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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- General
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Guides mentor young girls to grow in confidence
The 282nd Glasgow Guides are encouraging Rainbows and Brownies from their local community to move up to Guides by sharing their own experiences and helping them see that the next step in their guiding journey is fun. The unit is supported by Generation CashBack, a Scottish Government-funded scheme. The initiative seeks to ensure young people from deprived areas can benefit from youth work opportunities. Carly, a Guide member with the unit in Glasgow, is one such volunteer who helps out with the Brownies and assists with games, writing, and drawing. She said: "I wanted to start helping because I felt like it was really interesting, because then I get to know about them and what they do. 'The hardest part is when we're setting up a game and none of them can decide who's going to be it. "The best part is helping them set up games, learning all of their names and seeing them run about and have fun.' Anna, CashBack development officer for Girlguiding Scotland, said: "Almost all the Guides in the unit help at Rainbows or Brownies, with some helping at more than one unit. 'This started when one girl was nervous about leaving Brownies (she is autistic and struggles with change), so leaders suggested she helped with Brownies to make the move smoother. "It meant that she could still see her Brownie leaders and have the familiarity whilst dipping her toe into being a Guide. "Three years later, she's still at Guides. "The other girls became interested in this, so also started helping. 'We've seen the girls grow in confidence since they've started volunteering and it helps foster a good sense of community.' Like Carly, Mia, who helps out with both Rainbows and Brownies, said: "I really like working with kids. "I enjoy watching Rainbows learn new things and make friends and watching Brownies have fun. "I'd like to be a leader in the future."
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Over half of parents believe gender bias prevents girls from taking part in football
Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football | No credit Over half of parents believe gender bias and stereotypes discourage girls from taking part in football coaching sessions, research has revealed. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A poll of 1,000 British parents with children aged five to 11 revealed that 30 per cent believe the cost of football lessons is also a barrier to their daughters taking part in the sport. With over half (52 per cent) pinning gender bias and stereotypes as another. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To tackle this, Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football and an exclusive badge to celebrate their achievements nationwide. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions taking place in their local areas throughout July. It comes as 61 per cent of parents say that key tournaments and milestones in the women's game have a direct impact on girls' participation. Fun Football ambassador & Lioness Beth Mead said: 'Having fun is what football is all about. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Having visited many Fun Football sessions recently, you could really see how much the kids enjoyed themselves. 'It's amazing to be part of something that helps children fall in love with the game, just like I did. 'Now with the new partnership with Girlguiding, even more girls will get the chance to try football for the first time, get a special badge, and feel part of something exciting.' The collaboration aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for football among girls while promoting the sport's inclusivity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad McDonald's Fun Football is a nationwide grassroots initiative designed to get children active and enjoying the beautiful game in a fun, pressure-free environment. The programme offers free coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for football, regardless of skill level. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and enjoyment, McDonald's Fun Football, now together with Girlguiding, is helping to inspire the next generation of girls, one kick at a time. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions in their local areas throughout July | Mark Robinson 'More girls will get the chance to try football for the first time' It follows the research that also revealed 85 per cent of parents agree that their daughter's involvement in football has a positive impact on their overall well-being and development. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With 74 per cent noticing a rise in girls' participation in the sport since 2020, the launch of the McDonald's Fun Football and Girlguiding partnership couldn't be more timely. Angela Salt, Girlguiding CEO, said: 'Our exciting new partnership with McDonald's Fun Football helps us to continue challenging outdated gender stereotypes still holding girls back. 'In Girlguiding, we believe girls can do anything - and that includes football, whether learning the basics or landing a penalty shot! ' As a young girl, we weren't really allowed to play, but now and as a weekly footballer myself, I know first-hand how much fun it can be. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad ' It's a great sport to play and to watch and I'm delighted that even more girls will now have the opportunity to get involved this summer. 'Building their confidence on the pitch and celebrating their achievements with a special badge.' Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK. It aims to help women have fun and try new things without judgment or the many pressures girls face in today's world, from everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Moys, McDonald's Vice President Impact, added: "We're incredibly proud of our long-standing commitment to grassroots football, and with the McDonald's Fun Football programme, our mission is to make it not only the largest but also the most inclusive free football initiative in the UK. 'This year, we're thrilled to be teaming up with Girlguiding and providing a platform for more girls to kick-start their football journey. 'It's a powerful step towards making football more accessible and inclusive for all.' McDonald's Fun Football will have provided over 750,000 children with access to free football sessions across more than 1,600 locations and 300,000 hours of free coaching, ahead of a landmark summer of women's football. Four extra weeks of McDonald's Fun Football sessions have been added across July, available for all children aged 5-11. Head to this website here to sign up for your free local session now.
