The Leys is an active, enthusiastic division in West Leeds, always ready to have fun and learn something new! Whether it’s Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers, each unit provides thought-provoking, challenging and exciting activities for their young members. Here are some of our highlights from the last few months.
We’re all so proud of Clare Devine , leader of 1st Bramley Brownies & 3rd Pudsey Rangers, who has earned her Queen’s Guide Award!
This summer 1st Pudsey Rainbows made wooden love heart pocket hugs and hid them all over Pudsey Park to spread some love.
1st Pudsey Rainbows with one of their Young Leaders. We think this really sums up how loved and valuable our Young people are, the leaders for our future – Happy 16th Birthday Ellenor.
Dottie Hickabottom from 1st Bramley Rainbows earned her Rainbow Gold Award!
3rd Pudsey Rainbows are going from strength to strength, the girls are growing in confidence with every week and we are loving seeing them trying new experiences. A particular highlight this month was ‘Fruit Shop’, not only did the Rainbows practise their arithmetic with calculating prices they had fabulous hand hygiene, took care building the fruit kebabs and tried fruits they haven’t eaten before. A special shout out goes to our guide helpers who took on the role of shop keepers.
1st Woodhall Rainbows are adjusting well to a new leadership team this term. They are currently completing an autumn and Room on the Broom challenge alongside the Know Myself theme. They recently made ‘fruit wands’ as part of these challenges.
Isn’t it funny
How a Brownie loves honey?
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
I wonder why she does.
2nd Pudsey Brownies enjoyed a bear-tastic weekend in the 100 Acre Wood (AKA Robin Hole) having autumn adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh & friends and enjoying all things honey 😊
3rd Farsley Brownies created a quilt as a part of their Make Change skill builder. It encourages supporting charity shops and reusing clothing. The squares came from the girls’ old t-shirts and pyjamas and were skilfully sewn together by our leader, Susanne Gee (and her mum, Ann).
1st Woodhall Brownies have been completing the Know Myself theme creating their own personal coat of arms. They have also thought about their role in the wider community, contributing to the church’s collection for harvest festival with donations, creating a display and in the Service itself.
3rd Pudsey Brownies had the best time at the PGL Brownie takeover earlier this month. 20 Brownies, Brown Owl, Snowy Jo, Snowy Lasagne and OG Snowy (what happens when other leaders help and they’re all called Snowy Owl). We had the best time den building, abseiling, ziplining, problem solving, volley ball on trampolines to name some! Our favourite was the giant swing – even Brown Owl and Snowy Jo had a go 🙂
Would recommend to all sections – it’s relatively easy as PGL sort everything- you even have a group leader during the weekend. We will definitely be back 🙂
2nd Bramley Brownies had a blast at the Grand Day Out. We took part in circus skills, yoga, outdoor seaside activities amongst a few others. The Brownies had a great time as you can see in this photo!
This half term 1st Pudsey Brownies have been focussing on working hard on Skill Builders and UMAs, as well as gaining interest badges from their badge books at home. We are looking forward to presenting a range of badges on Monday 21 October as well as having a Promise Ceremony for our newest girls. A highlight has been the ‘Tape to Create’ activity; some very striking canvasses were produced using washi tape, acrylic paints and a variety of paint techniques using brushes and sponges. Parents were very impressed!
3rd Farsley Brownies & 2nd Farsley Guides enjoyed a visit from a local RNLI volunteer. They learned about water safety and the history of the lifeboats. Everyone really enjoyed completing the Girlguiding NEE Mayday Challenge!
4th Pudsey Guides enjoying the silent disco at the Grand Day Out this year. Apparently, this was the second best activity, as they enjoyed the ice cream the most! Our girls really loved the day and are looking forward to the next one!
Last week at 4th Pudsey Brownies we completed an exercise on 4 different black leaders, asking them to write a brief summary from the information they had been given. We then did a crafting session looking at different hairstyles and textures on silhouettes of black afro Caribbean women.
3rd Pudsey Rangers had a PGL adventure in September. Everyone tried something challenging, whether it was balancing on a plinth 25 feet in the air, jumping off a bungee platform or learning to canoe. The girls threw themselves into each activity!
