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Telegraph
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Girlguiding ‘hostess' badge gets gender-neutral makeover
Girlguiding has given its 'hostess' badge a gender-neutral makeover as part of a modernisation drive. The badge, first introduced in the 1960s, has been renamed the 'celebrations' badge to 'reflect the diversity of girls and modern life in the 21st Century'. It is one of 72 new badges that have been introduced by the group that runs the Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers programmes. Other new badges recognise having a good night's sleep, laughter and dancing. The Hostess badge was originally awarded for playing 'hostess' by inviting a friend round and making them a cup of tea. These activities were later expanded in 2009 to include party planning, so that Brownie-level girls could learn event planning skills. The badge was scrapped in 2018 but has been brought back with a rebranded title because of popular demand. It will recognise youngsters who learn about and plan celebrations, bringing people together 'to make lots of happy memories'. The new badges were developed after a consultation which sought the views of more than 20,000 girls and volunteers. They cover a range of academic and environmental pursuits. Girlguiding said the laughter badge allowed Rainbows to 'discover loads of different ways to snort, giggle and roll about the floor, from silly actions, songs and games... then share the laughter with someone else'. The sleep badge allows children to prepare for 'a deep, relaxing slumber and discover the benefits of taking a snooze cruise'. The 'get grooving' dancing badge invites children to 'express yourself with movement, and even have a dance party!' Young girls taking part in Rainbows can be recognised for being a 'bee rescuer', while Brownies can be 'book reviewers'. New 'bookworm' and 'healthy sleep' badges Guide badges now include 'bookworm', 'historian', and recognise aspects of 'healthy sleep'. There are also 'clean planet' and 'biodiversity' badges. Rangers, the most senior, cannot be recognised for their 'nostalgia', with the guide to the new badge stating: 'Pop your rose-tinted glasses on... 'Discover what nostalgia means to you and other people... showcase your past and love for TV, film and even objects, and dive into the past and spread the joy.' Angellica Bell, the broadcaster and presenter, has joined as an ambassador to help launch the project. She said: 'Girlguiding offers a safe and welcoming space for all girls, and I am so impressed by the work they do to build girls' confidence and wellbeing, whilst tackling important issues impacting their lives such as online harm, sexism and misogyny. 'In a world where the voices of girls and young women are not always fairly heard, I am proud to stand alongside Girlguiding and will be using my voice to speak up for equality and to show that girls can do anything.' Amanda Azeez, Girlguiding's acting chief executive, said: 'The launch of these new badges is a huge moment for Girlguiding. 'They've been designed by girls, for girls, which is so important to make sure we are staying relevant to girls' wants and needs.' The badge activities were developed with Girlguiding's youth panel Amplify, which is made up of 30 girls aged 12 to 18, and seven partners, including The Royal Horticultural Society, the Children's Book Project, and Bletchley Park. It follows reports that Girlguiding would introduce an 'inclusive' new uniform following a row over trans children joining the organisation. A consultation has been launched to make uniforms across Girlguiding, Rainbows, Brownies and Rangers 'more coherent' with a 'look and feel that unifies all the sections across the organisation'. In 2023, the Girl Guides ditched the words 'mother' and 'father' for 'parents' and 'carers' as part of a new inclusive language guide. The guide set out to tell people 'how to be as inclusive as possible when communicating' and the organisation boasted that it was trans-inclusive. It said: 'We know the term 'girl' may not cover these young people – and language is of course always evolving. When we can, we adjust our language to be gender-neutral. This helps us include all young people who relate to experiences of girlhood and womanhood.' It prompted Sir John Hayes, the former security minister, to hit back at the guidance with the claim the organisation's former patron – 'our beloved late Queen' – would have been 'horrified' by it. Andrea Jenkyns, who is now the Reform UK mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, said at the time that the Guides had 'lost their way'.
CTV News
18-05-2025
- CTV News
Man in his 40s dies in log loader accident in Saint-Georges
A Sûreté du Québec badge is shown in a photo taken on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi) (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press)
CTV News
15-05-2025
- CTV News
Blood Family Mafia targeted by police operation in Lévis, Sainte-Claire
A Sûreté du Québec badge shown on Tuesday Sept. 10, 2024. (The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi)
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘Pinnacle of tinpot' – Fans can't believe why MK Dons have changed their badge as they release new design
MK DONS have been slammed after they revealed their new badge. The League Two side revealed their new crest on social media on Tuesday. 2 2 MK, who finished in 19th in the fourth tier, have had a dismal second season back in the Football League 's basement division. That has led to uproar amongst the club's fanbase, and they have been ridiculed on X since the announcement of their new logo. In a statement on the club's website, MK said that the new crest was more than a badge. "It's a reflection of who we are and where we're going. It brings together our heritage, ambition, and modernity in a way that's built to stand the test of time." It delved deeper into the process behind the switch, acknowledging Milton Keynes ' roundabouts as a key inspiration. "The circular shape represents unity and strength, echoing our belief in 'One City, One Club'," the announcement continued. "But it also nods to something closer to home, Milton Keynes' iconic roundabouts. It's a subtle tribute to the city's unique identity, woven seamlessly into the heart of our new look." money on kits going forward as I won't be wearing one with that on it." "Who voted for this? Not good," another comment read. Daniel Farke turns into DJ for Leeds' bus parade as 150,000 fans cheer on their promotion heroes One fan went even further, tweeting: "You know there's f*** all historically to your club when you base your new badge on roundabouts", adding laughing and pointing emojis. Port Vale, who went up automatically from League Two this season, have mocked their rivals on X. The Valiants posted jokey annotations of their current crest in a reply tweet to MK's original post. Those included "Two of these" and "Not a steak bake", with corresponding arrows pointing to menial parts of their badge. The post had fans in fits of laughter, with one commenting: "Admin I love you", and another "Sharp wit is an understatement Admin". The Buckinghamshire oufit finished fourth last term under Mike Williamson, the former Newcastle United manager, but were thrashed 8-1 on aggregate by Crawley Town in the play-offs. The scoreline was the largest play-off defeat in EFL history. This term, more misery has been piled onto MK, with promotion hopes dashed prematurely after a run of four defeats in the club's opening six games. That included a 3-0 humbling at the hands of arch-rivals AFC Wimbledon, which included a late brace from Callum Maycock. That result prompted Williamson to leave his post, with Scott Lindsey dropping down from League One Crawley to take the reins. However, his tenure was short-lived, as he was fired in March after just two wins in 14 games. Paul Warne, the former Derby County boss, took over at the helm with four games to play, and he oversaw three draws and a win in that time.
