The leader of a Gedling Girlguiding group has been appointed as new County Commissioner for Nottinghamshire.
Jackie Brocklehurst, who lives in Gedling, will take up the role at the beginning of June and will take over from current county commissioner Kate Rose, who has spent the past five years in the role.
The county commissioner is responsible for overseeing all aspects of guiding in the area they are based. This includes carrying out CRB checks, auditing accounts and meeting regularly with leaders in the area.
Since joining Brownies when she was seven, Jackie has been an active member of the Girlguides. She currently runs 1st Gedling Guides and is Assistant Guider with Gedling’s Senior Section Unit as well as Westdale Division Commissioner. Jackie has also been the county’s specialist adviser in areas ranging from first aid to outdoor activities, and has helped to plan large-scale events like the Big Brownie Birthday, when 3,000 girls gathered to celebrate the Brownie centenary.
Jackie said: “I’m both delighted and honoured to be asked to be the next county commissioner for Girlguiding Nottinghamshire and I’m already giving much thought as how best to use my skills in this new role.
“I’m really looking forward to meeting as many of our volunteers and girls as possible so do look out for me at upcoming county events.”
