Meet The Team

Libby Hope Jones - Chair of Trefoil Guild

When did you join Girlguiding?
Started at the age of 7 as a Brownie, then a guide. At 18, I became an assistant cub scout leader. In 1976 I signed up as an Adult leader in Guiding on Anglesey with 1st Anglesey (YMCA) Guide Unit. Later moved to 1st Brynsiencyn Guides and later as a leader in 2nd Llangefni brownies. Completing 40 years as an adult leader on Anglesey.

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
As a leader, challenges, badgework and camping! Now, sharing the friendship, cooperation and support of the Trefoil Guide plus complaining diaries of our activities.

Outside of Girlguiding:
I finally retired last May (in my 70s!) and I am now enjoying my time both outdoors and indoors. I am rediscovering the joys of gardening, taking a greater interest in wildlife and returning to crafting. I enjoy creating ‘diaries’ for our Trefoil guide with ‘old fashioned’; cut and paste - technology remains a challenge!

Irene Fairhead - Vice President and Trefoil Member

When did you join Girlguiding?
I joined Guides in 1953 when I changed schools, I continued as a Ranger and after college returned to Yorkshire and became a Guide Leader. In 1976, I became a Guide Leader on Anglesey and over the next 45 years have worn many hats!

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
As a teenager, guiding gave me a great deal of self confident and /i love seeing the girls gaining confidence and learning new skills.

Outside of Girlguiding:
I enjoy lots of craft activities, gardening and meeting friends for lunch.

Liz Foskett - Rainbow Leader, County Trainer and Trefoil Member

When did you join Girlguiding?
I joined Brownies in 1970, went onto Guides and after a short gap in 1981, joined as Assistant leader with St.Martins Brownies Worcester, moving to be Brown Owl with 2nd Warndon Brownies. After moving to Shrewsbury,  I joined 1st Oxon Brownies , then when we moved to Ynys Mon, spending some time with 1st Anglesey Brownies, then 2nd Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Brownies and now Rainbows.

Whilst my role is ‘trainer’, I wear many hats across ANglesey Girlguiding such as: Rainbow leader, County Leader in Training Co-ordinator,  County Mentor, County Learning & Development Advisor (job share), Girlguiding Trainer, Girlguiding Cymru Trainer Co-ordinator 

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
Seeing young members gain new skills, confidence and having fun.

Outside of Girlguiding: 
I have several other volunteering roles: I help with some activities at RSPB Conwy, I am a member and secretary to Anglesey Trefoil, leader of Llanfairpwll Mothers' Union (MU), MU Diocesen Secretary, Bro Dwynwen churches treasurer. And I work full time for the Church in Wales -Bangor Diocese finance department. I also enjoy cross-stitch, crochet and card making.

Gillian Slinn - County President and Trefoil Member

When did you join Girlguiding?
Joined as a Brownie, then continued being a Guide and Cadet (as it was prior to Young Leader)! I then became a Guide Guider for 45 years, did my time as Division Commissioner and also County Commissioner alongside various Adviser roles. I was awarded an MBE by the Queen for my service. I am now Country President and a Trefoil member.

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
Enjoy being outdoors and making friends through guiding

Outside of Girlguiding:
I enjoy walking, I go on a walk most days. Reading, doing jigsaws and crosswords and I try to keep the garden looking presentable! I am also a Membership Secretary of Anglesey University of the 3rd Age and run their Country Dancing group.