• Welcome to Girlguiding Essex West

    Girlguiding Essex West is part of Girlguiding Anglia Region. It comprises of ten Guiding Divisions and stretches from the Thames in the south to the Cambridge border in the north. With over 4000 members we offer girls across the County, the opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, make friends and have fun.

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  • Welcome to Girlguiding Essex West

    Girlguiding Essex West is part of Girlguiding Anglia Region. It comprises of ten Guiding Divisions and stretches from the Thames in the south to the Cambridge border in the north. With over 4000 members we offer girls across the County, the opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, make friends and have fun.

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  • Welcome to Girlguiding Essex West

    Girlguiding Essex West is part of Girlguiding Anglia Region. It comprises of ten Guiding Divisions and stretches from the Thames in the south to the Cambridge border in the north. With over 4000 members we offer girls across the County, the opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills, make friends and have fun.

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Pines Management Team – Volunteers Needed!

19 April 2022

  'The Pines' is a Guide Camp Site covering 1.5 acres of grass with mature trees in the south of Brentwood. We are looking for a team of people to manage it's day to day running. The tasks involved are: Maintain good relations with the landowners. Keep records of all bookings,...

Talking To Children About War

18 April 2022

With news of the war in Ukraine dominating headlines, social media platforms and conversations across the country, many children will have been exposed to information about the conflict. Download this leaflet to help conversations with girls in your unit. talking-to-children-about-war...

Good News Story!

31 March 2022

  One young lady from 1st Upshire Brownie lost her daddy in his sleep one night, quite unexpectedly when she was 5. For her Gold Award, she decided to share her story with the rest of the unit. Obviously this was a very brave thing to do but not only this, she also produced a really...

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Jun 18

Rainbows Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Brentwood

18 June 2022 Event details

Generation Green Residential Event

 

15 July 2022 Event details

Barn Dance

 

17 September 2022 Event details

County Catch Up and Mini Training Day

 

15 October 2022 Event details

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