Forthcoming Events
Don't forget
to look at the County Calendar to see a list of dates and events.
Follow this link to complete a training application form electronically. Then follow the instructions on the top of the form for details of how to submit your application.
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First Aid / First Response
Wednesday 10th March 2010 - Renewal Course
Name __________________________________________
Unit ___________________________________________
Phone No ___________________________________________
e-mail address ____________________________________________
Please bring a packed lunch.
Renewal: Thursday 10th June; Thursday 26th October
Full Course: Sunday 23rd May; Saturday 16th October
I am unable to attend any of the above dates, but wish to attend:
Renewal - Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday /Thursday / Friday -- 7pm-9.30pm
Or Full Course - Saturday / Sunday -- 9.00am / 9.30am - 2.0pm / 2.30pm
Return form to Debbie Timms (details in County Directory)
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BP Challenge Adventure Weekend

12th-14th March 2010
Where: OAC Whiteley Wood, Common Lane, Sheffield
Accommodation: Indoors in Renwick
Cost: £35
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Magna Sleepover for Brownies
Saturday 24th to Sunday 25th April 2010
At Magna Science Museum – Rotherham
Cost £25.00 per Brownie – Leaders Free
This includes all food and activities during stay – cost excludes transport to event
Deposit of £5.00 per Brownie will be required with application form to secure place.
This event is open to all Sheffield Packs - initially open to 12 Brownies and 2 Leaders (over 18 years) from each Unit – extra spaces may be available once all applications have been received.
You do not need to hold a residential licence for this event
Please return this form to Sue Hubbert (details in County Directory) with deposit. Final Payment due by 1st March 2010
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Girlguiding Sheffield County Brownie Take Over
I will be bringing ______ Brownies and ______ Leaders to the Sleepover
I attach a cheque for £ made payable to Girlguiding Sheffield
Leader : _____________________________ Contact Tel: __________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Contact email address: ______________________________________________________
Unit Name:__________________________ District: ________________ Division: ________
Extra places if available: ___________Brownie __________Leaders
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BP Celebration Weekend
Friday 30th April to Sunday 2nd May
Hesley Woods, Chapeltown
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New Sheffield? New to Girlguiding? New to Girlguiding Sheffield?
Thursday 6 May, 2010
Guide House, 41 Townhead Street
If there seems to be jargon, and processes, and communication which does not make sense, this Information Evening has been prepared, just for you
We’ll attempt to clear the fog, or at least change it to a lighter shade of blue!
Open to ALL interested parties, whether coming on board as a leader, a helper, a treasurer etc etc, or a parent willing to support from time to time
Please arrive for 7.15 if possible, so we can welcome guests and begin the evening with refreshments.
It would be GREAT to have some indication of attendance, but if you have not completed this application form (below) then just come along anyway
Uniform is not necessary
Please complete this form, and forward to Training Management, Guide Office, Scout HQ, Trippet Lane, Sheffield S1 4EL, or e-mail your intention to attend to Ann Evans (Details in County Directory)
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NEW TO GUIDING EVENT ON 6th MAY 2010
Name……………………………………………………….…………………………………
e-mail …………………………………………………………………………………………..
My interest in this session comes from………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Grand Walk and Picnic in Graves Park
15th May 2010 10.30am - 1.30pm
(Served by the 20, 20A, 53, 25 Bus Services)
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Walk
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Come as a unit, district or with Guiding friends.
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Meet up with the rest of the County for a giant picnic.
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Bring a game to play with your unit and why not ask others to join in?
Turn up throughout the day. Take advantage of the walks through the woods, the Animal Farm and the Open Space and all get together for a picnic by the Rose Garden Cafe around 12.30pm.
The Park Rangers will be available for Activities (parachute games, bug hunts, etc) Approximate numbers will be required.
The Walk badge pictured above will be available at £1 per person – please order on form below.
Please return the form below by 15th March 2010 to: Ruth Ledbury (details in County Directory)
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Unit _________________________________ District ______________________
Guiders Name _________________________ Tel: _________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Contact Email: __________________________________________________________________
I will be bringing ________Rainbows / Brownies / Guides / Senior Section on the Grand Walk and Picnic.
