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…

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…

Last weekend 270 young members together with volunteers and Trefoil Guild members had a fun afternoon at Southend West division’s Renewal of Promise. Girls had the chance to learn about World Centres whilst taking part in numerous activities – including drumming, guidetingles, colouring, dancing, mask making, maracas, model making and French skipping.   Thank you…

SHINDIGS is back and now open for applications! SHINDIGS gives young members the chance to experience what it takes to put on Southend Gang Show in just one day. Young members will rehearse during the day before taking to the stage to perform to parents in the evening. SHINDIGS 2023 will place on Saturday 11…

On a beautiful hot July day 74 Guides, Rangers and leaders from Southend East set off bright & early for a day out at Stubbers Activity Centre in Upminster. Despite the 7.45am start for the first pick up point, the girls were full of energy and anticipation of what the day would bring. Our trip…

Our Guideacres’ team  has arranged to have EXCLUSIVE USE of Kids Kingdom in Southend for Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers and leaders in Essex South East during November 2022. From Monday 14 November until Friday 18 November, there is a time slot each evening for sections who meet that night to come and spend time enjoying…

Girlguiding Thundersley district had a fantastic day celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee jointly with 2nd Thundersley Scout Group. They celebrated with friends and families with afternoon teas, bouncy castles, games, and a barbecue. The day ended  with the lighting of a Beacon. Some wonderful memories made …….        

Benfleet district enjoyed a party to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. They made elephants, crowns, decorated bags, painted stones and bunting to decorate the church and enjoyed refreshments fit for a Queen!

Our county challenge to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is now live!  Complete seven challenges, one for each decade of the Queen’s reign. There are six areas and then the Platinum Challenges that can be completed as a unit, district or division. Badges, at 75p each, can be ordered until 10 September 2022. More information…