by Girlguiding London South West | Aug 19, 2022 | Volunteers, What have we been doing?
I joined my local Guide unit this April, after starting at university in September. I had wanted to take a break from Guiding to settle into university so had just been doing some chilled, behind the scenes work until I decided to volunteer in a unit. If you are...
by Girlguiding London South West | Sep 17, 2021 | Volunteers
In early September 2021 adult volunteers and members of the Trefoil Guild from Lambeth and Wandsworth came together to celebrate and say thank you to each other for the support and friendship that has been shared during the trying times of the last 18 months. The...
by Girlguiding London South West | Jun 22, 2021 | Volunteers
Girlguiding was a huge part of my life; from starting Rainbows at 5 to being a Young Leader at 18. I learnt new skills, made friends and had opportunities and experiences that normally a working-class girl can only dream of. As an adult I knew I wanted to be part of...
by Girlguiding London South West | Mar 27, 2017 | Awards, Volunteers
We are delighted that Tora Shand has been awarded her Laurel Award at Heyswood on 11th March 2017. Tora was joined by many Guiding friends for an afternoon tea and presentation, and the weather shone brightly so we also enjoyed the grounds at Heyswood and relived some...
by Girlguiding London South West | Nov 17, 2016 | Events, Senior Section, Volunteers, What have we been doing?
This year was the turn of London South West to provide the contingent to represent Girlguiding in the parade at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on Remembrance Sunday. Our group was made up of the two lead volunteers, Barbara & Hiral, our County Commissioner Neva, the...
by Girlguiding London South West | Oct 17, 2016 | Actvities, Awards, Rainbows, Volunteers, What have we been doing?
Friday – Sunday 14th – 16th October saw nearly 80 Rainbows and Leaders from LSW descend upon a residential hall in Croydon for the Big Rainbow Art Attack Weekend. 2 nights of sleepovers and a day of activities including making stick men, a camp fire,...
