During the last month, I have had a busy time attending the Southend Scout and Guide Gang show, Thinking Day Breakfast, International Women’s Day, Renewal of Promise and visiting units. Both Pete and myself were lucky enough to be invited to attend the Southend Scout and Guide gang Show, even if it was the wettest…

On 10 February over 150 Rainbows took part in our county international day.  This event was arranged by our international adviser with much assistance from other members of the wider county team.  The Rainbows had an amazing day as shown by the below photos. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this event happen.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers had a great morning with Southend United and Anglia region today.  Members of both the men’s and ladies’ teams were present as were Pudsey and Sammi the Shrimp.  This was a sponsored event for members of Girlguiding to raise money for Girlguiding Anglia, Children in Need and Southend United Community…

Time to register for DofE now if you wish to take part with Girlguiding Essex South East, at any level, during 2024. Dates to put in the diary now: Residential Expedition Training Weekend – 20- 21 April 2024, held at Guideacres.  Attendance is mandatory as it can’t be repeated. Bronze Level Expedition Weekend – 22-23…

Our annual awards evening took place on Friday 29 September. Over 50 awards were presented by Carole at her first awards evening as our county commissioner. These included the last of the LQ awards as this is being replaced by the new Learning Development programme. After the ceremony, members gathered for cake and a catch…

Twenty Rainbows from Hockley enjoyed their first ever sleepover last weekend. They camped inside at Guidewoods using two person tents.  They enjoyed a number of unicorn themed activities including a wide game, dreamcatchers, unicorn cupcakes and decorated drawstring bags – and of course had s’mores! Leaders were delighted to report that everyone had at least…

The King has awarded leader Jacky Goddard a British Empire Medal in his birthday honours list for services to young people through Girlguiding and Gang Show. Jacky has run many units, taking on district, division, county and HQ roles with over 60 years of service and has influenced the lives of many.  Joining Guiding as…

During the day 150 Rayleigh Rainbows and Brownies (and leaders!) enjoyed a variety of STEM activities from bubble blowing to finger printing at the division Science Day. The promised sunny weather didn’t arrive until the day ended but everyone stayed dry, and girls had an amazing time. Activities included glitter pots, litmus testing, space activities…

It is hard to comprehend that I have been in post for almost 3 months…where does the time fly?  Once again, I have had a busy month visiting various units and events, which I really enjoy. On Monday 27 February I visited 1st Buttsbury Rainbows where I presented Gold awards to Jessica and Sophie. We…

Last weekend 270 young members together with volunteers and Trefoil Guild members had a fun afternoon at Southend West division’s Renewal of Promise. Girls had the chance to learn about World Centres whilst taking part in numerous activities – including drumming, guidetingles, colouring, dancing, mask making, maracas, model making and French skipping.   Thank you…