Category: News

Very Successful Training Day for Girlguiding IW.

Held at Ryde recently a Training Day for Girlguiding IW leaders and Young Leaders proved to be very successful. With a selection of tutorials covering everything from Crafts, First Aid, Girlguiding History and Outdoor Activities there was a topic to suit all interests. Training sessions were led by local and mainland Trainers all bringing new […]

ISLAND MEMBERS OF GIRLGUIDING TO REPRESENT UK IN AUSTRIA.

Two Guides from the 1st Carisbrooke (Princess Beatrice Own) Unit and an Island Brownie Leader have been selected to represent the UK  at an event in Austria in 2023. Following a selection process (INTOPS) on the Island the Guides attended a further selection weekend where they were up against Guides from the other 15 counties […]

GIRLGUIDING SOUTH WEST ENGLAND TAKES THE MARY ROSE MUSEUM BY STORM

120 members of Girlguiding from across South West England took over the Mary Rose Museum recently as part of a special experience day to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the raising of King Henry VIII’s warship. Included in the group were Guides from the 1st. Carisbrooke Unit and the 11th Newport Unit who travelled, with […]

Reducing the Carbon Footprint-locally.

A group of organisations, business companies and education establishments have come together to form The Solent Cluster. The group includes Wightlink, Red Funnel and the Isle of Wight Council and those belonging to the Solent Cluster plan to greatly reduce their carbon footprints. The Solent Cluster sees the first major decarbonisation initiative that would substantially […]

RECOGNITION FOR INSPIRATIONAL GIRLGUIDING IW VOLUNTEER.

Local volunteer Katie Charlton has been recognised for her role empowering girls and young women who are members of Girlguiding IW. Katie from Newport has been honoured for her work supporting girls and young women for over 20 years with a Region Compass Award. She was proposed for this prestigious discretionary honour by fellow members […]

Exciting events for Autumn and Winter.

Units across the Island have been busy with regular meetings plus some exciting events. Lots of badges and awards have been gained and girls report having an exciting time when undertaking Girlguiding activities. All the Rainbow Units (for girls aged 4-7) have been involved with a selection of activities. Highlights include: 11th Newport completing the […]

IW Festival 2023-Line-up.

The first names have been announced for the 2023 Isle of Wight Festival, with Pulp, George Ezra, The Chemical Brothers and Robbie Williams (UK festival exclusive) to headline over 15th – 18th June at Seaclose Park. Also joining the line-up are Blondie, Niall Horan, Sugababes, OneRepublic, Sam Ryder, Echo & The Bunnymen, Gabrielle and more. Tickets are on sale this Friday (4th Nov) […]

TREE OF TREES ARRIVES ON THE ISLAND

For her late Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June a Tree of Trees was erected outside Buckingham Palace. This work of natural art comprised 350 separate Silver Birch trees. Originally Oak trees were planned to be used but this proved too difficult due to the root growth on the oaks. Councils and municipal authorities […]

IW LORD-LIEUTENANT AWARDS 2022.

Two of Girlguiding IWs Commissioners were honoured to be invited by the IW Lord-Lieutenant (Mrs Susie Sheldon) to her Awards Ceremony for 2022. The Royal Yacht Squadron hosted H.M. Lord- Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight Awards and both Linda Stone (Island Commissioner) and Donna Sanders (Assistant Island Commissioner) were very pleased to attend. A […]