Rhyl Journal
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
McDonald's Fun Football offer free Brownies football sessions
It comes as over half of parents believe gender bias and stereotypes discourage girls from taking part in football coaching sessions, research has revealed. A poll of 1,000 British parents with children aged five to 11 revealed that 30% believe the cost of football lessons is also a barrier to their daughters taking part in the sport. With over half (52%) pinning gender bias and stereotypes as another. A post shared by McDonald's Fun Football (@funfootballuk) To tackle this, Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies free access to football and an exclusive badge to celebrate their achievements nationwide. This is due to the study also finding that 61% of parents say that key tournaments and milestones in the women's game have a direct impact on girls' participation. Fun Football ambassador and Lioness Beth Mead commented: 'Having fun is what football is all about. 'Having visited many Fun Football sessions recently, you could really see how much the kids enjoyed themselves. 'It's amazing to be part of something that helps children fall in love with the game, just like I did. 'Now with the new partnership with Girlguiding, even more girls will get the chance to try football for the first time, get a special badge, and feel part of something exciting.' Sign up for a free local McDonald's Fun Football session online. The collaboration aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for football among girls while promoting the sport's inclusivity. McDonald's Fun Football is a nationwide grassroots initiative designed to get children active and enjoying the game in a fun, pressure-free environment. The programme offers free coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for football, regardless of skill level. The free McDonald's Fun Football sessions are available from July (Image: Girlguiding/McDonald's Fun Football) With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and enjoyment, McDonald's Fun Football, now together with Girlguiding, is helping to inspire the next generation of girls, one kick at a time. It follows the research that also revealed 85% of parents agree that their daughter's involvement in football has a positive impact on their overall well-being and development. With 74% noticing a rise in girls' participation in the sport since 2020, the launch of the McDonald's Fun Football and Girlguiding partnership couldn't be more timely. Angela Salt, Girlguiding CEO, said: 'Our exciting new partnership with McDonald's Fun Football helps us to continue challenging outdated gender stereotypes still holding girls back. 'In Girlguiding, we believe girls can do anything - and that includes football, whether learning the basics or landing a penalty shot! 'As a young girl we weren't really allowed to play but now and as a weekly footballer myself I know first-hand how much fun it can be. Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK (Image: Girlguiding/McDonald's Fun Football) 'It's a great sport to play and to watch and I'm delighted that even more girls will now have the opportunity to get involved this summer. 'Building their confidence on the pitch and celebrating their achievements with a special badge.' Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK. It aims to help women have fun and try new things without judgment or the many pressures girls face in today's world, from everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. Andrew Moys, McDonald's Vice President Impact, added: "We're incredibly proud of our long-standing commitment to grassroots football, and with the McDonald's Fun Football programme, our mission is to make it not only the largest but also the most inclusive free football initiative in the UK. 'This year, we're thrilled to be teaming up with Girlguiding and provide a platform for more girls to kick-start their football journey. 'It's a powerful step towards making football more accessible and inclusive for all.' Recommended reading: 16 per cent of pupils have skipped school after being 'priced out the system' McDonald's announces new menu for May 2025 with 2 new items - Full list HMRC is reminding parents to apply for a £1,354 boost before key deadline McDonald's Fun Football will have provided over 750,000 children with access to free football sessions across more than 1,600 locations and 300,000 hours of free coaching, ahead of a landmark summer of women's football. Four extra weeks of McDonald's Fun Football sessions have been added across July - available for all children aged five-11. Visit the McDonald's Fun Football link above to sign up for your free local session now.
