Archive News

Guide Website (23 October 2005)

A new website, especially for Guides, has been launched at http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/new/guides/. Among other things, it includes a whole section devoted to ‘fun and games’!

International theme (8 September 2005)

This term we are having an international theme, which we hope you will enjoy. Click on the ‘Activities’ link to get more information.

New Guider (8 September 2005)

Also this term, we are pleased to announce that our Unit Helper, Sarah, has decided to become a Guider, and is working on the leadership qualification.

'Bear Necessities' Camp Photos! (1 September 2003)

Our 'Bear Necessities' camp went well, and here are Ivel District guides on our day out to Wookey Hole Cave & Mill, just before our teddy bear's picnic lunch! We had a week of brilliant weather, and tried lots of activities, from climbing / abseiling, to archery and woodland crafts. Congratulations to the patrol leaders for gaining their Advanced Camper badges, and to all the girls for successfully cooking two evening meals on an open fire!

Helpers Needed! (1 September 2003)

Are you reliable, cheerful and interested in joining in our fun? We are currently looking for helpers over the age of 18 to join us. Please call Nicola for more information.

Guide Website (1 September 2003)

Guides - have you seen the Guide website? Full of information and activities for you to try!

Big Gig sells out in record time (1 September 2003)

Unfortunately, we were unable to get any Big Gig tickets this year. They sold 11,000 tickets in 90 minutes! So we have put together a day out in Bristol for later this term and hope all would like to attend.

Fun Day 2003 (18 January 2003)

County Fun Day is planned for 3 and 4 July this year. Look out for information in the next few months!

Big Gig 2002 (18 January 2003)

St Peters Guides had a brilliant day sightseeing in London, followed by the 'Big Gig' pop concert at wembly. The line-up included big names like Blue, and the evening was hosted by Brian from Big Brother/SMTV. Brian had a surprise message for Holly, when he wished her 'Happy Birthday' during the event!

Lottery Application Success! (5 September 2002)

Great news! - our application for an 'Awards for All' grant for camp equipment has suceeded! We'll now be able to purchase 2 new ridge tents, a new camping cooker, dining tables and chairs, as well as a new toilet tent for next year.

Lottery Application Success! (5 September 2002)

Places still available for Dragon Boat Racing Weekend! (5 September 2002)

Fancy something different? Why not join the Somerset team 'Somerspirit' in a Dragon Boat Racing Weekend organised by Girlguiding Southwest? The event takes place from 4 - 6 October, and Linda and Ash will be there as leaders. You'll be equiped with boyancy aids and full tuition. Saturday will be a practice day, with a camp-fire in the evening. On Sunday you'll be racing against the other counties in the south-west! Let Linda know asap if you're interested.

BIG GIG! (5 September 2002)

If you haven't booked, but still want to go, there may be a reserve list - please see Nicola.

Summer Camp in a Hundred Acre Woods (13 August 2002)

Summer Camp this year with Preston and St Marys Guides has been a big sucess. The theme, chosen by the Guides, was 'Winnie-the-Pooh', and each of the Guiders took one of the characters names, including Owl, E-or, Winnie and Piglet.

During the week, the Guides undertook a walk to a local windmill, raft-building, canoeing, archery, swimming and the 'little owl' (affectionately known as 'eggbert') wide game. They also did some patrol cooking, various crafts, and took part in campfire songs and sketches.

Congratulations to the Guides who gained their Campers' badge!

Well done to all those who took part!

Reminder for New Guides - Yeovil Guide Shop has full stock of uniform (13 August 2002)

If you are new to Guides and haven't yet got any Guide uniform, you can see and try the full range at Yeovil Guide Shop. The Shop is open on Saturdays from 10-12 and 2-4 during term time. Please ask us for directions

‘Guilguiding UK’ the new name for the Guide Association (22 April 2002)

The Guide Association is being re-launched by former Steps star Lisa Scott-Lee as 'Girlguiding UK'.

The main idea behind the re-launch is to save you from having to explain what being a member of The Guide Association meant by adding 'I'm a girl Guide'.

The new name, logo and 'strap-line' ‘surprise your self’ is also intended to up-date the image of the association.

Find out much more on the exiting new Girlguiding UK web-site at www.guides.org.uk.

Jubilee Challenges (16 April 2002)

To celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, the Division has drawn up 50 Jubilee Challenges for you to try.

Unit Receives Gift Aid Funds (16 April 2002)

Thank you to all those who provided completed Gift Aid forms, enabling the unit to claim back the tax which you've already paid on subs etc. We have now received our first cheque from the Inland Revenue, and will be making an annual claim from now on.

Success for the St Peters Teams at District Cook-Out (16 April 2002)

Two teams from St Peters Guides took part at the recent District Cook-out, with great success. The girls set up their own wood fires, on which they made macaroni cheese and spaghetti bolognese, together with a hot drink, and pudding.

In completing the challenge, they each gained their outdoor cook badge. Well done!

Another cook-out is being planned for 28 September...

Bright Sparks (16 April 2002)

Rehersals are now begining for this year's Bright Sparks. Any Guide who is interested in going along should contact either Nicola or Linda.

New Guides - Yeovil Guide Shop has full stock of uniform (16 April 2002)

'Pizza Party' is big success (3 December 2001)

Thanks to Marios and Tim for making our recent visit to Pizza Express a huge success! We had a great turn-out for the event, and learnt about the health and safety aspects of the restaurant, as well as trying our hand at each making an authentic Italian pizza. We were all pleasantly surprised that ours attempts tasted so good!

Congratulations! (18 November 2001)

Well done to the team from St Peters - Abigail, Anna, Laura & Helen - who won the Yeovil Division Quiz on 13 November 2001. The Quiz has been running from the 1930s, and this is the first time the cup has been won by 2nd Yeovil Guides.

A Big Thank-you! (18 November 2001)

A big thank-you goes out to Laura, Anna and Clare for helping on the Guide 'mystery jar' stall at St Peters' Church Fayre on 10 November 2001.