Girlguiding Cymru: Growing together commissioners conference report

On Saturday, April 20th, 2024, Newtown played host to a vibrant gathering of Girlguiding Cymru commissioners at the Growing Together conference. Over 60 commissioners from across Wales came together for a day of shared knowledge, inspiration, and collaboration.

We were pleased to welcome Girlguiding's chief guide, Tracey Foster, who undoubtedly energised the participants.

The Cymru Guiding delivery team played a pivotal role, transforming themselves into a living library, offering their expertise through interactive sessions. Additionally, EDI officers Aliza Nathoo and Kimberley Cumberbatch from Girlguiding lent their valuable insights, enriching the conference with discussions on equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The atmosphere was abuzz with learning and camaraderie. Workshops provided a platform for commissioners to exchange ideas and best practices, fostering a spirit of unity and shared purpose.

The Growing Together Commissioners Conference undoubtedly served as a catalyst for strengthening the Girlguiding Cymru network and equipping its commissioners with the tools and knowledge to empower girls and young women across Wales.

Watch this space

Watch this space over the next few weeks as we will add some of the display files and workshop presentations to the page in PDF format.

Volunteer vacancies
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Thank you for attending the Girlguiding Cymru Growing Together Commissioners Conference held on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, in Newtown!

Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we strive to continuously improve our events and better support our amazing commissioners across Wales.


The energy and enthusiasm at the Growing Together Conference were truly inspiring. I want to thank everyone who contributed to making this event such a success, from the commissioners who participated to the incredible team who organised it.
— Bev Martin, Girlguiding Cymru chief commissioner
I am so proud of what we achieved today at the Growing together commissioners conference. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and support that went into putting together such a valuable event. We also wish to thank the team at Hope church for their support.
— Sarah-Jane Burns, Girlguiding Cymru Deputy Chief Commissioner

Workshop and living library downloads