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
We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has helped make dresses from old pillowcases and other unwanted fabric to support the Little Dresses for Africa project. Girlguiding Somerset has sent 95 dresses through to Secret Linen who have arranged the onward distribution of these dresses to girls who really need them. … Continue reading Little Dresses for Africa
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On Saturday 10 September, the team behind Girlguiding Somerset's comet trio gathered with friends and supporters for a very special celebration. The county's sailing dinghy first took to the waters at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club over 25 years ago, and girls and young women continue to have the opportunity to sail on her today. We … Continue reading Somerspirit celebrates 25 years!
“It is with profound sadness that we at Girlguiding have learned this evening of the death of our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen. Our deepest sympathies are with the Royal Family at this very sad time." “Her Majesty The Queen had a long association with Girlguiding throughout her life. She first joined Guides in 1937 … Continue reading Girlguiding Statement on the death of Her Majesty the Queen
Girlguiding Somerset are really excited to offer a pre-loved uniform shop supporting families across the county. Our goal is to be both financially inclusive for all families and offer environmental sustainability. We're asking leaders and parents to donate clean pre-loved uniform, with life remaining, for resale. Our pre-loved shops will help our efforts to reduce-reuse-recycle, … Continue reading Launching our first pre-loved uniform shop
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
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