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Over half of parents believe gender bias prevents girls from taking part in football
Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football | No credit Over half of parents believe gender bias and stereotypes discourage girls from taking part in football coaching sessions, research has revealed. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A poll of 1,000 British parents with children aged five to 11 revealed that 30 per cent believe the cost of football lessons is also a barrier to their daughters taking part in the sport. With over half (52 per cent) pinning gender bias and stereotypes as another. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad To tackle this, Girlguiding and McDonald's Fun Football have teamed up to offer Brownies FREE access to football and an exclusive badge to celebrate their achievements nationwide. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions taking place in their local areas throughout July. It comes as 61 per cent of parents say that key tournaments and milestones in the women's game have a direct impact on girls' participation. Fun Football ambassador & Lioness Beth Mead said: 'Having fun is what football is all about. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Having visited many Fun Football sessions recently, you could really see how much the kids enjoyed themselves. 'It's amazing to be part of something that helps children fall in love with the game, just like I did. 'Now with the new partnership with Girlguiding, even more girls will get the chance to try football for the first time, get a special badge, and feel part of something exciting.' The collaboration aims to spark interest and enthusiasm for football among girls while promoting the sport's inclusivity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad McDonald's Fun Football is a nationwide grassroots initiative designed to get children active and enjoying the beautiful game in a fun, pressure-free environment. The programme offers free coaching sessions led by qualified coaches, focusing on building confidence, teamwork, and a love for football, regardless of skill level. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and enjoyment, McDonald's Fun Football, now together with Girlguiding, is helping to inspire the next generation of girls, one kick at a time. All Brownies (girls aged 7–10) will be offered free access to an additional four weeks of Fun Football sessions in their local areas throughout July | Mark Robinson 'More girls will get the chance to try football for the first time' It follows the research that also revealed 85 per cent of parents agree that their daughter's involvement in football has a positive impact on their overall well-being and development. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With 74 per cent noticing a rise in girls' participation in the sport since 2020, the launch of the McDonald's Fun Football and Girlguiding partnership couldn't be more timely. Angela Salt, Girlguiding CEO, said: 'Our exciting new partnership with McDonald's Fun Football helps us to continue challenging outdated gender stereotypes still holding girls back. 'In Girlguiding, we believe girls can do anything - and that includes football, whether learning the basics or landing a penalty shot! ' As a young girl, we weren't really allowed to play, but now and as a weekly footballer myself, I know first-hand how much fun it can be. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad ' It's a great sport to play and to watch and I'm delighted that even more girls will now have the opportunity to get involved this summer. 'Building their confidence on the pitch and celebrating their achievements with a special badge.' Girlguiding provides a space for over 300,000 girls and young women across the UK. It aims to help women have fun and try new things without judgment or the many pressures girls face in today's world, from everyday sexism, online pressures and social anxieties. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Andrew Moys, McDonald's Vice President Impact, added: "We're incredibly proud of our long-standing commitment to grassroots football, and with the McDonald's Fun Football programme, our mission is to make it not only the largest but also the most inclusive free football initiative in the UK. 'This year, we're thrilled to be teaming up with Girlguiding and providing a platform for more girls to kick-start their football journey. 'It's a powerful step towards making football more accessible and inclusive for all.' McDonald's Fun Football will have provided over 750,000 children with access to free football sessions across more than 1,600 locations and 300,000 hours of free coaching, ahead of a landmark summer of women's football. Four extra weeks of McDonald's Fun Football sessions have been added across July, available for all children aged 5-11.
Leader Live
28-05-2025
- General
- Leader Live
10 photos from the Wrexham and Flintshire Leader archive
Do you recognise yourself in any of today's photos? Don't forget to tag friends or family if you spot them. Do you have photos from the past you would like to share? Old school class pictures, maybe your Scout, Brownies or sports group, a village carnival or special celebration. Did you miss? Perhaps you have team photos from your own days of sporting glory. If you have any photos or memories to share, you can let us know here or email To see more nostalgia and galleries from the Leader archives, visit our Local Bygones section. For more pictures and chat from the past in Wrexham and Flintshire, then join our 'Local Bygones' Facebook group.