I would / would not be interested in a Park Ranger Activity (delete as appropriate)
I would like __________ badges @£1 each. I enclose a cheque for _______ (made payable to Girlguiding Sheffield.
Please Note: Leaders are to provide their own Day Activity Permission forms and ensure they have First Aid Kits for their group. Group Ratios when attending an outdoor event must be adhered to at all times.
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Rainbow Centenary Princes Party
Sunday 13th June 2010 at the Octagon Centre

Information for leaders
The Rainbow Princess Party will be a fun event for Rainbows of all ages. There will be party games, dancing, activities and much more for them to enjoy. Every one (including adults) is invited to come dressed as your favourite princess and join in the fun. All units must be accompanied by two adults, and if travelling together or meeting away from the Octagon must ensure they have the correct ratio of adults to children(1:4)
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Where: Octagon Centre, Sheffield University
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When: Sunday 13th June 2010
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Times: 2.00 – 4.30 (arrival from 1.30 at the earliest please)
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Cost: £6.00
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Travel: The Octagon centre is easily accessible from the tram and there are many buses that pass by. Please use public transport wherever possible. Car parking is limited.
Each Rainbow on the day needs:-
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To come dressed as a princess
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A label with her unit name/number and leaders name only on it.
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Packed party tea in a small rucksack or lunchbox. NB Drinks will be provided
Please copy the participant application form( on page 5), distribute to the girls in your unit and keep each signed participant form to bring along with you on the day. Please do not send these forms in with your application or to the Guide Office.
Please return this form to Wendy Peake (details in County Directory) by 14/05/2010
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Rainbow Princess Party – Sunday 13th June 2010
I will be bringing .......... Rainbows @ £6.00 each
I will be bringing .......... Adults @ £1.00 each (for badge)
I will be bringing .......... Adults free (no badge)
I attach a cheque for .......... made payable to Girlguiding Sheffield
Leaders Name Contact Telephone No ___________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
Contact email if available ___________________________________________________________________________
Unit name District Division ___________________________________________________________________________
Rainbow Centenary Princes Party
Application Form for participants
The Rainbow Princess Party will be a fun event for Rainbows of
all ages. There will be party games, dancing, activities and much more for them
to enjoy. Every one (including leaders) is invited to come dressed as their
favourite princess and join in the fun.
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Where: Octagon Centre, Sheffield University
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When: Sunday 13th June 2010
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Times: 2.00 – 4.30 (arrival from 1.30 at the earliest please)
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Cost: £6.00 per person to cover all activities, party bag and badge.
Each Rainbow on the day needs:-
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To come dressed as a princess
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A label with her unit name/number and leaders name only on it.
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Packed party tea in a small rucksack or lunchbox. NB Drinks will be provided
Please return this form to your Leader by 01/05/10
I give permission for------------------------------------------- to join in with the Rainbow Princess Party on Sunday 13th June 2010
I enclose £6.00(If cheque payable to unit funds)
I am happy/ not happy* for photographs of my daughter to be used in Girlguiding publicity or publications.
* Please delete as applicable.
Please give details overleaf of any allergies or medical conditions that may affect her whilst taking part in this activity.
Signed ________________________________ parent/guardian________________
Printed name____________________________
In an emergency on the day you should contact:
Name __________________________________ Relationship __________________
Contact number ________________________ Mobile _______________________
Please return this form to your unit Guider by 01/05/10
Leaders please retain this form and bring it with you on the day
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Brownie Trophy Day: 10th July
2010
Come and join in the fun!
20 teams of six Brownies will have the opportunity to take part in several team tasks in an attempt to win the trophy.
If you are interested in entering a team from your unit into this event, please complete the form below (only one team per unit). Each team must be accompanied by a unit guider; the cost per team is £12 (£2 per girl).
Cheques made payable to Girlguiding Sheffield please send cheque and the form below to Sarah Crofts (details in County Directory). Please return by Thursday 1st April,
Confirmation will be sent via email if you want it sending via post please include a SAE.
