1st Oxon Guides

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07/10/2024

Hundreds of members of the community attended an open evening organised by a scout group trying to find more than £35,000 to renovate its community hall where it has been meeting for the last half a century.

04/10/2024

We’re proud to announce that HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh is our new patron. The Duchess’s patronage will continue the tradition of Royal support, following on from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who was patron from 1953.

Like Queen Elizabeth II, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh has a long-standing association with Girlguiding, starting from being a Brownie. The Duchess has been a passionate supporter of Girlguiding for many years since taking over the role of president from Princess Margaret in 2003. We will be appointing a new president in 2025.

Read our statement in full here: https://bit.ly/3TVRkN4

02/10/2024

Inspired by the TV show Race Across the World, we introduce you to our International Adventure for 2026..... Rome to Home

Join us as teams from across the region make their way from Rome back to the Midlands, by bus, train , tram, or ferry. Visit different countries, complete challenges to earn points, and have new experiences along the way ! All before returning to the Midlands to see who will win the grand prize !

We will be looking for Guide (12+), Ranger, Inspire, and Adult teams for this event.

More information about this event will be shared in November 2024. We will send out deals for an information session for interested leaders in the coming weeks.

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Join us as we journey from Rome to Home , 29 July -7 August. More information is coming November 2024.

22/09/2024

Adventure comes in all shapes and sizes. It’s whatever you make of it! 🏕️

But which adventurous activity suits you best? 🤔 We’ve teamed up with GO Outdoors to bring you a fun quiz that will help you discover your next adventure.

As a Girlguiding member, you’ll also get at least 10% off at GO Outdoors, both online and in-store. Take the quiz and find out more here: https://bit.ly/4e5hRQ4

16/08/2024

International opportunities for guides & rangers are on the horizon!

With Celebrity Race Across the World returning, we have started planning the Girlguiding Midland International Adventures for 2026. 

Watch this space as we start to share our plans for 2026! We are very excited to start letting you know what international opportunities are on the horizon in the region. (and Race Across the World may just be featuring somewhere! )

(Please note this post is based on actual messages between international team members earlier in 2024! )

16/08/2024

At Guides, our girls realise they can do anything! 💪 Your daughter could discover she’s a campfire connoisseur, a social action champion or a dab hand at upcycling. Self-discovery awaits – sign her up today: https://bit.ly/JoinUsYoungMember