HALF YEARLY NEWSLETTER FOR GIRLGUIDING SUFFOLK

JUNE 2016

COUNTY ADDRESSES

County President

Judy Jones 7 Grasmere Avenue

Felixstowe Suffolk

IP11 9SG 01394 282090

njones500@aol.com

County Commissioner Tricia Hale

11 Aldercroft Close Ipswich IP1 6PN 01473 414304 tricia.hale@virginmedia.com

County Treasurer

Sheila Tall 9 Western Avenue

Felixstowe IP11 9SP Ipswich IP9 2HY 01394 670259

sheilabattle@hotmail.com

County Office Gillian Smith

9 Brandeston Close Great Waldingfield Sudbury CO10 0XY

01787 375113 gillian.smith44@btinternet.

com

Newsletter Jackie Hobson

10 St Peters Close Henley Ipswich IP6 0RH

01473 831693 mjhobson@btinternet .com

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Bury St Edmunds District

Girls from all Sections in Bury St Edmunds District have been broadening their horizons with exciting activities and

challenges.

2nd and 3rd Bury St Edmunds Rainbows played host to some very slippery customers when they received a visit from Amaz-

ing Reptiles. The girls listened to a talk all about a variety of different creatures including snakes, tortoises and skunks. Alt-

hough they were a little reluctant at first the girls then enjoyed meeting the animals up close.

7th Bury St Edmunds Guides entered a team of five girls into ‘Forward’, the annual incident hike run by Cambridge University

Scout and Guide Club (CUSAGC). Starting and finishing at Bar Hill Scout hut in Cambridgeshire the girls navigated around a

series of six figure grid references. There were 5 challenge bases and the teams were scored based on their arrival time, perfor-

mance during the challenge, teamwork and conduct at each base, an observation quiz, and the time taken to complete the

course. 7th Bury did remarkably well considering they started the day in bitter winds and changeable weather. The hike was

completed with all their kit intact but covered in large quantities of mud! In total the girls covered 12.5 miles and are awaiting

the final results.

Louisa Beattie

Debenham’s a new Rainbows Unit.

Two girls from 1st Debenham Guides and two from 1st Debenham

Brownies joined the Rainbows at the end of their meeting to bring a

gift for the unit. They brought a Rainbow doll and book for them to take

home each week and in which to write about their Adventures/week of

fun.

The ten new girls had an opportunity to ask questions to the older girls

about their time in Brownies and Guides. Little Eva (girl in pink on the

right) asked about what kind of badges and what do you have to do to

get them. Brownies told them about their interest badges and that they

do their badges at the some of their weekly brownie meetings. Guides

told them they have to do some of the work on their badges at home

and it's great fun learning about different things and getting a badge for

their camp poncho. She also asked about camps and was told that

Brownies sleep inside and do lots of fun games, while Guides sleep in

tents and do lots of fun activities and singing of camp songs. We all

sang a song together 'Pizza Hut' then the Guides sang a different verse

'Ford Escort, Mini mini and Ferrari' which the Rainbows seemed to en-

joy and said that they now know another song.! Older girls from left to

right are Lotte, Bethany, Lily and Layla. Donna Jackson

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4th Hadleigh Brownies

enjoyed an evening learning how to be Dementia Friendly.

They now proudly wear their badges. Gloria Powell

1st Thurleston Rainbows

Last year our Young Leader Ellie was lucky enough to go to

Cambodia with Girlguiding Anglia and as a unit we wanted

to help with her fundraising. We also wanted to raise some

money to buy a unit flag,. As a Rainbow unit we had never

had a flag before, and as much as we enjoyed taking our

Olivia mascot doll to events, we thought it would be super to

have our own flag. So we did a Sponsored Necker Search!

