Rotterdam 2025
A report by Girlguiding Cymru International adviser Carol
International adviser Carol has told us that Delyth has been very busy this weekend getting to know the participants for the Girlguiding Cymru Rotterdam 2025 trip. The leaders, our lead Caroline, Nush, Victoria, and Elin, spent the weekend getting to know the team and the trip itself, which includes a stay in a Scout Centre in the summer of 2025.
They spent the weekend discussing travel to the Netherlands, what to pack, what they will do when they are there, and their group charter. They also had an indoor campfire, which Delyth enjoyed. The team and Delyth look forward to building on their planning with their second briefing weekend in March 2025.
Roverway 2024
A report by Girlguiding Cymru member Sara
In July 2024 we travelled to Norway as part of the Girlguiding UK Contingent, we were the only 2 participants to be selected to take part in Roverway. Roverway is a European Scout and Guide event which is unique due to its age range and its emphasis on youth-led adventure. Roverway was split into two parts: the first five days were a ‘pathway’ providing an opportunity for us to explore a local area within a small international group; the second part was a ‘jamboree’ with around 5000 young people from all over Europe camping together and learning about each other’s cultures.
Sangam 2024
Sangam report by Girlguiding Cymru member, Liz: After a year of researching, planning, and fundraising, six Rangers / Young Leaders and three Leaders from across Cymru had a fantastic trip to India during the summer holidays.
We spent a couple of days in Mumbai acclimatising and sight-seeing then went on to Sangam. The world centre was beautiful and we had such a special stay, including “India afternoon” where we could wear our newly purchased sari’s and Punjabi suits and try our hand at Indian dancing. On other days we were taken out for a tour of the local area, caught a rickshaw to go shopping in the local markets, and spent a couple of days visiting local schools to support the pupils.
International 2025
News from Carol Waldron Girlguiding Cymru international adviser:
"The International team are planning two trips next year (2025) one to Nuestra Cabaňa and the other to Rotterdam.
We are looking for both Leaders and Girls (14-18 at the time of travel). Please speak to your Leader or your County International Adviser to find out more.
The International Opportunities Selection weekend is the 19-21 July in Chirk.
If members or leaders require any support with the process please contact us via the email below.
Going for GOLD
Introducing Hannah, GOLD project team member
Hannah is from Newport in Girlguiding Gwent county and has been involved in Girlguiding since the age of 7 when she became a Brownie. She is now a Rainbow, Brownie and Guide leader as well as sitting on her county exec as Communications and PR Advisor.
Hannah has been selected as part of the GOLD St Lucia team who will travel out in July to complete a three week project, working with the Girl Guides Association of St Lucia. The team will be facilitating and providing trainings with adult volunteers and young members with the aim of increasing GGASL’s capacity.
Hannah is so excited to have been selected for a project and can’t wait to get stuck in!Learn more about GOLD:
Sangam International Adventure 2024
International news from Girlguiding Cymru International adviser Carol Waldron.
"The Girlguiding Cymru group who are going to Sangam in 2024 held their first briefing weekend at Park Mill and had a great time planning their trip. Liz made the group a delicious Sangam themed chocolate cake to help with the discussions"
Liz from Girlguiding Central Glamorgan added "Our briefing weekend involved lots of talking and a themed cake in a beautiful location - and we managed to do a bit of geo-caching too! Now we’re all really excited to continue our fundraising and planning efforts that will get us to India next year! "
Roverway 2024
International news from Girlguiding Cymru international advisor Carol.
"We are excited to share this photograph of two Girlguiding Cymru representatives who will be joining with Girlguiding Ulster to form a Patrol and a Cymru leader who will be part of the international service team (IST) of Roverway camp in 2024.
This photograph was taken their first briefing weekend in Glenbrook which was very exciting
There are other Girlguiding Cymru members who will be joining the IST. Watch this space for more news!"
Korea WSJ2023
And they are off! Unit 87 are off to the 2023 World Scout Jamboree in South Korea!
Girls and volunteers from Girlguiding Cymru form part of the group. We hope they have a wonderful time!
We will be sharing their adventures on our socials.
But you can follow them here: Unit 87 - 25th World Scout Jamboree
WSJ UK Contingent page here
Switzerland Adventure 2023
Girlguiding Cymru international team news from International advisor Carol.
“We are proud to announce that we have 12 girls and 3 leaders from Girlguiding Cymru currently taking part in the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts event Discover 3.
This is taking place in Switzerland.
All the participants were selected last year and they will be visiting Our Chalet then on to Zurich.
We hope all our members have a fantastic time with Delyth the dragon!”
Learn more about the event: https://worldcentres.wagggs.org/event/2023-discover-3/
International adventures in 2024
Girlguiding Cymru International team adviser Carol has some exciting news for 2024.
”International Opportunities - will you be 16 and over by the 31st July 2024 and interested in applying to take part in an International journey? If so Girlguiding Cymru are organising 2 adventures next year; one for 16-18 year olds and one for 18-22 year olds. You may also be thinking of applying to be a leader on a trip?
If the answer to any of these if "YES" then please talk to your Leader or contact your local International Adviser to find out more about the selection process in your own County and the Girlguiding Cymru weekend. Thank you”
If you need any support please contact the Cymru International team here
GO for GOLD
Improve your skills, experience new cultures and make a long-term impact.
GOLD empowers young women to work in partnership with other guide associations around the world. It's great for our GOLD teams, who have fantastic adventures, and it's great for our partner organisations too.
GOLD has been working with member countries of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) for 30 years. So far, we've given over 1000 members of Girlguiding an adventure of a lifetime.
Applications for the next Go for GOLD weekend will re-open on 26 April 2023.
Watch this space for more information!
Transforming GOLD
Guiding Overseas Linked with Development (GOLD) enables young women in Girlguiding between the ages of 18 and 30 to develop their potential and make a difference in the world. GOLD has been working in partnership with member organisations of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) for 30 years. GOLD empowers and supports young women to deliver sustainable projects, working towards aims and objectives that have been co-created. It offers an opportunity to exchange and develop skills and knowledge.
There'll be no GOLD in 2025 so make sure you apply! If you'd like to be involved in the development of our GOLD offer we're recruiting a GOLD transformation team. Find out more. Applications close 5pm 30 April.
Our Canadian sisters
🌎 Girlguiding Cymru International team news from our International Adviser Carol.
"A meet up between a Canadian Leader and Ranger Leaders Carol and Bethan from Cardiff, at Sangam last year, has led to a get together in Pax Lodge.
The Rangers from across Canada joined with 1st St Mellons Rangers and enjoyed taking part in the Pax Lodge Monopoly Challenge, exploring many sites across London.
They even managed a visit to the Girlguiding shop! Many new bonds and friendships were made during our stay and we hope to meet again."
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