Montage of peer education materials and activities, using wool, stone ladybirds and a checklist

How to unlock the power of Peer Education for girls in your unit

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

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

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

Photo of two young women in Ranger uniform discussing a peer education topic

Peer Education opportunities

Are you aged 14-25? Are you interested in making new friends, developing new skills and improving your confidence? We have two Peer Education opportunities: Basic Training Weekend (Friday 28 - Sunday 30 January 2022)Topic Training Day (for existing Peer Educators, Sunday 30 January 2022) Find out more and book online! If you've not yet discovered … Continue reading Peer Education opportunities

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