CHELFORD BROWNIES NEWS
BROWNIES TAKE OVER TATTON
A group of Chelford Brownies were among 800 Brownies from all over Cheshire who took part in a special event to help celebrate GirlGuiding Centenary Year.
Organised by Guiding county 'Cheshire Border', the event was billed as 'Brownies Take Over Tatton'. Brownies were able to make crafts, visit Tatton Home Farm and Old Hall, enjoy fairground rides, a picnic and a barbeque, plus take part in quiz trails.
Every girl painted a part of a giant Centenary logo, which was put on display at the end of the afternoon. Cheshire Fire Brigade and Police held exhibitions for the girls to visit. The seven-hour event ended with a sing-a-long and demonstration of fire-eating (not to be tried at home, girls!).
A group of Chelford Brownies were among 800 Brownies from all over Cheshire who took part in a special event to help celebrate GirlGuiding Centenary Year.
Organised by Guiding county 'Cheshire Border', the event was billed as 'Brownies Take Over Tatton'. Brownies were able to make crafts, visit Tatton Home Farm and Old Hall, enjoy fairground rides, a picnic and a barbeque, plus take part in quiz trails.
Every girl painted a part of a giant Centenary logo, which was put on display at the end of the afternoon. Cheshire Fire Brigade and Police held exhibitions for the girls to visit. The seven-hour event ended with a sing-a-long and demonstration of fire-eating (not to be tried at home, girls!).
AMONG 3,000 AT MACCLESFIELD RUGBY
GROUND
A group of Chelford Brownies, Guides and their leaders were among 3,000 members of Cheshire Border GirlGuiding who gathered to 'officially' end a fantastic GirlGuiding Centenary year with a 'live' nationwide video link-up with the Chief Guide.
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section, Young Leaders, Adult Leaders and Trefoil Guild braved the cold one evening at Macclesfield Rugby Ground to renew their Guiding Promise and launch the next 100 years of Guiding.
The Guiding County event - called 'Vision' - was one of many held at the same time around the UK, so that every member of GirlGuiding had the same opportunity to simultaneously renew their Promise at ten minutes past 8pm on October 20th (20.10 - 20/10 - 2010).
Girls travelled by coach from all corners of the county, and were welcome to the ground by stiltwalkers and fire-breathers. The evening began with a pageant to recall every Centenary event held around the county over the past 12 months, before a 10-minute live video countdown to the {Promise renewal, led by Chief Guide Liz Burnley. A spectacular firework display was a fitting finale to the event. Every girl who attended will receive a commemorative Centenary promise badge, and everyone there received a souvenir coloured fleecy hat - just the job in the icy cold!
A group of Chelford Brownies, Guides and their leaders were among 3,000 members of Cheshire Border GirlGuiding who gathered to 'officially' end a fantastic GirlGuiding Centenary year with a 'live' nationwide video link-up with the Chief Guide.
Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section, Young Leaders, Adult Leaders and Trefoil Guild braved the cold one evening at Macclesfield Rugby Ground to renew their Guiding Promise and launch the next 100 years of Guiding.
The Guiding County event - called 'Vision' - was one of many held at the same time around the UK, so that every member of GirlGuiding had the same opportunity to simultaneously renew their Promise at ten minutes past 8pm on October 20th (20.10 - 20/10 - 2010).
Girls travelled by coach from all corners of the county, and were welcome to the ground by stiltwalkers and fire-breathers. The evening began with a pageant to recall every Centenary event held around the county over the past 12 months, before a 10-minute live video countdown to the {Promise renewal, led by Chief Guide Liz Burnley. A spectacular firework display was a fitting finale to the event. Every girl who attended will receive a commemorative Centenary promise badge, and everyone there received a souvenir coloured fleecy hat - just the job in the icy cold!
CHELFORD BROWNIES JOIN DISTRICT 'WORLD THINKING
DAY' EVENT
A group of Chelford Brownies joined Rainbows, other Brownies, Guides and their leaders from Alderley Edge Guiding District in a special celebration 'World Thinking Day 2011."
Units from Chelford, Alderley Edge, Prestbury and Mottram St Andrew met at Alderley Edge Methodist Church Hall on Sunday February 27th for an afternoon of crafts from around the world. This was part of worldwide Guiding celebrations to commemorate 'Thinking Day' - which is actually February 22nd, the joint birthday of Scouting and Guiding founders Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. Around this date every year, the Scouting and Guiding organisations hold events to learn about Scouting and Guiding around the world - and to collect money for the Thinking Day Fund, which benefits children in poor and under-developed areas.
