Adventure Made Easy 2017–2018 events at Girlguiding Activity Centres
girlguiding.org.uk/activitycentres Adventure for everyone at Girlguiding’s Activity Centres Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline–filled adventure or an action–packed city break, our Activity Centres offer a wide range of accommodation and catering options for you and your group. The only tricky bit’s choosing between them… Discover a world PUT YOUR MIND AT REST… …we’re here to help of adventure We know that taking girls away for a residential break can sound daunting. Don’t Our young members are fearless adventurers and one of the worry – we’re here to help you! You don’t ways we encourage them – and you – to take on new challenges need to have a Going Away With Licence to is through our four national Activity Centres: Blackland Farm, bring your girls to the events at our Activity Foxlease, ICANDO and Waddow Hall. Centres. So relax, join in and let our staff Every centre caters to both day and overnight stays, while offering do all the hard work. something slightly different – from abseiling and canoeing to crate Waddow Hall stacking and sightseeing. …your safety is our priority Onsite activities for all ages and abilities We’re committed to providing a safe and Whichever you choose, you’ll always find a wide range of activities www.waddow.org.uk enjoyable environment, to ensure you Bedrooms: 29 Blackland Farm and challenges to suit every age and ability, so wherever you are Waddow Hall, BB7 3LD and your girls have the best experience Campsites: 8 Onsite activities for all ages and abilities in the UK, there’s an Activity Centre just for you. Find out what Self–catering T: 01200 423186 possible. We provide a comprehensive we can offer today. buildings: 6 E: [email protected] Campsites: 33 www.blacklandfarm.org.uk training package for our staff, so you Acres: 178 Self–catering Blackland Farm, RH19 4HP can be confident that all our staff are buildings: 4 T: 01342 810493 OUR EVENTS appropriately qualified. Acres: 122 E: [email protected] Discover all the fantastic events we’ve got lined up at our …we support you to develop your skills Activity Centres for 2018. From space exploration, to nature conservation, there’s no shortage of inspired ideas for you Fancy completing your Going Away with and your girls to take part in. Licence? We’ll help you complete it and build your confidence to take your girls away on more adventurous opportunities. CREATE YOUR To find out more, including our whole range OWN ADVENTURE of adult opportunities, turn to pages 14–15. In addition to our programme of events, you can use our Activity …we support you and your girls ICANDO Centres however you wish. Whether you’re planning a small to achieve success On and off–site activities and challenges sleepover, a large–scale camping trip, a training event, or you Foxlease All our centres offer a range of opportunities www.icando.org.uk simply need a place to stay while you explore the local area, our Sleeps: 30 Onsite activities for all ages and abilities for girls working towards their Queen’s ICANDO, SW1W 0PT centres make an ideal destination. Offers: Event days, Bedrooms: 28 Guide Award, whether it’s volunteering, T: 020 7592 1818 www.foxlease.org.uk training days and Campsites: 15 And don’t forget all the activities, accommodation and catering skills development, exploration – or simply E: [email protected] Foxlease, SO43 7DE challenge events. Self–catering options can be tailored to suit your break. Simply get in touch offering you a great place to celebrate. T: 023 8028 2638 Great location for buildings: 3 and the team will help turn your ideas into reality. Our centres are also Approved Activity E: [email protected] packed–lunch breaks Acres: 65 Providers, so they count towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. KEY TO ACTIVITIES DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT… … you can bring your family too BOOKING IS EASY “I liked the crate stacking because Families always receive a warm welcome “It was amazing to see it gave me a bit of a challenge at our centres, so why not bring your Simply phone or email your chosen centre directly. Staff will happily help with your requirements and the girls have so much because normally I’m a bit scared family or friends too? We can tempt them Rainbows Brownies Guides The Senior Section of heights but I think I managed create the perfect break for you. If you prefer to fun in a relaxed, safe with camping trips, themed weekends and environment.” ... My score with my friend was email, please include your name, contact details excellent cuisine… not to mention all the Published by Girlguiding 11 stacks that we did.” 17–19 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 0PT and the number of spaces you would like. Gabby, Queen’s Guide adventurous activities. Keep an eye out 020 7834 6242 [email protected] www.girlguiding.org.uk All prices in this issue are correct as of June 2017. Award volunteer Ebony May, age 12 for our leisure events on page 19.
