• 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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Latest News

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Guiding Safely

13 December 2021

You must follow the government guidance for your area and stay Covid responsible. https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/making-guiding-happen/coronavirus-keeping-safe/...

Members Area

13 December 2021

Good News! The members area of the site will be live in January! Please do not try to register for an account until we have everything ready for you....

Sad News

03 December 2021

We are sad to announce the death of Janice Nokes after long years of service as our boating adviser, and also the death of Rebecca Rowe a Brownie leader from North West who died of cancer aged 49. They were both known to many and will be greatly missed....

Upcoming Events

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NEXT EVENT

Jan 27

Commissioner Induction – Session 2

Online

27 January 2022 Event details

Leadership Qualification: 6-week new leaders course (January start)

Online

17 January 2022 Event details

Leadership Qualification: 6-week new leaders course (March start)

Online

01 March 2022 Event details

  • Rainbows

    Rainbows (5-7)

    Rainbows is for girls aged between 5 and 7 (from 4 in Northern Ireland).
    Being a Rainbow is all about learning, developing self-confidence, building friendships and having fun.

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  • Brownies

    Brownies (7-10)

    Brownies introduces girls to a world of new opportunities, challenges and fun.
    Girls go along to camps, holidays, day trips and sleepovers.

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  • Guides

    Guides (10-14)

    Guides have the chance to get out there and do something really different.


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  • Rangers

    Rangers (14-18)

    Rangers offers an exciting and flexible programme with a huge variety of challenges and opportunities for personal development and the ability to give something back to your community.

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  • Young Leaders

    Young Leaders (14-18)

    Young leaders are members of Girlguiding, aged 14 to 18 who volunteer with a Rainbow, Brownie or Guide unit.

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  • Guiding for Young Women 18+

    Girlguiding for young women 18+ (18-30)

    Be part of a community of young women choosing their own path. It’s all about fun, skills, and unforgettable experiences.

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  • Leaders / Volunteers

    Leaders / Volunteers

    Girlguiding can only happen with the services of our incredible volunteers. They are not paid for what they do – they give their time because they are passionate about enriching the lives of girls.

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