About Us
Girlguiding London over the Border is part of Girlguiding London and South East Region (LASER) and is responsible for enabling and encouraging girls and young women to develop their potential and to make a difference to the world.
It comprises of six Guiding Divisions and stretches from the Thames in the South to Waltham Forest in the North. It is home to about 2400 members aged 4+, and to the Trefoil Guild.
Youth Membership is open to any girl or young woman between their 4th and 26th birthdays. Adult membership is open to application from women, and men in certain roles, over 18 years of age regardless of faith, race, culture, nationality, or any other circumstance.
Divisions are led by division teams who are encouraged to work together to meet the needs of guiding in the local community. Each Division have a Division Commissioner who supports members within their division.
The 6 Divisions are:
Ilford Division
Division Commissioner – Jenny Bowen
Ilford East District – Lorraine Josiah
Ilford Noth District – Jenny Bowen
Barking Division
Division Commissioner – Christine Grant
West Ham and East Ham Division
Division Commissioner – Susan Mawhood
Wanstead and Woodford Division
Division Commissioners – Caroline Ferguson and Isla Cooper
Woodford South District – Isla Cooper
Woodford Roding District – Isla Cooper
Woodford Green District – Caroline Ferguson
Wanstead District – Michelle Richards
Waltham Forest North Division
Division Commissioner – Niamh McAnulty
Highams Park District – Helen Farnes
Chingford South District – Caroline Rouse
Chingford North District – Clare Felgate
Waltham Forest South Division
Division Commissioner – Pam Bollen
Whipps Cross District – Emma Goodson
Walthamstow West District – Judith Walker
Walthamstow East District – Judith Walker
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