Shropshire Way Challenge The Shropshire Way Challenge is for members of Girl Guiding Shropshire, between us, to walk the entire 200 miles of the newly way marked Shropshire Way between Thinking Day 2020 and Thinking […] TAG:
Girlguiding Shropshire – HQ Open Day We invite you to join us, as we celebrate the opening of our new Girlguiding Shropshire office on Saturday, the 18th of January 2020. Our doors will be open from 10:30 am […] TAG: GirlguidingShropshire, GirlguidingShropshireOpenDay, HQGirlguidingShropshire, ShropshireGirlguiding
57 Food Boxes for Food Bank These amazing 2nd Ellesmere Brownies gathered together 57 boxes of food and Christmas treats for Food Bank. Part of Shropshire Shares and save the children. Top roll model. Influence 2 Skill builder. TAG:
Concert for the Royal British Legion 2nd Ellesmere Brownies took to the stage to remember all those who gave so much for our freedom at the remembrance concert for the Royal British Legion on Saturday, November 9th. 25 […] TAG: Brownies, Girlguiding, Remembrance concert
30 Year Award and Recognition of service It’s been 30 years of non-stop activity. Caroline Ford from 2nd Ellesmere Brownies received her 30-year award. Her husband Mike Ford was awarded recognition of service for Dofe. Caroline began guiding in […] TAG:
A FUN WEEKEND FOR BROWNIES AT LYNEAL The 2nd Ellesmere Brownies were treated to a fun-filled weekend with loads of enjoyable activities in and around the Lyneal Guide Centre. The brownies arrived at Lyneal Guide Centre where they settled […] TAG: Brownies, Colemere, Girlguiding, Lyneal Guide Centre, The Lazy Cow Cafe, walk
Whitchurch Trefoil Guild – Launch Event Whitchurch Trefoil Guild Guiding for adults officially launched on the 16th of September 2019. 10 members attended and made their promise along with Cris Jones and Muriel Rayner (representing County Trefoil). It […] TAG: Adults, event, Guiding, Launch, Whitchurch Trefoil Guild
Goodbye from Clare & Pat Clare and Pat celebrated their 5 year county commissioner term with a meal at Hodnet Hall gardens. The weather was delightful and guests were able to look at the gardens before presentations were made. Clare received her Laurel Award and 20 year long service and Lady Jane her 40 year service. We also presented Cris Jones as the outgoing Trefoil Chairwomen and other Vice Presidents with long service awards. We welcomed our new County Commissioner Sarah Myers and her assistant Catherine Coleman. TAG: Adults, Brownies, Guides, Rainbows, Senior Section, The Trefoil Guild
Last County Baden Powell Weekend! We held a fantastic final BP weekend at Hodnet Hall in July. We celebrated with 31 girls, took part in a ceildh and had an ice cream van. The girls managed to sleep out under the stars before a badge presentation and our own special badge to commemorate. It was a wonderful event and the girls made many friends. We also said a huge thank you to all our BP team and Debbie Bray the co ordinator. TAG: Guides
Church Stretton Brownies Turn 100 Church Stretton Brownies have been running for 100 years and held a celebration event where they dug up their time capsule from 25 years ago. It was a wonderful afternoon with many leaders past and present and finished with awards, cake and a badge! TAG: Brownies
Bounce n Climb Brownies from around the County enjoyed an afternoon of trampolining and climbing at Go Jumpin and Climbing the Walls in Shrewsbury. The Brownies proved they certainly had a head for heights whilst learning new skills and having lots of fun. TAG: Brownies
Fund Raising superwomen 2nd Ellesmere Brownies would like to thank Tesco Ellesmere for allowing us to bag pack as superwomen for Mother’s Day. They raised money for cancer research and their own unit. At the end of the day they had raised an amazing £535!! Well done to you all. TAG: Brownies
Outstanding Achievement Award Frankie Dolan from 1st Lawley Brownies was presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award tonight for her bravery whilst on holiday last September where she saved a young child’s life. When she went […] TAG: News
Shropshire Cares, Shropshire Shares Badges We are very pleased with our new badges that are now in stock with the badge secretary. These will allow units to take social action at all levels. Shropshire cares is about […] TAG: Adults, Brownies, Guides, leader, Leaders, News, Rainbows, Senior Section, The Trefoil Guild, training
