Rainbows overlook activities on the lawn from a vantage point over the Bishops Palace gardens in Wells

Girls sleepover at the Palace to celebrate the Coronation

On 7 May at 12.30 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers started to arrive at the Bishopโ€™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

65 girls enjoy environmental and charity projects in our first Reduce, Reuse, Recycle day

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

Coronation Bunting featuring union flag and the coronation logo (blue crown on red background representing the nations within the United Kingdom)

Coronation Camp-out / Camp-in

The Bishopโ€™s Palace, Wells, Sunday 7 โ€“ Monday 8 May 2023 Volunteers wanted Are you attending our โ€˜camp in / camp outโ€™ 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

Archery Opportunities for girls in Somerset

Our local leader, Laura, is a qualified archery instructor Iโ€™m Laura, a Rainbow, Brownie and Ranger leader here in Somerset. I am also a qualified Archery GB instructor in the county!ย  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

The National Scout & Guide Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band Birmingham 2022 Logo

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

International Opportunities

Are you age 13 โ€“ 25? Have you considered going abroad with Girlguiding? Are you interested in representing you County and Region on an International trip in 2019/2020? Why not come along to the Somerset County INTOPS day! Saturday 7th April 2017,ย 11am- 4pm The event will take place atย Huish Woods Scout Campsite, Taunton. (Please note … Continue reading International Opportunities