Korea World Scout Jamboree 2023
Korea WSJ2023
Unit 87 have been to the 2023 World Scout Jamboree in South Korea!
Girls and volunteers from Girlguiding Cymru formed part of the group.
But you can follow their story here: Unit 87 - 25th World Scout Jamboree
WSJ UK Contingent page here
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.
The adventure may be over but you can follow them here: Unit 87 - 25th World Scout Jamboree
WSJ UK Contingent page here
Edinburgh Adventure April 2023
Carol, Girlguiding Cymru International Adviser shares some WSJ news.
“The Girlguiding Cymru Patrol joined with their group- Unit 87 for the World Scout Jamboree in Korea- for a city break in Edinburgh, they took part in a monopoly run around Edinburgh as well as a visit to Girlguiding Scotland.
It was a really good weekend and everyone enjoyed themselves! It wont be long until they go on their big adventure to Korea.”
Learn more about Girlguiding in Edinburgh here
International adventures in April 2023
Our Girlguiding Cymru International adviser Carol shares some news.
"Both international groups held their briefing/trainings on the same weekend. Its not long until they all go on their adventures.
The Patrol going to the World Scout Jamboree in Korea (some of whom are shown) met with other WSJ groups at Woodhouse Park in Avon.
The group going to Our Chalet had a fun weekend at Park Mill, West Glamorgan and are shown wearing the hoodies for their trip"
August 2022 / Camp Bestival 2022
The WSJ2023, Unit 87 girls are busy raising funds to support their International adventures at the World Scout Jamboree in Korea 2023.
In preparation for next year, a group of them accompanied by leader Rebecca Lang joined with the rest of Unit 87 to raise funds at Camp Bestival Camp Shropshire. They volunteered at the festival and sold S'mores.
Follow their journey Unit 87 - 25th World Scout Jamboree Camp Bestival Shropshire
May 2022 / Rebecca joins Unit 87
“Hey! I’m Rebecca and I am so excited to have been selected as one of the leaders for Unit 87 who are going to WSJ Korea next year! I have been in guiding since I was a Brownie myself and went through each section until I eventually ended up as the leader in charge of the unit I first started with! I have thoroughly enjoyed everything Girlguiding has offered me and enabled me to do.
I have been incredibly fortunate to have visited all 5 world centres thanks to getting the travel bug at 14 when I was selected for an INTOPS trip to Mexico. Girlguiding has allowed me to make some amazing friends from these international adventures and I can’t wait for the unit to experience the same.
Girlguiding has opened so many doors and experiences for myself so all I want to do is help open those doors for everyone else. I ran the London Marathon for Girlguiding in 2021 because I wanted to raise money for the organisation that gave me courage to do anything I set my mind to. Girlguiding helped me move 366 miles away from my home town in Devon because I knew I would never be alone because we are all one big family and that I would be able to make friends.
I cannot wait to help the unit experience a brand new country and their traditions. It is going to be a life changing trip and to be able to watch the girls go through that and enjoy it is why I became a leader in general and on the trip. It is going to be a truly unique experience and I hope to make it a memorable one for them all. ”
April 2022 / Meet the patrol
We would like to introduce you to our patrol for the World Scout Jamboree 2023. They are part of Unit 87!
You can keep up to date with their story by following them on the socials below.
World Thinking Day 2022
Carol from the International team reports.
Girlguiding Cymru received a request to meet up with some Girl Scouts from Minnesota USA for Thinking Day. Our Patrol for the WSJ and their Leader joined with the Girl Scouts and their Leader. We met girls from all levels from Daisies to Cadets and shared stories, questions, and answers, played a game and sang taps. It was lovely to see that while we used different words at times, we have some much in common and how much Girlguiding unites us all. We have sent them some badges (patches) and have been promised some cookies 😊
JANUARY 2022 / World Scout JAmboree 2023 LEADERS TEAM
News from Carol - Lead Volunteer Girlguiding Cymru International Team.
The next World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) will be in Korea in 2023 and we will be bringing you updates about our Patrol as time goes on. So let’s first meet the Leaders. Our Leader Cath Wilkins was selected following a process organised by Girlguiding UK. Cath is one of the Leaders of 1st Montgomery Rangers, and is also District Commissioner, County Walking Adviser and County co-Ranger Adviser. She will be working closely with Shropshire Scouts who we are partnered with to form Unit 87, and says 'I am delighted to be representing Girlguiding Cymru at the WSJ in 2023 and I look forward to sharing our experiences with everyone.'. Cath is shown here with Scout leaders James, Liz and Mark; together the four of them will be leading Unit 87 on their adventures over the next two years.
December 2021 / World Scout JAmboree 2023 International Selection
A Message from Carol.
Saturday was great fun! We had a really fantastic time at Broneirion as we held our selection day for our World Scout Jamboree patrol that will be joining Unit 87 with Shropshire Scouts.Here are Thanks to all the Leaders both Scouting and Girlguiding who helped on the day; and to the Guides and Rangers who came along, you have left us with a difficult decision!