In Bedfordshire we have several partnerships we are really proud of.  We are working in partnership with Shuttleworth, Wrest Park and Whipsnade Zoo.  We also support Keech Hospice. This blog showcases how we work with our partners. Wrest Park We have held varying events at Wrest Park over the years, the most recent of which was…

There were five year-olds and 75 year-olds, but they were all part of Girlguiding, and all having a great time together. On Sunday 12 March over 130 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and Trefoil members from Woburn District, made their way to Stantonbury Theatre for our long-awaited Gang Show. Twice postponed by Covid-19, we finally performed…

One of our Guide Leaders, Jenny, from 1st Limbury (St. Augustine’s) Guides, replied to an advert in Guiding Magazine in Spring last year.  The ad asked for units interested in ‘photo/video shoot opportunities’.  She didn’t really expect to hear back, but then in September 2022 she heard from Jennifer in the brand and creative team. …

On World Thinking Day we remember, think, celebrate, and learn about Girl Guides (and Girl Scouts) in different countries all over the world.  Units celebrate in different ways, they attend celebrations with other units locally, they have activity days, discos, go on days out, or even nights and weekends away.  Organisers try to make these…

A big thank you to Amanda, Division Commissioner in East Bedfordshire.  She got up early on a Saturday morning to be interviewed by Babs Michel, on the breakfast show, on BBC Three Counties Radio on Saturday 11th February 2023.  BBC Three Counties Radio contacted Amanda as a result of her recent social media posts promoting volunteering…

There are lots of activities set up in County for you to just pick up and try. Add a few to your 2023 programme. Check out the list that shows where they can overlap with UMA’s , Skills Builders and Badges. All the information is on the County Webb site under Member Support, Resources, Challenge…