Taunton Division Girlguiding Report 2023
Guiding in Taunton seems to have settled more after a few strange years with the pandemic and the gradual returning to normal face to face meetings after that. A few units have merged due to a combination of leader availability and girls’ memberships, hopefully this should mean more cost-effective units able to operate more effectively. That still does not mean that the running of the division and all the units is without its challenges, as due to costs of everything continuing to rise it is making running a fun and inspiring programme of activities quite a challenge for leaders, whilst trying to keep costs to parents as low as possible to be able to offer Guiding to all those girls who wish to be members, with it not being cost prohibitive.
It was great to see Taunton Gang Show again on the calendar in April, a continued partnership with Girlguiding and Scouting, another great show, well done to everyone involved. Also the annual joint St George's Day Parade with Guiding and Scouting in Taunton as a spectacular parade through the town culminating with a short celebration to renew our promises in Wilton Lands at Vivary Park, a great event showing we are well and truly active in Taunton.
May saw lots of opportunities to make memories for everyone with the Coronation, a lot of opportunities for girls with events and celebrations linked to the event. In July we held a division outdoor activity day, all sections coming together at Huish Woods, enjoying the outdoor space for some new and different opportunities, including drumming, circus skills, shelter building, crafting and archery.
September we launched a restructure in the division, running now as a whole division with a Division Commission and two Assistant Commissions. This seems to be settling in well as we move through getting the format established.
Some units are able to offer residential experiences, a lot of planning and organising but a great opportunity for girls to attend and build on their fun and friendships, learning skills for life. Any residential guiding opportunity is probably the single most exciting event on any units calendar.
As always, I really want to thank all our leaders for the time and commitment they give. In particular special thanks to my fellow Commissioners and members of the division exec, whose support I greatly value, I could not do it without you all.
Sandra Verrier Taunton Division Commissioner
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