In October 2012 Jill Stott from Girlguiding Caernarfonshire (with husband Peter and 3 guiding friends) will be volunteering in ‘Deep Griha’ - a society set up by one woman in 1975 to improve the lives of families living in the slums of Pune, India.
You can Make a Difference by helping them to achieve their aim “to leave something behind that will make a difference to their future” with your unit. See the flyer for more information about how to get involved in this fantastic project!
Funds raised will be used to equip a workshop with woodworking tools, sewing machines and other craft equipment and to purchase materials for training purposes. Visit www.deepgriha.org to find out more about the Deep Griha society.
The new issue of DRAGON TALES, the Girlguiding Cymru newsletter, is now on the website and available to download by clicking on the link below.
http://www.girlguidingcymru.org.uk/girlguiding-news/dragon-tales
The Countryside Council for Wales as they are offering their publications free to Girlguiding Cymru ( with free delivery too!) This is because the Countryside Council, Environment Agency and Forestry Commission will be joining together as one agency. However, this offer is only open until the end of February, so if you are interested in any of the titles below please contact Linda Williams/Angharad Thomas as below;
Telephone: 0845 1306 229
Fax: 01248 385505
Post: Enquiry Service
Countryside Council For Wales
Maes y Ffynnon
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2DW
http://www.ccw.gov.uk/publications--research/ordering-publications.aspx
These are and excellent resource, with extremely good photographs and suitable for most ages - perfect if you're planning any environmentally themed badges. Download the list here.
For all your Guiding needs – the shop at Broneirion has everything from stationary to uniform available to buy now!
You can order over the phone or via email – or pop in next time you’re in Bron! Download the flyer here!
Flock is a project which invites people to make pom-pom sheep for a large scale art installation (similar to Antony Gormley’s field for the British Isles). Not only does the project encourage collaboration and creativity it helps to raise awareness of the wool and sheep farming industry – we ask that participants make their sheep using wool with sheep’s wool content.
Why not join in by making your own little flocks with your unit! For full details and a free sheep making kit visit www.jointheflock.co.uk
If you want to plan a celebration for the Olympic or Paralympic Games, then look no further. London 2012 have launched a scheme called Local Leaders. This provides people across the whole of the UK with the opportunity to get access to ideas, hints and tips to organise their celebrations.
Becoming a Local Leader is really simple. Just provide your email address on the website and once signed up, Local Leaders will receive email updates each month with helpful things such as:
- Hints and tips
- Planning guides
- Decoration ideas
- Posters to use
- Save the date cards
You can sign up to be a Local Leader here. www.london2012.com/localleaders
For more information contact Gwyn L Williams: the Creative Programmer for Wales at: gwyn.williams@artswales.org.uk
Congratulations on the birth of Charlotte Elisabeth Dunford on Thursday 26th January at 7.09pm. Mum, Liz Dunford leader of Brackla brownies is doing well and all in Brackla district are very happy to share her news!
Julie Thomas is now the Queen's Guide Co-ordinator for the County and she doesn't have a definitive list of those who are undertaking this prestigious award.
If you are working towards your Queen's Guide Award or know of anyone in your Unit, District or Division working towards this currently - please can you email julie.thomas66@sky.com and let her know.
The trial invoices will be available for six weeks from noon on 9th January until noon on 20 February 2012. These are to be checked and updated but not paid.
These trial invoices update every 24 hours as Go! is updated. No changes can be made to any invoices after noon on 20 February 2012, and the Role Management area will be locked. The official, amendable invoices will be available in the same manner and location from noon on 22nd February 2012 and should be paid in full.
To be paid ASAP – preferably by 29th Feb 2012.
County Arts and Crafts Advisors, Donna McCann and Lucy Sallis, are available for help, inspiration and advice for all your creative needs!
If you would like ideas for your unit, suggestions for activities or any advice on arts and crafts, get in touch with Donna at donnamccann613@hotmail.com
All the guides plus leaders Ange and Jo had a fab time as you can see.
CALL FOR ENTRIES!
Zoom Young People's Film Festival is now accepting films for the Zoom Young Film Maker Awards, taking place during our festival on the final night - 30th March 2012. We are looking for films of all types - animations and dramas, documentaries and comedies, horror and sci-fi and everything in-between! So if you have a film that is made BY young people, send it to us now.
For more information and submission form go to our website http://www.zoomcymru.com
Entry form to download
Take a guided tour of a real, working chocolate factory and uncover the closely guarded secrets of chocolate making! Learn the tricks of the trade from the making of thousands of chocolate bars to making a giant scrumptious Easter egg!
Discover the fascinating history of chocolate and its origins across the seas - from the myths and legends of the ancient Aztecs to Columbus' historic encounter, and lots, lots more!
Discounted group rates available!
Contact Gareth on 01792 561617 or via email to book, or visit http://www.thechocfactory.co.uk/tours/ for more information
This page was last updated on 22/02/2012
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