FAW have invited Girlguiding Cymru members to watch the play-off final against Republic of Ireland on Friday 29th November at Cardiff City Stadium (KO 19:15)

Cymru have the chance to secure one of the final spots at the UEFA EURO 2025 tournament.

Cymru are one step away from qualifying for a major tournament for the first time and FAW want you to come together to watch Cymru make history!

It is time to inspire a nation!

We are offering you discounted tickets thanks to our dedicated group booking scheme for clubs and schools. For orders of 10 or more, tickets are £3 for Juniors (16 or under) and £8 for Adults. 

We need YOU more than ever to cheer the team on, don’t miss this moment!

 
Interested? Complete the attached booking form in either English or Welsh and send it to tickets@faw.co.uk to secure your tickets by Monday 18th November. 

 In order to secure your tickets, payment must be done either by Debit/Credit Card by filling in your details on the booking form or via bank transfer. Please note, we are unable to issue invoices or accept cheques. 

GIFT AID TRAINING New training for Autumn 2024
Aim of the session: To provide an understanding of Gift Aid and how to make a claim.

Gift Aid is a government scheme that encourages people to give to charity.
Under the scheme, money donated to charities – including Girlguiding subscriptions – is eligible for tax relief. That means units can increase their funds by claiming Gift Aid at no extra cost to our supporters! It's an easy and guaranteed way to raise more money.

Brand new date for Autumn 2024

Using risk assessments means our activities are safe for girls and volunteers.

But risk assessments don’t need to feel like hard work - we'll walk you through the steps to follow when you’re planning activities, trips, residentials and anything else you do.

Our training will help leaders to create risk assessments with confidence.

New date for Autumn 2024

This topic aims to encourage leaders to think about the bigger impact of communication – considering body language, tone, listening, and tone of voice in written communication too.

It will empower them to determine which style of communication is the best tool/media for communicating for their circumstances, and introduce the concept of managing difficult conversations.

By the end of this session, participants will:
be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language, tone and active listening and what it might mean
determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances
identify the best tool/media for communicating for their circumstances

Objectives:
To illustrate the various ‘tells’ of communication – eg body language.
To demonstrate the impact of different communication styles on different audiences and circumstances

This is a one hour interactive virtual session, you can only enrol on this course if you are over 18.

This is one of the compulsory courses for those leaders in training who are completing the Leadership Development Programme but is an excellent course for currently leaders who would like to investigate communication in their unit.

New date for Autumn

Aim:

To increase awareness of the Doing Our Best standards and the skills and motivation to use them as a framework to review, celebrate and improve what you do in your own unit

Objectives:

•          Know what the Doing Our Best standards are

•          Review the standards and the supporting content

•          Use the checklists to identify good practice and areas for improvement

•          Review the Safety and Safeguarding standards

•          Consider how they can keep up to date with changes in Girlguiding.

New date for Autumn 2024

This training will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to make Girlguiding an inclusive and welcoming place for all members. 

 Objectives 

·Know which forms and funding can be used to support young members and volunteers

·Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership

·Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings

·Know how to report incidents of discrimination

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Autumn 2024

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

🔗 learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/

New date for Autumn 2024

Let’s get mentoring training

Aim: for Girlguiding mentors to be both competent and confident in their role providing support to Leaders in Training working on the Becoming a Leader programme

 Outcomes: 

· Describe the purpose and skills of a Girlguiding mentor

· Explain the role and how it fits with the Leader development programme

· Complete check-in meetings effectively and complete Check in sheets.

 Limited places – first come first served

New date for Autumn 2024

Accounts Training for Leaders

The aim of the training is to give leaders confidence and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities concerning keeping accounts.

Cymru V Slovakia, 29 October 2024, Cardiff City Stadium, Kick off 19:15.
Cymru women’s national football team are in the UEFA EURO 2025 play-off semi-final for the first time ever!

Don’t miss out as Cymru look to make history and break our attendance record of 15,200, we need your support to make it happen. Book a ticket via the button below or to access discounted group tickets, complete the form below. 

New date for Autumn 2024

This topic aims to encourage leaders to think about the bigger impact of communication – considering body language, tone, listening, and tone of voice in written communication too.

It will empower them to determine which style of communication is the best tool/media for communicating for their circumstances, and introduce the concept of managing difficult conversations.

By the end of this session, participants will:
be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language, tone and active listening and what it might mean
determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances
identify the best tool/media for communicating for their circumstances

Objectives:
To illustrate the various ‘tells’ of communication – eg body language.
To demonstrate the impact of different communication styles on different audiences and circumstances

This is a one hour interactive virtual session, you can only enrol on this course if you are over 18.

This is one of the compulsory courses for those leaders in training who are completing the Leadership Development Programme but is an excellent course for currently leaders who would like to investigate communication in their unit.

Brand new date for Autumn 2024

Using risk assessments means our activities are safe for girls and volunteers.

But risk assessments don’t need to feel like hard work - we'll walk you through the steps to follow when you’re planning activities, trips, residentials and anything else you do.

Our training will help leaders to create risk assessments with confidence.

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Autumn 2024

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

🔗 learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/

New date for Autumn 2024

This training will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to make Girlguiding an inclusive and welcoming place for all members. 

 Objectives 

·Know which forms and funding can be used to support young members and volunteers

·Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership

·Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings

·Know how to report incidents of discrimination

New date for Autumn 2024

Accounts Training for Leaders

The aim of the training is to give leaders confidence and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities concerning keeping accounts.

