Something from the commissioner...

I hope you are planning some rest and relaxation and perhaps indulging in some chocolate during the school holidays. A couple of weeks ago Mel, Sharon and myself, were invited to the Glendon Gang show in Corby, girls from 1^st Oakley Vale brownies and guides and 10^th Kettering guides joined scouting members on stage for a brilliant show.  Good luck to the Wellingborough Gang show which is 3^rd to 5^th April, I’m sure it will be an amazing show.

At the end of March region invited Eloise, Jane, Lucy and Lynsey to Sandon Hall to receive their Region Chief Commissioner awards, it was a lovey afternoon celebrating their achievements with family and friends in beautiful surroundings. On 3^rd July we will celebrate our long service and other awards in county. 



Don’t forget to book your Whipsnade Zoo tickets by 3^rd May. The FAQ’s on the website are being updated all the time so if you have any questions have a look there. We’re looking forward to seeing you all there. 

EVENTS

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TRAININGS - click on the training for further information

To complete First Response, or Safer Guiding e-learnings (which replace Safe Space Levels 1, 2 and 3) please visit the Learning Platform

External First Response - All recognised prior learning or external courses will need to be verified through the external first aid area of the learning platform. This will be verified by your region first aid verifier team. You'll be asked to complete your 1st response e-learning (if you haven't already done so) before you're able to upload your external course for verification. You'll be asked to provide your certificate as well as information regarding how your external course has covered the 1st response syllabus

67th Brownies had the Hope Centre visit our Brownies session.

They were able to tell us so much about how they help and support homeless people. The girls are doing their charity badge and had to raise monies and bought food donations in too. We also gave the girls an empty smarties tube - they had to fill it with the change they earn for doing good turns, bring their tube back to us when it was full and then they got the smarties back ☺️. The money they raised goes to the Hope Centre too.

We got such a lovely letter back from the Hope Centre saying how lovely the girls were and they were so grateful for the donations. We are so proud of them.

County is paying for the coaches and badges.

Please get your bookings in as soon as possible

Closing Date 3 May 2025 This is Whipsnade's deadline and any bookings received after this date will not be included.

Information For Leaders HERE

The Going Away With Scheme is a resource for all adults within guiding who have completed the Leadership Qualification and wish to gain a qualification to be able to take their girls away on residential's.

Going away on a residential this year?

Don’t forget to check that your venue is approved for staying overnight in.

A list of national venues is on the Girlguiding website and Northampton County approved properties are on our website

 

If it isn’t on the list please contact the advisers to arrange a visit to approve it;

Kate – guideholiday@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk or

Helen – brownieholiday@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk

Calling all Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers! The Regain Cycling Challenge is back for 2025 and once again open to everyone in the Girlguiding community. This exciting event is a great opportunity for groups to camp, earn badges, take on a challenge and meet some very inspirational people. Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2025

For more information and to book for your group please visit: www.regainsportscharity.com

T: 07967 347441 E: calum@regainsportscharity.com

Why should your group take part in the Regain Cycling Challenge 2025?

Regain is the only charity dedicated to improving the independence of all British men and women who have become tetraplegic (paralysed) through a sports injury. The Regain Cycling challenge is a great opportunity for your group to camp, take part in an exciting challenge, earn badges and meet some of our very inspirational beneficiaries. Last year we had over 100 Scouts take part and they all had an amazing time! This year we’re inviting the whole Scouting and Girlguiding communities along. We have two Girl Guide options available for the Regain Cycling Challenge 2025: Friday and Saturday (£30 per Girl Guide) • Camping on the Friday night • Breakfast on Saturday morning • Entry into the cycling challenge • Snacks and water whilst cycling • Fully supported event with mechanics and first aid • Packed lunch • Inspirational talk from a Regain Beneficiary • Bike Maintenance Talk • A Medal Saturday Only (£20 per Girl Guide) • Entry into the cycling challenge • Snacks and water whilst cycling • Fully supported event with mechanics and first aid • Packed lunch • A Medal

All the time you spend keeping up to date in your Guiding roles can help work towards a training pin.                        

This includes both e-learnings and face to face trainings - so attending a safe space, first response or county training day will give you hours towards a pin.  

Training 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. 

Nights Away Badges

Keep track of your nights away using the record card below. When you reach 1,3,5,7,10,15,25,50,75,100,150 and 200 nights you can celebrate with a Northamptonshire nights away badge.

If you make your purchase from the county office you will need to add on postage unless collecting - order form for that below or purchase via the guiding shops in the usual way.



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

Girlguiding in motion

MacQueen House

AGM Thursday 8 May 7pm - All welcome

Pudding evening 10 June 7pm at St Giles Church £10

email macqueen@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk

Summer Buffet Thursday 10 July 2025 at 12.00 for 12.30pm 

Information and availability for MacQueen HERE

Jubilee Campsite

10th May Adult campfire 7.00-9.00pm

12th June Quiz & AGM

Information and availability for campsite HERE

Adult Campfire on Saturday 10th May 19.00-21.00 All Welcome

A tour of the site for first timers from 18.00 and a good old fashioned campfire with drinks and light refreshments. No charge but donations always welcome!

Email go@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk with your attendance numbers.

County Office - The Unity Centre - Opening times

9.30am-12.30pm Weekdays in term-time

During school holidays it is always best to phone 01604 648740 or email office@girlguidingnorthamptonshire.org.uk

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