Saturday 29 September – Lancashire East – Venue: Waddow Hall 9.30am-4.00pm- places still available

Motivate is free to anyone who signs up and wants to attend. The training is just the beginning of this exciting project. Travel costs will be reimbursed after attending the training. You can find more information about Motivate by clicking on the following link;

http://www.girlguidingnwe.org.uk/news/the-motivate-project-empowering-girls-to-engage-with-sports/

This also takes you to the Motivate application form which includes registering for the training day.

Complete the application form here.

Further training dates are listed below;

Sunday 7 October 2018 – 9.30am-4.00pm 
Penketh High School, Heath Rd, Warrington WA5 2BY
Deadline: 1 October 2018

Saturday 10 November 2018 – 9.30am-4.00pm 
Oasis Academy, King William Street, Salford M50 3UQ
Deadline:  5 November 2018

Additional dates below have been added by individual counties.

Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 October (both dates) – Cumbria South – Cartmel Priory High School 6.00-9.30pm

Saturday 10 November – Sefton – Deyes High School, Maghull L31 6DE 9.30am-4.00pm

Please click here for a Motivate Leaflet

This year the presidents cup is a photograph competition. I would like to see a photograph of something you did last term in Rainbows that you really enjoyed. What was your favourite activity that you did? Hopefully someone took a photo of this and you can send it in to the competition. If not, maybe you could draw a picture of it.

There is only 1 entry per group, so you may have to vote on which one you choose.

The closing date for the photograph is 21^st October so there is not long to think about it.

Please ask your leader to send to the Lancashire North West President – Tina Stott stottauntiet@aol.com

We can’t wait to see all your pictures.

New Programme Trainings:

Tuesday 25^th September:7pm-9.30pm- Unit programme planning, Chorley Town Hall

Wednesday 26^th September: 7pm-9.30pm- Unit programme planning, Region HQ

These trainings will give leaders the opportunity to explore how to create a balanced and varied, girl-led programme enabling all girls in the unit to fulfil their potential.

If you have some resources you are welcome to bring them.

Queries from programme reveal:

• Unit Meeting activities completed before July cannot be counted towards a girls achievement for the new programme
• Anniversary badges are to be awarded for the length of time a girl has been in guiding e.g.if she has been in for 3 years in December then she will be given her 3 year badge then.

ADVENTURE AND ADRENALIN FOR THOUSANDS OF GIRLS AT ENERGISE

Over 2,500 girls and young women from across Girlguiding North West England enjoyed a weekend of adventure and adrenalin as they took over Stanley Park in Blackpool for the ultimate sporting event; Energise.

Across the weekend of 12-13 May, Girlguiding members from 5 to 25 rose to the challenge to try out exciting new sporting activities, such as BMX-cycling, American football and climbing. The girls were excited to meet with newly appointed Chief Guide, Amanda Medler, the charity’s top volunteer, who joined in with the different activities.

The event, organised by Girlguiding North West England with support from Blackpool Council, aimed to encourage girls to get involved with sport and comes after research from Girlguiding’s Girls’ Attitudes Survey highlighted a number of barriers to girls’ participation in sport across the UK

One in two girls age 7-21 say gender stereotypes affect what sport and exercise they do

Two in five girls age 11-21 say fears of being judged on their appearance held them back from taking part in sport and exercise

One in four girls age 7-21 feel PE is more for boys than for girls

Julie Bell, Region Chief Commissioner, said: “The research shows a need to engage girls in sport and Girlguiding is all about giving girls the chance to try new things, have fun and experience exciting opportunities in a supportive environment with their friends. At Energise, girls discovered different sports, perhaps trying some for the very first time, while learning new skills and growing in confidence.”

Ellie Scales, age 17, said: “Sport and games are a great way of building confidence, improving teamwork skills and staying healthy. It’s so important for young women to engage with something that they care about, away from the pressures of school, and getting into sport is a great place to start.”

Councillor Maria Kirkland, Blackpool Council Cabinet Member for Leisure Services, said: “We were delighted to welcome so many girls and young women to Blackpool for a truly memorable experience for them. The goal of encouraging girls to get more involved with sports should be supported at all levels and we are pleased that our town was been chosen to stage this wonderful event.”

With over half a million members and volunteers, Girlguiding gives girls and young women the chance to experience adventure in a secure and supportive environment, allowing girls to become whoever they want to be. Huge events like Energise offer them a chance to make new friends and create memories as part of their Girlguiding journey.

For more information about how to get involved with Girlguiding, the leading charity for girls and young women in the UK, visit www.girlguiding.org.uk.