New date for Autumn 2024

Accounts Training for Leaders

The aim of the training is to give leaders confidence and ensure they are aware of their responsibilities concerning keeping accounts.

Calling all Girlguiding Cymru members who meet on Thursdays!

We're thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity for your unit to join a LIVE Zoom call with members of the FAW Women's team.

Get ready to ask your burning questions, hear inspiring stories, and gain valuable insights from these incredible players.

Don't miss out on this amazing chance to connect with the FAW Women’s team members.

If your unit does not usually meet on a Thursday but girls are able to meet together with a leader, you are still very welcome to join the call.

New date for Autumn 2024

This topic aims to encourage leaders to think about the bigger impact of communication – considering body language, tone, listening, and tone of voice in written communication too.

It will empower them to determine which style of communication is the best tool/media for communicating for their circumstances, and introduce the concept of managing difficult conversations.

By the end of this session, participants will:
be able to think about the ‘bigger picture’ when it comes to communication – body language, tone and active listening and what it might mean
determine which style of communication would be most appropriate for different audiences and circumstances
identify the best tool/media for communicating for their circumstances

Objectives:
To illustrate the various ‘tells’ of communication – eg body language.
To demonstrate the impact of different communication styles on different audiences and circumstances

This is a one hour interactive virtual session, you can only enrol on this course if you are over 18.

This is one of the compulsory courses for those leaders in training who are completing the Leadership Development Programme but is an excellent course for currently leaders who would like to investigate communication in their unit.

New date for Autumn 2024

Let’s get mentoring training

Aim: for Girlguiding mentors to be both competent and confident in their role providing support to Leaders in Training working on the Becoming a Leader programme

 Outcomes: 

· Describe the purpose and skills of a Girlguiding mentor

· Explain the role and how it fits with the Leader development programme

· Complete check-in meetings effectively and complete Check in sheets.

 Limited places – first come first served

New date for Autumn

Aim:

To increase awareness of the Doing Our Best standards and the skills and motivation to use them as a framework to review, celebrate and improve what you do in your own unit

Objectives:

•          Know what the Doing Our Best standards are

•          Review the standards and the supporting content

•          Use the checklists to identify good practice and areas for improvement

•          Review the Safety and Safeguarding standards

•          Consider how they can keep up to date with changes in Girlguiding.

New date for Autumn

Aim:

To increase awareness of the Doing Our Best standards and the skills and motivation to use them as a framework to review, celebrate and improve what you do in your own unit

Objectives:

•          Know what the Doing Our Best standards are

•          Review the standards and the supporting content

•          Use the checklists to identify good practice and areas for improvement

•          Review the Safety and Safeguarding standards

•          Consider how they can keep up to date with changes in Girlguiding.

New date for Autumn 2024

This training will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to make Girlguiding an inclusive and welcoming place for all members. 

 Objectives 

·Know which forms and funding can be used to support young members and volunteers

·Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership

·Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings

·Know how to report incidents of discrimination

Calling all Brownies, Guides and Rangers! Get ready to unleash your inner street dance star!
Girlguiding Cymru is teaming up with UDOIT! Dance to bring you a brand new Street Dance Workshop that's going to be epic!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 15th from 10am to 3.30pm
at the Brymbo Enterprise Centre on Blast Road in Brymbo LL11 5BT.

We'll be learning cool hip hop routines, fun freezes and killer footwork in a super supportive and positive environment. This is your chance to learn from the best, make new friends and show off your moves!

Maximum booking numbers - 35 girls per unit.
We have 200 spaces available.

💻 Safe Space Level 3 Virtual Training – Brand new date for Autumn 2024

Our A Safe Space training helps you create an environment where girls can be safe and have fun. At least one leader per unit (leader, assistant leader, leader in training) must have completed level 3.

Book your training via the Girlguiding Learning Platform. You can use it to book and attend trainings, all in one space.

🔗 learning.girlguiding.org.uk/login/

New date for July 2024

This training will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge you need to make Girlguiding an inclusive and welcoming place for all members. 

 Objectives 

·Know which forms and funding can be used to support young members and volunteers

·Recognise examples of inclusive decision making and leadership

·Suggest ways to adapt activities and meetings

·Know how to report incidents of discrimination

New date for June-July 2024

Using risk assessments means our activities are safe for girls and volunteers.

But risk assessments don’t need to feel like hard work - we'll walk you through the steps to follow when you’re planning activities, trips, residentials and anything else you do.

Our training will help leaders to create risk assessments with confidence.

New date for June-July 2024

Let’s get mentoring training

Aim: for Girlguiding mentors to be both competent and confident in their role providing support to Leaders in Training working on the Becoming a Leader programme

 Outcomes: 

· Describe the purpose and skills of a Girlguiding mentor

· Explain the role and how it fits with the Leader development programme

· Complete check-in meetings effectively and complete Check in sheets.

 Limited places – first come first served

New date for June-July 2024

Aim:

To increase awareness of the Doing Our Best standards and the skills and motivation to use them as a framework to review, celebrate and improve what you do in your own unit

Objectives:

•          Know what the Doing Our Best standards are

•          Review the standards and the supporting content

•          Use the checklists to identify good practice and areas for improvement

•          Review the Safety and Safeguarding standards

•          Consider how they can keep up to date with changes in Girlguiding.

Brand new date for Spring-Summer 2024

Using risk assessments means our activities are safe for girls and volunteers.

But risk assessments don’t need to feel like hard work - we'll walk you through the steps to follow when you’re planning activities, trips, residentials and anything else you do.

Our training will help leaders to create risk assessments with confidence.