Girlguiding Oxfordshire

December's newsletter is out now!

Merry Christmas everyone and have a well deserved break 😍😍

Sign up today for an Introduction to Children & Young People's Mental Health training on 6th January 😍😍

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introduction-to-children-young-peoples-mental-health-tickets-745103453487?aff=oddtdtcreator

Applications will soon close for NSGSO and NSGCB 2024, so make sure you don’t miss your chance!

We are still accepting applications on all instruments for both the symphony orchestra and concert band, to join us at our summer course on 28th July - 4th August 2024

For full details and to apply, visit nsgso-nsgcb.com

Applications will CLOSE at 9am this Sunday, 10th December, so don’t leave it too late!

Girlguiding Oxfordshire has joined the moo-vement!

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Sobell House OxTrail 2024 Challenge badge. Girlguiding Oxfordshire will be sponsoring 4 mini oxen. Each mini ox requires £1,000 in fundraising.

Can you help us fundraise?

Find out more 👉https://oxfordshiregirlguiding.org.uk/member-support/challenge-badges/oxtrail-2024-challenge-badge/

While some of our Guide units are at Foxlease enjoying the great outdoors at Sparkle and ice, other members of Girlguiding Oxfordshire have been glamming it up in London.
Lizzie Pannett attended Girlguiding celebrates at Odeon, Leicester Square as a member of Amplify. As you can see from Lizzie's photos, the attendees got the full red carpet treatment. Congratulations also to Georgina Arnold and Caitlin Hinson who celebrated their Queens Guide award and Andrea Oughton for her Laurel Award.

We found 11th Abingdon Guides enjoying curling at Sparkle and Ice. Also 2nd Didcot Downs have been spotted ❄️❄️

All ready for a campfire and a chilly night 🥶🥶😴😴⛺️

A big congratulations to Eileen Hawkes who received her 60 YEAR service award yesterday. Eileen is our County Vice president and archivist!

Girlguiding Oxfordshire has joined the moo-vement!!!
Sobell House OxTrail Challenge packs have been emailed to unit contacts this week. Look out for it in your inbox or speak to your unit leader if you want to take part.

We already have 43 schools and youth groups signed up, ready to take part!

The deadline to sign up by 1 December is just a few weeks away, so ‘grab the bull by the horns’ and sign up today! 🐂

Do you know a school that should be on our list? Tag them below!

Get moo-ving 👉 https://oxtrail2024.co.uk/schools/.

Happy Halloween 🎃👻

5th Abingdon Rainbows enjoyed pumpkin carving at their Halloween meeting!

Embrace fun, friendship, and unforgettable firsts as a Girlguiding volunteer! Connect with like-minded heroes in your community, experience our free leadership training course, and empower girls with confidence-building adventures. Join the fun today 👉

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-to-volunteer/

Did you know that volunteering at Rangers is your gateway to new skills, new opportunities and new friends? 🎶

From becoming your unit’s social media guru to rocking out helping at a music festival, you can have a blast while giving back. Sign up today 👉

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-to-volunteer/

Looking for excitement, close-knit community and a chance to make an impact? Girlguiding might be the perfect fit for you. Whether you’re conquering the great outdoors with the girls, or lending a hand at unit meetings, every moment counts. Sign up today 👉

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-to-volunteer/

Help create a world of new memories, adventures and friendships for girls 🌟 Volunteers are the heart of guiding! Whether it’s whizzing together a newsletter, or supporting on an epic expedition, the adventure begins with you. Sign up today 👉

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-to-volunteer/

We get it, time is precious ⏰
That’s why we have flexible volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference on your schedule. You can help as much or as little as you want. Sign up to lend a hand today 👉

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-to-volunteer/

Ready to paint a brighter future with Rainbows? 🎨
Help as much or as little as you can. You can get your hands messy painting with the girls or spend 10 minutes setting up a group activity. You decide. Sign up today to make a difference 👉

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-to-volunteer/

Volunteering with Girlguiding is your path to adventure, friendship and making a meaningful difference to the lives of girls and young women.
Start your journey and sign up today 👉

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-to-volunteer/

At Brownies, you help girls feel their best, in ways you might not even realise. Whether it’s helping get crafts together or planning a fun filled calendar of activities for girls, your support makes a huge difference. Sign up today to help girls thrive!
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-to-volunteer/

Volunteers book your place today!

