YeSS Spring 2008

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Yes, it's YeSS time again! The Senior Section website is filled with news and events. Have you had a chance to look yet? In particular there's lots of opportunities for you to get involved with our Centenary projects. Scroll down for more details.


Book now for Innovate Dalguise!

Deadline Extended!

an adult Leader at Innovate WroughtonWe are excited to say that Innovate has returned and will be taking place in Dalguise, Scotland on the weekend of 24 - 26 October. The planning team have been working hard making this an Innovate you won't want to miss! With lots to do and fun to be had, don't miss out on booking your place for this.

Find out more about Innovate.


Take advantage of your YHA discount! 

Two Senior Section membersCan't afford to go abroad on a hot summer holiday? We're offering half-price membership with the YHA which means you'll get some fabulous discounts from staying in their hostels in the UK.

Take advantage of this great discount.



Camp and Kayak at Blacklands Farm

Senior Section membersAre you looking for a camp with a difference this summer? Blackland Farm are holding a Kayak camp from the 10 - 15 of August. It's ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to Kayak. 

Find out what's happening at Blackland Farm this summer?



Help the Guide Friendship Fund

Senior Section jacketThe Guide Friendship Fund helps overseas Guide Associations by funding projects that benefit girls and young women and their wider community. There is now an easy way to help out this worthy cause - buy some of the merchandise available from the online shop! Order your cloth or metal badge today, or splash out for a GFF lanyard!

Visit the online shop.



What's going on?

Play the Brownies new online dancing game.

Spend your summer at Waddow.

Members' benefits.

Do you play a sport?

Register on our camping and holidays forum.

What's happening at the World Conference?


Are you going to the BIG GIG 2008?

Star VolunteerAvid BIG GIG fans will already know that the ultra-cool Alphabeat and pop prodigies Scouting For Girls will be performing on the BIG GIG stage this year, Who will be the next act to be announced?

Leave us a message and tell us who you want to see.

 

See the world with INTOPS

A young Fijian girlCome along to an INTOPS weekend and you'll have the chance to find out about international opportunities that may be suited to your talents and interests. You'll also take part in lots of fun, yet challenging activities and games.

Find out more about INTOPS.



What's happening at Hautbois?

Three girlsHave you been to Great Hautbois House in Anglia? If you haven't, here's your chance! They've got lots of exciting camps over the summer, including Come and Camp, Minivate Anglia, Sportsmania and Changing the World.

Visit the Great Hautbois House website.



Do you know a good citizen?

A Leader at Blackland FarmNominations are now open for the 2008 Philip Lawrence Awards for good citizenship. Could you be an award winner? Do you know of, or work with, a group of young people who have taken the initiative to improve their lives and the lives of others?

Find out more about the award and how to nominate.


Centenary 2010

Start getting excited about the Centenary.

 

In two year's time, our Centenary celebrations will be in full swing! In the mean time, there are lots of projects and opportunities for you to get involved with, including:

Girlguiding UK: Changing the World sees us partner with 18 other charitable organisations, and our very own Branch Associations to create activity packs to enable you to change the world.

We're looking for enthusiastic and committed members to become part of a writing group. You'll be creating a resource to help celebrate World Thinking Day 2010.

We're looking for bright sparks who are interested in working within our Centenary and Events Team for three months.

We have a fantastic opportunity to invite a student to get involved with a very special project.

We've already finalised a lot of what we'll be doing to celebrate the Centenary. Keep up-to-date with what's happening.

Visit www.girlguiding.org.uk/seniorsection for all the latest Senior Section news.