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BEATLES CHALLENGE BADGE
Suitable for all sections based on songs made famous by the Beatles
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MERSEYSIDE RAINBOWS 25TH BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE
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WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
This challenge badge is based on the much loved Wizard of Oz film and is suitable for all sections.
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ANNUAL REVIEW
This year the Region Chief Commissioner Sue Lomas attended the County Annual Review on 5 September 2011 held at the Huyton Suite. The County Commissioner Pat Dickinson gave a report on events that had taken place over the last 12 months and thanked Guiders and members for all their support and commitment.
Long Service Awards were presented to the following:-
20 years Alison Blenkinsop, Linda Bodell, Pauline Challoner, Lisa Chapman, Linda O’Neill, Carolyn Seeley, Alison Eustance, Margaret Wright, Betty Thorpe-Williams, Carole Topping.
30 years Dorothy Hefferon, Janice Evans, Elaine Fanning, Carole Foulds, Linda Hannett, Janet Ireland.
40 years Marjorie Boyd
50 years Daphne Barton, Robina Murdoch.
Shelagh Blakely, Joan Flattery, Win McGee and Diane Roberts were honoured by being made County Vice Presidents.
Sue Lomas presented the Chief Commissioner’s Award to Diane Roberts for her outstanding achievements to Girlguiding.
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Merseyside Marine Madness
On Saturday 16 July 2011 the county held a Watersport’s Day at Waterside Lodge, Marine Lake, Southport.
Guides & Senior Section members took part in activities which included dragon boating, kayaking, raft building and sailing dinghies. The weather started off extremely wet but gradually improved as the day progressed. Despite the bad weather the girls thoroughly enjoyed themselves even though some of them ended up in the lake; the rescue boat was always on hand.
Hot drinks were most welcome and the girls had the opportunity to try archery if they wanted a land based activity.
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Gold D of E Presentation - Palace of Holyroodhouse
On Monday 4thJuly 2011, 15 young ladies representing Girlguiding Merseyside attended the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh for a Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award presentation in the presence of HRH Prince Philip. They attended with members of their families and friends.
202nd Liverpool Ranger Unit - Anna Macphie, Louise Buckton, Charlotte Makin & Phoebe Hebden.
Rainhill Rangers - Elena Basley, Eleanor Stubbs, Megan Ashby, Jade Murdoch, Sunaya Mehta, Gemma Murdoch, Kate Atherton, Charlotte Cashman & Ruth Nevitt.
St Helens Division – Helen Greenway Merseyside – Amy Macpherson
They all attended in uniform and made such a visible impact in the group that the Duke spent some time speaking with them about their Award experiences.They were accompanied at the presentation afternoon by Ann Aspinwall from the 202nd Liverpool Rangers, Irene Humphreys and Alison Nurse from the Rainhill Rangers.
Also present were Pat Dickinson, County Commissioner for Merseyside, Diane Roberts, from St. Helens Division, and Chris & Martin Ring, who have just finished their term as North West Region D of E Advisers. Peter Aspinwall also attended and with Irene performed the role of marshals for the group.
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Queen's Guide Presentation
Helen Greenway received her Queen’s Guide Award on Thursday 26 May 2011 on a special Brownie night at 8th St Helens, St Thomas’ unit. Diane Roberts, Brownie Guider felt honoured to present Helen with her certificate and brooch and during the evening, guests were entertained by the brownies. They also enjoyed a “This is your Life” narrative and had the opportunity to view a power point presentation and see many images of Helen’s achievements throughout her journey to success. Representatives from Merseyside County and St Helens Division, along with members of Helen’s family and friends enjoyed a buffet in celebration.
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Royal Wedding Celebrations
8th St Helens Brownies held a wedding reception on Thursday 28 April 2011 with the girls dressed in red, white and blue wearing big wedding hats.
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Margaret Pilkington Outdoor Activities & Training Bursary
- Camp and Pack Holiday trainings leading to a qualification.
- Archery
- Queen's Guide expeditions
- Canoeing
- Any other outdoor activity or training organised by Girlguiding UK, or other recognised body.
County Olympic Camp `1 - 5 June 2012 at Scarisbrick Camp Site
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Pirate Challenge Badge
Queens Guide
Moira Ledbetter, Guide Guider and District Commissioner of Moorfield was presented with her Queens Guide certificate and brooch at the County Senior Section Dinner Disco on 12 November 2010 by Ann Aspinwall, County Queens Guide Co-ordinator.