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SEPTEMBER Survival Extreme! The ultimate test of your survival skills. Try Theme £75 shelter building, fire lighting and more. For girls without their Weekend Blackland Farm Leaders. 8–10 September 2017 Wet and Wild Part Two Brownies who have already taken part in Badge £25** the first Wet and Wild can complete the Watersports badge and Day gain the First Aid badge. 23 September 2017
Game for Wet Adventures A great opportunity to take part in our Badge £25** water activities. Gain your Water Safety badge and work towards Day In the glorious your Outdoor Pursuits badge. 24 September 2017 Sussex countryside FEBRUARY Sparkle & Ice An extreme weather activity camp for Guides, Special £55 members of The Senior Section and their Leaders. Enjoy an action– Event packed event with unlimited adventure. Optional Friday night stay for £15 per person. Find out more on page 13. 2–4 February 2018
Self-catering, APRIL Forest Explorers Come and explore Blackland Farm. Enjoy a day Theme £20
camping or of playing, creating and our onsite activities. 8 April 2018 Day tented village Activities The Senior Section Permit Complete The Senior Section Permit Theme £7 per person for all in the safety of one of our centres. We’ll provide an adult onsite Weekend per night ages and and a tester and you do the rest. For girls without their Leaders. 20–22 April 2018 abilities Day visits, MAY Team Challenge Have a go on our high adventure activities and Badge £25** overnights or longer stays make new friends whilst working towards your Outdoor Pursuits Day Blackland Farm offers a wide range of badge and gaining your Team Player badge. 27 May 2018
instructor–led and self–led activities for both Water Challenge Part One Enjoy a day canoeing, swimming and Badge £25** residential and day visitors. learning essential water safety skills, whilst working towards Day your Watersports badge and gaining your Water Safety badge. Equipment 29 May 2018 On the ground available Team Challenge Have a go on our high adventure activities and Badge £25** Aeroball, Archery, Assault course, Bouldering wall, Grass sledges, Low ropes, for hire make new friends whilst working towards your Outdoor Pursuits Day Nightline, Orienteering, Sucker archery, Team building, Trails, Tunnels. badge and gaining your Team Player badge. 30 May 2018 Head for heights Magic & Mayhem A Big Top adventure with the option of an Special £33 day, £58.50 Abseiling, All aboard and Climbing challenge, Bungee trampolines, Climbing JUNE overnight, walls, Crate challenge, Jacob’s Ladder, Perch, Rock climbing, Zip wire. overnight stay. Find out more on page 13. 9–10 June 2018 Event Camps of all adults £15 day, sizes, up to £40 overnight On the water 3,000 people Kayaking, Open canoeing, Swimming. AUGUST Water Challenge Part Two For Brownies who have taken part in Badge £25**
Evening activities Water Challenge Part 1 to complete their Watersports badge and Day gain their First Aid badge. 14 August 2018 Campfire, Nature walk. BOOKING: Water Safety Enjoy a day kayaking, swimming and learning essential Badge £25** Contact Blackland Farm water safety skills, whilst working towards your Outdoor Pursuits Day
Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai on 01342 810493 or badge and gaining your Water Safety badge. 15 August 2018 www.blacklandfarm.org.uk @blacklandTAC Blackland Farm [email protected] Survival Extreme The ultimate test of your survival skills. Try Theme £75 *All events are for girls with their Leaders. Unless otherwise stated, licences are not required. Theme Day: A full day of themed activities, 10am shelter building, fire lighting and more. For girls without their Weekend – 4pm. Theme Weekend: A full weekend of activities, from 6pm on Friday until 3pm on Sunday. Badge day: Complete a day’s challenges and be awarded Leaders. 31 August–2 September 2018 4 your badge. 10am – 4pm. **One Leader per section ratio goes free. Additional Leaders are charged at £5 per person. 5 EVENT 2017–2018 EVENT TYPE WHO FOR? COST
Weird and Wonderful Sports Action–packed day of sports from Badge Day £20.50** SEPTEMBER around the world. Gain the Sports badge. 9 September 2017 Awesome Autumn Celebrate autumn in the heart of the New Forest. Badge Day £20.50** Foxlease Gain the Personal Safety and Craft badges. 30 September 2017 Awesome Autumn Celebrate autumn in the heart of the New Forest. Badge Day £20.50** OCTOBER Gain the Roundabout Seasons or the Seasons badge. 1 October 2017 Conservation Crazy Learn conservation skills, earn badges and make Theme Day All £20.50** a difference! 7 October 2017 sections Girls’ Football Tournament Join our annual five–a–side tournament! Theme All £10 per In the heart Bring a team and compete! Day 1: Training and stamina sessions Weekend sections team of the New Forest organised by Stoke City F.C. Day 2: Tournament with trophy presented members by a member of Stoke City Women’s Team. Overnight accommodation per day** available, camping or en suite rooms. 7–8 October 2017