2nd Ellesmere Brownies Brownies completed the charities badge by having hearing dogs for the deaf visit. Writing thank you cards and organising a sponsored silence where they promoted the charity to friends and family. Raising […] TAG: Brownies, News
First Brownies in Shropshire to receive Gold Award Two girls from Baschurch have become the first in the county to earn the new Brownie Gold award – the highest award available for Brownie Guides. Emma Weir, 9, and Emily Phimester, […] TAG: Brownies
2nd Ellesmere Brownies 2nd Ellesmere Brownies enjoyed a trip to Cadbury World on 8th December 2018 TAG: Brownies
Whitchurch District Christmas Entertainment 2nd Whitchurch Rainbows, 6th Whitchurch Brownies and 1st Whitchurch Guides went to Greenfields Care home in Whitchurch to brighten up the residents Christmas with an evening of Christmas entertainment. The girls sang […] TAG: Adults, Brownies, Guides, News, Rainbows
1st Whitchurch Guides Guides making paper snowflakes for their homes and also to decorate a local care home when we visit next week to sing carols TAG: Adults, Leaders, News
Shropshire North Division Thanks Event Shropshire North recently held an afternoon of thanks and were joined by Lindy Smith giving a demonstration and talk on the art of sugarcraft. It was a wonderful afternoon were the ladies were able to relax, chat and learn new skills..and of course eat cake! All our leaders are volunteers and we say a big thank you to them all TAG: Adults, Leaders
20 year Long Service Award It was wonderful to present a leader with her 20 year long service award whilst at Sangam recently. 42 members from the County travelled to the WAGGGS centre in Pune India to […] TAG: Adults
Whitchurch Brownies Receive Royal Letter 6th Whitchurch Brownies have received a card from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after sending them a wedding card. The wedding card had a photograph of all the Brownies on holding […] TAG: Brownies
Trefoil Guild Win Silver Gilt Our Trefoil Guild have exhibited at the Shrewsbury Flower Show as part of their 75th birthday celebrations. They were awarded with the prestigious silver gilt for their garden. It was an incredible […] TAG:
Lets Roll Members of Leegomery and Wrockwardine district had a “lets roll” event at HCL and all went roller skating. Girls were provided with skates and tuition and all were able to take part […] TAG:
Oswestry Colour Run The Colour Run in Oswestry on 1st July has raised an amazing £14,320 for Macmillan cancer support and £1270 for Girlguiding Shropshire. Huge thanks to all that took part. The date is […] TAG:
Oswestry Colour Run On 1st July over 1270 runners including many of our girls and leaders, took part in the Oswestry Colour Run in aid of Macmillan. This was a partnership between Girlguiding Shropshire and Macmillan. Leaders and girls manned paint stations throwing paint over the runners and staffing the reception desk. It was a very hot but enjoyable day! TAG:
Well Done Clara Clara, in Dorrington Brownies was presented with a very special award after raising over £10,000 to support Hope House Hospice TAG:
Slime Making 19th Shrewsbury Brownies had a fun evening at Bronwens Art Studio. The girls tried a range of activities and crafts but slime was definitely their favourite messy activity! TAG:
Royal Wedding Challenge 2nd Ellesmere Brownies held a royal wedding reception to celebrate Megan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding. All The Brownies became princesses and we toasted the happy couple, completing our wedding challenge badge. TAG:
60 Year Long Service Award We are very pleased to be able to award 2 ladies in the County their 60 year Long Service Awards at an afternoon tea. Thelma Hall and Eileen Gillam were presented with their brooches and certificates and talked about all the great times they remember in Girlguiding. Thank you for your continued service ladies! TAG: Leaders, The Trefoil Guild
Guiding in Whitchurch 6th Whitchurch Brownies and 1st Whitchurch Guides took part in the great Whitchurch Litter Pick TAG: Guides
