Girlguiding Newcastle-under-Lyme

22/08/2026

Regional Volunteering Opportunity

This year the action-packed wide game is coming to the Midlands region. And you’re invited to explore a city in our region like never before.
If you visited Cityscapes last year, have joined a Monopoly run or our Capture the Castle & Giants events you'll be right at home!

We're looking for volunteers to help us plan and deliver an epic adventure for our young members on 13 and 14 March 2027 - more information for units planning to join us will be coming soon...
Find out more and let us know you're available to help 🔗 https://ow.ly/Say150ZCrfI

22/08/2026

If you (/your daughter) want to wear your badges with pride, here's the official guidelines...
Many of us older members keep most of our badges on our camp blankets and wear these warm cloaks with pride around camp-fires, on pack holidays and over our sleeping bags at night!

Its totally up to you, but make sure to take care and pride of your badges, you've worked hard to earn them!

22/08/2026

You may have spotted the new uniform launch this summer hitting the national news? Here are some tips from HQ about keeping it looking and smelling fresh!

Don't worry you don't have to rush to buy it now! There’s no date by which you have to start wearing items from the new range.

You can keep wearing that for as long as you like, until it wears out or no longer fits - then when you need to replace it the new designs will be available.
Wherever possible make purchases directly from Girlguiding - you can do this through your unit leader who can order from our division (or sometimes county) shop. This ensures that the funds stay within the organisation.

21/08/2026

For those who have achieved the highest award in Girlguiding over the years (and those that are currently working towards it too).

✨ This year marks 80 years of the Queen’s Guide Award, the highest award you can work towards in guiding.

For eight decades, Girlguiding members have been developing new skills, giving back to their communities, taking on new challenges and making memories that last a lifetime.

As we celebrate this special anniversary, we’d love to hear from you. Are you marking 80 years of the Queen’s Guide Award with a celebration, special presentation or event? Have you completed your Queen’s Guide Award and are looking back at your favourite memories, achievements, and friendships you made along the way?

Whether you're celebrating today or looking back on your own Queen’s Guide experience, we'd love to hear your stories in the comments below!

21/08/2026

Safety update for any units using Copeland Cottage Camp and Activities Centre - currently no open flames of any kind until further notice so that we can continue to keep our countryside, properties and members safe.

🌳 HELP US PROTECT COPELAND COTTAGE 🌳

We know how much our visitors love a campfire — from cooking outdoors to sitting around the flames at the end of a busy day.

Unfortunately, the current weather conditions mean that we’re having to put safety first.

Following the national Emergency Alert about the very high risk of wildfires, a temporary fire ban is now in place at Copeland Cottage & Harrison Site.

The ban covers all open fires, including our campfire circles, altar fires, firepits and the open fire inside the Cottage.

This isn’t a decision we’ve taken lightly, but it’s an important one. Copeland Cottage sits within a beautiful rural setting, and we all have a responsibility to protect it and the surrounding countryside.

🌲🔥 Please help us keep the flames out until conditions improve.

If you’re visiting us soon, thank you for making alternative arrangements and for helping us keep our site, our visitors and our neighbours safe.

We’ll provide an update when the situation changes.

Thank you for your support and understanding. ❤️

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21/08/2026

Keele University Keele Student Scout and Guide Organisation
We're looking forward to hopefully welcoming some new student volunteers and inspire members to our division this September! :)
We will have a number of events you can attend and Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers units all welcoming volunteers throughout the Borough!

Get in touch or use the Girlguiding website to register your interest! ❤️💛💙💜

Have you thought about joining a Student Scout and Guide Organisation when you go to Higher Education?

We have eight SSAGOs across our region serving 16 different colleges or universities.

Search for your closest group on the SSAGO website www.ssago.org

03/07/2026

If you’re looking for something meaningful for your daughter — something that builds confidence, friendships and real-life skills — Girlguiding could be a lovely fit 🌈

And if you’re a woman looking for a new hobby or a way to give back? There’s a place for you here too.
No pressure. No rush. Just a warm welcome when you’re ready 💛

We welcome girls and women from just 4 years old and up! 💙

Visit https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-a-child/

or https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/ to find out more about how Girlguiding can shape your families lives.

03/07/2026

With temperatures set to rise again or camps coming up, here are HQs top tips for staying safe :)

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