Girlguiding Sidmouth District

14/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Sheila on receiving the Inspirational Leader Award! 🏆

This weekend, we were delighted to celebrate Sheila, whose dedication, resilience and kindness have earned her a well-deserved Inspirational Leader Award.

As a Rangers Leader, Sheila has shown unwavering commitment to ensuring girls have access to incredible opportunities, no matter the challenges. When unexpected issues with the Rangers' meeting place threatened to disrupt activities, Sheila worked tirelessly to find solutions, ensuring the girls could continue their adventures and friendships without missing out.

From organising exciting trips to Dartmoor and London, to planning an ambitious international adventure to Our Chalet in Switzerland, Sheila continually inspires young members to dream big and embrace new experiences. Her determination, creativity and countless hours spent fundraising and securing grants have helped make these opportunities possible for so many girls.

Beyond her leadership with Rangers, Sheila is a valued source of support across her local guiding community. She is known for her warmth, encouragement and ability to make every young member and volunteer feel welcome, supported and valued.

Sheila truly embodies the spirit of Girlguiding – empowering girls, supporting volunteers and creating opportunities that broaden horizons and build confidence.

Please join us in congratulating Sheila on this fantastic achievement and thanking her for everything she does for Girlguiding. 💙

👏 Leave a message of congratulations in the comments below!

05/06/2026

On Volunteers week we want to thank our young leaders for being amazing, despite having busy lives, with school, exams, other activities and jobs they show up with a smile their faces and the leaders and girls all love you. We can’t thank you enough. 💙

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

💙 Thank You to Our Incredible Sidmouth Volunteers

Happy Volunteers’ Week to every leader, helper, parent‑helper, Trefoil member and behind‑the‑scenes hero who keeps Girlguiding running in Sidmouth.

Because of you, girls try new things, make friends, build confidence and discover what they’re capable of. Girlguiding simply wouldn’t exist here without your time, energy and heart.

We’re so grateful for everything you do from late‑night meeting planning to organising activities, running sessions, finding lost water bottles, and bringing the magic to every adventure.

But to keep Girlguiding thriving in Sidmouth, we urgently need more volunteers.
If you can spare even a small amount of time weekly, monthly or occasionally there’s a role that will fit around you.

If you’d like to help shape the future of Girlguiding in Sidmouth, we’d love to welcome you.

👉 Become a volunteer
(Official link: https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/)

14/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re celebrating the positive impact Girlguiding can have on the wellbeing of girls and young women across Devon 💙

Through friendship, adventure, encouragement and belonging, Girlguiding helps girls build confidence, develop resilience and know they always have people around them who care.

Our volunteers work hard to create safe, inclusive spaces where every young person feels valued, supported and able to be themselves.

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who help make Girlguiding Devon a place where girls can grow in confidence, friendship and happiness every week 💛

14/05/2026

A huge congratulations to Joyce, who was invited to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last week in recognition of community heroes and the incredible difference they make.

Joyce represents the very best of Girlguiding, supporting volunteers week in and week out with kindness, dedication and encouragement. We are so grateful for everything she does for Girlguiding Devon and for the positive impact she has on so many members across the county.

During the special day Joyce also saw Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, along with Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh.

We are thrilled to hear Joyce enjoyed such a memorable and well deserved experience. Thank you Joyce for all that you do 💙✨

05/05/2026

03/05/2026

We have our own amazing Ranger unit right here in Sidmouth.

🌟 Looking for your next adventure? Discover Rangers! 🌟

Are you (or do you know) a young person aged 14–18 ready to try something new, build confidence and have fun with friends? Then Rangers could be the perfect fit!

Across Devon we have 36 Ranger units – many with spaces available right now, so there’s never been a better time to get involved 💜

Rangers is all about having fun, learning new skills and being yourself. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space where young people can meet others, try new activities and shape their own experiences.

✨ As a Ranger, you can:
• Go on adventures, trips and even international experiences
• Build confidence, independence and lifelong friendships
• Gain skills and qualifications to boost your CV
• Work towards awards like Duke of Edinburgh and Queen’s Guide
• Become a young leader and inspire younger girls
• Speak up on issues that matter and make a real difference

Whether you’ve been in guiding for years or are completely new, Rangers is what you make it – a chance to explore who you are and what you care about 🌍

👉 Ready to join? Sign up here:
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/what-we-do/rangers/

Tag someone who might love this or share to help us spread the word 💬

02/05/2026

We’re all set for the Sidmouth ARBORETUM Meet the Trees event at Coombe House, Alma Lane — 11–5pm today.
The Rangers have baked up a storm to help raise money for our Switzerland adventure and Unit Funds.
Cakes + tea/coffee = £5.
Come for the trees… stay for the cake.

28/04/2026

✨ A brilliant session for anyone supporting young people – this Saturday at 1pm

If you live or volunteer with young people, this is one to catch. As part of the Health & Wellbeing Day, youth mental health first aider Jennifer Kim is delivering a powerful, practical talk:

“Young People and the Digital World”
A thoughtful look at how growing up online shapes identity, relationships and wellbeing.

It’s ideal for Girlguiding volunteers, parents, carers, teachers, and for young people themselves who want to understand their online world with more clarity and confidence.

🗓 Saturday 2nd May 2026
🕐 1pm
📍 Sidmouth Conservative Club, Radway, EX10 8TL
💜 Free entry – everyone welcome

A great opportunity to learn together, ask questions, and leave feeling better equipped to support the young people in your life.