Mountains of Donations Ellesmere Brownies with the food bank donations they collected. TAG: Brownies, News
Brownies Kindness Challenge Brownies in Ellesmere have been helping their local community. TAG: Brownies, News
Breakfast with Santa Rainbows from Telford South Division had breakfast with a special guest. TAG: News, Rainbows
Raft Building Success Winning raft team is awarded prize after Shrewsbury River Festival. TAG: Adults, fundraising, Leaders, News
Great Wall of China Trek One of our leaders took on a big challenge in aid of Girlguiding UK. TAG: Adults, international, Leaders, News
Oswestry Community Games Oswestry Division with their stand at Oswestry Community Games. TAG: Guides, News
BP Adventure Weekends Have you been working towards your Baden Powell Award? If you’re almost there (i.e. if you will have eight of your ten clauses finished by November 2017), you could apply to come […] TAG: Guides
Wellington Brownies Doing Their Best 1st Wellington Brownies have become the first Brownie unit in Shropshire to receive this award. TAG: Brownies
Kat’s Cardiff Exploration County Senior Section Co-ordinator, Kat tells us about her Queen’s Guide exploration. TAG: Leaders, News
Millie’s Fundraising Award Well done to Millie who has fundraised over £1000 for her local library. TAG: Brownies, News
World Wide Whitchurch Whitchurch Guides helping out at World Wide Whitchurch event. TAG: Guides, News
Shropshire Celebrates Ellesmere Brownies enjoying the Shropshire Celebrates event. TAG: Brownies, Guides, Leaders, Rainbows, Senior Section
Stations of the Cross Lilleshall Guides got involved in their local church traditions. TAG: Guides, News
Whitchurch District Thinking Day Whitchurch District Thinking Day event. TAG: Brownies, Guides, Leaders, Rainbows, Senior Section
Whitchurch 10K A team of girls and leaders from Shropshire North Division partnered with Macmillan to support the marshalling of the Whitchurch 10K on Sunday 9th April 2017. Positioned around the course, we cheered […] TAG: Guides, Leaders, News
Brownies and the chocolate factory.. An Egg-citing meeting for 19th Shrewsbury Brownies. TAG: Brownies
Wem District Thinking Day Wem District Thinking Day celebrations. TAG: Brownies, Guides, Leaders, Rainbows, Senior Section
Leader get London Marathon place Guide Leader gets a London Marathon place for Girlguiding TAG: Adults, Leaders
Rainbows Christmas Party Rainbows in Whitchurch had a joint Christmas party with a difference. TAG: Rainbows
District Pantomime Trip District Pantomime Trip TAG: Brownies, Guides, News, Rainbows, Senior Section
Senior Section support local charity Market Drayton Rangers support local charity. TAG: News, Senior Section
Brownies spread some festive cheer Brownies spread Christmas cheer to local residents. TAG: Brownies, News
Trefoil Guild International Day Can you help our Trefoil Guild to support a charity? TAG: The Trefoil Guild
Whitchurch Swimming Gala Whitchurch District held a swimming gala with lots of local support. TAG: Brownies, News
Japanese Cultural Visit Guides met up with Japanese students to share some of their favourite guiding activities. TAG: Guides, News
Shropshire Stars Scoop Second Place Shropshire teams takes second place in Girlguiding Midlands Stateside event. TAG: News, Senior Section
Holiday Brownies Shropshire’s Holiday Brownie scheme offers girls the chance to try out Brownies. TAG: Brownies
County Trip to China Final meeting for the group heading to China in August. TAG: international, Leaders, Senior Section
Safari Park Take Over On Sunday 12th June, 5000 Brownies and Guides from across the Midlands headed to the West Midlands Safari Park for a day of fun and celebration. Braving the showery weather, the girls […] TAG: Brownies, Guides, News
Brownies Whizz the World Brownies from across the county came together for a day of fun! TAG: Brownies
D of E Diamond Event One of our Leaders tells us of her visit to Buckingham Palace for a special D of E Diamond event. TAG: Adults, Leaders
Guiding at University.. Are you applying to University this year? If so, the next chapter of your guiding life is about to begin. TAG: Adults, Senior Section
Severn Gorge Stiperstones Walk Severn Gorge Rangers tackle the Stiperstones. TAG: News, Senior Section