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Brownie trophy day
Unit name______________________ Unit Guiders name_________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
Postcode________________ Contact telephone number__________________
Email address __________________________________________________
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Islands County Camp
26th to 30th August 2010
Islands camp will give Guides, Brownies and their leaders the opportunity to enjoy a large scale camp with lots of exciting activities. Girls will be in sub-camps, either in the OAC or on the adjacent Common Land, but will meet up for challenging, but fun experiences on and off site, to suit all tastes, from adventurous activities to arts and crafts. Guides may attend without their leader. Leaders do not need to hold a camp licence for this event. Information about permission and health forms will be issued nearer the time.
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Where: Outdoor Activities Centre, Whiteley Woods, Common Lane
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When: Guides - Thursday 26th to Monday 30th August, 2010; Brownies – Friday 27th to Monday 30th August, 2010
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Cost: £100 per Guide, £80 per Brownie. Price includes all food, activities, site fees, a T shirt and badge. Guide Leaders will be charged £25, Brownie Leaders £20, to cover food, T shirt and badge (may be taken out of Unit funds)
Deposit of £30.00 per girl to be paid by 31st March 2010
Balance and Leaders fees to be paid by 30th June 2010
Please copy the Participant Application form and distribute to your Unit.
Please keep a copy of the completed form and return a copy of the form and one cheque per Unit with the completed form below.
Further information from Sue Shelley and Diane Wheeler (details in County Directory)
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* Please return this form, copies of participants completed application forms and one cheque per Unit to Diane Wheeler,
Girlguiding Centenary Camp
Thursday 26th August to Monday 30th August
Number of: ____________ girls and _____________ leaders to Island Camp
I attach a cheque for £ _________________ made payable to “Girlguiding Sheffield”
Name: ____________________________ Contact phone number: ________________
Mobile phone number (at camp): ___________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________
Contact email address: ____________________________________________________
Brownies / Guides * (delete as appropriate)
Unit Name: ____________________ District: ________________ Division: __________
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ISLANDS CAMP CENTENARY COUNTY CAMP
Application form for participants
Islands camp will give Guides, Brownies and their leaders the opportunity to enjoy a large scale camp with lots of exciting activities. Girls will be in sub-camps, either in the OAC or on the adjacent Common Land, but will meet up for challenging, but fun experiences on and off site, to suit all tastes, from adventurous activities to arts and crafts. Guides may attend without their leader.
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Where: Outdoor Activities Centre, Whiteley Woods, Common Lane
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When: Guides - Thursday 26th to Monday 30th August, 2010; Brownies – Friday 27th to Monday 30th August, 2010
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Cost: £100 per Guide, £80 per Brownie. Price includes all food, activities, site fees, a T shirt and badge. Guide Leaders will be charged £25, Brownie Leaders £20, to cover food, T shirt and badge (may be taken out of Unit funds)
Deposit of £30.00 to be paid by …………………2010
Balance to be paid by ……………………. 2010
Please make cheques payable to your Unit
Details on kit list, permission and health forms, arrival and departure arrangements will be issued through your Unit leader nearer the time.
Please return the form below to your Unit leader by ………………. 2010
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ISLANDS CAMP CENTENARY COUNTY CAMP
I give permission for ………………………………………… to attend the Centenary Camp at the OAC, Whiteley Woods, Common Lane from Thursday 26th (Guides), Friday 27th (Brownies) to Monday 30th August 2010.
I am happy / not happy * for photographs of my daughter to be used in Girlguiding publicity or publications. * Please delete as appropriate
I enclose £30.00 (cheques made payable to …………………………………………..) in respect of the deposit. I understand that the balance will be payable by ……………
Please give any details of any allergies or medical condition/disability: ……………………………….………………………………………………………..
Signed: ……………………………………………. Parent/Guardian
Printed name ………………………………………………………………………
In an emergency during the camp you should contact:
Name: …………………………………………….. Relationship ………………..
Contact number: …………………………………. Mobile: ……………………………..
Please return this form to your leader by …………………………………….
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