On a lovely June evening, the Rainbows, in small groups

walked around the village of Bramford seeing how many

places they could identify from photos of our County Necker

in various locations- they found it on the Church gates, at a

bus stop, on the bridge over the river and all kinds of other

places- the winning team found 18 out of 20 neckers! All of

the Rainbows were sponsored for their search and raised an

impressive £336! As we had raised so much we were able to

buy our flag and all of the accessories, as well as contribute

towards a trip to the theatre and we gave Ellie the other half

of the money. This term we had a special meeting to cele-

brate Thinking Day and dedicate our flag. The Rainbows

learnt about the five World Centres and each Rainbow learnt

what Rainbows were called and what uniforms they wore in

a different county, we then lit candles for each of those

countries. The Rainbows then said prayers they had written

about what they liked doing best at Rainbows and Rev Mary

Sokanovic dedicated our flag with some very special oil

before unveiling it to all of the Rainbows. In pairs the Rain-

bows then took it in turns to carry the flag over our Rainbow

stepping stones whilst each renewing their promise. It was a

very special evening and the Rainbows are so proud of their

new flag and were very happy to be able take it to our Divi-

sion Thinking Day event. Cheryl Daldry

34th Ipswich Guides Celebrate 50th years. 34th Ipswich Guides celebrated their 50th birthday in November. Guides and leaders past and present were invited to join together for afternoon tea. A birthday cake was cut and happy birthday sung. Photos of camps and activities over the years were on dis-play along with handbooks and badges over the years and Go For Its. A lot of reminiscing and catching up was done with the older members getting together. A cloth badge was produced for the 50 years and given to the Guides. The event finished with all joining in the singing of the various versions of Taps spanning 50 years and everyone renewing their promise.

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Celebrating the ‘Suffragette Movement’ and remembering what it has done

for us…

Debenham Senior Section and 1st Debenham Guides joined together for a ‘Suffragette’ themed evening.

The evening included four activities which culminated in earning a badge, which recognised the importance of the Suffragettes

work and its connection with the Senior Section Centenary. I decided to work with the Suffragette theme as I think it is really

important to recognise what these women had accomplished for us today. Having seen the recent theme I was inspired to share

their work. Girlguiding, and in particular the Senior Section continues to offer opportunities to ‘use your voice’ and participate

in political and other issues. With the help of The New Wolsey Theatre, the Senior Section members were dressed for the oc-

casion and had placards in hand shouting Votes for Women! The evening started with a lively film clip detailing who the suf-

fragettes were and what they had achieved. Then a game a little like ladders requiring the girls to listen carefully for their part

of the story and quickly change places. As the third activity, the girls made a suffragette brooch using miniature newspaper

cuttings and the all important purple, cream and green coloured ribbons.

Lastly, we were really lucky to have some visitors that kindly gave up their time for us: Scott and Aimee from ASF Martial

Arts Company demonstrated and led a workshop based on self-defence. The Suffragette movement had found it necessary to

learn jiu jitsu, due to police brutality. Scott and Aimee were able to show us some Aiki Jutsu (which is where Aikido and jiu

jitsu came from), we were lucky enough to see Aimee showing us some of these moves, and grateful to Scott for what looked

like a painful evening, having been thrown several times to the floor! Aimee is currently the highest graded female in the coun-

try in this style.

Having completed all four activities the girls were given a badge that Rosie had designed, which will be another for the camp

blanket!

Many thanks to ‘Think Big’ for supporting this event and all the other people that helped; I hope that the self defence moves

would never be required and that the importance of using your right to vote when entitled never be forgotten.

Rosie Voller Debenham Senior Section

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THE ARCHIVES HAVE MOVED !

On a sunny but chilly Sunday morning the Archives were moved to Stoke Ash with the aid of a grand team of strong women! The 50 plus boxes all had to be carried down a rather difficult staircase along with all the uniforms. We managed to persuade ‘the man with the van’ to lower the large metal cabinets out of the window thus avoiding any damage to the stairway walls! A short journey took us to Stoke Ash where everything was unloaded and stacked ready for sorting in the two rooms allocat-ed for us. Sarah and I have now spent time unpacking and re-organising many of the boxes and will be having shelving and cupboards fitted in due course. We have put out duplicate books on shelves for anyone visiting Stoke Ash to look at and enjoy and re-turn to the shelves! A display cabinet will also be fitted in the entrance hall to display some of the interesting items in the Archives, these displays will, of course, be changed from time to time. We are also putting together boxes of items which can be loaned to units when working on their Traditions badge. The response from everyone has been wonderful and I think there will be people who now have some spare space in cup-boards, attics, sheds etc. However, we are still lacking many items so we would ask you to dig deep into those badge boxes etc and also speak to anyone who you might think could have a hidden store tucked away, and don’t forget those redundant flags and pennants. Amongst the items we are still lacking are: BROWNIE BADGES: Wings ; Golden Hand ; Also Brownie Belts and Triangular ties. GUIDE: Flower Patrol Emblems; c2000 onwards interest badges “assorted Shapes” any colour triangular scarves SENIOR SECTION: We have very little! Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries or have items for donating to the County Archives. Margaret Tinworth ggarchives@btinternet.com / 01449 737073

1st & 2nd Sudbury guides trip to the Big Gig at Wembley Arena on Saturday 10th October. For some other girls this was their first ever pop concert, so it was definitely a night to remember.

