A Guiding Life

Sometimes I wonder why on earth I do it, sometimes I need to remind myself:

"Hi, I got a letter today telling me that I'd been nominated to receive the midland region chief commissioner award. I feel so honoured and chuffed that someone thought of me. I feel so happy right now. I feel really appreciated. I'm keeping it quiet but I just wanted to let U know as you've been there to support me in guiding along the way. Love C xxx"

"I am writing to say thank you" A Ranger

"I didn't realise it had been so long! All of it was good though. You have been a really good leader. thank you. x"

"Hi, I just wanted to say a quick thank you because I really had a fantastic weekend. I've thoroughly enjoyed myself and a fab end to my time at rangers. See you Monday:)"

"Hopefully I'll see you again soon. Thank you, you're amazing x"

"....but more than anything I know you'll defend me if all goes wrong"

Chief Commisioners Award in Recognition of Outstanding Service to Local Guiding

"Thank you for all of the lifts to Rangers this year and for running Rangers too" A Ranger

"Thank you for all the help and support you have given me all year, it means a lot to me" A Ranger

"I have had a lovely experience at rangers, and I enjoyed it very much, Thank you for welcoming me into your group so nicely." A Ranger

"You are amazing, thank you" A Leader

"Your unending friendship has been the one thing that has helped me through the past 9 years and I love you for it too" A Leader

"Thanks so much for your help tonight, it is very much appreciated and great for you to meet your future Rangers and indeed see your current Rangers / YL working !!!!!!!! Thanks again" A Leader

Doing something, even though it seemed like not enough at the time, can make such a difference to the person that received it. Don't ever forget that.

From the County Commissioner after 'pulling an all nighter' for reasons I would rather not ever have to pull one.

Chance meetings can end in years of fun and friendship

can I add that I was not the reason for those tears!!! I was stopping them not starting them!

From a Ranger and her mum. The ranger had some real difficulties over the years but she was/is such an incredible, lovely and talented girl. I wish her happiness and wellness, she deserves them.

"Hello, I had an brilliant evening thanks for letting me come down with {another new ranger}. Love from (A new ranger} 😊"

Online forum admin is time consuming and rarely rewarding. So this was lovely to get.

From A Ranger

Charnwood 2019 (the muddy one)

It's really nice when something like this comes in the post.

Rangers online:

"Thank you so much for putting on the sessions via Zoom, she has really enjoyed these so far, it's great for the girls to still be able to get together as a group & have some chilled out fun and giggles"

"I think the meetings you've been doing with them have been brilliant and she has got loads from them."

"last night sounded so much fun. A much needed morale boost. thank you"

"Many thanks for doing the meetings it is definitely a highlight of her week."

"Wanted to say thank you for all your hard work with rangers online- it really does make a difference giving them some structure still. Its lovely hearing her chatter and laughter from upstairs. You're doing a fab job and it's really appreciated by rangers and parents"

Christmas Lockdown 2020

August 2023

"I wanted to say Thank you for yesterday's London trip, R enjoyed it a lot.

She said this morning that Rangers has been the best 'section' of all the girl guiding groups over the years.- Probably as she older and you do can more adventurous activities at that age - but that also comes down to the Leader and your commitment.

So, I wanted to say thank you for what you have done and do for Rangers and the girls. It really has been appreciated 😊

Thank you"

Sept 2023