NOVEMBER Guiding’s Got Talent Individual or team entries welcome. Work with Theme All £99 vocal, dance and drama coaches, practice then perform! Win a chance Weekend sections to share your act with guiding and beyond! 17–19 November 2017 Full board, self– Activities catering, camping Sparkle & Ice An extreme weather activity camp for Guides, Special £55 for all or tented village FEBRUARY ages and members of The Senior Section and their Leaders. Enjoy an action– Event abilities packed event with unlimited adventure. Optional Friday night stay for £15 per person. Find out more on page 13. 2–4 February 2018 World Thinking Day Celebrate World Thinking Day with Foxlease! Badge Day All £22** 24 & 25 February 2018 sections Foxlease offers a wide range of instructor-led Day visits, overnights or Nature Day! Be outside all day, meet animals; make, try, feel and Theme Day £22** and self-led activities for both residential and MARCH longer stays taste what the outdoors has to offer! 17 March 2018 day visitors. Nature Day! Enjoy a forest walk exploring animals, food and nature’s Theme Day £22** finest things. 18 March 2018
Bonkers about bushcraft Everything bushcraft – from cooking, to den Theme Day £22** On the ground APRIL building and whittling, learn the skills you need to survive. 7 April 2018 Adventure playground, Archery, Bushcraft, Circus skills, Fencing, Geocaching, Meeting room Initiative exercises, Low ropes, Minibeasts, Orienteering, Pétanque (French and conference Bonkers about bushcraft Develop your bushcraft skills – outdoor Theme Day £22**
boule), Pioneering, Pond dipping, Slackline, Traverse wall, Tunnels. facilities cooking, shelter building and whittling. By the end you’ll have all the skills you need to survive. 8 April 2018 Head for heights Flash, Bang, Boom! Enjoy fun experiments and learn about science. Theme Day £22** Abseiling, Climbing, Crate challenge, High ropes, Ladder challenge, 28 April 2018 Monkey Climb, Zip wire. Unit holidays, Fire and Water Earn your Fire Safety and Water Safety badge! Badge Day £22** MAY On the water Leader training, 26 May 2018 Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Swimming. girl events, leisure breaks Magic & Mayhem A Big Top adventure with the option of an overnight Special £33 day, £58.50 JUNE Evening activities stay. Find out more on page 13. 9–10 June 2018 Event overnight, Campfire, Film night, Nature walk, Wide game. adults £15 day, £40 overnight BOOKING: Woodland Adventure Day Join us for a day out in the woods with Theme Day £22** plenty of activities, including a teddy bears picnic.16 June 2018 Contact Foxlease Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai on 023 8028 2638 or Scatter and Splatter Enjoy a day outdoors – planting, playing, Theme Day £22** www.foxlease.org.uk @FoxleaseTAC Foxlease TAC [email protected] JULY cooking and creating! 14 July 2018
*All events are for girls with their Leaders. Unless otherwise stated, licences are not required. Theme Day: A full day of themed activities, 10am AUGUST Wellies & Wristbands It’s a music, adventure and fun all–in–one Special £115 (£105 – 4pm. Theme Weekend: A full weekend of activities, from 6.30pm on Friday until 3pm on Sunday. Badge day: Complete a day’s challenges and be weekend. Find out more on page 12. 24–27 August 2018 Event early-bird) 6 awarded your badge. 10am – 4pm. **One Leader per section ratio goes free. Additional Leaders are charged at £5 per person. 7 EVENT 2017–2018 EVENT TYPE WHO FOR? COST
FEBRUARY London Explorer Gain an exclusive badge by taking on the London walking Badge Day £14.50** challenge and activities. 13 & 14 February 2018 Meeting room Festival Experience Find your creative side and complete your Badge Day (Half day) £8.50** facilities Roundabout Festivals badge. 17 February 2018 ICANDO Brownies get Creative Unleash your creativity and complete your Artist Badge Day £14.50**
and Designer badges. 18 February 2018 Celebrate World Thinking Day Join ICANDO to celebrate World Thinking Theme Day (Half day) £8.50**
Day and learn about WAGGGS. 24 February 2018 Celebrate World Thinking Day (See above.) 25 February 2018 Theme Day (Half day) £8.50** Range of indoor Superhero Day Celebrate International Women’s Day and channel your Theme Day (Half day) £8.50** and outdoor MARCH activity packs inner superhero for the day. 10 March 2018 Army Adventure Get army–ready for any adventures that come your Theme Day £14.50** available way. Includes a visit to the National Army Museum. 24 March 2018 Easter Egg Hunt Join ICANDO to celebrate Easter and all things Theme Day (Half day) £8.50**