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2nd Walton Guides, all voted to go for an Indian meal at Walton.

We were given a donation of £50.00 from Felixstowe Division Depot ( we were told

this money was for us, and for a treat!) So we asked our parents for a top up dona-

tion of £4.00each.

‘Bombay Night’ were wonderful and let us try everything on the menu well almost!

We all enjoyed starters, a main meal and desert! One of our Young leaders negotiat-

ed with ‘Bombay Night’ before we went. They cooked us the best food we had ever

tasted! And for afters!!! Ice cream,& some of us needed it.

I am sure if any other Units wanted to try Indian food, ‘Bombay Night’ would do

the same for you. They even gave us all chocolates to share for being so well be-

haved.

8th Ipswich Brownies

were asked to decorate a tree to go into Christ Church with trees decorated by other organi-sations. We rose to the challenge and made snowmen faces with battery tea lights. The talking point was a tree made from used C.D.s ( the Ministers sermons ). Not sure how to achieve this I turned to Google without any luck. I decided to drill the disc's then wire them to-

gether, then stick on lights from the back to stick out of the centre hole. When we went to attach the tree to the wall it curved out and looked even more tree like. The end effect was amazing and we got lots of praise. Thought I'd pass this on so others could make one next year. Jayne Hughes

Thinking Day 2016

Ipswich East

Ipswich West

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County Camp 2015

Bake Off

Campfire Opening for

County Camp 2015

All sorts of folk

to share a joke.

All sorts of games

with all sorts of names.

All sorts of sweets

and all sorts of treats.

All sorts of fun

though not enough sun!

and now we long

for All Sorts of song...........

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My trip to the World Scout Jamboree in Japan

This year I was given the amazing opportunity to attend the 23rd World Scout Jamboree as an International Service Team mem-ber. The World Scout Jamboree happens every 4 years in a different country and is open to any member of guiding or scouting between the ages of 14 and 18.

I first found out about the WSJ at my county MOOT Camp way back in 2013. I have always loved the idea of going on an in-ternational adventure and when I heard about this camp, I knew I couldn’t give it a miss. Unfortunately, I was a month too old to attend the camp as a participant, but after speaking to members of the UK contingent I found out that I could apply as an adult member. When I returned from the camp, I did an application form online and then got invited to go to a selection event with other Scout and Guide leaders from all over the East of England. During selection, we carried out different tasks with groups of people who we hadn’t met before such as cleaning or gardening and then had a 5 minute interview about our roles and responsibilities within our organisation. A few months later we then got an email to say if our application had been suc-cessful. Before flying out to Japan, the UK contingent had two events where you could meet other people who were also attend-ing the Jamboree.

I flew out to Japan on the 23rd July and arrived at the Jamboree site on the 25th after spending 2 days in Tokyo exploring the city with my fellow IST members and then visiting Hiroshima.

When we arrived at the Jamboree site, it was very, very hot! As soon as I arrived, I knew that the event would be something that I would never forget and I couldn’t wait to get started!

The scale of the event didn’t really hit me until the opening ceremony. It was huge! Thousands of people from all over the world gathered on a field eagerly awaiting the start of the Jamboree. The atmosphere was electric! We even got to see the Prince of Japan!

After initial IST training and the excitement of the opening ceremony, it was time to start our jobs. I was working in the culture module at the jamboree site on the Japanese calligraphy stall. I have never done calligraphy before but after having a lesson in calligraphy from some Japanese ladies on our team, I felt a lot more confident! I had about 10 people working with me on my team from all over the world. There were people from Bulgaria, Japan, Sweden, Slovakia and even South Korea on my team all prepared to help the young people have the adventure of a lifetime! The actual camp lasted for just under 2 weeks and every day was extremely busy and fun filled! But the fun didn’t just last during the day, our evenings were also jam packed and we got to try out many different activities such ceilidh dancing as well as eating international cuisines from one of the food houses or watching people perform their national dances.

I can honestly say that the Jamboree has been one of the best experiences in my life. I have met so many incredible people from

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all over the world by doing the jamboree and I have learnt so much about WAGGGS and the brilliant work that they do.

I want to thank everyone who has supported me during the last 2 years and Girlguiding Suffolk as well as Girlguiding Anglia for helping me achieve my goal of attending the jamboree!

This report is from Jessica who was an IST member (someone who pays to go to the Jamboree and helps to run activities for the young people). Jessica is from Seckford Senior Section she was joined by Bethany from 1st Stonham Aspal Guides and Louise

from Sudbury.

