We are finalising details for a first response course in Bath on 14th October. We can reserve spaces before it’s advertised to give priority to volunteers in Bath. The course will be a full day, in-person, probably in Southdown. If you’d like to reserve a space please contact Laura divisioncommissioner@girlguidingbath.org.uk
If you have a first aid qualification through work or elsewhere, there’s a new process for checking that it covers everything needed to be a first aider with Girlguiding. More information on the new process is here: https://www.girlguidingsouthwest.org.uk/training-activities-events/192-1st-response-training
We’re looking for a few extra volunteers to join the shop team. This could either be on a regular basis (e.g. once a month) or on an as and when basis when needed. You don’t need any particular experience or to be a member of Girlguiding. Without additional volunteers we may need to look at … Read more
Online bookings for the activity day have now closed. If anyone wishes to amend their booking or is still yet to make one, please email Carolyn on countycommissioner@girlguidingsomersetnorth.org.uk
We’re very pleased to say that we have a stall at the Christmas market on 8th December. The stall is an opportunity to sell shop merchandise as well as raise our profile in the community. If you’d be happy to help out on the stall, please let Laura know divisioncommissioner@girlguidingbath.org.uk We’d also like to sell … Read more
Calling all Inspire members! Booking is now open for the Inspire Adventure Bristol weekend event ☀️ This event will take place from 6-8 October 2023 at Woodhouse Park Activity Centre in Bristol. Book your place now 🔗 https://ow.ly/mJSH50Pkqjz A reminder that Inspire is open to any volunteers aged 18-30. Inspire is a network of volunteers … Read more
The Severn Estuary Partnership are running their annual Severn Estuary Big Beach Clean around the Severn Estuary (and surrounding catchments) from the 15th to the 24th September, aligning with the Marine Conservation Society Great British Beach Clean event. The event aims to encourage groups, individuals and organisations to set up their own litter picking events … Read more
The subscription amount for 2024 is expected to be £42.50 per member. This is made of £31 for Girlguiding, £10.50 for South West region, £1 for Somerset North county. Please make sure that you are building enough funds to cover payment in March 2024. There’s a handy budget spreadsheet with useful advice available on the … Read more
With the summer holidays here, it’s a good time to get your accounts up to date to make things quicker and easier at the end of the year, and to make sure your budget is on track. There’s a handy budget spreadsheet with useful advice available on the division website: https://girlguidingbath.org.uk/leaders-area/finance/ There have been lots … Read more
We’re planning a division social event for Sunday 19th November. It’s a lovely chance to have a chat to fellow volunteers and there will be a campfire, hotdogs and marshmallows. The event will be free for all volunteers and you are all very welcome. If you’d like to be involved in organising the event (2 … Read more