chocolate with our Easter Egg Hunt! 31 March 2018 London Explorer Gain an exclusive badge by taking on the London Badge Day £14.50** Sleepover APRIL accommodation walking challenge and activities. 4 & 5 April 2018 Commonwealth Games Celebrate the games and enjoy some different Theme Day (Half day) £8.50**
sports while learning about the Commonwealth. 6 April 2018 LOST Feel lost in the big wide world? Attend our overnight stay and learn Theme Weekend £80 New survival skills for the modern world. Girls without their Leaders. 7–8 April 2018 Commonwealth Games (See above.) 9 April 2018 Theme Day (Half day) £8.50** Activities Geocaching Ideal central for all challenge London base Dinosaur Day Explore our pre–historic world and learn all about dinosaurs Theme Day £14.50**
ages and available close to major with a visit to the Natural History Museum. 14 & 15 April 2018 abilities autumn 2017 Marathon Fun Explore some of the route, find out fun facts about the Theme Day (Half day) £8.50** landmarks BOOKING: marathon and London. 21 April 2018 Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai Contact ICANDO on 020 7592 1818 Army Adventure Get army–ready for any adventures that come your way. Theme Day £14.50** www.icando.org.uk ICANDOlondon ICANDO or [email protected] Includes a visit to the National Army Museum. 28 April 2018 Army Adventure (See above.) 29 April 2018 Theme Day £14.50**
EVENT 2017–2018 EVENT TYPE WHO FOR? COST Wildlife Explorer Complete your Wildlife Explorer badge with ICANDO Badge Day £14.50** MAY by exploring the local parks. 5 May 2018 SEPTEMBER Space Day Explore what there is beyond our world on our Space day. Theme Day £8.50** 16 September 2017 (Half day) Minibeast Hunt Search for minibeasts in our local parks with ICANDO. Theme Day (Half day) £8.50** Around the World Experience the world, learn about different Badge Day £14.50** 6 May 2018 Space Camp An overnight adventure to explore beyond our planet… Theme Weekend £80 cultures and earn your badge. New event for 2017. 30 September 2017 12–13 May 2018 London Adventure Explore our capital city right from the heart of London. Theme Weekend £80 NOVEMBER CSIcando Uncover evidence and solve clues to brush up on your Theme Day £8.50** detective skills. 11 November 2017 (Half day) 26–27 May 2018 London Explorer Gain an exclusive badge by taking on the London Badge Day £14.50** Roundabout Seasons Explore the seasons and gain your Roundabout Theme Day £8.50** badge. 18 November 2017 (Half day) walking challenge and activities. 30 May 2018 London Luau Enjoy our Hawaiian–themed party! 25 November 2017 Theme Day £8.50** Safari Experience Enjoy a mini–safari experience in ICANDO, with crafts, Theme Day (Half day) £8.50** JUNE (Half day) activities and having fun around animals. 2 June 2018 Finding Your Way Explore London’s best sights while earning your Finding Badge Day £14.50** DECEMBER Festive Frenzy Celebrate the holiday season with a visit from a special Theme Day £8.50** someone! 9 December 2017 (Half day) Your Way badge. 3 June 2018 Mammals of the World Find out about our biggest animals in the world Theme Day £14.50**
JANUARY How does it work? Take part in some investigations and enjoy science Theme Day £8.50** with a visit to the Natural History Museum. 23 June 2018 fun. 13 January 2018 (Half day) Map and Compass Skills Improve your map and compass skills with our Theme Day (Half day) £8.50**
How does it work? Take part in some investigations and gain your Badge Day £14.50** skills session. Then put them to the test on an optional walk. 30 June 2018
Science Investigator badge. 14 January 2018 JULY Mess and Madness Spend some time enjoying messy fun in ICANDO! Theme Day (Half day) £8.50** How does it work? (See above.) 27 January 2018 Badge Day £14.50** 7 July 2018 Sweet Treats Enjoy the sweeter things in life and gain your Badge Day £14.50**
*All events other are for girls with their Leaders. Unless otherwise stated, licences are not required. Theme Day: A full day of themed activities, 10am Confectioner badge! 8 July 2018 – 4pm. Half day 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 5pm. Theme Weekend: Times vary depending on the weekend you choose, please see the website for details How Does it Work? Take part in some investigations and gain your Badge Day £14.50** or contact ICANDO. Badge day: Complete a day’s challenges and be awarded your badge. 10am – 4pm. **One Leader per section ratio goes free. Science Investigator badge. 21 July 2018 Additional8 Leaders are charged at £5 per person. 9 EVENT 2017–2018 EVENT TYPE WHO FOR? COST
