Leaders from across the county gathered in Billericay for our annual training day.  Our excellent training team organised training on completing risk assessments, adapting programme activities and ‘Doing Our Best’.  Many of these are needed to gain our leadership qualification, but other leaders attended in order to refresh their skills. In the afternoon, the sessions…

On Sunday 30 June over 30 Brownies gathered at Guideacres to enjoy the first ever Dawn Crampin Challenge event.  Prior to the event, Brownies were set a list of challenges and each division selected the unit which had submitted the best scrapbook displaying their efforts. From each of these units 6 Brownies attended the final…

I have continued with my visits to local units, visiting a Brownie unit and 2 Guide units this month. It is great seeing all the young people have such an amazing time. They can only do this if we have our amazing adults working with them and supporting them. So, thank you to each and…

Friday 26 April saw the long-awaited return of the Ranger and Young Leader Challenge Cup. Teams from Nemesis, Harlequin, Oasis, Athena, Phoenix, and Astria Ranger units arrived at Thriftwood greeted by a fire and the promise of an evening of Jumanji-themed challenges. The event opened with the presentation of Ranger Bronze awards as well as…

During the last month, I have had a busy time attending the Southend Scout and Guide Gang show, Thinking Day Breakfast, International Women’s Day, Renewal of Promise and visiting units. Both Pete and myself were lucky enough to be invited to attend the Southend Scout and Guide gang Show, even if it was the wettest…

On 10 February over 150 Rainbows took part in our county international day.  This event was arranged by our international adviser with much assistance from other members of the wider county team.  The Rainbows had an amazing day as shown by the below photos. Thank you to all the volunteers who made this event happen.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers had a great morning with Southend United and Anglia region today.  Members of both the men’s and ladies’ teams were present as were Pudsey and Sammi the Shrimp.  This was a sponsored event for members of Girlguiding to raise money for Girlguiding Anglia, Children in Need and Southend United Community…

Time to register for DofE now if you wish to take part with Girlguiding Essex South East, at any level, during 2024. Dates to put in the diary now: Residential Expedition Training Weekend – 20- 21 April 2024, held at Guideacres.  Attendance is mandatory as it can’t be repeated. Bronze Level Expedition Weekend – 22-23…

Our annual awards evening took place on Friday 29 September. Over 50 awards were presented by Carole at her first awards evening as our county commissioner. These included the last of the LQ awards as this is being replaced by the new Learning Development programme. After the ceremony, members gathered for cake and a catch…

Twenty Rainbows from Hockley enjoyed their first ever sleepover last weekend. They camped inside at Guidewoods using two person tents.  They enjoyed a number of unicorn themed activities including a wide game, dreamcatchers, unicorn cupcakes and decorated drawstring bags – and of course had s’mores! Leaders were delighted to report that everyone had at least…