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2022 News
Scottish Chief Commissioners Award - 5 June 2022
On the 5th of June 2022 Our Girlguiding Cymru Deputy Chief Commissioner Sarah-Jane Burns was awarded the Scottish Chief Commissioners Award in London. This was awarded by The Scottish Chief Commissioner Moira Mckenna.
This award is for members who have made an outstanding contribution to Guiding in Scotland, for meritorious conduct or outstanding service in the face of adversity. To make a nomination, tell us about the person’s impact in their unit, district, division or county and how have girls and/or adults benefited from their special achievements.
Sarah-Jane was a member of Girlguiding Scotland for many years and recently represented Girlguiding Scotland in the Edinburgh marathon.
Sarah-Jane said “I don’t think I will ever forget this Jubilee bank holiday weekend. From celebrating with my local county around the campfire to watching the beacon being lit with family. Today was the icing on the cake going to London to see the Platinum Jubilee Pageant. I met tennis champion Emma Raducanu and I was surprised by Moira Mckenna who awarded me her Scottish Chief Commissioners award, I’m still in shock! It was lovely to see so many guiding friends and also make some new ones. A great way to finish off an amazing week”
Our Girlguiding Cymru Chief Commissioner, Bev Martin wished to congratulate Sarah-Jane on this well deserved award.
Bev said “Many Congratulations to Sarah-Jane. We are so lucky to have you in Wales now!”
30 June 2022 Give it a Go event at Sophia Gardens
Thursday 30th June saw nearly 50 Brownies, Guides and Rangers come together at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff for a “Give It A Go” cricket session. The event, in partnership with Cricket Wales, gave the girls the opportunity to try out the game and learn more about bowling, batting and fielding.
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Cardiff Devils Ice Extravaganza
On Sunday the 13th of March, 500 members of Girlguiding Cymru visited Ice Arena Wales.
They all had the opportunity to try Ice Skating. They were supported and inspired by The Cardiff Comets Women's Ice Hockey Team. After the fun of Ice Skating, the members were ready to watch The Cardiff Devils Ice Hockey Team Vs Coventry Blaze. The event was organised by Sadie Mansfield who was supported by a wonderful team of leaders.
Deputy Commissioner Sarah-Jane Burns said: I was thrilled to see so many girls and leaders welcomed back to the ice in Cardiff arena. Seeing so many smiling faces and faces lit up when the girls could see we were on going to skate on the main arena, made the experience even more special. It was our first major event since COVID-19, and it meant that Guiding memories could be made in person once again. I was thrilled and honoured to be part of promise ceremonies carried out on the ice.
As I was about the leave the ice one brownie asked me ‘can we do this again next week, that was so much fun.’
The fun didn’t stop there, we cheered the Devils into a win. The energy from the girls was just electric, looking around the arena and seeing them up cheering and dancing when goals were scored. Thank you to all service team and all the leaders and volunteers who made this day so special.
Thank you to the Cardiff Comets for supporting the girls with their skates and giving them confidence to embrace the ice. I think you may have a few extra fans at your games in the future. Thank you, Cardiff Arena, and the fantastic staff, for allowing us to host this event and making us feel so welcome.
Here is what some of the girls and Leaders thought about the day
Gracie age 8 - I loved it when the lights went out in the arena and it turned red at the start of the game, the banging on the boards. I can’t wait till we go again. ‘
Jenna aged 8 - I love the ice skating and helping others, can we go again?
Esme aged 9 - I learned some new tricks on the ice and would love to do again.
Lottie aged 9 - I liked it at the end when the goalkeeper was bashing into the screens!
Rhiannon, Brownie Leader - I forgot how much I enjoyed watching the games, I came home last night and have booked to go to see a few more games.
Carol, Guide Leader - Can we thank you for a wonderful day- this was the 3rd Devils game we have been to. I loved the badge, my blanket is looking very colourful, and we loved the purple this year.