SEPTEMBER Brownies do Blackpool A thrilling trip to Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Theme Day/ £45 for day Zoo, with an option to stay at Waddow Hall for the weekend. Fully Weekend (£95 for catered in the main hall. 22–24 September, or 23 September for day trip. weekend) Pretty in Pink, Bold in Black Celebrate everyday heroism and find your Theme £20** Waddow Hall inner superhero. 30 September 2017 Day OCTOBER 999 Emergency Learn valuable first aid skills through simulated Badge Day £20** scenarios. Everyone has the potential to save a life! 22 October 2017 LOST Ever felt lost in the big wide world? Attend our fun weekend and learn Theme £70 everything from outdoor cooking and shelter building, to DIY and budgeting. Weekend Ideal for those considering Uni in the near future! Girls without their Leaders. 27–29 October 2017
In the heart of NOVEMBER Spooks and Sparklers A magical time of year at Waddow Hall, combining Theme £95 rural Lancashire Halloween and Fireworks night! Come dressed as a witch or goblin, Weekend and enjoy a weekend with everything from cauldrons to fireworks. 3–5 November 2017 JANUARY Shake Shake Wiggle Wiggle Get your dancing shoes on for this day full Badge day £21** of different styles of dancing. Gain your Dancer badge. 6 & 7 J a n u a r y 2018
Full board, self- FEBRUARY Sparkle & Ice An extreme weather activity camp for Guides, members of Special £55 Activities The Senior Section and their Leaders. Enjoy an action–packed event with Event catering, camping unlimited adventure. Optional Friday night stay for £15 per person. Find for all or tented village out more on page 13. 2–4 February 2018 ages and World Thinking Day Talk, taste and try experiences from around the Badge All £21** abilities world and gain your Thinking Day badge. 25 February 2018 day sections
APRIL How Does It Work? A day of mind–blowing experiments and adventurous Badge Day £21** activities. Brownies will gain the Science Investigator badge, while Guides Waddow Hall offers a wide range of instructor– Day visits, complete their GFI Experiment. 7 April 2018 overnights or Scatter and Splatter Enjoy a day outdoors – planting, playing, cooking Theme £21** led and self–led activities for both residential longer stays and creating. 21 April 2018 day Stargazer Stay in our tented village, learn about the stars and hope to Theme £65 and day visitors. see it all for real as you gain your Stargazer badge. 27–29 April 2018 weekend with badge
MAY Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition skills weekend Get ready for Theme £85 On the ground your DofE expedition- learn skills in cooking, camp craft, map reading and Weekend Archery, Badge maker, Bouldering wall, Caving, Circus skills, Curling, Meeting room navigation, route planning, walking, kit packing, first aid and much more. Game zone, Games bags, Grass sledging, Low ropes, Nightline, and conference Open to any level of DofE, counts as Bronze practice weekend. 4-6 May 2018 Orienteering, Pioneering, Pond dipping, Team building, Waddow’s Warren facilities Brownie Activity Camp A fully catered weekend in the tented village, Theme £75 (underground tunnels). filled with adventurous activities.11–13 May 2018 weekend Guides’ Activity Camp A fully catered weekend in the tented village, Theme £75 Head for heights filled with adventurous activities.18–20 May 2018 weekend Abseiling, Climbing, Crate challenge, Jacob’s ladder, Tree climb, Zip wire. Water Safety Learn essential water safety skills on and around the water, Badge £21** and enjoy Waddow Hall’s thrilling activities. 20 May 2018 Day On the water Unit holidays, Leader training, JUNE Magic & Mayhem A Big Top adventure with the option of an overnight Special £33 day, £58.50 Canoeing, Improvised rafting, Kayaking. girl events, stay. Find out more on page 13. 9–10 June 2018 Event overnight, adults £15 day, Evening activities leisure breaks £40 overnight Guides’ Adventure Day An action–packed day of adventurous activities Theme £21** Campfire, Mini Olympics, Nature walk, Scrapheap at Waddow Hall. 16 June 2018 day challenge, Talent show, Wide game. BOOKING: JULY Senior Section Pamper Weekend Wind down after all those exams with Theme £75 a stay at our pamper weekend! Fully catered in the Adventure House, weekend Contact Waddow Hall with moreish mocktails, massages, pampering, hot tubs and adventurous Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .ai on 01200 423186 or activities. For girls without their Leaders. 6–8 July 2018 www.waddow.org.uk @WaddowHall Waddow Hall [email protected] Rainbow & Brownie Adventure Day An action–packed day of adventurous Theme day £21** activities at Waddow Hall. 14 & 15 July 2018 *All events are for girls with their Leaders. Unless otherwise stated, licences are not required. Theme Day: A full day of themed activities, 10am AUGUST Wellies & Wristbands It’s a music, adventure and fun all–in–one weekend. Special £115 (£105 – 4pm. Theme Weekend: A full weekend of activities, from 4pm on Friday until 2pm on Sunday. Badge day: Complete a day’s challenges and be Find out more on page 12. 24–27 August 2018 Event early-bird) 10awarded your badge. 10am – 4pm. **One Leader per section ratio goes free. Additional Leaders are charged at £5 per person. 11 Calling all Rainbows* and Brownies!
