LOB News Bulletin No 47 21 May 2024
The Summer term is a great term for getting out and about with your young people. I know many of you are taking your units on an Animal Adventure by visiting a zoo, wildlife park or aquarium as part of the Regions initiative. Do not forget to order your badges. The County is running an event for Rainbows this year at Chigwell Row, and we currently have over 100 girls with their leader booked in to take part in Rainbows in Wonderland (Sunday 9th June 2024). The event would welcome some extra support please email annettemonk.lob@gmail.com if you can offer your time.
I have currently taken on the role of Young Leader co-ordinator for the county. Unfortunately, several Young Leaders do not have their email address on Go. This means that they will not be receiving information directly about the new training program coming in June or any opportunities open to them. Please can unit leaders assist them with this and logging onto Go. Completion of their safe space training also needs some support.
I hope to see many of you over the summer and hope those taking part in taking their girls away have a wonderful time and that the weather is kind to you.
First Response Training dates
Saturday 13 July 2024
Saturday 14 September 2024
Saturday, 14 December 2024
Venue: GLNE County Centre, 437 Wanstead Park Road, Ilford IG1 3TT
Start Time: 09.00 a.m. to 16.30 p.m /17.00 p.m.
Cost: £5 (Unit expense) Please bring a sandwich lunch. Refreshments will be provided.
To validate training please complete the First Response e-learning prior to arrival which is located on the GG Learning Platform. You must be over 18.
Coming by Car – Free roadside parking in Wanstead Park Road by the GLNE County Centre
Coming by train – Redbridge Tube Station is nearby and approximately 10 minutes walking distance to 437 Wanstead Park Road
If you have any queries and/or wish to book then please contact Simone Jays, LOB First Response Coordinator at lobfirstresponse@gmail.com
Events at Chigwell Row camping and activity centre.
Summer Fun –6th/7th July 2024 – now open for bookings.
“Summer Fun” is a weekend event for Rangers over 16 and ‘Inspire’, You can either camp overnight either in pre pitched tents or there are some spaces in Oaklands Lodge whichever you prefer or just come for one of the days.
Arrive first thing on Saturday morning and take part in activities on site including creating carving and building a lasting wooden sculpture to place at Chigwell Row and of course some adventure activities too for those of you who want to. There’s a murder mystery evening for you to solve before watching a film or just chilling out and retiring to bed when you wish. Sunday has the opportunity to take part in a water sports event or go for a walk or try geocaching or just enjoy watching your friends get wet on the water. The choice is yours!
Rainbow and Brownie Day 21st September 2024– booking open.
Friends of Chigwell social event
Please look out for more information regarding two events in the pipeline – a card making session and barn dance. If you would like to become a friend of Chigwell, please go to the Chigwell website for online link or email friends@chigwellrow.org.uk
LOB Peer Educators
Looking for something different for your unit programme?
Bring excitement, engagement, and empowerment to your Girlguiding group with a visit from a Girlguiding Peer Educator! These young leaders, aged 14-25, deliver dynamic sessions on topics that resonate with today’s girls.
Why Invite a Peer Educator?
Relatability: Close in age to your group, Peer Educators connect on a deeper level, creating a comfortable and understanding environment.
Empowerment: Young women leading sessions inspire girls to take on leadership roles and make a difference in their communities.
Interactive: Sessions are packed with games, discussions, and hands-on activities, making learning fun and memorable.
Available Topics:
Think Resilient - gives girls the tools to build their mental well-being. Developed with Young Minds
Breaking Free - gives girls the tools to challenge gender stereotypes. Developed with expert academics, CEOs and charities.
Safe The World – helps members make a stand for safety. Developed with charity experts and police officers.
Book your visit.
Complete our form: https://forms.gle/nBV3qdQW339Xg5AA9 and we’ll match you with a Peer Educator who’ll then get in touch to discuss your needs and next steps.
Peer Education Basic Training Weekend
Peer Education Basic Training Weekends are fun-filled and bring together young members aged 14-25 from across London and South East England to develop new skills, improve confidence and make new connections. Young members will leave equipped with the ability to start delivering our Breaking Free resource, designed to help others know they can do anything by busting gender stereotypes. Bookings for the next Peer Education Basic Training weekend are open:
6.30pm Friday 13th – 4.00pm Sunday 15th September 2024
Broadstone Lodge, Broadstone Warren, Lewes Road, Forest Row, RH18 5JS (situated in Sussex East County)
£30
Booking closes 30th August 2024 (or before if capacity is reached)
All the information and link to the sign-up form can be found here. Please note that places are only confirmed when payment has been received. As a Peer Educator is a county level role, some counties offer financial support to cover the booking costs and/or travel expenses so it’s worth enquiring about this if you have any interested Rangers.
Please do pass this information down to your Rangers/Young Leaders and encourage them to consider if this is their next step in Guiding. it is also something that they can do as one of the final challenges of the Ranger Gold award.
If they are unable to make the above event but are still keen to train as a Peer Educator, do ask them to sign up to our register of interest and they’ll hear about training opportunities directly as they are announced.
Yours in Guiding
Annette