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Girlguiding Shropshire offers a programme of activities designed to help girls and young women develop their potential and make a difference in their communities. The county supports units across Shropshire and currently enables more than 3,700 girls and young women to take part. The exact activities available to your child depend on her age section and on the local unit she joins, so the most reliable way to find out what is running near you is to make contact through the county website.
How the programme is structured
Girlguiding's activities are organised by age section. Each section works towards its own badges, challenges and awards, with activities pitched at the appropriate age and level of independence. Because the county supports many local units, the specific mix of meetings, trips and projects varies from unit to unit.
Two broad aims run through the programme:
- Developing potential — activities are designed to build skills, confidence and independence.
- Making a difference — girls are encouraged to take action and contribute to their communities.
What activities typically involve
While individual units differ, activity in Girlguiding generally falls into a few recognisable areas:
| Area | What it can include |
|---|---|
| Skills and badges | Working towards badges and awards that recognise new skills |
| Community action | Projects and activities that make a difference locally |
| Outdoor and adventure | Activities and trips suited to the age section |
| Creativity and interests | Crafts, games and interest-based activities |
| Camps and events | Larger gatherings and county-level opportunities |
The balance between these depends on the section and the unit, so treat the table as a guide to the kinds of activity on offer rather than a fixed timetable.
Why the answer varies by unit
Girlguiding Shropshire is a county organisation that supports local units rather than running a single central programme. That means:
- Age section matters — younger members and older members follow different programmes.
- Local unit matters — each unit plans its own meetings and chooses which activities and trips to run.
- Timing matters — activities change through the year and availability can vary.
If you want to know exactly what a particular unit offers, ask that unit directly.
How to find out what is available near you
- Go to the Girlguiding Shropshire website.
- Look for the joining or volunteering information.
- Make contact with the county or your nearest unit.
- Ask which sections have spaces and what activities they currently run.
The expected result is a direct answer about your local unit, which is more accurate than any general description of the programme.
Common sticking points
- Assuming all units are the same. They are not — activities vary by unit and section.
- Looking for a single county-wide timetable. The county supports units; it does not run one shared activity list.
- Not asking about availability. Whether a unit can take new members depends on local capacity, so ask before making plans.
Who to contact
The county has a County Commissioner, Sarah Smith-Roe, who took over the role from Jane Hurst. The appointment was announced by Midlands Region Chief Commissioner Kirstie Pogson. For joining, volunteering or activity questions, the county website is the starting point.