We are sad to announce the death of Mary Chance, the First Region Chief Commissioner of Girlguiding North West England.  Mary led the way in establishing Girlguiding North West England as one of the nine Regions and Countries of Girlguiding UK. She was also President of the Region.  She died in hospital after a short [read more...]

We are proud to announce that we are supporting the Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation!  Revenue from the badge sales of the Inventor’s Challenge will go to support the charity, which provides support for children in hospices and hospitals across the UK.  You can find out more about how the money raised helps the Wallace [read more...]

Do you want to know what exciting things Girlguiding North West England have been up to in 2011? Then take a look at our Annual Review. Girlguiding North West England Annual Report 2011 Also, for your interest or information, please click on the link below to view Girlguiding North West England’s Final Accounts for 2011. Girlguiding North [read more...]

It’s official, we did it! Girlguiding North West England are excited to announce that we’ve broken the Guinness World Record™ for the Largest Cha Cha Slide Dance.  Over 8,500 of you took part in the record attempt at A Grand Day Out in October at Pleasure Beach Blackpool and we’re now the confirmed record holders.  Well done [read more...]

Today on International Women’s Day 2012, we’re delighted to present our new President Suzie Reynolds.  A former High Sheriff of Lancashire and Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire, Suzie is active in local business, promoting her home at Leighton Hall in Carnforth.   Suzie’s succession from Anne Holt, as Region President was announced during our Celebration Afternoon where [read more...]

Did you know that 2012 is Preston Guild?            Taking place once every 20 years, Preston Guild is a unique celebration of heritage, people, sports, trade, arts and culture. With a history stretching back over eight hundred years to 1179 when Henry II granted a charter which empowered the Burgesses of Preston to hold a Guild [read more...]

On Saturday 8th October over 8,500 Girlguiding North West England members joined together at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool to celebrate the Region’s 40th ‘Ruby’ anniversary. Dubbed ‘A Grand Day Out’, the girls and Leaders were in for a treat with a fun filled day of rides, dancing and shows at the largest ever event to be [read more...]

On Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th August 2011, Girlguiding North West England’s Chief Commissioner, Sue Lomas and a number of Girlguiding North West England Young Members were involved in a range of activities designed to restore confidence in young people after the riots in Salford and Manchester. Young People They joined young people from other [read more...]