Division Commissioner

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The division exec are next meeting on Monday 7th March. If there’s an issue you think we should be discussing, please contact Laura divisioncommissioner@girlguidingbath.org.uk by 22nd February. At the next meeting we plan to discuss how to encourage more girls to join brownies and rangers, how to encourage young volunteers to complete safe space training, … Read more

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It’s important to regularly have a fire drill so that girls and volunteers know what to do if a fire starts during one of your meetings. You could even combine it with an activity such as Fire Fire! (Brownies unit meeting activity pack 2). More information about fire drills can be found in the Girlguiding … Read more

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Congratulations to Katie at Bath 50th (Bathford) Brownies who has recently completed Module 4. She now has her full Adult Leadership Qualification. Great news!

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Katrin at 50th Brownies has recently completed her Assistant ALQ. Congratulations Katrin, and thanks to everyone who helped on her training journey.

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The best way to show potential girls and volunteers what a great time they could have is by sharing what we’re doing. For some ideas about how to take a great photo have a look at the Girlguiding website. To encourage you to do this, we’re offering a monthly prize for the best photo. Simply … Read more

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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

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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…

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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

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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

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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