Trefoil Guild

The Trefoil Guild is a non-uniformed section of The Guide Association and offers a warm welcome to anyone aged 18 or over. The national Trefoil Guild website is www.trefoilguilduk.org.uk.

To find out more about the Midlands Region Trefoil Guild contact us.

Midlands International Fellowship Day

Over 250 members from Midlands Region celebrated International Fellowship Day at St James’ School, Malvern on Saturday 25th October with the theme of Carnival/South America. Among the guests were our National President, Elizabeth Ferrier, her Deputy Barbara Peart, Marion Wynn, Deputy Chief Commissioner Midlands Region and Jo Chester, County Commissioner for Worcestershire. Each County depicting areas from South America, plus displays from Friends of Sangam, International and P.R., set up colourful stalls.

Midlands Chairman, Anne Strudwicke, welcomed everyone to the meeting. Mary Szabo read the Fellowship message from ISGF and Norma Sedgwick, Chairman of West Mercia, told about the origins of the Peace Light. President, Mrs Jane Campbell, lit the Region flame and County Chairmen took a light from the flame for their own County’s lantern. West Mercia led the short service of celebration, which included a beautiful solo by Sue Webster. A collection was taken for WAGGGS HIV Fund. All members were invited to renew their promise.

Elizabeth Ferrier gave a most interesting presentation about Our Cabana. After lunch, Dr Qurashi who had inspired us at our AGM in March 2007 gave an update of the work he is doing in Pakistan with providing artificial limbs for those injured in the earthquake. Heather Talbot, archivist for Worcestershire Guide County gave a most interesting talk showing hats and uniforms from her collection.

There then followed a slide show of Northamptonshire’s visit to Our Cabana. We were then entertained by a group from Northamptonshire followed by a singing session led by Brenda Hewison.

Brenda Ames
Midlands PR

The Midlands Region 2007 Annual Report is available for download (large file) here

On Monday 4th November thirty-seven members of Midlands Trefoil Guilds set out by plane, train or car for Netherurd, Scotland. The trip was organised by Jo Dowling, Programme Adviser. We arrived to sunshine glinting on autumn leaves, which set the scene for a wonderful four day break. Monday evening saw plenty of chat as we all got to know each other. Tuesday saw six members from Peebles Trefoil Guild arrive to show us various crafts and the evening was rounded off with a singsong. On Wednesday we visited the Royal Yacht Britannia at Leith and saw how the ‘other half’ lived!! The afternoon was free time, so members shopped, drank coffee, or generally enjoyed themselves. In the evening, Mr J Nicholl entertained us with tunes on his bagpipes, which was followed by the parading of the haggis with our Region Chairman, Anne Strudwicke ably assisting the Piper. Mr Nicholl addressed the haggis in a fine Scottish brogue. We later ate the haggis as part of our evening meal; those who had never tried it before were suitably impressed. Our evening finished with much hilarity as each County performed a song or sketch. A very pleasant few days away where we made new friends and renewed old acquaintances.