We’re pleased to let you know that Katie Smith, leader with 50th Brownies, has agreed to take on the role of DBS co-ordinator. She will match DBS verifiers to people who need checks and generally keep the process moving along smoothly. Katie’s got a specific email for this role dbs@girlguidingbath.org.uk and you can contact her … Read more

Bath Guide Shop is taking orders for badges to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and World Thinking Day.

Find out how to order yours…

Look out for an email from our Bath Guide Shop treasurer about loyalty scheme payments for your unit. Find out more…

Join Girlguiding advocates, violence against women and girls (VAWG) experts, Maria Miller MP and Caroline Nokes MP on Zoom to discuss what changes Girlguiding want to see in the upcoming Online Safety Bill…

As you’ll be aware, units mustn’t meet (either face-to-face or virtually) without at least one leader present who holds a valid A Safe Space Level 3 training. Girlguiding recommends that if you have more than one leader in a unit, that they all complete Level 3 so that the unit is covered if a leader … Read more

The 2022 annual subscription will be £31.50 plus any levy that districts add. Our county, Somerset North, have kindly decided to provide refunds to all units based on the number of members on your invoice. More details about this will follow in the next few weeks. The annual subscription consists of several parts. £21 goes … Read more

Katrin has recently completed her Leadership Qualification for Brownies. She was really focused and worked hard to complete her LQ during lockdown. Well done Katrin!

There’s a first response training sessions in Bath on the evening of 27th March. Remember that one person at every unit meeting must have a valid first aid qualification. Everyone in a volunteer role is encouraged to complete 1st Response training. It’s especially useful for commissioners, leaders, young leaders, unit helpers and unit occasional helpers. … Read more

Some new first response training sessions are available to book, including one in Bath on the evening with of 27th March. If you need to attend a course, please book on as soon as possible on the county website. https://girlguidingsomersetnorth.org.uk/leaders-area/training/