Initial Thoughts on Leadership Experiences

Recently, some members of Blizzard Senior Section have started volunteering at local Rainbow and Brownie groups as part of various qualifications. With some of us working on our Young Leader Qualification and others on their Leadership Qualification, all have found that the experience is significantly increasing our confidence. For some, working with such a young age group has presented its difficulties - those of us who are not as naturally suited to a leadership role have to gain confidence. Interacting with the broad range of ages within the Rainbow and Brownie groups as well as their parents and the other leaders has strengthened communication skills also.

One member mentioned how rewarding it can be to put effort into planning an entire session and see the young Rainbows or Brownies enjoying themselves.  The qualifications include planning and leading sessions and this is interesting for all of the members of Blizzard because we can see the immense amount of work that goes into a single evening. As many of us are volunteering with another Young Leader, the experience also reinforces our teamwork skills as well as making it more of a pleasurable experience as there is someone with you to overcome problems that arise.

Overall, we are enjoying our experiences and look forward to the new challenges that we will be faced with.

Written by Vikita

Blizzard at The Big Gig

The Big Gig

The coach journey to The Big Gig was an experience in itself. Before we had even entered the electrifying atmosphere of the event I felt like I had experienced the hyperactiveness of my friends to last me a lifetime. It had taken us an elongated hour of our lives to reach our destination and we were already overcome with fatigue. The journey had consisted of loud, out-of-tune singing, many a Snapchat filter, and dabbing to Jess Glyne. We had also managed to get neon face paint on everyone’s faces. That was a skill in itself.

When we had arrived (sort of) at Wembley Arena, we had seen some singers recording a video. At the time we were unaware of the fact that these singers were to be performing to us at Wembley Arena. They were Mic Lowry. When we saw them on the stage me and friends broke down. We couldn’t believe it.

Unfortunately, we had arrived slightly late, missing an act, Fleur East; yet it was to be expected because us being late was like a getting a present you had already picked out. Even though we had missed the first act we had connected to the wifi and all was well.

When we had entered Wembley Arena it was pitch black, and enveloped in noise. Guides, older Brownies, members of The Senior Section, and Leaders filled the seats to the brim with their light-up gadgets and their neon clothing. To see that many Girlguiding units was kind of surreal and very interesting.

Throughout the concert we saw many incredible acts, such as Jess Glynne, an emotional performance from Calum Scott, and many more. The concert was incredible overall and we all had great fun.

When we had left the stadium, we felt enveloped in the positive energy surrounding us… but also due to the fact Beyoncé was performing right next to us.

Written by Yasmine