Join in the fun at our 24 hour event, happening across the country Back at Music, at Blackland Farm, Foxlease and Waddow Hall, on Saturday 9 June to Foxlease and Sunday 10 June 2018. We will be offering you a Big Top experience, with adventure Waddow Hall adventure, activities and fun, whether you stay or come for the day. and fun! for 2018! Bookings open July 2017 24-27 AUGUST • 2018 8 Ticket price: £58.50 (overnight) or £33 (day Come and join in the fun! The weekend promises to be full of adventure, music, friends only) per person, adults £15 day, £40 overnight. and more, for all Guides and members of The Senior Section. Wellies and Wristbands Ticket price includes: accommodation food on Saturday evening 2018 will be taking place from Friday 24 until Monday 27 August 2018. and Sunday morning transport from a local station activities ... and much more! Bookings close on 28 February 2018, or when all spaces are full. Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Bookings open Ticket price includes: Why not volunteer? September 2017 • campsite fees Volunteer! This event wouldn’t be able At Blackland Farm, Foxlease and Ticket price: £115 • full catering from to run without the support Waddow Hall! Visit We need you! If you’re interested in volunteering, please use the link on the left Friday night until of fantastic volunteers. girlguiding.org.uk/magicandmayhem Earlybird ticket price: £105 to download a volunteer application pack. Monday lunchtime Here’s your chance to get to download an application pack. Book before February 2018 *Limited overnight space for Rainbows Volunteer price £15 to cover catering. involved, whether that’s Bookings close on 31 May • transport from a local station all the way through the 2018 or when all places preparations or just at the are filled. • huge range of event, we need you! Email activities Tickets will be allocated welliesandwristbands@ on a first-come, first- • wristbands (bring your girlguiding.org.uk own wellies!) served basis. to register your interest. • … and much more! Volunteer price £40 to cover catering costs. Girl-only SPARKLE AND ICE extreme camp
Bookings open now! After a fantastic first event, Sparkle and Ice 2018 will Ticket price: be even bigger and better! We challenge all Guides £55 per person (optional Friday night extra £15 and members of The Senior Section to test themselves includes dinner, camping and breakfast) against the elements at our winter camp! Enjoy an action-packed weekend full of fun, mud – and, who Ticket price includes: knows, maybe some snow. Camping The event takes place at Blackland Farm, Foxlease Meals Saturday lunch to Sunday morning and Waddow Hall from 3-4 February 2018, with an Onsite activities, challenges…and much more optional Friday night extra. Bookings close on 31 October 2017, or when all spaces are full. Visit girlguiding.org.uk/welliesandwristbands to download an application pack. Visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/sparkleandice to download Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. For an application form and find out about volunteering. more information or to book contact your centre of choice. 12 13 Did you know that our Activity Centres “The best bit for offer training grants for new and me as a Leader is Adult Opportunities existing Leaders? that I didn’t have to do any of the organisation! It Up to £25 is available if it’s your first training session, Unless otherwise stated, the following training is available to was good. I don’t have a licence with a further £50 available for up to 10 people per so I wouldn’t have been able all members of Girlguiding aged 18 or over, whether they are training session. Get in touch with your preferred to give my girls a residential adult members or members of The Senior Section. Centre for more information and application forms. experience without this...” Rosemary Dalrymple, 4th Addiscombe Guides, EVENT 2017–2018 WHERE COST speaking at Sparkle and Ice 2017 SEPTEMBER BCU (British Canoe Union) 2 Star Already gained your 1 star? Improve your Blackland £100 per person paddling skills and gain the 2 star award. 3–4 September 2017 Farm Level 2 Walking Assessment Weekend To take part you must have attended Waddow £87.50 an approved Girlguiding Level 2 Walking Training course. 8–10 September 2017 Hall
OCTOBER Archery GB – Instructor Award A two–and–a–half–day course for adult volunteers Blackland £250 per person wishing to lead archery at an introductory level. 6–8 October 2017 Farm Leader’s Days Day 1: All things activities, 10am to 5pm. It’s all the things that Foxlease £30 per person, per Foxlease can offer! From up high to fires and food. Come and explore and day. Optional stay– discover. Day 2: Pamper and craft, 10am to 5pm. Bring your children for an over £70 both days. Going Away With Licence activity day at Foxlease while you enjoy your Leader’s Day! Only £20 per child. Dinner included not required for our Minimum age 5. 21 & 22 October 2017 Adventure Made organised events
MARCH Domestic Users Chainsaw Course Own a chainsaw? Learn how to safely, Blackland £125 per person Easy for you… effectively use and maintain it to maximise its life. 13 March 2018 Farm
