http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk en-gb 21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk 2012-5-15T00:00:00Z 21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#118349 Tonight we started off by splitting into two groups.The girls taking part in the June Olympics heard about all the events that they could partake in and put their name down for all the ones that they liked the sound of. Unfortunately only one or two people can do each event so Brown Owl now needs to go through the lists and pull out of a hat the participants in most events. The girls agreed that this would be the fairest way to do things. As soon as they are available I will post the lists on the web site so you know which sports to start practicing The other group went outside thank goodness it was a beautiful evening and tended to our Olympic Garden. Some seedlings are poking through but there is still a while to wait til it looks like the Olympic rings. once ive downloaded my photos ill put one on hereNext activity was a team challenge. Splitting the Brownie promise into six parts and writing each on a flame orange card then sticking the flames into an Olympic torch. The gi... 2012-5-15 22:49:51 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#118348 What a fantastic turn out today twelve girls and three leaders represented our unit at Mayors parade.You all looked very smart and did some excellent smiling You made me a very proud Brown Owl thank you 2012-5-12 22:45:37 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#118008 2012-5-8 21:48:05 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#118009 What a lot of green fingers and muddy shoes tonight.Cookie Owl helped the girls do some weeding in our garden patch next to the playground.Each group then planted some new seeds...... which we hope will look a bit like the Olympic Rings when they bloomThe girls braved the rain and mud....... and even the worms thank you Chloe Fluffy Owl helped each girl plant a Pumpkin seed each. We will have a Pumpkin Watch page on our website so please feel free to send in photos of how they are doing And to help our Pumpkins grow Snowy Owl showed the girls how to make some special Plant Watchers 2012-4-30 21:49:57 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#116988 Tonight we welcomed FIVE new Brownies from four different Rainbow units Shannon Gyllian Chloe Lydia and Ellie joined us tonight for the first time.Congratulations to Abby Abigail Catherine and Evie who all became new Sixers and to Jay Keira and Skye who became Seconders. 2012-4-23 00:22:20 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#116989 Tonight all the Owls got together and planned an exciting term for you Have a look at the Dates for your Diary page to find out what we came up with. 2012-4-18 00:26:36 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#115011 Tonight we completed the final activities for the Sport part of the Olympic Badge.First of all we had a treasure hunt to find the Olympic rings and some facts about the Olympics.We then learnt that in years gone by the people doing the Olympics did it wearing armour.So we did a game where the girls ran a relay race putting on lots of layers of clothes and then taking them off.It was very funny but not very easy to run when you had lots of layers on Well done and Thank you to Fluffy Owl for organising these activities 2012-3-19 20:44:56 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#114453 Tonight we had an evening of various newspaper activitiesThe girls were split into four teams and the first activity was a race to find various random pictures in the papers.Points were given to the first 2 teams each time who found and carefully cut out the required picture.Next the teams had to invent a person.... using a selection of body parts from the papers.Finally the teams had to create and make an outfit for one of the girls in their group. They are a creative bunch The models paraded their fancy new outfits at the end and Cherry owl added up the final scores....Points were achieved throughout the evening not just for winning but also for working well together in a team keeping their area tidy etc etc. One team also achieved some special points for most improved team working.... they know who they are The group called Brilliant Brownies won the evening although it was VERY close. Well done to Chloe Jemima Skye and Catherine.The girls were told about the District Street Pa... 2012-3-12 21:18:25 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#114024 Tonight we passed the Olympic Torch on to the next part of its journey.Chloe Chloes mum and Brown Owl arrived at the meeting of 4th Stafford Guides and while the adults were humming the tune to Chariots of Fire Chloe did some amazing slowmotionrunning around the circle of Guides.The Guides then passed the torch between themselves and all the girls posed for a photo Delivery complete Many Thanks to Chloe and her mum for giving up their time to come along and complete our part in the Olympic Torch relay. 2012-3-6 21:21:12 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#113967 Tonight we received special delivery of the Stafford Division Olympic Torch. The leader from 8th Stafford Guides Jill delivered the torch to dramatic music All the girls took turns holding the torch and we had our photo taken look out for the photo in the Gallery soonThe rest of the evening we worked hard towards our Olympic badge... designing outfits for Olympic events in a collage form. There were some very good designs We finished the night in our usual way with Brownie Bells but tonight we had the lights off and passed round the Olympic torch 2012-3-5 01:51:15 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#113561 Next year our Brownie Pack will be 60 years old. Also at some point in the year one leader will be 30 one will be 40 and one will be 50We spent the evening planning some of the activities that we could do to celebrate our Noughty Year For more info see the Noughty page 2012-2-27 01:32:45 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#113559 Tonight we learnt all about what Thinking Day is and what the different parts of the world badge mean.We also made some Thinking Days cards for some of our Guiding friends. 