Get your girls climbing, swinging, paddling and scrambling as they enjoy a fun-packed programme of activities in the friendly and safe surroundings of one of PGL’s residential centres. With 14 locations to choose from and weekend prices from only £59
2016 Girlguiding insurance certificate now available
The 2016 Girlguiding Public Liability insurance certificate that covers people carrying out recognised activities is now available to download. Meeting-venue secretaries may want to keep a copy for their record or share it with venues that groups book for activities.
Celebrate World Thinking Day
22 February is a chance for us to celebrate our worldwide organisation. For activity ideas and ways to raise money for the World Thinking Day Fund download the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts activity pack. Watch out for
Girlguiding’s retirement policy has now changed
As of 1 January 2016, Leaders no longer have to step back into assistant roles once they turn 65 if they don’t want to. Members of all ages do a lot for guiding and we want everyone to continue to
Subscriptions 2016 trial invoice now available
Your unit’s trial invoice is now available and can be viewed either in Go! or using the direct link. You have until noon on 22 February to amend them. Official invoices will then be payable for all active members
Have you thought about volunteering at Spark?
Taking place on 20 and 21 February at Alexandra Palace in London, Spark is an exciting event for all sections to join together to celebrate 100 years of The Senior Section. We are looking for a number of volunteers to
Raise a voice at Spark
At our World Thinking Day 2016 event – and launch of The Senior Section Spectacular – at Alexandra Palace on 20 and 21 February, Brownies will be able to tell us what they would do to change the world, take
Adventurous seasonal job opportunities
Our Activity Centres at Blackland Farm, Foxlease and Waddow Hall are looking for adventurous people to become Activity Instructors. Could this be you or someone you know? Check out the opportunities available
Let’s Talk Gender and Gender Identity
Let’s Talk Gender and Gender Identity New resources are now available to support you to have conversations about gender and gender identity with girls in your unit. These guidelines have been put together with expert assistance from Gendered Intelligence, and include
A big thank you to all our charity challengers
A big thank you to all our charity challengers A huge thank you to everyone who has run, trekked, cycled or jumped out of an aeroplane for Girlguiding and raised an amazing £70,000. You’ve helped girls and young women over
Could you be the next Chief Guide?
The search for our next amazing Chief Guide is officially on! Applications are open until 18 January 2016 and any Girlguiding volunteer over 18 who thinks she has the right skills can apply. Read the full application pack
Discover your Mission Spectacular
Discover your Mission Spectacular Celebrate 100 years of The Senior Section with Mission Spectacular – a brand-new challenge for all sections to do in 2016. Developed by members of The Senior Section, the challenge allows your girls to try new
What do great membership communications look like?
We have been busy finding out what we need to improve in our member communications to make sure we’re supporting all Girlguiding volunteers. Now, we need you to help us plan some solutions! Find out about the review and take
A brand-new look for Clothes Show Live
From 4 to 8 December Girlguiding Midlands will be at Clothes Show Live to reach out to potential new members. This year’s stall will be entirely girl led – with members of The Senior Section planning and running all the
New ways to fundraise
Did you know payroll giving is an easy and tax-efficient way to support Girlguiding through your salary? Your donation will be deducted before tax, which means a £10 donation would cost you only £8. You can also make Girlguiding your favourite charity
Girls with attitude!
Girlguiding is committed to giving girls a voice and helping them to understand the world they live in. That’s what our 2015 Girls’ Attitudes Survey is all about, and it’s why we’ve created a brand new resource to give you
Get ready for Subscriptions 2016
The 2016 Girlguiding annual subscription will be £11.60 per active member. Ask your local Commissioner how much your overall payment will be and make sure you will be in a position to pay this amount on 24 February 2016. The
Shout Out About Guiding
This month, we’re shining a light on the Access theme of our new plan – ‘Being our best’. Read blogs about what we’re doing to ensure that more girls from all backgrounds get to experience guiding. Download our new Access
Start The Senior Section Spectacular at Spark
Kick off The Senior Section Spectacular and enjoy World Thinking Day at Spark! Girls from all sections can try adventurous activities, get creative, challenge themselves and make new friends. Join us at London’s Alexandra Palace on 20 or 21
Supporting young members with additional needs
Being inclusive is one of Girlguiding’s most important values, and updated Health Care and Personal Care Plans are now available for you to support all girls to have a great guiding experience – whatever their needs. Download the plans and