Something from the commissioner...

The term is a few weeks old now and I hope you are all enjoying welcoming new members to your units and introducing them to the fun guiding offers. There was certainly lots of fun, fireworks and a storm for leaders at Leaderfest, thank you Charlee and your team for organising it. Are you a leader aged between 18-30 and ever fancied axe throwing? – well now’s your chance an event especially for you - 24th October booking information is in the newsletter. There won’t be any axe throwing at the County weekend in February which is for all adults – but there will be lots of laughter so give yourself something to look forward to in 2025 and book your place.

Allison who has worked at the office for the last 10 years, has decided to leave to concentrate on her family – she will still be running her brownie unit. Allison’s helped with bookings for events, DBS checks, answering many parent and leader queries, MacQueen house bookings, the website, put news and views together and has turned her hand to all those random requests which make Girlguiding Northamptonshire unique. Her support over the years has been appreciated by us all. We wish her a relaxing ‘retirement’ – although I know she’ll be busy, and I'm sure we’ll see her at future county events with her brownies. Thank you Allison, you’ll be missed.

What's happening where and when?

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Training Diary

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To complete First Response E-learning, Safe Space Level 1 & 2 E-learnings or book Safe Space Level 3 webinar trainings please visit the Learning Platform

·       Morning of 2^nd August to teatime of 5^th August 2025

·       County holiday at Hautbois near Norwich for Brownies and Guides

·       4 days and 3 nights of fun packed adventurous activities

·       Fully catered – and no washing up needed!

·       Fully equipped – we don’t even need to pitch tents!

·       Buses laid on from County to get there

·       Sleeping in the Reed Cutter Village or hexagonal tents

·       £225 plus travel for girls and £100 plus travel for leaders

ddd(or you can pay full price and fully take part too)

·       County buses will be organised for travel

·       £50 deposit by 28^th February and balance by 15^th May 2025

·       All you need is your bedding and kit and off we go…….

archery/abseiling/bush craft/canoeing/climbing

crate stacking/kayaking/maze/low ropes/obstacle course

orienteering/rafting/paddle boarding/zip wire

and so much more………

Thanks for all the expression of Interest Forms.

Numbers look like it will be fully booked. Spaced will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

All section trip to Whipsnade Zoo

Zoo entrance is £15 for girls and £25 for adults - County is paying for the coaches and badges.



More details and booking form in November News and Views

New Nights Away Badges

We're pleased to introduce two new stages of the county nights away badges which can be given after 3 and 7 nights away with Girlguiding.  

These badges are the first of our newly designed range with updated branding. We are also releasing the new 15 nights away badge at this stage. Two of the redesigns feature our very own MacQueen House and Jubilee campsite to make them extra special! The other numbers will be updated as remaining stock is sold. Record cards can be found on the county website and badges cost £1.

Girlguiding Northamptonshire are celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics with a brand new challenge badge –

Girlguiding in motion.

The Olympic and Paralympic values of Excellence, Respect, Friendship and Courage, Determination, Inspiration, Equality are closely aligned with the values and promise of Girlguiding so rather than being just about sport, this challenge is about trying new things, working together and doing your best.

Money raised from sales of the badge will be going towards our county properties so they can host new experiences and adventures for our young members long into the future.

There are 5 parts to the challenge with a range of different activities and suggested UMA connections. The badge is aimed at all sections and can be adapted to the needs of your unit. There are no specific requirements to earn the badge, the most important thing is to have fun, but we suggest that you undertake at least one activity from each part.

Guiding In Motion Challenge

Guiding In Motion Badge Order Form

Training Brooches

Well done to all our members who have been working hard and already achieved their Training Brooches!

Do You have yours!

These brooches are to thank leaders who give up even more of their time to make sure they keep up to date for their volunteer role. This includes both e-learning, virtual training and face to face training - so doing your safe space, first response or simply attending our county day will give you hours towards your first brooch.

Record cards  are available to print from the county website, so you can record what you do and then apply to the office for your hard-earned brooches. It also explains how to count your hours and what can be included. 

MacQueen House

More information on booking a visit to the house can be found HERE

Cleaning dates; 28/10 and 25/11 10am - 12 noon. 

No job too small, all help appreciated. 

Coffee mornings

7^th November 10am - 12 noon 

Christmas Dinners 

Thursday 28^th November and Thursday 5^th December 12 for 12.30pm £20pp

Tickets from: macqueenhouse@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk

Coffee Mornings at Northampton Trefoil House,

The Guide Shop

Saturdays 5/10, 2/11 and 7/12 all 10 - 12 noon. 

Donations for coffee and cake to MacQueen House. 

Jubilee Campsite

Information and availability HERE

Our County Office - The Unity Centre

The County Office is open every weekday morning from 9.30am to 12.30pm during school term time.

During school holidays it is always best to phone (01604) 648740 or email  office@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk for general matters go@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk to talk about DBS/GO!

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