Members of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire have come together – virtually – to mark the 90th birthday for one of its properties. Elton Campsite, close to Orston, was gifted to Girlguiding Nottinghamshire in 1930 by Col. G.N. Pearson. The sloping site covers approx. 11 acres of grass and … [Read more...]
A new Owl is needed in West Bridgford for local Brownies
A call has gone out across West Bridgford for a new Owl. The 14th West Bridgford Brownies are looking for someone to help run the unit when one of their current leaders – Laura Simmonds, aka Chipmunk – moves out of the area at the end of this term. The 18 Brownies – all aged between seven and 10 - … [Read more...]
Notts Guides and Scouts combine for their biggest-ever joint-camp
Guides and Brownies from Beeston and Toton joined thousands of youngsters from all over Notts at MegaMoot - a unique event staged jointly by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire and Nottinghamshire Scouts over the Bank Holiday weekend. Claimed as the biggest camp for young people ever run in the county, … [Read more...]
Go Kay! Brownie leader is heading for a marathon challenge
As a long-time member of Girlguiding Nottinghamshire, Brownie leader Kay Knowles is used to personal challenges. She is now heading for a truly marathon challenge as the 26-year-old has been selected to take part in the 2018 London Marathon and will be joining thousands of runners at the start … [Read more...]
Chilwell Brownie is presented with bravery award
Chilwell Brownie Lilyarna Rovetto (7) was presented with a special award at her unit meeting last week by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s county commissioner Jackie Brocklehurst. The Celtic Cross is given to mark exceptional courage, loyalty and commitment shown in the face of illness or … [Read more...]
West Bridgford volunteers are honoured at special tea party
Volunteers from West Bridgford were amongst those honoured at a special tea party given by Girlguiding Nottinghamshire. Award recipients from West Bridgford & South Trent Division included Wendy Walker, who was awarded a County Brooch to say ‘thank you’ as she steps down as Division … [Read more...]
Award for Honor at Guide Jamboree
Girlguiding Nottinghamshire’s Honor Harris was presented with her Baden-Powell Challenge Award at the Essex International Jamboree. A member of 1st Kinoulton Guides, 13-year-old Honor was congratulated personally by chief guide Valerie Le Vaillant, who made the presentation during her visit to … [Read more...]