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…

In June 2022, Sangam was able to welcome its first guests, in over two years, following the Covid pandemic and everyone is now working very hard to rebuild numbers in order to secure its future. Tina, our Regional International Advisor for Anglia has travelled to India regularly over the last 30 years and is, therefore,…

Our annual awards evening took place on Friday 23 September – our first since before the COVID lockdowns.   A variety of awards  were presented to members.  Among these we were delighted to have FIVE Queen’s Guide Awards presented.  This is the highest award which can be earned within Girlguiding and to have so many…

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…