Friday, April 10, 2026

Macrame Key Chains

 Macrame Key Chains

One of the crafts at the
Community 4 Coffee Craft & Chat event
on
April 12 2026

Materials:
key ring
cord 
3 beads
scissors

Measure and cut your cord: 
2 pieces 92 cm (30 inches)
1 piece 60 cm (24 inches)

STEP 1:
Attach each cord to the key ring with a larks head knot.
NOTE: Be sure the short cord is the centre cord.

STEP 2: 
Using the 2 cords on the left, and the 2 cords on the right, make a half square knot.
(photo below)

And pull it up fairly tight with the larks heads knots on the key ring.
(photo below)

STEP 3:
Complete the full square knot as shown in this photo, and pull it up fairly tight to the half square knot above.

Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to make a second square knot.

STEP 4:
Add the first bead.
(and admire your 2 square knots)

STEP 5:
Make 2 more square knots, and add the second bead.

STEP 6:
Make 2 more square knots, and add the last/third bead.

STEP 7:
Make 2 final square knots.

STEP 8:
Holding all of the ends of the cords, make an overhand knot.

STEP 9:
trim the ends to about 5 cm (2 inches).


Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Thinking Day 2022

 Thinking Day 2022

Following the theme Our Environment filling 2 hours of fun filled activities, presented via Zoom, in separate sessions for Sparks/Brownies, and Guides/Pathfinders/Rangers.

Spots filled quickly and we have a waiting list.

Please be sure to advise Janet if you have girls who will not be attending so that we can include more from the waiting list.

Thank you.


Saturday, January 9, 2021

Thinking Day 2021

The London and Area Events Team invites you to join us for our virtual Thinking Day event. 

We have 2 hours filled with fun activities based on the WAGGGS activity pack "Let's Stand Together for Peace - Stand Strong, Stand Up, Stand Together."  

We will provide all the supplies needed to use during the event. More information to come. 

There will be 2 available times for leader’s information meetings that we will need at least one leader from your unit to attend. 

They will be on
Thursday, January 28th at 7pm
 
or
Sunday, January 31st at 2pm.  

You must register through Eventbrite. 
Check your email for the link.

If you do not have the link, email the London and Area Events team at londonguiding@gmail.com and provide your name and your unit name and we will send you the information.


  When ordering please include your name then for the rest you can put your unit number and community in place of your girl/leader names 
ie First name 92nd Sparks and last name Community 4 for each ticket 
and you can copy this from the first ticket. 
 Please use your own email for each ticket. 
The organizing committee will not require the names of all participants. 


Saturday, December 12, 2020

Thinking Day 2021 plans

 

Thinking Day 2021 plans


Hello Guiders!

You may have seen in the recent Guidepost that Ontario Council will be releasing a World Thinking Day (WTD) challenge in the January 7th GuidePost! 

Your London and Area Events Team has been busy making plans of our own for an online event on February 20, 2021 to complement their challenge! SAVE THE DATE!!

Our event will be filled with activities that build on the WAGGGS theme of Stand Strong, Stand Up and Stand Together for Peacebuilding.


Registration will begin on Eventbrite January 8th and there will be 2-hour sessions with a break geared to Sparks/Brownies age (morning) and for Guides/Pathfinders/Rangers/Trex age (afternoon). 

There will be no cost associated with the event and we will be providing all the supplies that you'll need for your unit in kits that can be picked up prior to the event.  

Along with registering your unit for the event we ask that Guiders sign up for one of our two information sessions to be held January 28th at 7pm and January 31st at 2pm.

  
Yours in Guiding
The London and Area Events Team


Monday, November 2, 2020

Thinking Day 2021

 

THINKING DAY 2021

We realize that this is far away but The London and Area Events Team is already ‘thinking’ about Thinking Day for 2021!!


We will keep you posted as we hope to provide you and your units some fun and exciting activities!!

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Save The Date! Awards Night!



EDITED TO UPDATE:
THIS EVENT WAS CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
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Ladies, Award Season is here!

