Brownies and guides raise over a thousand pounds for charity
Brownies and Guides from Ealing and Acton were packing bags in three of
Ealing�s top supermarkets on Saturday 24th September to raise money for
charity, and to raise awareness of our pressing need for adult volunteers.
The girls, all aged between 7 and 15, raised a total of £1250.The
money has been split between The Shooting Star Trust, Hearing Dogs for
the Deaf and Breast Cancer.
The event also highlighted the urgent need for more adult volunteers in
the Ealing and Acton areas - waiting lists for local Brownie and Guide
units are growing due to the popularity of the organisation.
Joanne Davies, Brownie Leader for the 16th Ealing Brownies in Northfields,
who�s organised the Bag Pack, says, �This event was an opportunity for
us to spread the word about how exciting Guiding is for adults as well
as girls.
�When I stepped in to running a Brownie unit of 24 girls I had no idea
how I was going to do it, or how it would fit in with my full time job
as a Sales Rep. After a few months I realised that it was the most fun
I�d had all week. Seeing a child grow in confidence and to be able to
lead others in an activity is a priceless experience. It is also a rewarding
escape from a hard job. Children have the ability to ground you and remind
you to laugh and have fun�
We are always happy for new adults to join in and help us. There are many
opportunities to help and whatever time you can give us is valued. Many
units need help with administration such as unit accounts. We would love
to hear from you if you have a skill of a hobby that you are willing to
share. Can you help run a meeting? Helping every other week or once a
month is valuable to us.
The 1st Ealing Brownies and Rainbows are in urgent need of adult help
to keep them running. The units, which are based in the Sherman Labour
Hall in South Ealing, may have to close at Christmas unless new volunteers
come forward to take over.
To find out more about Girlguiding Uk visit www.girlguiding.org.uk
If you want to know more about helping as an adult contact helpingoutgirlguidinginealing@hotmail.co.uk.,
or call on 01276 472359.
October 13, 2005
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