Events
Welcome to the Events page. For every project it helps to have a core team of volunteers who help plan and run the event. This means you only commit to that event. If you have an interest in planning, running or taking part in events at County level we would love to hear from you.
We would also like any ideas of events that you would like to see County put on. Have a look at what events are currently on and get in touch using the events email.
UPCOMING/PAST EVENTS
Christmas Badge Design and Christmas Card Design Competition
Please click here for more information and a copy of the competition template to complete.
Voyage of Adventure to the Isle of Man - 5-8 April 2025
For Brownies and Guides
Come and join the adventure, explore the island, find out about Manx culture, crafts and history, travel and take part in outdoor activities and most of all have fun.
Please complete the booking form and return to the county office with your deposit by 30 November 2024. Booking form
County Day - Saturday 1st March 2025
Next years County Day will be held at Allestree Woodlands School, Derby.
We are delighted to invite you to join us for next year's County Day on 1st March 2025 - 9.00pm until 3.45pm at Allestree Woodlands School, Blenheim Drive, Derby, DE22 2LW
As part of the day, we will be holding our Annual Review, where we will share many of the brilliant things that have been going on in our county over the last 12 months and will also be holding a marketplace, where you can buy items from the guide shop as well as finding out about what else is on offer in our county and there's a pretty good chance you'll be able to buy cakes too 🧁😊
More details to follow with booking details.
Past events to view
Celebration Afternoon Tea
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Celebration Afternoon Tea - Sunday 6th November 2022
Betty Bus - Saturday 3rd September 2023
Markeaton Park
Opposite the Orangery car park nearby, Derby, DE22 4NH - 10:00-16:00
X-Fest 2022 - A Camp for Rangers and Young Leaders
Pax Hoh Guide Campsite
Dog Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 3EH
X-Fest is our new Our festival themed summer camp for rangers and young leaders.
Rangers and Young Leaders can come as a unit or on their own as all places are catered.
Cost for the weekend is £80 for Rangers and Young Leaders and £25 for any Adults. (Adults can also attend as staff for the day for £10 which includes catering, badge and writsband).
There is funding help, if needed.
There will be loads of activities and evening events, along with the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and do your bit for the environment too!
Price includes camping, catering, activities, badge and wristband. (Travel costs are NOT included, cancellation and curtailment insurance is NOT included)
County Brownie Camp (Including Magic and Mayhem) - Saturday-Sunday 18th-19th June 2022
Glenbrook Outdoor Activity Centre
Hope Road, Bamford, Derbyshire, S33 0AL
Girlguiding Derbyshire are holding a Brownie Camp event from Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th June 2022.
This event is for Brownies. Please note the residential ratio of 1 leader to 6 Brownies applies for this element of the camp. Thank you.
Costs are:
Brownies £55 (£25 non-refundable deposit to be made on booking), full payment by the end of term.
Leader £25
Arrival on Saturday morning 9.00 am will do Magic and Mayhem on the Saturday and depart on Sunday at 2 pm.
Arrival on Saturday morning 11.00 am will do Magic and Mayhem on the Sunday and depart at 5.00 pm .
Price includes catering, Magic and Mayhem and activities. (Travel costs are NOT included, cancellation and curtailment insurance is NOT included)
County Day - Saturday 5th March 2022
Allestree Woodlands School
Blenheim Dr, Derby DE22 2LW
The day will be here before you know it so, please make sure you book your place early. Bookings will open on 14th January 2022 at 5pm.
There will be a variety of training sessions and workshops details of which can be found overleaf.
Uniform should be worn. Registration will be from 8.30 to 9.00 am and the day will finish at 4.00pm.
During lunchtime there will be a Market Place where you will be able to purchase Girlguiding merchandise and County clothing will be available along with lots of other stalls.
There may be an opportunity for a small number of fundraising tables, please let us know if you would be interested in having one by emailing the office and letting us know what activity you plan to do and what you are raising funds for.
Hot and cold drinks will be provided, please bring a mug. You will need to bring your own packed lunch.
There is on-site parking for cars adjacent to the facilities. Please car share where possible. Car Park Marshals will be there to direct you.
The cost for attending County Day is £5 per person. Please either return your completed booking form along with full payment to: County Office, Girlguiding Derbyshire, Suite 3C, Unicorn Business Park, Wellington Street, Ripley. DE5 3EH. Cheques should be made payable to “The Guide Association Derbyshire”.Or once you are booked on you can pay direct to the bank account quoting your Eventbrite booking reference. The bank account details are: Lloyds Bank. Sort Code 30-99-08 Account no: 22193760 Account Name: The Guide Association Derbyshire
Once we have received either of the above we will confirm your place and acknowledge payment. Please keep the email as a receipt for your unit accounts.Closing date for applications and receipt of payment is Sunday 6th February 2022.
Important:You will be able to attend 2 morning sessions and 1 afternoon session. Please book your priority choices, and we will be in touch if sessions are overbooked or if they are unable to run. Please do note that sessions will be allocated on a first come first served basis and will be confirmed before the day.
If a session you wish to attend that is already fully booked, please contact the office who will add you to a waiting list, the email address to use is office@girlguidingderbyshire.org
Celebration Afternoon Tea - Sunday 21st November 2021
Info to follow
Celebration Afternoon Tea - Sunday 15th November 2020
Info to follow
Celebration Afternoon Tea - Sunday 2nd June 2019
Annual Celebration and Review - May 2018
We recently held our Annual Celebration and Review, here are some highlights.