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Hannah's visit to the CathedralWe had the honour of sending a representative from Girlguiding West Glamorgan to Llandaff Cathedral to take part in the Service of Prayer and Reflection for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Hannah from Neath Rangers says… I had the amazing honour of being invited to attend the Service of Prayer and Reflection for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The whole experience was so uplifting, like a true celebration of the Queen’s life. It was a complete privilege to be amongst so many inspiring people whilst attending a powerful and historical event. I will never forget this. |
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Air & Share
Tuesday 9th November at 7pm on Zoom With an expensive Census bill looming why not join our Air & Share with low-cost activities and fundraising ideas. To book please contact Margaret Rees [email protected] 01792 528536 |
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Parkmill 100 club
Have you heard of a 100 club? It's a lottery with a difference, it's only got 100 members and for an annual subscription you get a 12 chances to win. The Parkmill 100 Club has spaces available for anyone who would like to take the opportunity with an annual subscription of £12 a year. You could win £25 first prize or £15 second price each month. The purpose of the lottery is obviously to raise money for the Parkmill refurbishment, but it only works if we can maintain 100 subscribers. Perhaps you would like to join. Please complete the form attached and 'it could be you' |
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County Activity Share Drive:
With the advancement of technology and always with an eye on ensuring the safety of our girls are always at the front of our thinking, County have decided to set up a Google drive as a file share for activities and resources from Units, Disrict, Division and County to share with others within the County.
Here is the link to the file share:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FFyh2Um5EUOxUEys7wnuo4eGK3xMxw61?usp=sharing
To get something added all you need to do is email it to [email protected] and we will add it to the folder for each section, this is just so that we can monitor what goes onto the folders to ensure that it is appropriate. *Please note that no pictures of young members will be added to the drive*.
If you have done an activity that your girls really enjoyed, and you think other units would enjoy it to then email them to us.
With the advancement of technology and always with an eye on ensuring the safety of our girls are always at the front of our thinking, County have decided to set up a Google drive as a file share for activities and resources from Units, Disrict, Division and County to share with others within the County.
Here is the link to the file share:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FFyh2Um5EUOxUEys7wnuo4eGK3xMxw61?usp=sharing
To get something added all you need to do is email it to [email protected] and we will add it to the folder for each section, this is just so that we can monitor what goes onto the folders to ensure that it is appropriate. *Please note that no pictures of young members will be added to the drive*.
If you have done an activity that your girls really enjoyed, and you think other units would enjoy it to then email them to us.
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We have 2 Air & Share sessions on Zoom, which leaders will be able to book onto to share and gain new exciting ideas from other leaders. A chance to ask those burning questions, and generally a chance to catch up with other leaders within the county.
Monday 1st February - 7-8pm Saturday 6th February - 10.30-11.30am To book your space please contact Sue Scott – [email protected] |
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Volunteer opportunity
West Glamorgan are looking for 2 volunteers to help with an exciting new Growth & Retention strategy in our county! These 2 volunteers will work alongside the County Commissioner and the volunteers from other counties with support from Girlguiding Cymru If you are interested in this role please express interest to Julie Jones: [email protected] |
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West Glamorgan County Guiding Loan Scheme
We are all aware of the struggles encountered in 2020. DEADLINE: 22nd February 2021. We are very aware of the financial challenges Units are experiencing and we encourage all Units to apply early, this will avoid undue stress upon you as Leaders. Start to gather the information required now, please don't wait. If you have a question please speak to your local Commissioner or contact County via this email address. County is committed to supporting Units, we need you all and we cannot do Guiding without you, but we don't know how we can help if you don't speak to us. |
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Safe Space –
As you will be aware the deadline for us to all have completed our Safe Space training is approaching very fast and will be here before we know it.
Level 1 & 2 are E-Learnings and can be found here:
Level 1 - https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/making-guiding-happen/learning-and-development/a-safe-space-training/a-safe-space-level-1--an-introduction/
Level 2- https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/making-guiding-happen/learning-and-development/a-safe-space-training/a-safe-space-level-2--creating-a-safe-space/
During the Safe Space E-Learning you only have 3 attempts to complete the quiz, if you have incorrectly answered the questions twice please contact your local commissioner as they will be able to give you support when completing your last attempt.
