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09/04/2026

Find the booking form on the events page of th Girluiding Birmingham website: www.girlguidingbirmingham.org.uk

The adventure team have been asked several times over the last year if there are any events for adults.
We have put together a relaxing weekend that you can enjoy with like minded people – and learn some new skills along the way.
How do you feel about the adventure section of the program?
Do you feel you need to upskill for the girls to get the most out of it?
Do you want to take your rainbows or brownies to do camp activities for an evening or a day but are unsure you have the skills?
Do you want to camp with your guides? Perhaps you have not camped before or not for some time (lots of people have not camped at all since before covid). Would you like to refresh your skills?
Do you want to expand menu options on camp?
Do you want to learn some new camp fire songs (or rediscover some old ones)?
Join us for a weekend of camping, activities, training and relaxation. There are 3 options available:

The full 2 night camp £30
Camp for Saturday night only – 10am Saturday to 3pm Sunday £20
Come for the day on Saturday – 10am Saturday until the evening £10
Date: Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th May 2026

09/04/2026

The adventure team have been asked many times for an event just for rangers and young leaders – who are tired of being tagged onto guide events but never having anything for them. So, this year we are running a weekend just for them!

More information and booking form: Camp for Rangers and Young Leaders - Girlguiding Birmingham

After an extremely busy half term, join us for a weekend of fun and relaxation at the beginning of the half term holiday. It will be an ideal opportunity to refresh yourself before hitting the revision for the rest of the week (or if you are lucky enough not to have exams, a relaxing half term).

We will be camping and doing a mix of cooking, craft, relaxation, and camp activities and – by popular demand – a bouncy castle! Depending on numbers there may be a trip off site on Saturday.

There are 3 options.
• the full two-night camp (Friday 5pm to Sunday 3pm £40)
• one night (Sat 10am to Sunday 3pm £30)
• one day – just the Saturday (10am until the evening £15).

Date: Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th May 2026
Timings: Arrive from 5pm on the Friday – leave 3pm on the Sunday if you are coming to the whole camp
Venue: Beaconfield Campsite, Monument Lane, Lickey, B45 9QJ
Cost: £40 – whole camp
£30 – one night (Saturday 10am until 3pm Sunday)
£15 – Saturday only (10am until the evening)

Young leaders and Rangers can book on as individuals or ranger units can book as a unit.

09/04/2026

03/03/2026

Further information and booking form on the events page of our website:
www.girlguidingbirmingham.org.uk

18/02/2026

Further information about starting your Queen's Guide award with Girlguiding Birmingham - email [email protected]

05/02/2026

Email us to book your place: [email protected]

02/02/2026

Get your girls in uniform for World Thinking Day 2026! Thinking Day is a special time for Girlguiding Birmingham, and what better way to celebrate than for girls to wear their uniforms to school? To make it easy for leaders and parents to get permission, we've created a letter that you can use to request schools' approval.

The letter suggests that girls wear guiding uniform on the 23 February 2026.

Why wear uniform to celebrate Thinking Day? Wearing uniform to celebrate Thinking Day shows solidarity with guiding members around the world and allows girls to be proud of their commitment to the movement. It's also a great opportunity to raise awareness of Girlguiding Birmingham and the amazing things we do. 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the very first Thinking Day.

What's Included in the letter?
Our letter includes all the information schools need to know about Thinking Day and why girls would like to wear their uniforms. The letter also makes it easy for schools to grant permission, with space for email details.

Download the letter from the Girlguiding Birmingham website: www.girlguidingbirmingham.org.uk

Look for the Resources page and select Forms Available for Download.

28/01/2026

Dates: Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th, Saturday 25th, Sunday 26th April 2026
Units/girls attend for 1 day
Times: Approx 9am – 5pm (TBC nearer the time)
Cost: £40
Who is this for: Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young leaders
• Rainbows, Brownies and Guides must attend with leaders providing the correct ratio.
• Rangers and young leaders can attend without an adult.
• Adult places can only be booked to provide the correct ratio.

Pleases do not book extra adults on your booking as there are limited spaces on the coaches. For extra adult spaces email [email protected]
Where: Swadlincote Snowsports Centre, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Snowsports Centre Swadlincote – Learn to Ski & Snowboard

What is included:
• Coach travel to and from Swadlincote from pick up points in Birmingham (pick up locations to be confirmed)
• Four snow activities – skiing, snow tubing, tobogganing, drop slide
• Event badges & Girlguiding snow badge
• Drinks and snacks

What to bring:
• Packed lunch and refillable water bottle
• Wear uniform
• Waterproof coat
• Waterproof trousers (optional)
• Trainers/Shoes for outdoors
• Hat and gloves
• Change of clothes (for travelling back if you get wet)

April weather is very variable, you need to be dressed for the weather, all activities are outside
There are 100 spaces for participants available per day. We will be split into four groups of 25 to rotate around the activities. If you are bringing more than one section on the same day (eg rainbows and guides) you may be in different groups during the day. Groupings will be of similar age as this allows the instructors to pitch the sessions at different levels dependent on age.
The activities are suitable for all sections. Rainbows need to ride the toboggan with an adult.

Bookings open now on the events page of our website: girlguidingbirmingham.org.uk

28/01/2026

The adventure team have been asked several times over the last year if there are any events for adults.
We have put together a relaxing and fun weekend that you can enjoy with like-minded people – and learn some new skills along the way.
• How do you feel about the adventure section of the programme?
• Do you feel you need to upskill for the girls to get the most out of it?
• Do you want to take your rainbows or brownies to do camp activities for an evening or a day but are unsure you have the skills?
• Do you want to camp with your guides? Perhaps you have not camped before or not for some time (lots of people have not camped at all since before covid). Would you like to refresh your skills?
• Do you want to expand menu options on camp?
• Do you want to learn some new campfire songs (or rediscover some old ones)?
Join us for a weekend of camping, activities, training and relaxation. There are 3 options available:
• The full 2-night camp £30
• Camp for Saturday night only – 10am Saturday to 3pm Sunday £20
• Come for the day on Saturday – 10am Saturday until the evening £10
Date: Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th May 2026
Timings: Arrive from 5pm on the Friday – leave 3pm on the Sunday
Venue: Oakfield Campsite, Monument Lane, Lickey, B45 9QJ More information about Oakfield here Beaconfield Campsites: Oakfield
Cost: £30 – whole camp (5pm Friday to 3pm Sunday)
£20 – one night (Saturday 10am until 3pm Sunday)
£10 – Saturday only (10am until the evening)

Come on your own or bring your leadership team.
Leaders – check your emails for details – or look on our website www.girlguidingbirmingham.org.uk to find out more and book.

28/01/2026

Bring your guides, rangers, and young leaders to our African Rhythm activity day, hosted by the Girlguiding Birmingham Arts Team.
• Saturday 28 March 2026
• 10.30am to 4pm
• £10 per girl (no charge for leaders)
The day will include performance and workshops by the award-winning Tribhangi Dance Company from South Africa, along with a selection of craft based activities.
Bookings open on Sunday 1 February at 10am; leaders check your emails or the Girlguiding Birmingham website events page for details.
Contact the team with any queries: [email protected]

28/01/2026

Last Saturday Girlguiding Birmingham commissioners and advisers got together to make plans for the next two years in the county, sharing ideas and finding solutions for some of the challenges we face.
Lots of energy, intense chat and listening