A great afternoon was had taking our County Commissioner, Di Farrer, by surprise as she was presented with the Laurel Award by NEE Chief Commissioner Linda Grant. The Laurel Award is one of the highest awards within Girlguiding, given to adult members of Girlguiding, or a Branch Association, in recognition of outstanding service to guiding. It was […]
Past Events
A long-awaited Brownie Session
3rd Spennymoor Brownies dusted the cobwebs off their uniforms for their first face to face outdoor meeting at Camp House for an afternoon of fun, adventures and autumn crafts. We started off with a picnic under several canopies erected by our parents so that no one even noticed the weather! It was lovely to hear […]
Darlington Rangers Take Action and Make Change
Woodlands District Ranger Unit, in Darlington, have completed their Make Change Stage 5 Skills builder during lockdown. This badge covers the following topics within its activities: The power you have to influence situations Spreading a change-making message Exploring the steps in a change-making campaign Identifying issues you care about Thinking about the needs of others […]
Durham South Adventures at Home
While Girlguiding meetings across the country cease during social distancing measures, Girlguiding activities continue within the homes of many members across Durham South. Girlguiding Durham South #PassThePromise! We may be apart but we are still a #GuidingFamily @Girlguiding @GuidingMembers @GirlguidingNEE pic.twitter.com/LVM93A5rs6 — Girlguiding Durham South County (@GirlGuiding_DS) May 2, 2020 Many of our Young Members […]
Durham South keep its Guiding Light shining during COVID-19 lockdown
Since Monday 16th March 2020 at 21:00 regular Girlguiding meetings across the country were shut down to follow Government advice around social distancing to combat the spread of Coronavirus. Girlguiding Leaders across Durham South have not let this situation extinguish our ‘Guiding Light’, pulling together to help girls and young women across the County continue […]
Leaders help the homeless – 15.02.2020
Leaders from Shildon and St Helens units attended a Crisp packet workshop on Saturday 15th February, where they turned washed crisp packets into blankets and bivvy bags for homeless people. Such a simple idea and very effective and easy to make. The bivvy bags were a bit more complicated as they need a ‘window’. Altogether […]
Raising funds for Girlguiding Australia Disaster Fund 27.01.2020
St Helen’s Auckland Rainbows and Brownies held a fundraising event for the Girlguiding Australia disaster fund by bringing in 1p and 2p coins. They used these coins to create wonderful displays by covering a trefoil picture and getting creative. After a hiccup with the counting machine, which stopped working through over use, our total raised […]
North East England Advent Service – 7.12.2019
On Saturday 7th December 2019, members of Girlguiding from all over our Region travelled to York Minster for a festive advent service. Standards were paraded from Counties all over the region and a congregation of guiding blue enjoyed Christmas Carols and readings. […]
Durham Division Bring Festive Cheer – 7.12.2019
Members of Durham Division brought festive cheer to their local area by becoming Santa’s helpers, collecting money for local charities. […]
Good Service Award for Diane Farrer – 5.12.2019
Our County Commissioner, Diane Farrer, was presented with the Good Service award by County President, Jean Foulds. “Di has always worked hard within the county, but since becoming County Commissioner her service has been exemplary.” Diane not only plays a huge role within Durham South but also North East England Region. Thank you and well […]