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Helter Skelter 2014 Adventures for all ages with Girlguiding North East England

Welcome Welcome to the third edition of Helter Skelter and yet more fantastic opportunities for you to enjoy! There is something for members of all ages and interests, so please do take time to read about what is on offer. 2014 is the 100th birthday of the Brownie section and we have a very special Helter Skelter day planned in May, to which you are all invited. As most of our members are Brownies now, were Brownies once or will be Brownies in the near future, it felt like a time for us all to celebrate together, so join us at the Star Quest Spectacular! But that isn’t all that we have to offer – so go on, encourage your group to take part in other Helter Skelter events too. Hilary Cooper Chief Commissioner, Girlguiding North East England

e d i w n o i g e R : t i e r n o i t i t Captu e p m o c y h p a r photog Make sure you have your camera when you are out and about on your Helter Skelter adventures this year. Look out for photo opportunities that capture one of the following ideas. • We are for all girls. • We give girls their own space. • We give girls a voice. • We change as the lives of girls change. The photography competition is for all ages and runs from September 2013 to August 2014. Full details of how to apply can be found on the Region website.

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For more information please visit the events section of www.girlguidingnortheast.org.uk.

You are all invited to

When?

Saturday 17 May 2014

Where?

Wetherby Racecourse

Who for?

All members of Girlguiding and the Trefoil Guild aged 5 to 105

How much?

£20 per person – or book before 31 December for an early bird rate of just £15 per person

We hope you can make it – it’s going to be out of this world!

Something for everyone... P Circus acts

P Flashmobs

P Dancing

P Extreme Team

P Singing

P Bands

P Storytelling

P Talent stage

P Star Quest trail

P Musical theatre

P Street performers

P Shop

P Marching bands

P Chill-out zone

...and FUN for all! For more information and booking go to www.girlguidingnortheast.org.uk/starquest

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Exciting opportunities for Guides who have already completed other parts of their Baden-Powell Challenge and need an Adventure to complete it! No more than four girls from each unit may apply.

Two-day river trip What? Two-day river trip by canoe with

camping overnight. When? Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June 2014 Where? Boroughbridge to Nether Poppleton How much? £60 © North Yo

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Sail on the James Cook What? Spend a weekend sailing on this

beautiful 70-foot ketch. When? Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June and Friday 12 to Sunday 14 September 2014 Where? North Shields How much? £185

Whodunnit? What? Come for the weekend and solve

Steaming ahead What? Find out more about the North Yorkshire Moors Railway – be part of a service project connected with the railway and take a trip on a steam train. When? Friday 4 to Sunday 6 April 2014 Where? Holme House, North Yorkshire How much? £40

l a n o i t a n Inter s e i t i n u t r o Opp North East England International Opportunities (INTOPS) INTOPS gives Guides and members of The Senior Section aged between 14 and 18 the chance to travel – to attend an international camp, visit a World Centre or take part in a community project overseas. In 2013 girls travelled to Ethiopia and Austria. To find out more and to apply, visit the Girlguiding North East England Region website or get in touch with your County International Adviser – ask your Leader or District Commissioner how to do this.

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a murder mystery and other riddles. When? Friday 5 to Sunday 7 September 2014 Where? Indoor accommodation at Whiteley Woods, Sheffield How much? £40

International Community Experience (ICE) What? ICE is a residential weekend of community action and international experiences. Learn about global issues, have lots of fun and meet new friends! When? Choose between Friday 14 to Sunday 16 March and Friday 9 to Sunday 11 May 2014 Where? Harrogate area and south of Region Who for? Guides aged between 11 and 13. Guides should apply as individuals but notify their Unit Leaders. How much? £40


t u o b a d n Out a Walking Qualification weekend What? Learn the skills of navigation and gain

a qualification to enable you to take girls out walking and to supervise DofE expeditions. If you have already attended an approved Level 2 walking training, you can be assessed during this weekend. When? October 2014 Where? North of the Region Who for? Adults How much? £45 members; £50 non-members (includes indoor accommodation and meals)

Geocaching What? A day of fun, learning how to operate a GPS unit and what geocaching involves. When? October 2014 Where? Sheffield Who for? The Senior Section and adults How much? £5

Walking Level 2 refresher What? Got your Level 2 but not yet had a

chance to practise your compass work? This day is for people with walking qualifications who need a refresher on navigation or clarification on walking boundaries. When? Spring 2014 Where? Northumberland Who for? Adults How much? £13

d r a w A E Dof DofE and The Senior Section walking weekend What? This weekend will cover most

of the expedition training needed for Bronze, Silver and Gold levels. When? Saturday 26 to Sunday 27 April 2014 Where? Osmotherley, Northallerton

DofE Open Bronze Expedition What? A practice expedition for those who

do not have a group of their own, or Leaders who are new to running expeditions and want support with supervising their group. There will be an opportunity to attend an Open Bronze Assessment Expedition after completing this weekend. When? Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2014 (practice expedition); Saturday 30 to Sunday 31 August (assessment) Where? Barney Beck, Redmire (practice expedition); Teesdale (assessment) Who for? The Senior Section How much? £35 (includes cost of assessment)

Hillside Walking newsletter Can’t get enough of the great outdoors? Why not sign up for the North East England Hillwalking newsletter and join other adult members from around the Region for social walks? Email [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.