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Girlguiding Oxfordshire members from around the County took part in the St Frideswide Civic Service at Christchurch Cathedral on Tuesday evening.
During the service, some of our young members spoke about their community involvement, gave a reading and sang as part of the Oxfordshire Gang Show.
Before the service they were able to visit County Hall, have tea, and speak to the Chair of the County Council.

3rd Didcot Rainbows restarted in February this year. Since then, they have enjoyed exploring Disney Princesses, making cupcakes and visiting the park. Last week they took Sparks, the Rainbow bear on an adventure. Sparks had to be rescued from fairy jail, jumped over a river, found a boat and made friends with snakes in the jungle before enjoying the swings and slides at the local park 😂.

Bookings are now OPEN for our County Networking and Learning day on 18th November!

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Book your place today!
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We are looking for more volunteers to join our Media & Communications Team!

Whether you are interested in photography, writing articles or helping with our social media channels, please do get in touch with Kate via [email protected]

It would be great to have a Division representative - at the moment we have HUDGE gaps!

🌟 Fun & Friendship at Brownies 🌟
There’s something for every girl aged 7-10 at Brownies! Whether it’s baking, dancing, or even meditating, your daughter will have lots of fun trying new activities with new friends.
A world of firsts await – sign her up today: https://go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/join-as-member/

Applications are now open for The National Scout & Guide Symphony Orchestra and Concert Band 2024

Next year’s course will take place on 28th July - 4th August 2024, in Stourbridge, West Midlands

Applications are open to members of Scouts and Girlguiding aged 12-25, working at grade 5+ for symphony orchestra or grade 4+ for the concert band

For more information and to apply, visit nsgso-nsgcb.com

Guides is where girls aged 10-14 share giggles, stories and dreams – making friendships that last a lifetime. Join the fun and sign up your daughter today 👉 https://go.girlguiding.org.uk/join-us/join-as-member/

An exciting volunteer vacancy has just gone live at Anglia Region! Join the team as an inclusion adviser working alongside the wonderful Molly Hancock, our diversity, inclusion and belonging adviser to help make a difference to our young members. Apply now at https://www.girlguiding-anglia.org.uk/vacancies?fbclid=IwAR3E0dbpWc7io-zJzI0i1kIxSBF3EZWYCODRmfgQVKA6aIvKEod4kNOy7Dk

Gangshow are still welcoming some more!

So, if you have girls who might be interested, please get them in touch with us at [email protected]

Girls aged 6 or 7 (by 11 Feb 2024) will be in Mini Gang
Girls aged 8 to 11 (up to yr 6 at school) will be in Junior Gang
Girls aged 11+ (years 7 and above) will be in Senior Gang

There is still time so please (please) get the word out as far and wide as you can. Rehearsals start this coming Sunday and it would be great to add a few more new faces (or perhaps returning faces) to our team.

Save the date 📆 18th November County Networking and Learning day 😍

Volunteers come and join us for a jam packed day 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

Bookings will open in October 😍😍😍

Brownies welcomes all girls from 7 to 10 years old having nonstop fun, learning and adventure.

It’s full of firsts: she might grow her first plant, cook her first cake, put up (and take down) her first tent, light her first fire, go on her first fun-packed weekend away with guiding friends.

There’s something for every girl at Brownies, and plenty of moments she’ll never forget.

https://oxfordshiregirlguiding.org.uk/

Volunteer with Girlguiding 👭

You don’t have to have been a member of Girlguiding before to join our volunteering family today!

Join us https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-your-interest/

There's something in Rainbows for every girl!

She'll laugh, sing and make a happy mess (and help clear it up!) It's a wonderful world of adventure, week after week, just for her

https://oxfordshiregirlguiding.org.uk/

Already for Wellies and Wristbands! Who is joining us?

Come and say hello 😊
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Your community needs you now – volunteer with Girlguiding and help empower girls to know they can do anything

https://oxfordshiregirlguiding.org.uk/

You’d Be Mad To Miss Out

Guides is a relaxed, welcoming space where you can have fun, learn and be yourself with good friends from 10 to 14 years old. A place where you can explore the things you love and do stuff you’ve never done before.

https://oxfordshiregirlguiding.org.uk/