INTRODUCING YOUR NORTH YORKSHIRE SOUTH COUNTY TEAM

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Alison Cunningham OBE and Lesley Strathie MBE

County commissioners


In their role, Alison (right) and Lesley (left) are responsible for the smooth running of the county to ensure it continues to meet the evolving needs of all its members under the vision ‘a space for every girl’.

“We are always keen to hear about your adventures, whether at weekly meetings, online sessions or when you are away from home. If you have a story you would like us to hear just get in touch!” 

Hannah Cook

Assistant county commissioner

Since January 2024, Alison & Lesley have been supported by Hannah as Assistant county commissioner. Hannah supports the smooth running of the county by leading on PR, communications, learning and development, and young member voice.

“I am really excited to support the county is this new role, and would love to chat with girls and volunteers from across the county to help understand any needs we can support with!”

Alison and Lesley are supported by a talented network of division commisioners, advisers and other specialists.

Ann Booker

Division commissioner, Abbey

Responsible for Girlguiding in the Selby area and driving adventures and opportunities for Girlguiding.

Hannah Cook

Division commissioner, Tower

Responsible for supporting and empowering Girlguiding across Heworth, Heslington, Fulford, Stockton-on-the-Forest, Dunnington, Wheldrake and surrounding areas.

Katie Croft

Division commissioner, Priory

Supports and encourages Girlguiding district commissioners and other volunteers to deliver good guiding across Priory division.

Helen Feetenby and Emma Chester

Division commissioners, Manor

Team leads for our local Guiding area and a point of reference for volunteers to ensure the smooth running of Girlguiding across Manor division.

Alison Cunningham

Temporary division commissioner, Castle

Covering the areas served by the districts of Acaster and Towton.

Alison Wadsworth

County treasurer

Handles the income, expenditure and budgeting for the county, guided by the decisions of the executive committee.

Anne Sutton and Jeni Dealtry

County secretaries

Providing administrative support to NYS county commissioners and the county executive team, and undertaking ad-hoc tasks as directed.

Diane Harryman

County GO coordinator

Supports the county’s leaders and commissioners on GO related issues. I may not be able to answer every problem but can point volunteers in the right direction.

Sally Jackson

County outdoor activity adviser and Guiding development

Responsible for promoting all Girlguiding outdoor and adventure opportunities, including taking qualifications, providing advice and support where required.

Myra Puckrin

County Trefoil Guild chair

Acts as a link for the County Trefoil Guilds to actively support Girlguiding NYS whenever possible.

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County PR lead adviser

Responsible for the promotion of Girlguiding NYS activities, communications, the county website and other marketing requirements.

Kate Broderick

County Peer Education coordinator

Responsible for liaising with leaders and peer educators to promote specific resources that peer educators have been trained to deliver.

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County residential adviser

Supports volunteers who would like to gain their Going Away licence so they can offer girls exciting residential opportunities.

Alison and John Leadbetter

County walking advisers

Responsible for promoting and advising on walking adventures and available to provide training to leaders and girls that wish to take it up.

Katherine Watson

County Inspire coordinator

Support for members within our Girlguiding Inspire (18-30) community.

Carol Fenteman

County archery adviser

Assistance with archery activities.

David Harryman

County climbing adviser

Information and guidance on undertaking climbing activities with your Guiding units.

Laura Clark

County assistant outdoor adviser

Here to lend a hand to support and encourage you and your girls into outdoor activities.

Rachael Jordan

County international adviser

Supports volunteers and leaders attending international events.

Elizabeth Greenaway

County administrator

Supports members and the county executive team with a multitude of different tasks, including event bookings, trainings and newsletter distribution.

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County archivist

Helps maintain the County Archive.

Laura Wells

County Ranger adviser

Supports volunteers and leaders working with Ranger units.

Chris Bulmer

County president

Supports the leaders in the county, acts as an ambassador for Girlguiding locally and provides advice when sought.

Georgina Pike

County Duke of Edinburgh adviser

Supports members who are working towards the Duke of Edinburgh scheme.

Beccy Winter

County youth forum lead volunteer

Provides support and guidance to our youth forum members, maintaining the link between young members and the county executive team.

Charlee Bennett and Charlotte Black

County inclusivity advisers

Provide practical advice and support on maintaining an inclusive environment for all girls and volunteers.