjoy walking with new people. More information and booking form on the Girlguiding Midlands website link below.

If members of Girlguiding Shropshire wish to join in with the Shamblers walking group for the weekend and coordinate the transport and food etc. please put “Shambler” in the any other information box on page 2 of the booking form.

1st Response Trainings

Posted by Amanda Taylor

Face to Face trainings available at County HQ:

Saturday 18th May 2024 9.30am – 4pm

Sunday 17th November 2024 9.30am – 4pm

Midlands Region Awards Dec 2023

Posted by Martin Wynn

Congratulations to Clare Wassall and Kay Sankey who received Chief Commissioner Awards from the Region Chief Commissioner, Clare Shinton. Pictured are (from left to right) Catherine Coleman (Assistant County Commissioner) Clare Wassall, Kay Sankey, Clare Shinton (Region Chief Commissioner) and Elaine Brannon (County Awards Chair). The presentation took place at Barton Under Needlewood on 3rd Dec 2023

The award recognizes the extraordinary contribution and dedication given by a member of Girlguiding Midlands who is providing quality guiding to girls and young women primarily at a unit level.

Longford Campfire

Posted by Martin Wynn

Girlguiding Longford district had a bonfire at Neville’s Field in Edgmond, with campfire singing led by the Trefoil Guild – around 75 girls spending time together in the great outdoors!