Taunton Division Girlguiding Report 2024
Guiding in Taunton seems to be gently on the increase in terms of young members, with several units now full and operating a waiting list.
We were very fortunate to receive some financial support from Taunton Town Council in the form of a small grant phased over three years to support annual subscription costs. A very helpful grant for which we are very grateful. 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 is 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. We were pleased to be present at Taunton Flower Show, helping with some activities for children.
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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