The Irish Girl Guides North East Region Conference took place recently in An Grianan Termonfeckin, the home of another strong all-female volunteer organisation, the Irish Countrywoman’s Association. Altogether some 82 Leaders and Senior Branch aged 14+ were in attendance.
It In the morning participants enjoyed a Hi-Digital Scavenger Hunt and Free Being Me, positive body image, interactive session; STEAM with NYCI, making fun electric circuits and Climate Justice with Eco Unesco.
After a delicious lunch, Branch Trainings took place which included the Ladybird Culture Awareness Badge for ages 5-7, Brownie Science Badge for ages 7-10, and the Guide “Fabric Badge” which links to so many other Badges and will help the Guides aged 10-14, get inspired for this year’s Michelle Cahalan Memorial Craft Challenge – themed Fabric.
The Conference is a time to celebrate dedicated Girl Guide Leaders, some receiving their Long Service Awards, and others recognised for achieving certified qualifications like Camp Organiser, Medical Officer and Senior and Junior Campcraft.
One of the highlights was hearing from two gentle and passionate Leaders who took a group of young women to join in The Tall Ships Challenge, they were an inspiration to all present and created those Guiding ‘tingles’.
“We are looking for additional volunteer Leaders to join our Teams so we can continue to provide opportunities for young women to grow in confidence in a fun and safe environment” said a spokesperson.
For more information, contact Irish Girl Guides www.irishgirlguides.ie info@irishgirlguides.ie 0r 01 668 3898
Irish Girl Guides started in Ireland in 1911 and has 10,000 throughout the 26 counties with 1,600 volunteer Leaders providing an informal educational programme of fun and challenging activities that foster confidence and leadership skills in girls and young women, enabling them to develop to their full potential and to become responsible citizens.