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Sail on the Black Diamond What? A week-long sailing

adventure on the Black Diamond yacht. When? Saturday 12 to Saturday 19 April 2014 Where? From Hartlepool Marina to Holland Who for? The Senior Section How much? £400

Water Qualification weekend What? A weekend at Aldwark Activity Centre,

where girls will receive training in both kayaking and canoeing and gain the BCU One Star qualification. When? Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2014 Where? Aldwark Who for? Guides and The Senior Section How much? £82

Adult day sail What? Spend a day sailing on the 70-foot ketch

James Cook. When? Saturday 26 April 2014 Where? Royal Quays Marina, North Shields Who for? Adults How much? £90 (includes use of life jackets, wet weather gear and food; optional extra night on the yacht with evening meal and breakfast before the event for an additional £10)

Caving and climbing weekend What? Come and explore the underground

world, or try climbing up and over rocks with qualified instructors. Challenge yourself! When? Summer 2014 Where? Low Mill, Askrigg Who for? The Senior Section and adults How much? £125

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Loch Ken wild camping and river expedition What? Paddle down the River Ken, Loch

Ken and the River Dee in this three-day expedition. Not for the faint hearted – this is a challenging experience but one never to be forgotten! When? Saturday 3 to Monday 5 May 2014 Where? From Castle Douglas Who for? The Senior Section and adults How much? £180 (includes all food, camp fees and transport from a location in the Region to Castle Douglas)


! t s e r e h t f o t s e b The Rainbow Santa Specials What? Bring your Rainbows to join Santa and

his special helpers for some festive fun on a steam train. When? December 2014 Where? Three locations in North East England Who for? Rainbows How much? £15

Strange and unexplained What? An overnight camp with a twist! Look out for peculiar goings-on, and maybe a few things that go bump in the night! When? June 2014 Where? Leyburn Who for? Guides and The Senior Section How much? £37.50

s p u o r g t Speak ou This is a programme of three sessions throughout the year for members aged 14+ that will take place at Robin Hole and in York. This is an ideal opportunity for Queen’s Guide Award candidates or those wanting to get involved, share ideas and pick up new skills. If you are interested, please complete an ‘Events Expression of Interest’ form on the Region website.

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Peer Education Basic, Advanced and Coordinators training weekend What? Looking for a new challenge? Try a

basic training in Girlguiding’s peer-education programme. Once trained, you will be able to run sessions on a range of topics, including communication skills, bullying, sexual health and self-esteem. The event can count as residential experience for the Queen’s Guide Award too. When? Friday 31 January to Sunday 2 February 2014 Where? Moor House Scout Site, Durham Who for? Members of The Senior Section aged 14 to 25 How much? £8 deposit to book your place, to be reimbursed on attendance (you can then use it to buy a snazzy T-shirt!)

Challenger vintage bus What? Stay overnight on Friday before

boarding a vintage bus. Travel in style through the Region’s country roads with challenges en route. Finishes Sunday afternoon. When? July 2014 Where? Wynches, Burley Woodhead, Ilkley Who for? The Senior Section How much? £50


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s t n e v e f o Calendar Girlguiding North East England events in 2014 These dates are subject to change. For more details about any of the events please visit the Region website: www.girlguidingnortheast.org.uk.

January/February

July

P eer Education Basic, Advanced and Coordinators training weekend

D ofE Open Bronze Expedition (assessment weekend in August)  1st Response Trainers’ Training  Challenger vintage bus  Water Qualification weekend

March

September

 INTOPS (Leaders)  ICE weekend  Walking Level 2 refresher

 BP Adventure – Whodunnit?  INTOPS (girls)  BP Adventure – Sail on the James Cook

April

October

 BP Adventure – Steaming ahead  DofE and The Senior Section walking weekend  Adult day sail

 Geocaching  Walking Qualification weekend  ICE Final Project

May

November

 Sail on the Black Diamond  ICE weekend  Star Quest Spectacular  L och Ken wild camping and river expedition

 Outdoor first aid

June

December

 BP Adventure – Two-day river trip  1st Response Trainers’ Support  BP Adventure – Sail on the James Cook  Strange and unexplained  Caving and climbing weekend

 Rainbow Santa Specials

How to apply

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Full information about each event will be posted on our website once bookings are open. To receive a copy of the flyer and application form as soon as they are available, fill in the ‘Events Expression of Interest’ form on the calendar page of our website.

Girlguiding North East England 7 Alpha Court Monks Cross Drive Huntington York YO32 9WN

Please talk to the Region office at the time of booking about participants with mobility or other special care requirements.

Tel: 01904 676076 Email: [email protected] www.girlguidingnortheast.org.uk

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