2012-2-20 01:09:49 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#113560 2012-2-13 01:31:37 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#111953 We had five very excited Brownies tonight all ready to make their promise We started off the evening with a quick rehearsal of the ceremony then got stuck into a very enjoyable craft of decorating heart shaped doilies and heart shaped biscuits. They looked fantastic especially once theyd been tied up in a bag with ribbon ready to give to whoever the girls chose to give them to thank you Cookie Owl for organising this and for baking all the biscuitsParents Aunties Uncles Grandparents Brothers Sisters and more came at about 7pm to watch our ceremony. The new girls all said their promise and Law beautifully and looked very smart in their uniforms and new unit neckersDont forget that there is no Brownie meeting next week...... its half term 2012-2-6 00:39:24 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#111501 Tonight we had a Quiz night. A photo round to identify lots of Harry Potter characters Olympic Round Girl Guiding Round Pot Luck Round and Childrens round.The girls all did very well and the results were close The Quackers were the winning team and deserve a big pat on the back Well done Chloe Remi Harmony Katie and Jessica Thank you to Snowy Owl for organising the quiz REMINDER TO ALL THE NEW BROWNIES Dont forget that you will be making your promise next week 2012-1-30 17:44:46 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#111335 We had a great time at the District Disco today. Lots of Brownies and Rainbows were there from our District.Even the leaders did a bit of dancing Thank you to everyone who came we raised 16338 towards our Census bill 2012-1-28 21:07:44 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#111035 Fluffy Owl introduced the girls to a special badge that Girlguiding have brought out for 2012 for the Olympics.There are three parts to it and we plan to do one part each term of 2012. The three parts are all separate badges... which will fit around the main circular badge that was given out tonight. the badges are all ironon but please make sure you leave enough space for the future 3Tawney Owl came to visit us and the girls presented her with the cards that they had made and some flowers to say a big Thank You to her for all her time with our unit. She is hoping to continue to join us for trips and holidays so its not really a goodbye 2012-1-23 23:38:27 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#110749 Tonight Snowy Owl told the girls about her sisters Brownie Pack. They have sent us some letters and information about themselves asking if we will become penpalpacks. Our girls put together some nice replys which Snowy Owl will send to them.The new Brownies started their pink books and have all been given Buddies. They will spend the next few weeks working through the books and learning their Promise and Law in preparation for their Enrolment on 6th February.Six Brownies had found where the Secret Page had been hidden Congratulations to them all and we hope they enjoy the little chocolate bars Kiera and Skye received their Swimmers badges congratulations girls more sewing for mummySmiley Bear and Polly have begun their 2012 adventures. Watch out for Pollys Blog which will be appearing on the website soon 2012-1-16 23:03:02 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#110812 Keep a look out for a little picture of an owl.... and you could win a prize Just click on the owl and it will give you the latest password. Tell Brown Owl the password and youll get a prizeThe hunt for the Secret Page is open to everyone but only current Brownies are up for winning a prize.... sorryHappy hunting 2012-1-9 23:58:32 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#110752 It was lovely to meet our six new Brownies....Jade Katie Leah Lexie Nicole and Paris. We heard about what everyone had been up to over Christmas and found out which sixes the new girls are going to be joining. We had a few games and a rendition of Good Evening Friend Brownie. It was very sad to hear that Tawny Owl is not able to come to Brownies anymore because of her job..... but we were pleased to hear that she can still come on trips and pack holidays with us Some Sports Legs 11 and Diamond Julilee badges to those who missed them last term. Kiera received her Friend to Animals badge and Grace received her Dancer badge. Well done everyone We finished off the evening by joining the Guides in a flyingup ceremony. None of our girls on this occasion but always a nice candlelit ceremony. Thank you to all those who were able to stay and join in apologies to everyone Brown Owl had forgotten to let you know about it 2012-1-9 23:11:16 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#110751 We had a great time at the Pantomime at Staffords Gatehouse Theatre this afternoon. The Panto was RocknRoll Dick Whittington and was very very good..... oh yes is was Many thanks to Freyas mum for coming to help us....... and also to Skye and Kieras dad who was a good sport..... considering all the attention that he got from Sarah the Dame 2012-1-7 23:10:28 http://www.21st-stafford-brownies.co.uk/page3.htm#110750 ....and welcome to Brown Owls Christmas present..... some website software Please have a look although there is not much here yet and let me know if there is anything that you would find useful to have included.Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and we look forward to seeing you on 9th January or 7th if you are going to the PantomimeBrown Owl 2012-1-1 23:09:19