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November 2024 E-News

Katie and Hannah-Ruth are Girlguiding UK Advocates, and their aim is to seek change to improve all girls’ lives. The advocate panel gives girls a platform to use their voices and seek change at the highest levels. We caught up with Katie and Hannah-Ruth to hear a little bit about their passions, their experiences as an advocate, and using their voice!

Enhance your CV with loads of experience while earning money doing a fun and interactive job outside! 

Our 4 new Counties need new County Badges, and we are handing the job over to our girls! So crack open your crayons, find your felt tips and get designing! There are templates for each County - just follow the link. Entries must be completed on the official template, closing date Friday 18 October 2024, 4pm. Follow link for full competition details.

After 2 weeks and hundreds of votes, our new DISTRICT NAMES have been confirmed! Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote.

Adventure is a huge part of who we are at Girlguiding Ulster. It's all about facing challenge and risk, it builds confidence and creates a sense of achievement. We are delighted that at our Volunteer Celebration lunch this month, we will be joined by one of Northern Ireland's finest adventurers, Hannah Shields. Read on for a snippet of the stories she will bring us on 28 September!

Ever wondered what on earth the Chief Commissioner does all day?! Our most volunteer role in Girlguiding Ulster is a 5 year term, and most definitely isn’t all tea parties and award presentations! Debbie McDowell, a guide leader from Belfast took up the role in March 2021. We caught up with her recently to chat all things ‘Chiefing’!

Receiving a Gold DofE Award is a major achievement, and we are incredibly proud of our young members who have spent the last 12 months developing new skills and talents, planning and completing expeditions and residentials, as well as volunteering. Read on to hear about their big day out!

The GREAT project is steadily progressing, and we've hit an exciting stage - naming our new Counties! Read on and all will be revealed!