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
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
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
Our local leader, Laura, is a qualified archery instructor I’m Laura, a Rainbow, Brownie and Ranger leader here in Somerset. I am also a qualified Archery GB instructor in the county! Laura is very happy to run an introductory archery session for any unit. She can run a fun and safe session teaching girls the … Continue reading Archery Opportunities for girls in Somerset
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