The presentation was kept secret from her by her Division Commissioner, Carolyn Seeley, Moira quite rightly received a standing ovation from Guiders and Senior Section members present.
Moira also received her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award this year at Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh making it a double celebration. Congratulations Moira on a splendid achievement.
Children in Need
280th Liverpool Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Senior Section had a fabulous day filming with Pudsey Bear for the short clip that was shown on the BBC on Friday 19 November 2010. The girls danced, sang & played games with Pudsey whilst rehearsing for a Musical Madness Show which raised £300.07 for Children in Need.
Flower Festival
On Saturday 25 September 2010 Mossley Hill Parish Church, Liverpool was a blaze of colour and filled with exotic perfumes. The theme for the flower festival was ‘The Guiding Centenary All Around the World. Displays on each of the many large window ledges and free standing arrangements depicting countries and memories from around the world, were magnificent with many creative ideas.
To compliment these displays miniature gardens, scarecrows and smaller arrangements had been created by Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section members. Roger Philips from Radio Merseyside a Girlguiding ambassador judged and presented awards for this section.
Refreshments were available throughout the day as well as the opportunity to ‘have a go’ at flower arrangin
Rainhill Guide House – Official Opening
After many years of fundraising for a new building, the new Rainhill Guide House was officially opened on 19th June 2010. It was an occasion to celebrate this huge achievement and provide an opportunity for supporters of the project and members of the local community to see the great facilities now on offer.
The event was attended by Girlguiding volunteers from the units that meet there, members of Rainhill Trefoil Guild, County Commissioner Pat Dickinson, County President Robina Murdoch, County Chair of Finance Daphne Barton and Division Commissioner Sue Brindley. The guest list also included many supporters of the re-building project including representatives from the four major funders (Ibstock Cory Environmental Trust, Cory Environmental Trust in Britain, Veolia Environmental Trust and The Ravensdale Trust), Rainhill Gala Committee, Rainhill Rotary Club, Womens Institute and Townswomen Guild to name a few. In addition there were representatives from Globe, the Building contractors and KKA Architects who designed the building.
The ribbon was cut by Julie Doyle, wife of the late Councillor Mike Doyle and a bouquet of flowers was presented to her by Joan Getliff from Rainhill Trefoil Guild.
The guests were shown round the building in small groups before a speech of thanks was given by Chair of Rainhill Guide House Management Committee Irene Humphreys. Rachel Pickles (District Commissioner) then presented a number of Girlguiding Thanks badges to people from the major funders, the architects, the builders and Pam Farmer and Jane Woosey who both undertook individual sponsored challenges in aid of the building fund. Flowers were presented to the ladies who had organised the buffet and thank you gifts were presented to several members of the Management Committee for their support and dedication during the project.
There was also a surprise presentation of a £1,000 donation from Veolia Environmental Trust which was presented in recognition of everyone’s hard work in making the project a reality and to mark the fact that their support of the new Guide House was their 1000th project.
After the speeches and presentations had been concluded, the buffet was served before Pat Dickinson and Robina Murdoch cut the cake.
During the afternoon the building was open to the local community to come and view the facilities – it was lovely to see so many people there especially those who had previously been involved in Guiding and remembered the previous Guide Houses in Rainhill.
Alongside the Rainbow, Brownie, Guide, Senior Section and Trefoil Guild units that use Rainhill Guide House for their meetings, it is anticipated that many other community groups will be keen to make the most of the excellent facilities now available.
Prescot Guide House
Prescot Guide House has recently had a complete refurbishment and held an Open Day on Saturday 5 June 2010.
The building is used by Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section and Trefoil Guild members and is available for hire to any Girlguiding group. Permission has been granted for the premises to be used for sleepovers. The property is double glazed and has central heating.
Ground Floor
Two meeting rooms:-
- One carpeted and comfortably furnished.
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Second with two large folding meeting tables, 12 chairs, white board and flip chart. There is also a computer and printer available.
Toilet for the disabled with wheelchair access.
Large fitted kitchen
- Electric cooker, fridge, microwave and toaster.
- Fully equipped with crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils.
First Floor
Large meeting room with folding tables and plenty of chairs.
Two toilets with wash hand basins and a kitchen unit with sink.
Outside
Completely enclosed rear yard with tarmac surface which is safe for children to play.
Garden tables, benches and parasols available.
Parking space at the side of the building for three cars.
For hire details and prices please contact – Gill Shard Tel no. 0151 493 1690