The SS Great Britain has a range of free to borrow STEM activity loan boxes. These boxes contain everything your group would need to carry out an activity, right down to the glue, paper and scissors. There are 3 to choose from: Blast Off Box: children can create and launch paper rockets high into the air using … Read more
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Our next induction evening will be on Wednesday 19th October (evening). If you’re new to Girlguiding or would like to find out more about our organisation beyond your unit, please use the link below to tell us you’re coming: https://forms.gle/C2JRDhUBGRrJvU5u9 Please sign up by 12th October. This event requires at least 6 participants to run.
We have had a sort out at HQ in Walcot Street and as a result we have lots of items needing new homes! Craft materials: e.g. paint, glue sticks, ‘sparkles’ etc Stationery: e.g. pens, pencils, felt pens, folders, paper etc Games equipment: e.g. skipping ropes, balls of various sizes, ‘flower pot’ stilts, parachutes etc Plus … Read more
The National Youth Agency (NYA) has opened a consultation on use of private dwellings in youth services. There is a survey open for individuals involved in providing youth services to complete until 24th August, at www.nya.org.uk/consultation-launched-on-use-of-private-dwellings-in-youth-services. This is a way that any Girlguiding volunteer can have their say – we’re aware there are a range … Read more
Would you like to: ➢ Extend your existing Level 2 walking skills and gain experience of walking in Level 3 country with support from other experienced walkers ? ➢ Complete a logbook walk towards your Level 2 orLevel 3 Walking Qualification ? ➢ Enjoy a walk for pleasure on the Black Mountain ? ➢ Share walking information and experience with … Read more
We wanted to share the details about our joint fundraising campaign with this year’s BBC Children in Need appeal and how we can all take part to raise much needed funds. We can honestly say the appeal won’t succeed without your help! Taking part is totally optional, but we hope it will be an enjoyable … Read more
Do you know someone in Guiding who goes the extra mile? Why not nominate them for a county or region award to recognise their hard work? Please make any nominations for county awards by 1st October so that they can be presented at our thanks event in November. https://girlguidingsomersetnorth.org.uk/leaders-area/awards/ Details of region awards can be … Read more
Our next division air and share will be in everyone’s favourite topic…. Finance! Please save the date for this online catch up. We’ll aim to cover budgeting, accounts and gift aid. Come along if you have something clever to share or burning questions to ask, or if you just fancy a listen. More details to … Read more
We now know that the subscription for 2023 will be £38.50 per member plus any small amount added by districts or division. Our county, Somerset North, have decided not to charge anything this year and will provide a refund of £3.50 per member to offset some of the overall increase. With this increase, and increases … Read more