On Friday 8 July, Basildon division held a Leader Thank You Evening. Leaders were presented with various awards, including two 5 year service awards, two 30 year service awards, an EGG award (Essex Good Guiding), two Thanks Badges and a Good Service Badge. Awards were presented by Alison Tompkinson, County Commissioner. Unfortunately many leaders were not…

2019/20 marked the 100th birthdays of 1st Wickford Brownies and 1st Wickford Guides. As part of their special centenary celebrations, and as a gift to the community, Girlguiding Wickford District has designed and created a mural which has been installed in the pedestrian walkway adjacent to the railway bridge in the High Street. It not…

The depot which serves the two Southend divisions is now 50 years old.  Margaret has been running this highly successful depot throughout this time and has steered it to 19th place of 900 depots across the UK and BGO.  Two incredible achievements! On Saturday volunteers from Southend East and Southend West divisions met at Guideacres…

Almost 50 volunteers enjoyed a day training for our roles and meeting up with other volunteers. Prior to starting Alison, our County Commissioner, presented Julie Nye with her Training Qualification and the Jack Petchey leader award for Billericay division.  Congratulations and well done Julie! During the morning, sessions were on offer about including young members…

Our county day will take place on Saturday 30 April at Sweyne Park School, Rayleigh.  Please download flyer and application form for more details.  Lunch is provided and there will be a ‘social hub’ in the main hall over the lunch break. Young leaders are welcomed at this event, but must bring a completed information and consent…