Nominate a worthy Guider

Save the Date for our 

Awards Banquet

 April 27th 2020

Please make alternate plans for your unit meetings that evening. 
We want to see all of you. 
YOU may be a recipient!

Link to make nominations:

Link of awards:

GETSET 2020 London

GETSET 2020

GUIDING EXPLORES TECHNOLOGY - SCOUTING EXPLORES TECHNOLOGY

Saturday, 7 March 2020

9:00am to 3:00pm

Spencer Lodge - Scouting Headquarters

Contact Vince at vince.lefaive@live.com to register. 

REGISTER EARLY!!


Giveaway and Program Materials swap meet for Guiders


The London Events Team would like to host 
Giveaway and Program Materials swap meet for Guiders

 on 
Sunday January 26th 
from 3pm-5pm 

at 
St James Westminster Church
115 Askin Street London in the Parish Hall. 
Parking is off Bruce Street. 

We plan to include some items left over from Camp Orenda, books, items as shown in the photo.
Guiders can also bring items to share, swap, and/or giveaway.


Sunday, December 22, 2019

Girl Guide KNight with the London Knights


Girl Guide KNight with the London Knights

Girl Guide KNight with the London Knights
for
Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders, Rangers and Trex – AND Families and Friends!

Sunday March 8th, 2020 6pm London Knights vs Oshawa Generals

Budweiser Gardens, London, ON
Cost: $20 per ticket

Tickets should be ordered by unit Guiders by emailing groupsales@londonknights.com or calling 519-681-0800 Ext 6435

Deadline to order tickets by Guiders from Group Sales: February 16th, 2020


For more information, contact Barb Robinson at bbr.robinson@sympatico.ca.

Celebrating Girl Guides of Canada - Eldon House


Celebrating Girl Guides of Canada - Eldon House

From Alissa Cassidy:
Hello Guiders!
My Co-Guider and I have been working with Eldon House here in London to put together an awesome event on February 16th for Thinking Day! This event is tailored for Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers. It will be a fun day venturing back in Guiding history. Click the link below to find out more and to register. Cost of the event is $10.00. Space is limited so register today!


Friday, September 30, 2016

New Guider and Safe Guide Training

New Guider and Safe Guide Training
October 1, 2016
8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Anglican Church, London, ON
No Cost

The New Guider Training is a fun, interactive one day professional development session designed to give new leaders the basic skills for leading a unit. This training is also great for leaders changing branches and for leaders taking on the Contact Guider role for the first time.

The morning sessions are scheduled from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will cover Building Unit Guider Skills and All About Your Branch modules. Participants will learn group management, communication and team building skills as well as developing unit long range and short term planning. The branch specific session will include games and activities to support programming in the unit.

Guiders are asked to review the document: Because of the Girl - tips for New Guiders.

The Safe Guide module training is scheduled from 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and is GGC`s risk management document for managing safety in activities. Requirements for everything from girl supervision ratios, health and first aid to food safety and clothing kit lists are covered. This training is mandatory for all Guiders and must be completed within 6 months of a new Guider`s join date.

On completion of the day`s training participants will receive their red Unit Guider TEAM training pin.

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Work Day at Camp Kah-ne-do

Work Day at Camp Kah-ne-do

Saturday November 5, 2016
10 am until 4 pm

32051 Sylvan Road,
R R 2 Parkhill, ON, N0M 2K0

About Camp:
This is a self-contained weekend.  There are compost toilets that are available for use.  The water and hydro are turned off so any power tools must be gas.  There will be both men and women at the work day.  Youth are welcome to come too but are the parent’s responsibility during the event.  You don’t have to be a member of Guiding to volunteer this day.
 
What to Bring/wear:
Good running shoes/steel toed shoes if you’re helping with laneway clearning.
Hat, waterbottle, lunch, sunblock, bugspray, Thick work gloves, long pants and shirts as there is poison ivy in some areas.
If you have to following tools we could use we would appreciate it:  Chain saws, hand saws, large clippers, long tree branch trimmers, atv +trailer.  Gas weed wackers to cut back the smaller shrubs.