APRIL Leader’s Retreat A weekend of relaxation and training rolled into one. Recharge Waddow £89.50 Use our skills to help Our members said they want your batteries, learn some new skills and enjoy the company of other Leaders. Hall Going Away With, Part 1 you create your own more adventure in their 13-15 April 2018 adventure programme, and we want to Archery GB Instructor Award (See above.) 13–15 April 2018 Blackland £250 per person help you make that happen. Gaining your Going Away With Licence Farm is one of the most rewarding parts of We’re offering two trainings being a Leader. In part 1 we guide you Archery GB Instructor Award (See above.) 20–22 April 2018 Blackland £250 per person and a camp to help give you Farm through the theory and provide the training you need. Rainbow Leader’s Day Come down, explore and try everything on offer for Foxlease £30 per person the skills you need to achieve Queen’s Guide and Rainbows! From planning a sleepover, to activities and accommodation. Lunch adventure the easy way. Waddow Hall: 2-4 February 2018 included. 29 April 2018 Duke of Edinburgh opportunities Foxlease: 16-18 March 2018 MAY Leader’s Days Day 1: From up high to fires and food – come and enjoy a day for Foxlease £30 per person, per Adventure Weekend you! Lunch included. Day 2: Try crazy crafts, pampering activities and learn new day. Optional stay– Cost: £89.50 now £39.50* skills. Lunch included. Bring your children for an activity day at Foxlease while you over £70 both days. *£50 support from Adult Leader Whether a trip to the park or an Training Bursary enjoy your Leader’s Day! Only £20 per child. Minimum age 5. 12 & 13 May 2018 Dinner included international adventure, we want Domestic Users Chainsaw Course (See above.) 19 May 2018 Blackland £125 per person Support to complete to make sure your girls get all the Farm your Going Away adventure they want. Learn skills, Going Away With, Part 2 With Licence discuss ideas and make your own plans to get more adventure in your unit. JUNE BC (British Canoeing) 1 Star A basic award covering the skills needed Blackland £50 (plus £7 Complete your Going Away With to become a paddler. 30 June 2018 Farm certification) Waddow Hall: 6-8 April 2018 Licence. Bring your girls along for the practical aspects of the camp. Foxlease: 27-29 April 2018 Activities extra. ICANDO will be offering evening training sessions covering various topics, including safe space, First Response refresher, Large scale events managing people and requested topics from Leaders. 10 & 11 October 2017, 27 & 28 February 2018 and 16 & 17 May 2018. Waddow Hall: 8-10 September 2017 completely organised Cost: £89.50 now £39.50* Look out on social media and the ICANDO website for more information. *£50 support from Adult Leader for you Foxlease: 13-15 July 2018 Training Bursary 1414 Cost: £5 per person camping fee 15 Folding hairbrush 2624 / £2.20 Adventure Get outdoors with Girlguiding! badge What will your next adventure be? 8838 Woven 80p Whether you are planning a camp, 8839 Metal £1.25 holiday or day trip, Girlguiding has the perfect accessories for your Hand warmers (x2) adventure. 2626 Click to heat, put in Sit mat boiling water to soften and 2629 XPE foam, 40 x Call our friendly and reuse £2 30cm £2.80 knowledgeable sales team on 0161 941 2237 to find your nearest volunteer shop or to order from our catalogue. Visit girlguidingshop.co.uk to shop online. Wash bag 2630 100% nylon, 23 x 13cm £4 We are celebrating our 30th birthday in 2018 Adventure 3/4-sleeved T-shirt Come and celebrate by enjoying a cake with us - 60% cotton free for all catered groups! 40% polyester Folding bag Thermal mug S 8833 Hautbois Activity Centre is the ideal place for 2625 100% M 8834 pu-coated 2628 Height L 8835 your residential trip, training weekend, camping polyester, 17.5cm £7 XL 8836 25 x 35cm XXL 8837 event or activity day. open £8 £13 And why not be adventurous with our on-site activities including canoeing, archery, climbing and crate stacking? Adventure long-sleeved T-shirt 60% cotton 40% polyester Thermal S 8849 flask M 8850 L 8851 2627 Height XL 8852 20.5cm £8 XXL 8853 £13 Bespoke range
Do you want personalised hoodies, T-shirts, badges or flags for your next event or trip? The Girlguiding bespoke service is a simple way to get your designs brand-checked and put on to a range of merchandise. Get in contact: Anglia @HautboisNorfolk GgLP_BR_C The best part is if you buy directly from www.hautbois.org.uk us, 100% of profits go back into Guiding! T: 01603 737357 opt 2 @HautboisNorfolk To find out more, search for ‘Personalised merchandise’ on @HautboisActivityCentre girlguiding.org.uk. E:16 [email protected] 17
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Here at Girlguiding’s Activity Centres we don’t just serve up adventure! For delicious formal Book meals or sumptuous afternoon teas, look no today further than Waddow Hall or Foxlease. Our Leisure Events award-winning chefs are on hand to create Our leisure events are available for members and their families home-cooked fare from fresh local produce to enjoy our centres and surrounding areas. to suit all tastes and budgets. EVENT 2017–2018 WHERE COST
