We are looking for a Finance co-ordinator to join the international team, starting in January 2019. The role involves the following: • Attending 4x Finance Committee meetings per annum • Preparing reports for the Finance Committee meetings • Maintaining income/expenditure accounts for the international bank account (ongoing), including keeping support and obtaining an independent verification of the accounts (annual) • Preparing the annual international budget alongside the international advisers (annual) • Raising payments on behalf of trip leaders and requesting authorisation from the

Hertfordshire Guides were inspired and motivated to speak out about key issues that they care about when Oliver Dowden CBE, member of Parliament (MP) for Hertsmere, came to visit them at Morven, Potters Bar as part of the Great Patrol Hunt competition. The Guides were delighted to welcome Oliver to their camp who spoke to them about his route to becoming an MP and the campaigns that he has been involved in. It was a tremendous opportunity to talk directly to a politician and to feel listened to. Oliver led a debating workshop that supported the girls on how to present a persuasive dialogue for

On Saturday 12th November 19 guides met at Northern Heights for the BP Adventure Winter Surprise. Most of the girls didn't know each other but soon got stuck in (literally!) making snowmen out of balloons, wool and lots and lots of glue (plus a few secret ingredients!). The laughter and friendship soon started and continued throughout the weekend as they embarked on some confectionary making, cake decorating (and eating - no one seemed too upset biting into Santa's face!) and candle work. After dinner (Christmas dinner of course) the girls made props for their own photo booth and then practiced