We're celebrating Pride on Saturday 11 June from 1-4pm at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club! Are you joining us? We're welcoming LGBTQ+ Girlguiding members, friends and allies for an afternoon of sailing, good company, tea and cake! This is a great opportunity for us to celebrate and thank our LGBTQ+ members for the contribution they make … Continue reading Pride at Somerspirit
Author: Linda Carrington
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Press Release Girlguiding Somerset were delighted to be selected to play a special part in the Platinum Jubilee by hosting one of 70 Girlguiding Beacons that formed part of the final beacon chain on Thursday 2nd June, The beacon lighting was the finale to a fun filled evening that saw Girlguiding members past and present, … Continue reading Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
Sailing opportunity at Durleigh
10 July 2022 Have you sailed on Somerspirit? Normally based at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club, near Yeovil in South Somerset, we're taking our Comet Trio to Durleigh Sailing Club, near Bridgwater on Sunday 10 July 2022. This will provide Brownies, Guides and Rangers the opportunity to enjoy sailing in the north of the county. Girls … Continue reading Sailing opportunity at Durleigh
Join Taunton Scout & Guide Gang Show from 12-16 April 2022
Back in January 2020, Taunton Scout and Guide Gang Show started rehearsals, just like any other year for their annual show, which was to take place in the Easter holidays. After 100 hours of rehearsal time, Sunday 15th March 2020 was to be our last rehearsal, with the entire show later cancelled due to the … Continue reading Join Taunton Scout & Guide Gang Show from 12-16 April 2022
Little Dresses for Africa
A challenge to reuse old pillowcases to make dresses for Africa.
Safer Internet Day 2022
Join Girlguiding advocates, violence against women and girls (VAWG) experts, Maria Miller MP and Caroline Nokes MP to discuss what changes Girlguiding want to see in the upcoming Online Safety Bill. Taking place on Zoom on Wednesday 9 February from 10am – 10.45am, you can now register to join.
Somermead
After very careful consideration of a number of options by the Executive committees of both Girlguiding Somerset and Girlguiding Somerset North over a number of months, the decision has been taken to sell the Somermead Lodge and Campsite in Wedmore.
Peer Education opportunities
Are you aged 14-25? Are you interested in making new friends, developing new skills and improving your confidence? We have two Peer Education opportunities: Basic Training Weekend (Friday 28 - Sunday 30 January 2022)Topic Training Day (for existing Peer Educators, Sunday 30 January 2022) Find out more and book online! If you've not yet discovered … Continue reading Peer Education opportunities
Applications are open for young musicians
Are you aged 12-25? Do you play an orchestral or concert instrument to Grade 4 or above? Applications for the 2022 NSGSO and NSGCB course are now open for both the Symphony Orchestra and the Concert Band. The residential course is held in Stourbridge, West Midlands, with concerts held at prestigious venues in the Birmingham … Continue reading Applications are open for young musicians
Sailing re-starts on Somerspirit
We're delighted to re-open bookings on our sailing dinghy, Somerspirit now that Sutton Bingham Sailing Club have updated their covid guidance. As general guidelines, all persons attending the Club are encouraged to wash or sanitise their hands frequently using the solutions provided, wear masks in confined spaces and avoid close personal contacts.Sutton Bingham Sailing Club, 29 July … Continue reading Sailing re-starts on Somerspirit