Very sadly Margaret Francis passed away earlier this month. Margaret will be remembered by many of you as a dedicated Leader with Batheaston Brownies for many years and as a member of Bath Trefoil Guild.

Don’t forget that when you use the Bath Guide Shop and spend more than £50 in a year, your unit will receive a 10% reward payment. Any spend in the shop counts, whether from volunteers or parents. As things currently stand, one unit is in line to receive £70 and 10 units will be receiving … Read more

Would you like to make a difference by volunteering from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you?  Are you happy using IT and email? Volunteering as an Admin assistant with Girlguiding could be for you! Please see more details in the attachment below and do get in touch if you … Read more

Could your girls bring a bit of Christmas cheer to care home residents by making a Christmas card? See the message below from one of our Brownie leaders. For the last couple of years the company I work for, Mogers Drewett Solicitors, have asked if the girls would like to make Christmas cards for the … Read more

The division exec is a group of volunteers from Bath division who meet to discuss how we can be our best as a division. Members of the exec include the division commissioner, treasurer and advisors, district commissioners and our division coordinators. If there’s something you think we should discuss, please contact Laura by 12th November … Read more

The Footlights are a voluntary run dance & performance group from Trowbridge for children and young people aged between 4-19. Every year they perform a traditional family pantomime. This year we will be performing ‘Sleeping Beauty’, at The Dragonfly Theatre, Writhlington School, Radstock from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th November. Would any of your Guides/Rainbows/Brownies … Read more

We’re very lucky to have lots of resources at our HQ for all units to borrow for free. After a recent clear out, the resources available are listed below: 16 child size hi-vis tabards 11 adult hi-vis tabards 2 storage boxes of plastic crockery + cutlery for Pack Holiday/Camp use  1 crate of various indoor … Read more

Our county is looking for a Queens Guide Advisor to support those who are working towards this award. There are currently only 3 people doing the award so it should not be a time consuming role. Ideally it would be good if the Adviser has their Queens Guide Award but that should not exclude anyone … Read more

Our county Facebook group is a great way to share ideas and ask for advice across the county. For members safety you can only join the group as an individual, not as your unit/district if you have a separate Facebook account. Unit/District Community Pages are welcome to join the Somerset North Public Facebook Page.

The next available first response course is now available to book. It’s on 21st January in Nailsea. Book via the county website here: https://girlguidingsomersetnorth.org.uk/event/first-aid-course-6hr-face-to-face-in-nailsea/