The Queen’s Guide Award is the highest award for members of Girlguiding UK.  It is open to any members aged 16 to 25 and must be completed within three years or before your 26th birthday, whichever is sooner.

Being a leader in Girlguiding is not only rewarding but it builds new friendships, opens new opportunities and is lots of fun!!  To become a Unit Leader or Assistant Unit Leader in Girlguiding UK, you are required to complete the Leadership Qualification.

Across Essex South East, we have a number of annual or special events that we run.  This includes our annual fundraiser (refreshments at Barleylands), the Chennels Trophy (for the Guide section) as well as the Pamper Weekend (for the adults).  However it also covers events such as the Big Gig and our centenary celebrations in 2010.

People do the Duke of Edinburgh Award for lots of different reasons but the most important reason to get involved is because you will enjoy the challenge, make new friends and have lots of fun.

It is important that in girlguiding, we always welcome those whose learning or physical disabilities limit their activities but not their hopes and achievements. There are many people across Essex South East who can offer support and advise to leaders to ensure that all activties are flexible for most abilities to participate.

Girlguiding UK is part of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), which co-ordinates Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting worldwide.  WAGGGS is the largest women's organisation in the world and has extensive links to other organisations, such as the United Nations where it works to directly influence world youth policy and women's rights.

The Arts play a big role in Girlguiding for they enable members to experiment and try new activities.  Many of the skills learnt as a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide, Senior Section or Adult member are called upon in every day life!  What's more by experimenting and trying new things, the girls are continually learning and growing into good citizens.

We are in need of more Guiders to help ensure that we can offer Girlguiding to all those who would believe in our ideals.  Unfortunately we are struggling and many of our units have long waiting lists.  This is why, PR is critical in telling the wider public about Girlguiding and the benefits of getting involved.  Part of this is also ensuring that our current leaders remain with us by ensuring they receive regular communications to help make being a leader in Essex South East easier!