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Pines Management Team - Volunteers Needed!

19/04/22

'The Pines' is a Guide Camp Site covering 1.5 acres of grass with mature trees in the south of Brentwood. We are...

Talking To Children About War

18/04/22

With news of the war in Ukraine dominating headlines, social media platforms and conversations across the country, many...

Good News Story!

31/03/22

One young lady from 1st Upshire Brownie lost her daddy in his sleep one night, quite unexpectedly when she was...

Platinum Champions Award

22/03/22

The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) has launched the Platinum...

Nominate Someone For An Award!

06/03/22

There are a lot of Leaders and young members around the County deserving recognition for all that they offer to Guiding....

GGEW Members Facebook Group

22/02/22

All leaders in Essex West, no matter what section or role, can join our GGEW member's Facebook group to share ideas, give...

Rock Up Climbing Arena Lakeside - Group Discounts

26/01/22

'Rock Up Lakeside' are an indoor climbing arena, with over 26 walls and 70 challenges to achieve and reach new...

Photo Competition Winners!

25/01/22

Congratulations to 3rd Gidea Park (St. Michael's) Guides who won the County Photo competition to mark Anglia Region's 50th...

Members Area

13/12/21

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...

County Office Opening Hours

14/10/21

The County Office has now resumed normal opening hours of Monday - Friday, 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Badges can once again...

50 Year Badge & Farewell Surprise Party for Madeleine Lyus

15/09/21

On 14th July 2021 we gathered together for a surprise party to say our thanks and farewells...

County Communication Team

24/06/21

We are looking for people to join our new communication group. We are especially looking for those who understand social...

Commissioner Vacancies

13/06/21

Could you lead, motivate and inspire a group of volunteers? Would you like to make a real difference to guiding in your...

County Arts Team

31/05/21

We have an amazing group of ladies who offer craft activities to everybody in our county BUT the arts are more than just...

30 Days Wild

06/05/21

This June, Essex Wildlife Trust is encouraging youth groups to take part in 30 Days Wild – our feel-good nature challenge...

The Pines - Help needed!

03/05/21

Can you help? We are looking for more volunteers to join the team managing The Pines Guide Site to keep this facility going...

The Pines - Open for bookings!

30/04/21

Now that face to face meetings are allowed, some units have booked The Pines for socially distanced meetings. There is...

Chigwell Row Campsite - CLOSED DOWN

03/03/21

At a recent meeting of the LaSER Trustees a unanimous decision was made to release the leases of both the region campsites:...

Buzz about Anglia Challenge

24/01/21

Girlguiding Anglia 1971-2021 ‘Buzz about Anglia’ 50th Birthday Challenge To celebrate our 50th birthday we have a big...

100 YEARS AND STILL GOING STRONG! 1st WARLEY GUIDES

21/09/20

We should be celebrating our anniversary on the 26th September with a big party, but sadly due to current restrictions this...