My daughter has really enjoyed coming to brownies, particularly recently as she has been struggling a bit with strong characters and cliques in her class at school. Brownies has given her the time to be herself.

I remember the fun times I had at Brownies and Guides when I was a child and had no hesitation to volunteer when my daughter’s unit was going to close. Running a unit is so rewarding, helping the girls learn skills for life,  whilst having fun, making new friends and using leadership skills to progress in my working environment. I am proud to say I am a volunteer with Girlguiding.

Brownies is the best activity my daughter does. It introduces her to so many activities that she wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to participate in. Whether that’s individual activities like her recent growing something from seed attempt, going on pack holiday with her Brownie friends or going on Remembrance Parade with the whole community she gains something with everything she does. She has made new friends, increased in confidence, enjoys helping the younger members and has gained a real and practical sense of independence.

The leaders at my daughters unit are fantastic and have been so encouraging to get my daughter to do badges at home. It has been amazing to see her being presented with her Bronze. Silver & Gold awards.

It is so good to see that you have such a thriving unit and how smart the girls always look when out and about in the local community. Thank you for what you are doing with the girls, I am sure it gives them all a good start in life.

Through guiding I have made lifelong friends and being a leader gives me the opportunity to give something back locally.  It’s not just the girls that get to try new things and push themselves to their full potential, we do that as leaders too. Its lovely to see the girls grow in confidence as they progress through guiding and gain their section awards.