After the craft session at Alderley Edge, the girls and their leaders were joined by parents in a special church service, where they presented posters and crafts they had made from different countries.
Chelford Brownies presented on Canada, with a poster featuring postcards they had received from a pack of Canadian Brownies - 41st Oakville. 1st Chelford Brownies have 'twinned' with this Canadian group, and Chelford postcards have been sent to Canada in return. The girls from each unit hope to become pen friends with each other.
A group of Chelford Brownies joined Rainbows, other Brownies, Guides and their leaders from Alderley Edge Guiding District in a special celebration 'World Thinking Day 2011."
Units from Chelford, Alderley Edge, Prestbury and Mottram St Andrew met at Alderley Edge Methodist Church Hall on Sunday February 27th for an afternoon of crafts from around the world. This was part of worldwide Guiding celebrations to commemorate 'Thinking Day' - which is actually February 22nd, the joint birthday of Scouting and Guiding founders Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. Around this date every year, the Scouting and Guiding organisations hold events to learn about Scouting and Guiding around the world - and to collect money for the Thinking Day Fund, which benefits children in poor and under-developed areas.
After the craft session at Alderley Edge, the girls and their leaders were joined by parents in a special church service, where they presented posters and crafts they had made from different countries.
Chelford Brownies presented on Canada, with a poster featuring postcards they had received from a pack of Canadian Brownies - 41st Oakville. 1st Chelford Brownies have 'twinned' with this Canadian group, and Chelford postcards have been sent to Canada in return. The girls from each unit hope to become pen friends with each other.
RELATION OF QUEEN'S CORGI VISITED CHELFORD BROWNIES
'ROYAL PRINCESS' PACK HOLIDAY
There was a regal air to Chelford Brownies annual Pack Holiday weekend, held at Ashley Activity Centre, Mobberley. This year's theme was 'Royal Princess' - partly based on the recent Royal Wedding, with a touch of Disney Princesses thrown in for good measure!
Eighteen girls were resident for the weekendwith five more Brownies attending on the Saturday. Two highlights made the most impact. On Saturday morning the group walked to Sugar Brook Farm, for an educational visit hosted by farmer John Erlam. The Brownies groomed ponies, fed lambs and hens and collected eggs, and went pond-dipping.
In the afternoon there was a surprise visit by a distant relative of the Queen's corgi dogs! Chelford couple Ian and Christine Johnston visited, with their two corgis - one of which is descended from a champion corgi stud dog who fathered some of the Queen's puppies.
Other activities included making Coronation crowns, making and playing a corgi 'beetle drive' game, afternoon tea and a 'Royal Variety Show' put on by the girls. Sunday featured their own Royal-themed 'church' service on site, making Crown Jewels, visiting the on-site shop for souvenirs, making a commemorative plate, and visiting two Guide units from Sale who were camping on the site, which is owned by Greater Manchester Guides.
The weekend weather was quite chilly and showery, so there was only one outdoor hunt and some outdoor play. But that gave more time to complete special Pack Holiday folders, which count towards their Pack Holiday badge.
There was a regal air to Chelford Brownies annual Pack Holiday weekend, held at Ashley Activity Centre, Mobberley. This year's theme was 'Royal Princess' - partly based on the recent Royal Wedding, with a touch of Disney Princesses thrown in for good measure!
Eighteen girls were resident for the weekendwith five more Brownies attending on the Saturday. Two highlights made the most impact. On Saturday morning the group walked to Sugar Brook Farm, for an educational visit hosted by farmer John Erlam. The Brownies groomed ponies, fed lambs and hens and collected eggs, and went pond-dipping.
In the afternoon there was a surprise visit by a distant relative of the Queen's corgi dogs! Chelford couple Ian and Christine Johnston visited, with their two corgis - one of which is descended from a champion corgi stud dog who fathered some of the Queen's puppies.
Other activities included making Coronation crowns, making and playing a corgi 'beetle drive' game, afternoon tea and a 'Royal Variety Show' put on by the girls. Sunday featured their own Royal-themed 'church' service on site, making Crown Jewels, visiting the on-site shop for souvenirs, making a commemorative plate, and visiting two Guide units from Sale who were camping on the site, which is owned by Greater Manchester Guides.
