Do you have disabled girls in your unit? Are you disabled? Chances are you are unconsciously adjusting your programme and arrangements every week. But what happens when you want to take part in a large scale event? How will everyone's needs be met when there are hundreds or even thousands of people attending? If you're … Continue reading What we’ve learnt about inclusion at large events
Come and join us at the Somerset county camp that is taking place from 20 – 22 September 2024 (21 - 22 September for Rainbows) at Mendip Activity Centre (BS25 5PQ) 1726842600 days hours minutes secondsuntilCounty camp This camp is open to all Girlguiding Somerset members and will include a mix of activities – some … Continue reading Girlguiding Somerset county camp 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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