The team from Girlguiding Yeovil were delighted to take part in Yeovil Together on Sunday 2 July 2023. Organised by Somerset Diverse Communities, the free event brought together hundreds of people for a cultural celebration at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil. Girlguiding Somerset county inclusion adviser, Zahari (they/them), said: 'We had a great afternoon at … Continue reading Yeovil Together celebrates our diverse communities
What is Peer Education? Peer Education is when girls explore important topics with specially trained peer educators. They will visit your group during your normal unit meeting and run interactive sessions. Who can book a Peer Education session? Any Brownie, Guide, Ranger, or Inspire group can book a peer education session. Sessions are also available … Continue reading How to unlock the power of Peer Education for girls in your unit
1-2 June 2023 Units from Somerset had a fantastic time at Dartmoor Zoo, taking part in workshops on close encounters, animal enrichment and animal behaviour, organised by the zoo’s education team. Girls and their leaders got a chance to get up close and personal with giant African snails, stick insects and even stroke real tiger … Continue reading Our day and night with the tigers adventure
10 - 11 June 2023 Rainbows and Brownies from Somerset attended the Magic and Mayhem event at Foxlease Activity Centre in Hampshire. At his fun circus-themed event girls enjoyed activities in four different zones, circus, magical science, fun, dance and physical, and then sleep in a giant Big Top at the end of the night. … Continue reading Magic and Mayhem 2023
On 7 May at 12.30 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers started to arrive at the Bishop’s Palace in Wells, with their families and leaders for an afternoon of activities arranged by Girlguiding Somerset for the girls and the general public. In keeping with our ethos, the activities were on an environmental theme and included recycling … Continue reading Girls sleepover at the Palace to celebrate the Coronation
As the King’s Coronation was fast approaching, Girlguiding launched a ballot to recruit willing volunteers to help out at various locations around London on the day. Approximately 135 places were up for grabs for leaders from all corners of the country, with 50% of those places being allocated to the 18-30 age group (of which … Continue reading Kelly’s coronation blog
Our volunteers at Girlguiding Somerset are looking for dinghy sailors to join the team. We've been sailing at Sutton Bingham reservoir for 25+ years. 1. You love being out on the water It's your getaway from the humdrum of normal life. Whether the sun is beating down, or the wind is picking up, you feel … Continue reading 7 reasons to volunteer with Somerspirit
On Saturday 25 March girls from all sections took part in a day of activities focused on our environmental pledge to reduce, reuse and recycle in Somerset. Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers took part in the all day event at the Canalside, Bridgwater. Hygiene kits for girls in need Girlguiding Somerset county president, Margaret Maltby, … Continue reading 65 girls enjoy environmental and charity projects in our first Reduce, Reuse, Recycle day
The Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Sunday 7 – Monday 8 May 2023 Volunteers wanted Are you attending our ‘camp in / camp out’ or afternoon activities on Sunday 6 May? We're looking for volunteers. Can you help with one of these environmental activities? Everything you need, and full instructions will be provided. Community Garden: Wildflower seed … Continue reading Coronation Camp-out / Camp-in
Did you know we have a great collection of badges available from our County Badge Secretary, some of which are unique to Somerset? The Somerset county standard was designed, made and dedicated in 1953. Every element is steeped with symbolism from our guiding history. Here's the story: "At the hoist is the World Flag, the … Continue reading Somerset Badges
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