The weekend weather was quite chilly and showery, so there was only one outdoor hunt and some outdoor play. But that gave more time to complete special Pack Holiday folders, which count towards their Pack Holiday badge.
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY TAUGHT TO CHELFORD
BROWNIES
Two visitors from China taught Chelford Brownies how to write in Chinese calligraphy during part of their work for 'World Cultures' badge.
David Li and his wife Nicole brought special calligraphy brushes, Chinese black ink and paper to the meeting, and showed the girls how to hold the brush, to make the special paint strokes. Nicole also told the girls a story about a Chinese fable.
David, who is on secondment to the UK from AstraZeneca China, had offered to show the Brownies how to do Chinese calligraphy, following a visit he made to their meeting earlier in the year to help celebrate Chinese New Year.
Two visitors from China taught Chelford Brownies how to write in Chinese calligraphy during part of their work for 'World Cultures' badge.
David Li and his wife Nicole brought special calligraphy brushes, Chinese black ink and paper to the meeting, and showed the girls how to hold the brush, to make the special paint strokes. Nicole also told the girls a story about a Chinese fable.
David, who is on secondment to the UK from AstraZeneca China, had offered to show the Brownies how to do Chinese calligraphy, following a visit he made to their meeting earlier in the year to help celebrate Chinese New Year.
HAND-CRAFTED PLAQUES PRESENTED TO CHELFORD BROWNIES
Local craftsman Stan Harrison and his wife visited Chelford Brownies to present four wooden plaques they had made to identify each 'Six' - the name given to teams of Brownies in a unit.
Using Pyrography to burn the figure outline on to wood, and then colouring it to the appropriate 'Six' emblem colours, he presented plaques for the Elves, Imps, Pixies and Gnomes.
Brownie Guider Sue Roycroft, who had discovered Mr Harrison's work at a nearby craft fair, said: "We wanted to identify each corner of our meeting room where each Six is based during the Unit meetings, and this seemed a wonderful way to do so, with a lasting name plaque that Chelford Brownies can treasure for decades."
Local craftsman Stan Harrison and his wife visited Chelford Brownies to present four wooden plaques they had made to identify each 'Six' - the name given to teams of Brownies in a unit.
Using Pyrography to burn the figure outline on to wood, and then colouring it to the appropriate 'Six' emblem colours, he presented plaques for the Elves, Imps, Pixies and Gnomes.
Brownie Guider Sue Roycroft, who had discovered Mr Harrison's work at a nearby craft fair, said: "We wanted to identify each corner of our meeting room where each Six is based during the Unit meetings, and this seemed a wonderful way to do so, with a lasting name plaque that Chelford Brownies can treasure for decades."
Police visit Chelford Brownies
Chelford Brownies had an exciting and fun evening when two Cheshire Police officers kindly offered to help them work towards their ‘Crime Prevention’ badge.
The Police officers explained the importance of personal safety outside the home and how best to protect their homes from burglars. Then for the fun part – the girls were allowed to try on some police uniforms. They all agreed how heavy it was to wear, especially the body vest, and said they wouldn’t like to walk round in them all day every day.
The Officers also explained about the equipment which they have on their belts: a baton, flashing light, and handcuffs were passed round and some of the girls tried on the handcuffs.
Outside we looked at a Police van, which had a cell in the back. The girls were shown the blue flashing lights, the piercing siren and the police radio. The final excitement was the chance for the girls to actually go into the cell where prisoners sit!
It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative night and we would like to thank the Police officers for their visit.
Chelford Brownies had an exciting and fun evening when two Cheshire Police officers kindly offered to help them work towards their ‘Crime Prevention’ badge.
The Police officers explained the importance of personal safety outside the home and how best to protect their homes from burglars. Then for the fun part – the girls were allowed to try on some police uniforms. They all agreed how heavy it was to wear, especially the body vest, and said they wouldn’t like to walk round in them all day every day.
The Officers also explained about the equipment which they have on their belts: a baton, flashing light, and handcuffs were passed round and some of the girls tried on the handcuffs.
Outside we looked at a Police van, which had a cell in the back. The girls were shown the blue flashing lights, the piercing siren and the police radio. The final excitement was the chance for the girls to actually go into the cell where prisoners sit!
It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative night and we would like to thank the Police officers for their visit.