I’m the girl in the black stripy shirt on the left hand side!

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Stoke Ash Workers Long Melford Guides were visited by Claire from Dementia

Friends on 27th April. She spent time talking to the girls

about Dementia and how it affects individuals as well as their

families. She explained how we all need to be aware of how

to talk to people with Dementia especially as it is on the in-

crease and will touch most families in the future. We did ac-

tivities which showed us how a person with Dementia thinks

and reacts. The girls especially liked being asked to write

down the instructions for making a cup of tea.

The most number of instructions were 53 steps - these began

with where to find the kitchen - to checking the tea was not

too hot to drink. It was extremely enlightening and it really

made everyone think ! She finished the evening by presenting

everyone with a Dementia Friend Badge. Trudy & Diana

Annual Review and Presentation of Awards for

Girlguiding Suffolk

Judy Jones, County President & Tricia Hale, County Com-

missioner invite you to this event at

Haverhill Arts Centre

High Street, Haverhill CB9 8AR

On Monday 26th September, 2016

7.30pm start

Please wear uniform if you usually wear it for your role

Speaker will be Valerie Le Vaillant, Chief Guide

Light refreshments will be served from 6.30pm

For a map of the venue go to

www.haverhillartscentre.co.uk

R.S.V.P by post or email :

The County Office, 9 Brandeston Close, Great Walding-

field, Sudbury CO10 0XY

suffolkguides@btinternet.com

Or via Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/girlguiding-

suffolk-agm-tickets-25486815752

Please give phone number on reply in case of unforeseen

circumstances and whether you have any access needs

that need to be taken into account.

Please note there will be a new County Website very soon

so look out for details

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Activities with the 10th Ipswich Guides

On Chantry Park, meeting unusual friends and completing the WAGGS Connect

Challenge

Ipswich Gang Show 2016

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THE GIRLGUIDING SUFFOLK KEYNOTES is published half yearly for Guiders, Advisors, Members and

supporters of Girlguiding in Suffolk.

Editor:- Jackie Hobson, 10 St Peters Close, Henley, Ipswich, IP6 0RH

E-mail: mjhobson@btinternet.com

Please send contributions for the next edition by March 12th 2017.

Suffolk Girlguiding Diary of Events

2016

July 1st - 3rd Scout& Guide Wet Weekend Contact Gillian - gillian.smith44@btinternet.com

July 3rd International Opportunities Event Contact Cheryl - cheryl_daldry@hotmail.com

July 9th Senior Section Event @ Framlingham Castle Contact Gillian - gillian.smith44@btinternet.com

July 14th Trefoil Guild Quiet afternoon - Stoke Ash Contact Margaret - 2mellors@googlemail.com

July 14th Singing Circle Camp fire at Stoke Ash Contact Margaret - 2mellors@googlemail.com

July 16th-17th Baden-Powell Adventure weekend in

Sherringham Contact Gillian - gillian.smith44@btinternet.com

July 16th Working Party at Stoke Ash Contact Judy - njones500@aol.com

July 24th - 28th Suffolk Pack Holiday at Hautbois

August 18th Trefoil Guild Music Day at Stoke Ash Contact Margaret - 2mellors@googlemail.com

September 11th Stoke Ash Open Day Contact Judy - njones500@aol.com

FOR ALL TO SEE THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN DONE

September 20th Trefoil Guild Singing Circle Contact Margaret - 2mellors@googlemail.com

September 24th Scout and Guide Mere Day Contact Gillian - gillian.smith44@btinternet.com

September 26th County AGM - Haverhill Contact Gillian - gillian.smith44@btinternet.com

FOR ALL - see on page 10 of newsletter - Speaker - Chief Guide

October16th Guide Badge Day Contact Gillian - gillian.smith44@btinternet.com

November24th Trefoil Guild Singing Circle Contact Margaret - 2mellors@googlemail.com

December 4th Trefoil Guild Carol Service - Stoke Ash Contact Margaret - 2mellors@googlemail.com

2017

March 18th -19th Baden Powell Adventure Contact Gillian - gillian.smith44@btinternet.com

July County Trip to Lorne Contact Cheryl - cheryl_daldry@hotmail.com

July 1st-2nd Baden Powell Adventure Contact Gillian - gillian.smith44@btinternet.com

August 25th-28th Scout & Guide Moot Camp at Bentwaters Details soon

October 21st-22nd Baden Powell Adventure Contact Gillian - gillian.smith44@btinternet.com