A Girlguiding group leader had a royal encounter when she handed a gift to the King and Queen during the Sandringham Flower Show.
Beyond all the fun and games, the show provided the North West Norfolk Girlguiding group with an unforgettable moment when its division commissioner, Ruby Goold, had the honour of presenting a special set of Buddy dolls to King Charles and Queen Camilla.
It was a fitting way to show the group’s respect for the royal family, while promoting its core Girlguiding values of service and community.
The Girlguiding group held its own stall at the Sandringham Flower Show
Ruby said: “It was a truly wonderful day. The Sandringham Flower Show is just such a wonderful event, and it was fantastic to be able to share the spirit of Girlguiding with so many people.
“The absolute highlight, of course, was presenting the Buddy dolls to the King and Queen – a moment I will never forget.”
The group had a stall at the show, which provided an ideal opportunity to promote Girlguiding in the area.
The leader of the group, Ruby Goold, met King Charles and Queen Camilla
It received a lot of attention from potential new recruits and volunteers alike. They had activities going on, such as the ‘pin on the map’, which shows just how far the Girlguiding family stretches.
The ‘spin to win’ wheel was also a success with the kids – and a few adults – offering prizes and a glimpse into what the group does.
Ruby said: “The whole day served as a great testament to our Girlguiding community’s spirit of fun and friendship.”
A set of Buddy Dolls was handed to King Charles and Queen Camilla
However, the real showstoppers were the Buddy dolls – created by the group’s friend and fundraiser, June Barrett.
Rudy added: “They were a hit with everyone and perfectly showcased creativity and teamwork.
“We had many lovely chats, and it was wonderful to meet so many new Guiding friends visiting us from afar, placing a pin on the map to show us where their Girlguiding journey began – Northumberland was the furthest.
The Girlguiding group had fun things going on, such as the ‘Pin on the Map’
“We shared all the info on how to get involved and how they can make a difference in the lives of girls and young women.
“We highlighted our need for more adult volunteers because the more dedicated people we have, the more amazing adventures we can offer our girls.
“We are excited to build on the success of our day at the Sandringham Flower Show. We will continue to do what we do best – empowering girls and young women through fun, friendship, and plenty of adventure.
The stall provided an ideal opportunity to promote Girlguiding in the local area
“Our enthusiastic participation in such a brilliant local event demonstrates the positive impact that Girlguiding brings to communities everywhere.”