At the 2019 County Awards Evening we welcomed volunteers and other guests from across the County to celebrate the contribution of volunteers. This included presenting Long Service Awards, and awards recognising service given above that which is expected, and for delivering exceptional guiding experiences to members. On behalf of young members, parents, and fellow volunteers I would like to say a big thank you to everyone for your amazing contribution towards Girlguiding Hertfordshire.For photos of the event visit our Flickr album. More information on these awards and how to nominate a volunteer can be

There is now a defibrillator at the Hertfordshire Guide Centre in Cottered which is all set up and ready for use should it be needed. These machines are designed to be used by anyone (suggest 16+). A course to use it is not necessary but can be helpful and your 1st Response Course or refresher should include defibrillators.  Leaders would be expected to follow usual procedure for a non breathing person: call ambulance, start CPR, then someone should get the defibrillator and open the lid for instructions to greatly improve chances of survival. We are still raising money to buy and fit a

Members attended the County Residential Weekend at High Leigh on 20-22 May 2016. Everyone was asked to sum the weekend up with one word – you can see the result here. 3 brand new Leaders from 7th Welwyn Garden City Guides had this to say: "Myself and the two other Leaders who run my Guide unit took over as brand new Leaders in September. We saw the High Leigh weekend advertised and thought it would be very beneficial to us. All three of us are brand new to guiding and found that the opportunity to bounce ideas off other Leaders, the training by the inspiring trainers, and being able to