INTRODUCING YOUR NORTH YORKSHIRE SOUTH COUNTY TEAM
Browse the team below and click the names to send an email directly to whoever you need!
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.
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.
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.
Read about Charlee here!
Hi! I’m Charlee. I’m a Learning Disability Nurse! I’ve been a Guider for the last 15 years on and off, with pauses whilst doing my nurse training. I’ve run brownie and guide units over this time. I have my indoor and outdoor licenses too.
I have helped units support members to go away and achieve awards, but I’ve also been a sounding board when it has been needed.
If you’ve seen the recent articles from Guiding about the accessible unit in South somewhere then I want to do that here eventually!
I’m happy to support with how to complete and implement the adjustment plans (although I flex them a little to meet member’s needs, because it’s about reasonable adjustments right!), creating safe spaces for members, supporting with mental illness related needs (because everyone has mental health!), supporting with members understanding of Learning Disability, Neurodifferences and mental illness (there are no silly questions!)
Read about Charlotte here!
My name is Charlotte Black, I am a teacher at Hobmoor Oak School in York. The main area I can advise on is autism in children, and the issues and difficulties associated with the diagnosis. I can help with adjustment plans, coping strategies provide general advice and practical support to units and volunteers.
Peer Educators
Peer Education team
Young members who are specially trained to deliver fun and interactive sessions on important topics.
Please copy in the Peer Educator Coordinator into any correspondence with the Peer Education team.