Sue Hunt and Valerie Symmons were nominated to represent Girlguiding Bedfordshire at the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire to attend her Garden party for Volunteers in June, below is a report from Sue on the event At the beginning of May I was surprised to receive an invite from the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire to attend…

Every year Girlguiding Bedfordshire County are proud to hold a rewards and afternoon tea event to recognise our fantastic volunteers throughout the County. Volunteers can nominate those who have made a big impact throughout their Girlguiding duties, and these are then reviewed by our Awards Committee. During the 2024 event we also recognised over 1800 years…

This year was the 40th anniversary of Volunteers Week.  It is when we celebrate the amazing contributions our volunteers make.  It’s a chance to recognise, celebrate and thank our incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our organisation, their local communities, the voluntary sector, and society as a whole. From open days to celebration events, every…