LOB News Bulletin No 54 14th July 2025
LOB Bulletin 54 14th July 2025
As I write I am aware that we are coming to the end of another term. It has been a busy term with many units going on holidays and days out. We had the county Teddy’s Travel event in June which saw 120 Rainbows and their leaders enjoy a variety of activities supplied by Ellen and her team. My thanks to them and the other volunteers that came without their girls to support the event. Next it was Chigwell’s come to camp. This saw units from across the county and outside join together on a very hot June weekend. Yvonne and her term put on many activities for the girls to enjoy during the Saturday and then the evening ended with a large campfire and silent disco. My thanks go out to Janice and her term of workers who supplied the campers with food the whole weekend. Aside from the main come to camp campers there were separate camps catering for themselves but enjoying the activities on the Saturday. I hope you will find time for yourselves during the summer break. It a time to recharge your batteries and spend time with your families without worrying about what you unit is doing next week. Tuesday sees many volunteers getting together for the annual thank you evening. Fingers cross that the weather will be kind for this event as it is outside. Whatever the weather I hope to see many of you there. Thank you for all your do for Girlguiding in your areas.
First Response Training – New dates
27th September 2025 (a couple of spaces available)
1st November 2025
If you have any queries and/or wish to book then please contact Simone Jays, LOB First Response Coordinator at lobfirstresponse@gmail.com
Safer Guiding Training
27th September and 1st November – Our County Safeguarding trainer will be running a Safer Guiding training day at Goodmayes Methodist Church, Percy Road, Goodmayes IG3 8UA. Free car parking outside or 10-minute walk from Goodmayes tube station., 10am to 3pm.
Please email lobsaferguiding@gmail.com
* Your name and membership number
* The unit(s) that you volunteer with
* The date that your highest level of Safe Space expires
Peer Educator Sessions
It’s been great to see so many young people enjoying peer education sessions this term — with Safe the World being our most popular!
Our Peer Educators can deliver sessions on:
Think Resilient – Gives girls the tools to build their mental well-being. Developed with Young Minds.
Breaking Free – Equips girls to challenge gender stereotypes. Created with expert academics, CEOs, and charities.
Safe The World – Helps members make a stand for safety. Developed with charity experts and police officers.
📅 To book a session, complete our form: https://forms.gle/NaddWBY9ZxcxxNem6
Looking for more exciting opportunities for your Rangers and Young Leaders? We’ve got a couple coming up!
✨ Save the date: Our next Peer Education Activity Day will take place on Saturday 11 October. More details coming soon!
🌟 Want to become a Peer Educator? Join a training weekend at Chigwell Row Campsite from 5–7 December 2025.
Sign up online: https://www.girlguidinglaser.org.uk/events/peer-education-basic-training-weekend-december2025
Fran and Courtney
Peer Educator Co-ordinators
Dates for your diaries
15th July 2025 – County Thank you evening at Chigwell Row
20th September 2025 – Rainbow and Brownie Day
27th September 2025 – First Response training day
11th October 2025 – Peer Education Activity Day
October 2025 – Chigwalk – fundraising for Chigwell
1st November 2025 – First Response training day
Your County Needs You
Go-coordinator – If you like sorting out problems, adding information and trying to find answers then this is the role for you.
The post involves adding trainings and awards to volunteers’ site
Checking volunteers’ qualifications
Looking for missing volunteers/girls within LOB
Closing/opening new units
Adding or taking off members
Changing members roles
Finding out data figures
GO coordinator role description.
Contact Annette annettemonk.lob@gmail.com
Queen’s Guide Coordinator – a volunteer who supports young women working towards the highest award in Girlguiding. They play a crucial role in promoting the award, guiding candidates and their mentors, and overseeing the award process at the county or region level. The post involves meeting with interested individuals and their mentors
Key Responsibilities:
Promoting the Queen’s Guide Award: This includes raising awareness of the award, its benefits, and how to get involved.
Supporting Candidates: The coordinator acts as a first point of contact for those starting the award, helping them find mentors and understand the requirements.
Overseeing the Process: Coordinators ensure the award process is followed correctly and that candidates are progressing towards completion.
Liaising with Mentors: They work with mentors to provide guidance and support to candidates.
Maintaining Records: Coordinators keep track of candidates and their progress.
Facilitating Communication: They may attend meetings, share information, and communicate with other coordinators and leaders.
If interested contact Annette – annettemonk.lob@gmail.com
Host Adviser – If you like helping volunteers ensure their proposed venue has been checked to Girlguiding standards
Have the list of venues approved in the county
Ensure any venues are keep up to date with approval
Be a contact for volunteers outside the county looking for venues
If interested contact Annette- annettemonk.lob@gmail.com
Outdoor Activity Adviser – a volunteer role focused on promoting and supporting outdoor and adventurous activities within Girlguiding
You will advise, motivate, and communicate information about their specialist area to various levels of the organization, helping girls and volunteers access development, challenge, and adventure opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Specialist Knowledge:
Advisers are experts in a specific area of outdoor activities, such as residential events, water activities, or climbing.
Promoting Opportunities:
They actively promote both local and national opportunities for outdoor adventures within Girlguiding and externally.
Supporting Volunteers:
They provide guidance and support to leaders and other volunteers on planning and delivering safe and exciting outdoor experiences.
Event Coordination:
They may be involved in organizing events, coordinating teams of specialists, and helping to create new opportunities for girls.
Communication:
They communicate information and updates to various levels of the organization, including division, county, and region teams.
Risk Assessment:
They may be involved in risk assessments and act as a point of contact for safety-related queries.
Training and Development:
They may help organize training events and support volunteers in gaining qualifications and skills related to outdoor activities.
If interested contact Annette- annettemonk.lob@gmail.com
I hope you will give some thought to the above vacancies within the county.
Yours in Guiding
Annette