To Do:
1. Cut back the remainder of the laneway
2. Cut, split and stack fire wood
3. Cut back shrubs in the wilderness campsite.
4. Work on cutting back the trails.
5. Take better pictures

Come anytime during the day and stay as long as you want.  Any help is greatly appreciated.

2016 Haunted Village

2016 Haunted Village


Drive In Weekend Camp Event

Drive In Weekend Camp Event


Friday, May 29, 2015

Sisterhood Tea Hosted by Community 4

Sisterhood Tea Hosted by Community 4

Come and have tea with your fellow Guiders, say hello to old friends and make some new ones. 


We will be exploring the town of Sparta before having a traditional English High Tea. 
(photo from GGC facebook page from archives)

Please join us afterwards for a campfire at Camp Orenda. 

See flyer below for more details.

To register, or for more information please contact Geraldine at g.haller@sympatico.ca

Registration Deadline: July 6




Thursday, March 26, 2015

Spring Cookies are coming!

Spring Cookies are coming!


Note from Cookie Receiver regarding pick up:
Very Important Message from Anna Mariani, Cookie Adviser:  Please remember that our Cookie Receivers volunteer their time and for many, their homes to ensure that cookie deliveries and distribution runs smoothly across the province.  We ask that all Guiders be mindful of this when picking up your unit’s cookie order this spring.  If you are asked to pick up cookies by a specific date/ time please make sure that you have made the appropriate arrangements to meet your Receiver’s request. 

Unit Cookie Distribution and Payment Tracking
Its cookie time and you are ready to distribute cases to your girls. Now there is an easier way? Visit girlguides.ca to learn more about using the Unit Tracking feature on our Cookie Ordering System. 
Unit Distribution Forms can still be used.  Click Here to download your form today. 

Surplus Cases Available
Looking for more cases to sell this campaign?  Ask your Receiver if surplus cookies are available at her location.

Sales Aids and other Campaign Resources
Cookie Dough Envelopes and Cookie Posters are available this spring.  If your delivery location does not have sales aids available please remember that these will also be included in the “Cookie Day in a Box” package.  If you are not taking part in Cookie Day in Ontario, please forward your request to Sabrina at cookie.admin@guidesontario.org  

Click Here for current cookie news, tips, ideas and resources that will help you coordinate an easier, more pleasant Campaign experience!! 

We hope your unit has a great Spring 2015 Campaign.  Happy Selling!! 

Friday, July 18, 2014

Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!!!

Changes for Community 39

As announced in the message from Laurie Forbes, DPC – Administration, on July 16th, some administrative community boundaries are changing and your unit is affected. 

The 2 administrative communities in London are merging and will be AC 4.

Your Administrative Community Leaders are Janet Robinson and Geraldine Haller and they can be reached at acl.4@guidesontario.org.

Your Unit Administrator is Michelle Jermy and she can be reached at unitadmin.4@guidesontario.org.

Full contact information is listed on our website at www.guidesontario.org.  A complete list of towns/cities and their administrative communities will be posted shortly.

Laurie is hosting conference calls over the next 2 weeks with all affected communities.  If you are interested in hearing more about the changes please join her on one of the calls.  To participate please visit the Event Calendar under Other Training for more details.


During the month of July, we are transitioning to the new structure so these changes are in place by August 1st.   Your ACLs, Community Guider and UA are working together to support a smooth transition for your unit.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Sisterhood Dinner & Awards Night Communities 3, 4 & 39

Sisterhood Dinner and Awards Night
for Communities 3, 4 and 39

To all Guiders and Rangers from Communities 3,4 and 39.

We are having a Sisterhood Dinner and Awards Night

When: May 26, 2014

Where; Lambeth Legion on Kilbourne Road (just off of Colonel Talbot, north of Lambeth)

Time 6:00 PM arrival, dinner at 6:30 to follow with awards.

All information is on the Ontario Events Calendar under sisterhood events.
Here is the link;  payment can be done with a unit transfer or  mail a cheque.


We hope to see many of you at our event, 
 Please nominate your fellow guider for an award, I am sure she deserves it.
If you need help with this, ask an ACL or Community Guider for assistance.

Any questions, please ask any ACL from Community 3, 4 and 39.