County network and development day

After the success of previous years, we are delighted to announce that bookings open on Thursday 4 December for the 2026 county network and development day on Saturday 7 February 2026.

This day is open to our county members and volunteers aged 18+ and is entirely free.

A great opportunity to upskill, gain information, learn more from other Girlguiding Hertfordshire members, compare best practises, as well as make new acquaintances and meet up with existing ones.

The day with commence at 9.15am with coffee and registration before you disburse at 10am for the first sessions of the day.

Tea and coffee will be provided but you will need to bring your own packed lunch.

There are a total of 16 sessions running on the day (with 4 running concurrently in each time slot). You must only select 1 session from each of the 4 time slots (so a maximum of 4 sessions). You can choose to attend for 1, 2, 3 or 4 sessions, you do not have to stay for the whole day.

Sessions are as follows:

Session 1 (10-11am)

• Young leader development programme (YLDP)
• Budgets and finance (you will need to bring your own laptop with the Girlguiding unit accounts spreadsheet. If you would like help starting/completing you unit accounts or have issues you’d like assistance with resolving, please bring all your account paperwork with you).
• Programme - ideal as a refresher or for newly qualified leaders
• Challenging behaviour happens for a reason

Session 2 (11.10-12.10pm)

• Ready set lead - a resource for Guide leaders produced by Guides
• Spread the word of guiding using the press, social media, websites and word of mouth
• GO compliance (for DC’s only)
• Sustainability - greener guiding, how to make your unit more ecofriendly

Session 3 (1.10-2.10pm)

• Traditional Brownies - activities, skills and songs
• Trustees training - (for TRUSTEES only)
• Gift aid
• ‘It could happen to me part 1’ - Risks that could affect all - book with part 2 in session 4

Session 4 (2.20-3.20pm)

• Traditional Guides - activities, skills and songs
• WAGGS
• GAW - going away with licence
• ‘It could happen to me part 2’ Risks that could affect all - book with part 1 in session 3

A market place will be available throughout the day where you can visit stalls

The day will finish with a round up, thank you and goodbyes from 3.30pm - 3.45pm.

Limited on site parking

Bookings close Sunday 1 February (spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment).