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Surrey East Update 5 July 2019
Girlguiding Surrey East http://www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk
To all of Girlguiding’s Volunteers
It’s a lovely time of year this summer term and you have all been fantastic at both, grasping each opportunity as it arrives - judging by the soon to be released newsletter. The smell of division celebrations and BBQs is certainly wafting over the Surrey Hills!
As we begin to look towards arrangements for the autumn term, we see many opportunities on the horizon for leaders and girls, so keep reading those emails watching social media and trailing new challenges (they don’t all have to be #barefoot! Anna is coming to a road near you!)
Enjoy the outdoors
Lesley Bailey Surrey East County Commissioner
Information Request
Do you have ideas or opinions for how we can involve more 18 to 30 year olds in roles outside of units? Join the conversation by emailing [email protected].
If you're 18 to 30 we would like your help and suggestions about how we can make you and your peers aware of opportunities to take on roles outside of units as a way to volunteer with Girlguiding, or how we can make them more appealing. We've gathered some ideas earlier this year but want you to help shape exactly what we do. Time commitment is flexible, depending on you, from a few conversations (potentially through whatsapp) to leading the development of an idea.
At present less than 10% of roles outside of a unit nationally are held by members under 30 yet a third of volunteers are in this age group. Imagine what new ideas could be shared, skills developed and role models created for young members if we could change that.
To find out more and get involved email Laura West, County President on [email protected]
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Girlguiding Surrey East http://www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk
British Legion Cenotaph Remembrance Parade 2019 The British Legion is keen to change the dynamics of the above parade and we are now looking for Forces Veterans to participate in the parade that can also represent Girlguiding.
So if you were a member of the Forces and would appreciate the chance to parade, please could you email [email protected] as soon as possible including your military number?
We can then ask for the spaces on parade when we have an idea of demand.
Will your unit be safe space compliant by December 2020?
By December 2020 everyone needs to have the correct level of A Safe Space training for their role.
Anyone attending a residential must have levels 1 and 2 and one person must hold level 3. Full guidance can be found here.
Levels 1 and 2 can be done online and take around 30 minutes, however level 2 requires a follow up conversation with a DC/ Div. Com or Trainer. All links are: Level 1, Level 2, Level 2 conversation structure
For those who would prefer to learn face to face there is a level 1 training on Tuesday 11th June and a level 2 on Wednesday 12th June. More details will follow.
If you have any questions please email Lorna Smith [email protected]
Leatherhead Saturday 21.09.19
Bookham Guide Hall, Durleston Park Drive, Bookham, KT23 4AJ.
9.00 L2 conversation and refreshments. 9.30-12.45 Level 3 session with a refreshment break.
https://goo.gl/forms/UgpnNOSk1tYmd0DA3
Godstone Monday 28.10.19
Warlingham Methodist Church Hall, Limpsfield Rd, Warlingham CR6 9LE
6.30-7.00 Level 2 conversations and refreshments 7.00-10.00 Level 3
https://goo.gl/forms/XaXIpMV0iQEW6aUy2
Leith Hill Sunday 17.11.19
Beare Green Village Hall Merebank, Beare Green, Surrey, RH5 4RD
9.00 L2 conversation and refreshments. 9.30-12.45 Level 3 session with a refreshment break.
https://forms.gle/LxHa1adZ4KPp8NcY6
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Girlguiding Surrey East http://www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk
September Evening Training Dates 2nd, 3rd & 4th September 2019
We are still finalising the trainings proposed for early September, and once the full information on venues and training sessions are known this will be passed on. As we are all approaching the summer term, we will keep you updated via the last County update of this term, and then via the County website, so whilst you may be immersed in camps and holidays with your units, or jetting off with your family, if you wish to attend the trainings, please do keep checking so that you can book for the sessions you want.
Many thanks
Carole Summers, Guiding Development [email protected] or [email protected]
Leadership Qualification Mentor Meeting Dates
The next group leadership meeting dates are as follows:-
11.07.19 @ 19.45–21.00 – Salfords Guide Hall, Honeycrock Ln, Salfords, Redhill RH1 5DG.
11.09.19 @ 19.45–21.00 – Banstead Guide HQ, The Drive, Banstead SM7 1DA
16.09.19 @ 19.45–21.00 – Bookham Guide Hall, Durleston Park Drive, Bookham, KT23 4AJ
23.09.19 @ 19.45–21.00 – Stoneleigh Methodist Church, 1 Stoneleigh Crescent, Epsom, KT19 0RT
02.10.19 @ 19.45–21.00 – Warlingham Guide Barn, Westhall Road, Surrey, CR6 9HL
TBC @ 19.45–21.00 – Margaret King, Longsmead, Highland Road, Beare Green, RH5 4RL.
Kathy Hylott will be there for Go drop in sessions and Lorna Smith will be available to hold Safe Space 'follow up chats'. Please come along either to collect your leadership book, have some clauses signed off or advice about the leadership programme. If you are unable to come to the meeting in your Division you are welcome to come to any other meeting. Please email me if you have any queries.
Caroline Leeson - County Leadership Team [email protected]
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Girlguiding Surrey East http://www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk
Barefoot Britain Girlguiding ambassador and global adventurer Anna McNuff has announced her latest big challenge - Barefoot Britain.
Anna is running the distance of 100 marathons (2,620 miles) barefoot. The Barefoot Britain challenge begins in the Shetland Islands on Sunday 2 June and ends in London on Sunday 10 November.
Over the course of five months, Anna will run along rugged coastlines, through small villages, across moors, over windswept mountains, along beaches, over farmland - and even down the odd picturesque A-road.