Remember that you will need your membership or enquiry number at hand when completing the training so that it can be put onto your record.
Level 3 – This is a face-to-face training which is currently being held over zoom and as a webinar.
Guiding Cymru and Girlguiding are providing lots of training opportunities for leaders to complete this level, these are advertised on their websites so please keep checking to find a date that suits you and book on fast.
Girlguiding Cymru - https://girlguidingcymru.org.uk/training-events
Girlguiding - https://go.girlguiding.org.uk/learning-opportunity/
Level 4 – Needs to be completed by Commissioners and is also being run the same way as Level 3, please check the Girlguiding and Girlguiding Cymru links above to find trainings.
If you are unsure about what Safe Space level you need to complete, please speak to your local commissioner who will be able to help.
As you will be aware the deadline for us to all have completed our Safe Space training is approaching very fast and will be here before we know it.
Level 1 & 2 are E-Learnings and can be found here:
Level 1 - https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/making-guiding-happen/learning-and-development/a-safe-space-training/a-safe-space-level-1--an-introduction/
Level 2- https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/making-guiding-happen/learning-and-development/a-safe-space-training/a-safe-space-level-2--creating-a-safe-space/
During the Safe Space E-Learning you only have 3 attempts to complete the quiz, if you have incorrectly answered the questions twice please contact your local commissioner as they will be able to give you support when completing your last attempt.
Remember that you will need your membership or enquiry number at hand when completing the training so that it can be put onto your record.
Level 3 – This is a face-to-face training which is currently being held over zoom and as a webinar.
Guiding Cymru and Girlguiding are providing lots of training opportunities for leaders to complete this level, these are advertised on their websites so please keep checking to find a date that suits you and book on fast.
Girlguiding Cymru - https://girlguidingcymru.org.uk/training-events
Girlguiding - https://go.girlguiding.org.uk/learning-opportunity/
Level 4 – Needs to be completed by Commissioners and is also being run the same way as Level 3, please check the Girlguiding and Girlguiding Cymru links above to find trainings.
If you are unsure about what Safe Space level you need to complete, please speak to your local commissioner who will be able to help.
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🎉Sponsored Challenge Badge🎉
We are excited to announce the release of our new challenge badge, it has been created to help units during this time of need to raise some much needed funds in the current situation. It would be fantastic if you could all spread the word to our other Girlguiding friends as well as completing it with our units. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1H6YSPMNa9DMHdATa0FDAsI_rjiA-7ikh?usp=sharing
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During this uncertain time even though we are not able to run face-to-face unit meetings we are still here for our members. There are lots of ways you can still enjoy the fun and adventure:
- Do some of our activities that are on the link above at home.
- Find an interest badge and try something new.
- Check out our Facebook and Twitter below - where we will be sharing lots of ideas.
- You could even encourage your unit to do a Skype/Zoom call at the time of your meeting.
- Do some of our activities that are on the link above at home.
- Find an interest badge and try something new.
- Check out our Facebook and Twitter below - where we will be sharing lots of ideas.
- You could even encourage your unit to do a Skype/Zoom call at the time of your meeting.
Keep our ‘Guiding Lights’ Shining
While formal Guiding activities are suspended please show your support for GirlGuiding UK and all our amazing volunteers.Place a candle in your window every Sunday from 7.10-8.20 pm our ‘guiding lights’ shining (The time is to show 1910-2020).
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Vintage Christmas Craft day
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In November girls from all sections enjoyed a Vintage Christmas Craft Day in the Scout & Guide HQ, Brynmill. Ladies from West Glamorgan Trefoil Guilds taught the girls a wide range of crafts from Cards and Calendar making, to Peppermint Creams and Sugar mice.
The day was attended by over 60 girls who also learnt about the Welsh tradition of Mari Llwyd, made junk horses heads and played some Victorian Parlour games. A big Thank you to Pauline and her amazing team for making the day a big success. |
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