Two new Queen's Guides
January 16, 2012
Two young women from Saltash were presented with their Queen's Guide awards by the County Commissioner recently. Lydia Butler (left) and Katie Finch were congratulated on completing this very testing award, the highest in Guiding.
Star of Merit award
January 16, 2012
A Guide from Praze-an-Beeble Guides was presented with the Star of merit award at a Carol Service at camborne. The Star of Merit is the highest recognition in Guiding for girls aged between 8 and 26 who have shown great courage and fortitude in their personal lives and is rarely awarded.
Visit to London
January 16, 2012
A group of 12 Guides visited London for their Baden-Powell Adventure. 'The best part of the weekend was going to stand outside the Prime Minister’s House - it was amazing and I felt famous,' says Ellie.
Commonwealth Youth Forum
November 23, 2011
The Commonwealth Youth Forum took place in Australia recently. One of our members, Charlotte Ball, was privileged to be asked to represent Girlguiding UK. She says, "It was an exciting week of interchange between delegates and a fantastic opportunity".
Service in Westminster Abbey
November 06, 2011
A number of members of Girlguiding Cornwall travelled to Westminster Abbey for a special national service of celebration and thanksgiving on Sat 5th Nov.
Bulb planting at 'Little Harbour'
October 20, 2011
On Saturday Girlguiding Cornwall were very privileged to plant the first bulbs at 'Little Harbour', near Porthpean.
Brownies have fun!
October 19, 2011
Brownie Sixers and Seconders took part in an activity day at Nine Ashes campsite on 1st/2nd Oct. A wide range of exciting activities was on offer, mostly out of doors, on a gloriously warm weekend.
Yzobel visits Africa
September 24, 2011
Yzobel, a Ranger in Penryn, was part of a Region trip to Namibia in the summer. Their task was to do some building work at a school and draw some murals.
Lottery windfall for Brownies
September 23, 2011
Ponsanooth Brownies have recently benefited from a Lottery grant, which enabled them to go on an adventure holiday. Their Leader says 'All the girls challenged themselves with almost every activity - I believe the experience has made the unit so much closer.'
Handover of County Standard
September 06, 2011
On Saturday 3rd September, there was a service at Falmouth Methodist Church to hand over the County Standard to the new County Commissioner Chris Davey.
Pizazz
June 22, 2011
On Saturday, 18th June 2011, over 500 girls from Cornwall chose to join 5000 other guiding members from across the entire South West, at Exeter’s Westpoint Arena. At this action packed, girl-only event, the girls had the opportunity to learn lots of new skills and enjoy new activities.
Queens visits Isles of Scilly
June 22, 2011
Early in June the Queen accompanied by Prince Philip visited the Isles of Scilly. This was her first visit in 44 years and the sun shone brightly all day. At the request of the Palace the Island’s Rainbows, Brownies and Guides were asked to go along to the New School, which is still being built, and meet the Royal guests
County Commissioner Designate Appointed
May 14, 2011
At our Presentation Evening Gill Slocombe presented Chris Davey with her County Commissioner's badge as County Commissioner Designate. Chris Davey, our current County Secretary, will be taking over in September.
Girlguiding Cornwall Presentation Evening
May 13, 2011
On Thursday 13th May Girlguiding Cornwall took the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of some of its members and to thank many others for their commitment over the past years especially those who had been involved with celebrating the centenary year in 2010.
Vicky becomes Queen's Guide
April 05, 2011
On the 5th April 2011 Vicky Bruce travelled to London for the presentation of her Queen’s Guide at Westminster Palace by Baroness Wilcox who is the Vice President of Girlguiding UK. The event took place in the River room, overlooking the River Thames.
Region Roadshow
March 13, 2011
Over 200 girls, parents and Leaders turned up for the Girlguiding South West England’s Roadshow at The Eden Project in early March. The evening included a competition, a presentation by Gill Slocombe and the Region Annual Review DVD.
Launch of book on Condurro Campsite
March 06, 2011
Girlguiding Cornwall has recorded 70 years of camping fun with their Lottery funded publication on the history of their County camp site. A special celebration evening was held at Truro Methodist Church on March 8th to mark this production.
House of Commons Reception
February 21, 2011
On 22 February 2011 Sue Askew, Jessica Hodges, Pam Goudge, Claire Parkyn, Heather Walker, Mary Eddy and Paula Payne were invited to the House of Commons for a special Girlguiding South West England event to thank volunteers for their outstanding work during Girlguiding UK’s Centenary year.