New VPs welcomed at County Day Two new Vice Presidents of Girlguiding Shropshire have been announced. TAG: Adults, Leaders, News
Peer Education Weekend at Lyneal We now have 19 new Peer Educators ready to run sessions for your units across Shropshire. TAG: Senior Section, training
Why you should volunteer with us.. Gabby shares why she’d recommend volunteering with us in Shropshire. TAG: Leaders, Senior Section
BP Beach Adventure Our latest BP Award Guides spent their adventure weekend by the sea in Criccieth. TAG: Guides
Clean for the Queen Ellesmere District got involved in Keep Britain Tidy’s Clean For the Queen campaign. TAG: Rainbows
Happy Thinking Day Happy Thinking Day to all of our members. TAG: Adults, Brownies, Guides, Leaders, Rainbows, Senior Section, The Trefoil Guild
Senior Section Dive In Five Senior Section members from Longford District recently spent an evening scuba diving. The girls took part in a session run by Scubateks at Much Wenlock leisure centre and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Has your […] TAG: Senior Section
Senior Section Giant Games Night Find out what giant games our Senior Section members got to play last week. TAG: Senior Section
BP Weekend Market Drayton 23 girls took part in their BP adventure in Market Drayton. TAG: Guides, News
Park in the Dark Senior Section play a wide game in the grounds of Attingham Park TAG: Senior Section
Queen’s Guide Award Congratulations to Kathryn McBride on her Queen’s Guide Award. TAG: Senior Section
Thanks and Recognition Evening Awards presented to our members this week at our annual Thanks and Recognition night. TAG: Adults, Leaders, News, Senior Section
Tri-foil Guild Shropshire Trefoil member runs Shrewsbury Tri for local charity. TAG: The Trefoil Guild
Midlands Mayhem Guides and Senior Section from Shropshire take part in Paris wide game. TAG: Guides, Senior Section
Chief Guide presents awards Gill Slocombe awards Megan Phillips with her Queen’s Guide Award. TAG: Adults, Leaders
Leadership Modules Completed Congratulations to these leaders who have completed these modules. TAG: Leaders, News
Holiday Brownies We still have some spaces available in our first Holiday Brownies unit. TAG: Brownies
Senior Section steer the Shropshire Lass Senior Section girls steer the local narrowboat. TAG: Senior Section
Brownie Leader celebrates 20 years Brownie leader celebrates long service award with her unit. TAG: Leaders, News
Guides GALA weekend – part 1 Team of guides from Wrekin Division are the first to win points in the GALA competition. TAG: Guides, News
Fun ‘n’ Flight challenge launches Girlguiding Shropshire are pleased to announce the launch of the new Fun ‘n’ Flight challenge pack. TAG: News
Barmouth Bash Senior Section beach scavenger hunt challenge a great success! TAG: News, Senior Section
BP Adventure Weekend at Lyneal 8 guides from across the County spent the weekend at Lyneal for their BP Adventure. TAG: Guides
Fun n Flight Day On 28th March, 370 Rainbows and Brownies attended RAF Cosford Museum for a day of Fun n Flight. TAG: Brownies, Rainbows
20 Year Long Service Award Celebration A leader from St Georges Brownies was celebrating with her girls after achieving 20 years service. TAG: Adults, Brownies
Free Being Me Guides and Senior Section got a Free Being Me taster session. TAG: Guides, Senior Section
Senior Section Jungleland Night Senior Section members from across Shropshire enjoyed an evening of fun and games at Jungleland in Telford. TAG: Senior Section
Shropshire Good Guiding Awards Two leaders from Shropshire were awarded the new Shropshire Good Guiding Award at our County Day and Annual Review at Shrewsbury College this week. TAG: Adults, Leaders, News
Holiday Brownies Girlguiding Shropshire are pleased to announce that we are planning to offer holiday Brownie units. TAG: Brownies, News
Plans for LINX 2015 in full swing LINX is Shropshire’s Guide and Scout jamboree. Following the success of the camp held in the summer of 2012, LINX is back and bigger than ever. TAG: Guides, Leaders, News, Senior Section
New Trefoil Guild opens in Shrewsbury West Shrewsbury Trefoil Guild held their first meeting last week as a response to local leaders’ wishes for an opportunity to “have some fun of their own.” TAG: Adults, News, The Trefoil Guild