Anna will also be passing through some of the country’s biggest cities and is encouraging the runners (or wannabe runners) of Britain to throw on their trainers and join her for a mile or two
Girlguiding members will have the opportunity to be visited by Anna during the Barefoot Britain challenge. To find out if she’s running near your unit, visit Anna's site HERE to see the route. You can arrange a visit by emailing [email protected].
In July 2018 Girlguiding updated its iconic badges and activities to give girls the chance to explore new interests in a supportive, girl-only space.
Embracing adventure is a key theme of the charity’s updated programme, which includes badges like Agility, Fitness, Navigator and Sports. In meetings, they can learn about camping and exploring with activities created to inspire all girls of all ages, from cooking over a tealight to navigating using the stars.
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Girlguiding Surrey East http://www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk
Growing Up Wild
Save the date
Conservation and Bushcraft day For guides
Nower Wood, Educational Nature Reserve
Saturday 9 October
Guides will have the opportunity to learn some practical conservation skills and to help look after this ancient woodland. Half the day will be spent on a conservation task such as coppicing and the other half will be learning various bushcraft skills. Both halves of the day will give the girls the opportunity to learn how to use tools safely. Cost £20. Units will be asked to provide their own transport. Further details to follow, booking will open at the beginning of September Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. (Please note if you have contacted me before my email has changed!): [email protected]
Little Giggle at the Dorking Halls
Little Giggle is taking place at Dorking Halls. Girlguiding HQ are keen to encourage local units to attend there are plenty of tickets still available. Details can be found below.
It’s a comedy show for Rainbows and Brownies, and it’s coming to Surrey! Take them along to Dorking Halls on Sunday 21 July and have a rib-tickling time with comedians and variety acts. There’s a Little Giggle badge, too! Find out more here.
You need to complete the online form (it takes a little while to load, so hold fast!) to register your interest, and then Dorking Halls will contact you to book.
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Girlguiding Surrey East http://www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk
Girlguiding Surrey East http://www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk
None of us likes seeing plastic bottles in our parks and on our streets. And we’ve seen the damage that plastic rubbish can do to our oceans. Together we can change this. Future Girl Acts is our new annual week of taking action on the issues highlighted in Future Girl. Each year we'll come together to tackle a key problem girls care about. This year it's plastic pollution - part of our Planet Protectors topic.
We can all make small changes and use less plastic– and this does make a difference. But imagine what we can do when we all - Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and volunteers - come together to make our voices heard. It’s a game changer.
When we all get involved we can really make a difference to our world and the animals that we share it with.
What’s the plan for Future Girl Acts?
Plastic pollution is a big problem - so we need to do something big to fix it.
We're going to inspire everyone to recycle more and use less plastic. And we're going to show them how much we care about it.
In our units, we’ll be creating sculptures out of used plastic bottles to show how much we want to protect the planet from plastic pollution. And we'll take to social media to show what we've done. Using #FutureGirlActs to show the world that we can be a powerful force for change.
What do I need to do?
For now, keep 30 September – 6 October free in your planning.
In July we'll release a new unit meeting activity to do in that week. It will tell you all you need to know to take part in Future Girl Acts - including tips on collecting plastic waste and recycling it afterwards. The week of Future Girl Acts is just the start of our action on plastic, so look out for more ways to get involved.
FUTURE GIRL ACTS
A week of working together to tackle plastic pollution. 30 Sept – 6 Oct 2019
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Girlguiding Surrey East http://www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk
Welcome to the 1st Robin’s Challenge - Night Incident Hike and ‘sleepover’ in Surrey for Guides / Rangers / Young Leaders.
When: 5th / 6th October 2019
Where: Start and end at Walton on the Hill Guide Hut, Chequers Lane, KT20 7SF
Start: 17.00 hrs Saturday 5th October 2019
Finish: 10.00 hrs Sunday 6th October 2019
Format: Teams of four – Guides aged 13 and over, Rangers and Young Leaders
Cost: £8 per participant – to include snacks, breakfast and a badge.
How to Win: Accurate navigation, Excellent teamwork, be Ready for anything and Wear a smile!
Please contact: Dax Patel – [email protected] for further details if needed
All the materials you need to get recruitment ready
We’re excited to let you know that our #InspireGirls volunteer recruitment campaign will run through 2019.
Here you can find campaign materials including, posters, flyers, and social media images to download and use in your area. You can also access these and localise them through our online design centre located https://girlguiding.rightmarket.com
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Girlguiding Surrey East http://www.girlguidingsurreyeast.org.uk
Future publishing dates will be:
19th July; 30th August; 13th & 27th September;
11th and 25th October; 8th & 22nd November; 6th & 20th December 2019
Deadline for inclusion in the next Update is 6pm Tuesday 16th July 2019
Send to: [email protected]
Baden Powell Adventure Opportunity – Bushcraft Challenge Weekend
Surrey West have a BP Adventure coming up that they want to share with Surrey East
They appreciate that it is short notice but it may be in time for some girls if you take quick action. The weekend will include team challenges, bush craft skills, BP reflections and a chance to discuss and work out what comes next. Dates : Saturday 20th July 10.30am until Sunday 21st July 11am. Venue : Camelsdale Scout HQ, Marley Lane, Camelside, Surrey, GU27 3RF Cost : £40 including accommodation, food and all activities. To book a place please email : [email protected] or call 01428 725 240 Closing date is 14th July so quick action needed for this one.
Spring Summer Newsletter 2019
The Spring/Summer is now available click here to view it online HERE
Thank you everyone for their contribution. I know everyone is incredibly busy so I really appreciate you finding the time. I look forward to seeing what you all get up to for the next issue. And if you want to send something in for the next issue please email me at [email protected]
