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County News Has you unit
done something recently which you think would make a great news
story that other people should hear about? Click here to download a form to tell us your news Bedfordshire Attendees at the Westminster Abbey November 5th 2011 A number of Bedfordshire Leaders and Trefoil Guild members were fortunate enough to attend the Service of Thanksgiving at Westminisetr Abbey on Saturday 5th November 2011. After the service a group had their photo taken with the Cheif Guide.
County Weekend at Pax Lodge London October 2011 
40 Volunteers from Bedfordshire spent a very pleasant and busy fun weekend at Pax Lodge in London meeting at Pax Lodge during Friday afternoon or evening. Following an evening meal a fun time was had familiarising themselves with Pax Lodge including a scavenger hunt around the building. Saturday was spent by visiting various places of their choice including, NT houses Fenton House and Willow Road, Camden Market, Highgate Cemetery with its host of famous residents!, going to a London west end show and general site seeing. Following the evening meal an International session and socialising took place. Some of the group went to Icando
and were lucy enough to meet the National Trefoil Chairman, Margaret
Routley. Sunday morning was spent on
exploring future opportunities and events for adults followed by
a fun session of decorating cakes with a London theme and a London
quiz. The weekend ended all too soon with lunch at Pax Lodge. A
fun time was had by everyone. Anglia Brooch for Carina 
Carina Wallace was recently awarded the Anglia Brooch for her outstanding contribution to Girlguiding Bedfordshire. Carina became a leader with the 1st Leighton Buzzard Guides in 1974, she still supports the Unit as key user, Unit Treasurer and Occasional Helper. In addition she is Treasurer for Leighton Heath District and South Beds Division, she is also part of the County Marketing and Communication Team and in particular she ensures that members receive the termly mailshot and Bedsbuzz newsletter. Carina is always supportive
of events at District, Division and County you can find her doing
anything from Anything from staring in Gang shows to providing admin
support for County Camp. Carina is always willing to help and full
of enthusiasm , we congratulate her on this well deserved award. Girlguiding Bedfordshire Inspired by Modern Muse - July 2011 Pauline Stewart of Inspirati Ltd and a Modern Muse, truly inspired her audience of over 50 Senior Section members and Leaders from Girlguiding Bedfordshire this week, in the spectacular setting of Woburn Abbey's Sculpture Gallery. The launch in Bedfordshire of an incentive by Modern Muse 'to inspire, inform, invigorate and motivate young women and girls about business and entrepreneurship', was hosted by Her Grace The Duchess of Bedford. She told young women of Girlguiding Bedfordshire that "With hard work and determination, everyone can live their dream" and went on to say "When you believe in yourself you can achieve the unbelievable". Pauline Stewart enthralled her audience with her anecdotes about inspirational women and how their passion to succeed has overcome major obstacles in their lives. She explained how the 100 most inspirational businesswomen in the UK had come together to form Modern Muse with their desire to help and inspire other women to achieve their goals. She then set the girls the task of writing down how they thought they could overcome their barriers.They formed into groups for some enlightening discussions and were joined by Pauline Stewart, Her Grace The Duchess of Bedford, Debbie Docherty County Commissioner for Girlguiding Bedfordshire, and other guests who joined in the lively debates. The resulting ideas were written down and the most aspirational comment by Lizzie was selected to win a copy of the much admired Modern Muse book. Sophie, a young leader and young media spokesperson for Girlguiding Bedfordshire said "I thought the evening was very inspiring in terms of our individual success and also in terms of influencing young women around the world. Thank you Pauline". The Duchess of Bedford was thanked
for her participation in the event and presented with a signed copy
of the modern Muse Book. Senior Section members, including Bedfordshire
ASSK representatives, presented her and Pauline with flowers and
a gifts. Debbie Docherty thanked everyone for their contribution
