Meet The Team

Louise Marsden - County Commissioner

I joined girlguiding over 25 years ago as a Guide in Valley, moved onto, Holy Island Ranger & now a leader with Holyhead Guides.

My favourite thing to about Girlguidiing is:
Having adventures! We always plan trips, activity days away & camps, with the main aim of having fun, maybe learning something new or doing something different.

Outside of Girlguiding:
I regularly go on hikes around Anglesey & North Wales; I love sailing holidays and work for a tidal energy company based in Holyhead.

Rhian Lloyd-Williams - West Anglesey Division Commissioner

I joined Girlguiding as a brownie in 1997, with my mum being ‘Snowy Owl’ at our local Brownie unit. Since then I have volunteered and helped out at Units up to today where I run my own Rainbow unit in Valley.

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
Building lots of friendships, going away on residentials!

Outside of Girlguiding:
I’m a teacher! In the summer holidays, you’ll find me spending time with my family, reading a book or with a cross stitch in my hand.

Anna Townsley - East Anglesey Division Commissioner

I joined Girlguiding at the age of 7 as a Brownie and continued to be a Guide and then rejoined in 2007 as an adult leader.

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
Meeting people and adventures!

Outside of Girlguiding:
I like to read, do jigsaws, go for walks and spend time gardening. I also work in a post office.

Bethan Lloyd-Williams - County PR

When did you join Girlguiding?
I joined Girlguiding as a brownie in 1997, with my mum being ‘Snowy Owl’ at our local Brownie unit. Since then I have volunteered and helped out at Units, before moving to Liverpool where I had my own Rainbow Unit (whom I miss dearly!). I somehow have ended up sat around the Executive table of Anglesey Girlguiidng as County PR and Mentor (might be something to do with my sister being a commissioner!!).

My favourite thing about GIrlguiding is:
Watching the girls flourish and camping weekends!

Outside of Girlguiding:
I love being outdoors! Hiking a mountain, paddleboarding, cycling or just wandering around the beautiful British countryside we have. I am happiest outdoors for sure and flip flops and shorts are my staple outfit because you don’t need shoes on the beach. I also enjoy baking and getting creative with celebration cakes.

Daisy Plews - Young Leader and County Dyfodol y Draig Representative

When did you join Girlguiding?
I have been in Guiding for 11 years. I have been a Rainbow and Brownie in Treaddur Bay and a Guide and Ranger in Holyhead

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
I love going to camps and meeting new people

Outside of Girlguiding:
I am currently studying my AS levels in physics, biology and maths and I aspire to one day work in aerospace engineering.

Elaine Green

When did you join Girlguiding?
I was a Brownie and then a Guide, but it was when I joined Sea Rangers that I really started enjoying being part of Girlguiding. Sea Rangers gave me many opportunities for adventure and friendship outside family and school. When I left home to start work at the other end of the country, I volunteered as a guide leader and found a ready-made group of new friends.

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
Being able to give the next generation opportunities for fun and friendship in the same way I had when growing up. I have been to Canada, Mexico and Ireland on International adventures, and on the staff team at large-scale events in the UK. After completing my term as county commissioner, I was asked to be the chair for Anglesey Guide Centre Lligwy and it's wonderful to see so many groups staying there and having fun. 

Outside of Guiding:
The confidence and skills I built up in guiding helped me throughout my working life. I am now actively involved in the Women's Institute (WI) locally, and am a lay preacher. 

Emma Biddlestone - Brownie Leader and Residential Adviser

When did you join Girlguiding?
I joined as a Brownie when I was 7 and never left!!

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
The community and how it brings girls of all backgrounds together.
I love the variety of activities the program brings and seeing the smile on the kids faces when they achieve their badges.

Outside of Girlguiding:
I am a dental nurse and spend most of my day working on oral health education.
I have recently become a gym addict. In what little spare time I get I live to read. I often bake novelty cakes for friends and family.. I love Coldwater swimming especially in a beautiful Anglesey sea. I’ve only lived in Anglesey for six years and Guiding was my first priority. I found a brownie group before I found a job. I am currently learning Welsh and find that the children are fantastic at helping.

Emma Lipscome - Young Leader Coordinator

When did you join Girlguiding?
I was in Guiding as a child from 5 to 18 as a Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Young Leader and onto this position I am in now.

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
Camping and seeing young members become confident leaders.

Outside of Girlguiding:
I sing in a competition choir called The Chanterelles and I collect hobbies.

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.

Jaqui Jeffries - Brownie Leader

When did you join Girlguiding?
I started out as a rainbow and went all the way through, took a break when I was 16 then found Guiding again in early 2020!

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
Watching the girls grow into young confident women

Outside of Girlguiding:
I don't think there's a hobby I haven't at least seriously considerer! Currently my free time is spent with friends, reading, crocheting or roller skating! I also play the trumpet (which makes up for the quieter hobbies)

Julie Price - Rainbow Leader

When did you join Girlguiding?
I have been a Guide Leader for 27 years formerly in Stalybridge Manchester and the last 3 years since opening our unit in Llangefni

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
Seeing the girls grow in confidence, becoming independent and enjoying themselves

Outside of Girlguiding:
Best thing that has happened to me was becoming a Nannie to our much awaited Grandson Foxx Blue
Taught myself to crochet during Covid and can’t stop I am addicted!
Foxxy has so many hats and blankets! Retired after 40 years in the Civil Service and now enjoy cleaning some amazing holiday homes in Rhosneigr.

Kath Woodvine - Brownie Leader and Outdoor and International Adviser

When did you join Girlguiding?
I joined as a Brownie and guide myself, then a ventured to scouts for a while and some time out and rejoined around 2020.

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
Get outdoors and do adventurous activities

Outside of Girlguiding:
I camp in castles regularly as a member of a medieval reenactment society

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!

Liz Foskett - Role 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.

Jane Hawksey - Unit Leader and Inclusion and Diversity Adviser

When did you join Girlguiding?
I started in Brownies in Sale, Cheshire, around 1993 and went through till Rangers. While at the same time growing up with a Group Scout Leader as a Mom and being involved with Scouting at the same time.

When I was 18, I started volunteering at Brownies in Holyhead for a year or two.

Then I took a break from Girlguiding until I had my own daughter and offered to help at her Rainbows unit. Two weeks later, I started my leadership training and was offered the opportunity to take on the unit in Jan 2023. As of Jan 2025, I'm now also the Inclusion & Diversity Adviser for the county.

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
I love seeing the girls grow and thrive. Pushing their limits and exploring boundaries.

Outside of Girlguiding:
I am a crafter and I love doing paper crafts with my daughter. I do Kickboxing, I enjoy the challenge it brings me. I'm a disabled parent to a neurodiverse and medically complex child. I am also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Sarah Parry - County Secretary

When did you join Girlguiding?
As a child I was a member of Brownies and then progressed into Girl Guiding.

My favourite thing about Girlguiding is:
My first experience of camping away from home, I remember very well and feel terribly guilty as I was SO  home sick that I ended up sleeping in "captains" tent.  Although there have been many changes since my time I strongly believe that the ethos remains the same and I am very grateful to be able to help/contribute/raise funds in any way that I can.

Outside of Girlguiding:
I moved to the Island of Anglesey from Hertfordshire 8 years ago.  I am married to Martin and we have two children, Sam, who is a father to twins, Tudor and Rosie and Emily, who is a single, independent woman working in London.

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.