LOB News Bulletin No 55 31st August 2025
It was lovely to hear of the different events across the county to celebrate World Thinking Day. I was invited by Rebecca P of Ilford North District to spend an evening with the District Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers as they celebrated 100 years of World Thinking Day together. Rebecca organised the event as part of her Queen’s Guide award. It was a great evening.
Turning now to subscription payments I wish to thank those units that have already paid their invoices via card or cheque. We still have a long way to go but I am hopeful that we will have all unit invoices paid by Friday 27th March 2026. Leaders if you have a problem with payment, please contact you District/Division commissioner as soon as possible.
I look forward to seeing you over the coming months at the various events being organised. Thank you for all you are doing for Girlguiding and your girls.
First Response Training
9th May, 13th June and 14th November 2026
Goodmayes Methodist Church, Percy Road, Goodmayes IG3 8UA. Free car parking outside or 10-minute walk from Goodmayes tube station
If you have any queries and/or wish to book then please email Simone Jays, LOB First Response Coordinator at lobfirstresponse@gmail.com
Reminder you must complete the online first response e-learning before your first response can be added on Go.
Safer Guiding Training
13th June and 14th November 2026
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
Congratulations
Sian for completing her leadership qualification
Zoe for completing her leadership qualification
Chigwell Row Campsite and Activity Centre
Yvonne and her team are putting on some new events this year. I hope as a county we will support these events with our girls or as volunteers helping to deliver activities
If you are free to offer your support, please do contact Chigwell’s office via email info@chigwellrow.org.uk
Dates for your diary
Monday 16th March Jack Petchey Presentation Event – Cineworld Ilford 7.30pm
Saturday 9th May First Response training
Sunday 7th June County Rainbow afternoon at Chigwell Row Campsite
Saturday 13th June First Response and Safer Guiding Training
Saturday 19th September Rainbow and Brownie Day at Chigwell Row Campsite
Yours in Guiding
Annette