to an inspirational event and hoped that Girlguiding Bedfordshire
would work with her again in the future. Picture captions: 1- A Guide
gets inspired at Bedfordshire's Modern Muse Event Click
for more photos of the event WOBURN DISTRICT TREFOIL GUILD INVITE YOU TO A CHARITY FASHION SHOW IN AID OF WILLEN HOSPICE, onTuesday 21st June 2011 at 2.30pm,Woburn Village Hall, Woburn, Beds. Click for more information COUNCIL HONOURS WORLD CHIEF GUIDE The Guiding movement's leading light is to be immortalised in her home county - thanks to thousands of votes being cast. Lady Olave Baden-Powell polled more votes than any other nominee in Derbyshire County Council's blue plaque scheme, launched to commemorate the county's biggest names and places. And now a plaque is being put up in her honour on the site of her former childhood home in Chesterfield. Click for more information Annual Celebratory Review and Training Day The President Miss Marion Prior
& County Commissioner Mrs Debbie Docherty invite you to our
Annual Celebration Day on Sunday 20th March 2011, Newnham Middle
School, Polhill Avenue, Bedford, MK41 9DT Or download a booking form by
clicking here Photo Gallery of Woburn Safari 100 Click
to view Photo Gallery of the Centenary Show 1910 and Then WOW! Click to see our Annual Review 2008 / 2009 Document Celebrating Success Bedfordshire
YOPEY Awards I am delighted
to be able to tell you that, at a ceremony tonight at the Sculpture
Gallery at Woburn Abbey, Sarah Hunt received an award as Runner-up
in Bedfordshire Young Person of the Year (YOPEY). County
Centenary Launch Party Photos County
Training weekend Waddow all 2009 After we had been given a very welcoming evening meal. We met our trainers Eleanor and Mary for our first Training session on Friday evening. This was an introduction to the sessions planned for Saturday. On Saturday we had section training sessions and some of were also invited to make Dampers on an open fire. The sessions were a mixture of listening, participating and making. During the afternoon we had free time and most people went into Clitheroe to look round and have a relaxing coffee or hot chocolate. Saturday evening was very entertaining with a Murder Mystery, where a lot of fun was had along with loads of laughter. Sunday morning saw us planning some of the Future needs for the County and after an excellent Sunday Dinner we all made our way home to Bedfordshire. To see our Waddow photos click here. Two
Luton Citizens recognised in the Luton Mayor's Citizenship Awards Brian is also a great support to his wife, Sue, attending and helping out at all Guide events. He is part of the Haverings Committee (training and camp centre) and spends at least one day a week working in the 6 acres of woodland, tidying, cutting, sawing, clearing new pathways through the woods, and recently helped to make a new campfire circle for the Guides' use. Occasionally the Probation Community Service lends a hand and enjoys working with Brian as he enthuses about his time spent there. He will also tackle any job that needs attention inside the building. Brian also helped with coaching at the Lea Valley Gymnastics club from 1974 to 1983, and from 1983 to 1988 he was on the committee for the Sea Cadets, helping to maintain their building and helping with fundraising. Brian is a dedicated worker who is always willing to help others. Brian was nominated by Mrs J Wain and Mrs S Dixon. As a member of the Haverings Committee (training and camp centre) and Fundraising Committee, Sue has helped to raise funds to help pay for an extension to the building. There are 6 acres of woodland at Haverings and Sue has regularly been part of the working parties maintaining the woods. On top of this, Sue is the County Website Co-ordinator. She is a very loyal and dedicated Guider, and anything that she is asked to do is done willingly and immediately. In October 2008 Sue was appointed Assistant County Commissioner, a position she will hold for 5 years. Sue was nominated by Mrs J Wain and Mrs S Dixon. 3rd
Stopsley Rainbows win a visit to see a special showing of Tinkerbell Inaugural
Promise Ceremony for Ivel Rangers
5 Queens Guides "What an Achievement" Five
young women, Katy, Clare, Sarah, Rachel and Lora received their
Queens Guide Awards from Kathy the County Commissioner at the Annual
Review on Saturday 11th October.
Last updated 21 December, 2011
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