SEPTEMBER Waddow Hall’s Big Birthday Bash Celebrate 90 years of Waddow Hall as a Girlguiding Waddow £95 per person Festive set menus available centre. Highlights include a champagne reception, activities past and present and a Hall three–course dinner with dancing. There will be a house tour and a talk on Sunday, Foxlease, Hampshire exhibits from the archive and further optional activities. Now featuring The Swing Christmas meals starting from £21 per person; Commanders. 16–17 September 2017 Christmas afternoon tea £9.99 per person Royal Parks Rambles Take a self–guided tour around London before heading back to ICANDO £10 per person 023 8028 2638, [email protected] ICANDO for a tasty cream tea. 17 September 2017
Waddow Hall, Lancashire NOVEMBER Fireworks Night Fireworks, bonfires and food. A Guy Fawkes competition and more! Foxlease £5 per person Christmas meals starting from £18.50 per person 5 November 2017 (Under 4s free) 01200 423186, [email protected] DECEMBER Christmas Tree Festival Waddow Hall’s annual display of decorated Christmas trees Waddow £1.50 per and festive crafts. Open to the general public. 4–9 December 2017 Hall person Christmas Family Fun Day A festive day for all the family; includes an exciting elf Waddow £3 per person hunt, meeting Father Christmas, entry to the tree festival, mulled wine Hall (Under 4s free) and adventurous activities! Open to the general public. 9 December 2017 Countdown to Christmas Get ready for Christmas at Foxlease with crafts, activities, Foxlease £5 per under wintery trails and a visit from someone special! 16 December 2017 18, adults free
JANUARY Sale Sleepover Make the most of London’s January sales, followed by dinner, theatre ICANDO £90 per person and a night in central London. A great chance to meet other Leaders. 6–7 January 2018 L EL W Easter Fun Day Enjoy activities, crafts and a M–EGG–A egg hunt around Foxlease. Will Foxlease £5 per person PO Baden–Powell APRIL - E N G you find the golden egg? Open to the general public.1 April 2018 (Under 4s free) E EN D LL A A Easter Fun Day Enjoy Waddow Hall’s adventurous activities, Easter egg hunt, crafts Waddow £3 per person B H Adventures C and stalls in our Easter extravaganza. Food and adventurous activities carry an Hall (Under 4s free) Complete your adventure additional cost. Open to the general public. 2 April 2018 at one of our centres! Royal Parks Rambles Take a self–guided tour around London before heading back ICANDO £10 per person to ICANDO for a tasty cream tea. 25 April 2018
The Baden–Powell Challenge Award is Royal Parks Rambles (See above.) 19 May 2018 ICANDO £10 per person Waddow Hall ICANDO MAY the ultimate achievement for Guides. Who can In order to complete the Award a Guide go? Guides 15–17 September 2017, 24–26 November 2017, JUNE Tremendous Trefoil Guild – 75th Anniversary Come and join us to celebrate the 75th Foxlease £30 per person needs to take part in a Baden–Powell without their 16–18 February 2018, 8–10 December 2017, anniversary of the Trefoil Guild. Tea, cake, activities, games and crafts – for a fitting Adventure – a chance for her to try 6–8 April 2018, 19–21 January 2018, birthday bash. 16 June 2018 something new, learn about the next Leaders. 22–24 June 2018 9–11 February 2018, stage of her Girlguiding journey and Blackland Farm Cost: £95 16–18 March 2018, JULY Open Day Fun for all the family at Foxlease’s annual open day. 22 July 2018 Foxlease Free celebrate the completion of her Award 13–14 October 2017, 10–12 April 2018, Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge With fully qualified and experienced mountain guides, Waddow £195 per with her fellow Guides. 14–15 October 2017, Foxlease 20–22 April 2018, take on the 3 peaks challenge of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough over Hall person 18–20 May 2018, 2 days, full board, transport to challenge and shared accommodation included. For a Guide to attend one of these 25–26 November 2017, 22–24 September 2017, 22–24 June 2018, Age 14+. 27-29 July 2018 Adventures, her Leader will need 23–24 March 2018, 10–12 November 2017, 24–25 March 2018, 19–21 January 2018, 13–15 July 2018, to approve her application and the Family Camp An opportunity for volunteers to visit and stay at Blackland Farm with Blackland Dependent 14–16 August 2018 AUGUST Guide must show that she has nearly 8–9 August 2018 22–24 June 2018 their families and experience the on site activities. Open to the general public. Farm on booking completed all ten Challenge clauses. Cost: £75 Cost: £95 Cost: £77 11–31 August 2018 18 19
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Contact: Fully catered Blackland Farm 01342 810493 | [email protected] Foxlease 023 8028 2638 | [email protected] Waddow Hall 01200 423186 | [email protected]
This winter, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and members of the Senior Section can sample a Taste of Adventure at our Activity Centres for the special price of just Activity Centres £39.99 per person.* For this great price you can enjoy four fantastic activities – plus a fully–catered overnight stay.
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*Subject to availability. Offer available during November, December, January and February. Accommodation will be allocated before your arrival. © Girlguiding 2017. Registered charity number 306016. 20