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There are lots of exciting opportunities including the outdoors, international opportunities and trips abroad. Many committed volunteers make all of this happen. Whether girl or adult come and join us, have fun and make lifelong friends. Watch the Discover Guiding video to find out more.
Visit the pages here to find out more about who we are, and how you can get involved.
Agnes placed an advertisement in a number of newspapers, one of which was the Watford Observer. The advert was answered by Miss D. Birch (later Mrs. Burns) who discovered from Miss Baden-Powell what had to be done to start a Guide Company.
First, Miss Birch had to call upon a number of prominent ladies in the town explaining her ideas, until she had persuaded eight ladies to sign up as the girls’ committee. This could take quite a long time, as often the idea had to be explained several times over before the ladies would agree.
It all obviously took root and after other companies started up, by 1914 there were enough to ensure that the County could be registered at what became known as Commonwealth Headquarters in Buckingham Palace Road, London.
Hertfordshire’s first County Commissioner was Lady Carrick who served for 4 years. From 1919 to the present, no fewer than 16 County Commissioners have given their loyal service to Hertfordshire.
Girlguiding has now brought out an Adventures at Home badge to celebrate everything people have been doing to keep Guiding
The county Walking Team have created a new Walking 100 Challenge suitable to do at this time of social distancing, which once
Hertfordshire Independent Living Service are asking for Hugs by Post. Staying home is hard for us all but for many older and
As you may now be aware, we have had to make the unfortunate decision of cancelling
Hertfordshire Libraries have launched a creative project in response to the current
The School Nurse team at the Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust has adapted ways of supporting young people during this time and
Dacorum Borough Council has 4 Adventure Playgrounds, which offer play opportunities to the local community, which helps to
Hertfordshire Year of Culture 2020 (HYOC2020) is a year to showcase Hertfordshire as a county of creative and cultural
Looking for summer work in your local community? We are recruiting staff to support young people on the NCS 3 & 4 week
Blue Cross, the charity dedicated to helping sick, injured and homeless pets has
1 Ridge tent free to collect from Herts Guide Centre, Cottered. No pegs included. If you are interested please contact
Honeybee Talk offered by Meriet Duncan, beekeeper and author of the children's book Betsie Valentine And The