Raspberry Ripple - 1 October 2015
Pips Perspective
For those of you who follow me on Twitter you’ll know that there’s been a lot going on recently; I spoke
to our Region Trefoil Guild members at their AGM about ‘Managing Change in my Guiding Life’; was
thrilled to join Queen’s Guide recipients at their presentation at the House of Commons with the Chief
Guide; met with the group planning ‘Use Your Voice 2016’ (our not-to-be-missed The Senior Section
Spectacular event next September); enjoyed lunch with the Region Associates; walked some of
Girlguiding Kent Weald County’s 8 mile Challenge Invicta (what a great event for Guides and TSS!); and
presented a very well deserved Laurel Award to Jo Wheeler (from Croydon).
Twitter is a great way to communicate, in small bite sized chunks, about what is currently interesting
you in life. I follow a whole range of people and organisations, picking up on what is going on in
Girlguiding across the Region, Country and the world, in addition to national news stories and special
interests. You can imagine that Growing Up Wild and organisations that promote children’s connection
with nature feature high on my Twitter feed!
Not a Tweeter yet? Why not give it a go? Check out our ‘How to’ videos on our website and get yourself
started. Follow your County and maybe think about setting up a Unit Twitter account to tell the world
what you’re getting up to. Of course you’ll also want to follow @Guiding_LaSER for the latest Region
news!
Happy Tweeting!
The Senior Section Spectacular website is now live!
We are excited to announce that The Senior Section Spectacular website is now live! It features all the different
events and activities on offer across the year, including an area dedicated to Mission Spectacular – our
exciting new challenge badge!
You’ll also be able to find out about Team Spectacular and purchase tickets for Spark – The Senior
Section Spectacular opening event at Alexandra Palace. Take a look and start planning your adventures
to celebrate 100 years of The Senior Section today!
Attention The Senior Section Members - Become a Peer Educator!
4 (peer education) is Girlguiding's innovative programme that trains members of The Senior Section to
empower themselves and others to make a difference in the lives of girls throughout the UK. There is a
fantastic opportunity for members of The Senior Section to attend a National Peer Education Training on
Friday 20th November – Sunday 22nd November at Lodge Hill Centre, Pulborough.
Peer Educators will be able to deliver sessions to Brownies, Guides and The Senior Section helping them
think and talk about issues that are important to them.
To find out more and apply please see here.
Twitter: Don’t forget!
If you are tweeting photos of what you and your girls are up to, remember you need to have the
appropriate photo permissions for the individuals in the photos.
Did you know?
In 2013 we changed our strapline from ‘Girls in the Lead’ to ‘We Discover, We Grow’. We also use ‘We
are, we can, we do’ which sets out the key idea, message and thinking behind our brand.
Find out more about our branding.
Get Your Skates On! BP Adventure Weekend
Girlguiding Kent Weald County are running a BP Adventure weekend. Applications are invited from guide
leaders for guides in the region to attend.
The weekend includes welcome games and reviews of your BP award to date; an action-packed day in
London full of team challenges; a twilight ice-skating at an outdoor rink; a celebration of your
achievements; and a 'what next' session to inspire you to stay involved in guiding!
When: Friday 25 November (7pm) – Sunday 27 November (1pm)
Where: Paxwood House, Swanley
Cost: £95 per guide.
To apply for your guides, please click here (Girlguiding Kent Weald County leaders should apply using the
form sent out in their weekly news).
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Closing date: 23rd October
Priority will be given to those in the host county. Out-of-county guides will hear w/c 25th October
whether they have a place.
Questions? Email ggkwbpweekend@gmail.com
Availability at Cudham!
Interested in a weekend away? Below are the dates that Cudham has availability for its Badgers
accommodation (up to 31) and Silver Birches accommodation (up to 32) for the upcoming months:
2015
 Silver Birches: 27 – 28 Oct 2015 (Half-term weekdays)
 Badgers: 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2015 (click here for ideas for Halloween at Cudham).
 Badgers: 18 – 20 Dec 2015
 Silver Birches: 18 – 20 Dec 2015
2016
 Badgers: All of January
 Silver Birches: 8 – 9 Jan 2016 (one weekend night)
 Silver Birches: 15 – 17 Jan 2016
 Silver Birches: 22 – 24 Jan 2016
For more information please contact cudhamshaws@girlguidinglaser.org.uk
Meet your Girlguiding LaSER Regional Office Team!
This month we welcome Caroline Holloway, our new Communications Coordinator who will be working
with Cleo Downs in the Marketing and Communications Department! Caroline is also a Leader in Training
in Brighton, Girlguiding Sussex East County.
We thought we would take this opportunity to make sure you know who’s who in our regional office!
Chief Executive
Steve Scotland
Finance
Manager, Amrita Sheldon
Bookkeeper, Debbie Marr
Marketing & Communications
Officer, Cleo Downs
Coordinator, Caroline Holloway
Guiding Development & Events
Coordinator, Marie Burgess
Coordinator, Many Wightman
Administrator, Hannah Burgess
Join Us
Administrator, Carrie Graham-Clarke
Coordinator, Eleanor Sheldon
Growing Guiding
Development Worker, Divinia Hayes
Estate Manager
Debbie O’Halloran
You can reach us by phone (020 8675 7572), email (info@girlguidinglaser.org.uk) or via the website.
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