Yellow is the new Raspberry!
Taking your Brownies away this term? We want to hear from you!
All across LaSER there are Big Brownie Birthday events happening throughout this whole term, from Middlesex North West’s holiday this weekend to Surrey East’s Starquest later this month.
We know that all the Brownies are going to have a fantastic time making new friends, learning new things and, most importantly, having lots of fun, so we want to hear from them.
After your event, select a couple of your best photos and gather together some quotes from the girls. Send them to Jacky and the Raspberry Ripple team will do their best to feature them in an upcoming issue.
Not sure what photos to send in? Posed shots can be lovely but photos that catch the girls in action are even better. Did someone make their promise or was there a special occasion you want everyone to see? Or is there a photo that compliments a quote you’ve collected?
Remember, you must have parental permission before you can send the photos to us.
We look forward to hearing from you and be sure to check out the quote on the last page from Sussex East’s PGL last weekend.
Training grants – Foxlease
From 1 April 2014 revised funding is available to financially assist Adult Leaders and members of the Senior Section working on the Leadership Programme and wishing to attend a two-night residential training at Foxlease.
Members aged 16 – 65 years who hold the Leadership Qualification, or are working towards the Leadership Qualification, can apply for a bursary of £50 towards their residential training costs. This is currently £83 for a two-night stay.
Whilst grants are limited in number Leaders are encouraged to make an application.
For further details, criteria for application and an Application Form please email info@girlguidinglaser.org.uk.
Region Boating Weekend and Baden Powell Adventure
When? Friday 11 to Sunday 13 July 2014
Who for? Guides and Senior Section in Year Seven and above and Guides wishing to complete a Baden Powell Adventure
Where? Paxmead Riverside Base, Shepperton, Middlesex
How much? Cost: £75 (Leaders: £20)
What’s happening? A fun boating and water-related weekend with activities on land and water. A maximum of six girls per Unit (with or without a leader) may attend.
Guides wishing to complete their Baden Powell Adventure should have completed at least eight challenges.
Interested? Here’s what you do… For further information and to register your interest, please contact: Kim Nicolls (info@girlguidinglaser.org.uk) through the general Region HQ email address.
Places are limited and bookings will close on
13 June 2014, or when capacity is reached.
Would you like to be part of the team that delivers this event?
Contact Kim for more information on roles available.
Suitable for the Service section of the Queen’s Guide Award.
Last-minute breaks at Foxlease, New Forest
Not yet booked your guiding holiday for 2014? Or fancy a well-earned weekend away in the country with some friends?
Foxlease has everything you need for a relaxing break or a weekend away with your Unit. With en-suite bedrooms, adventurous activities and catering available, there is something to suit everyone.
We have some last-minute availability at Foxlease (one of the Girlguiding Training and Activity centres, based in the New Forest) and you can get in touch on 02380 282638 or by emailing the general Foxlease email account (foxlease.account@girlguiding.org.uk) Contact them for prices and to see what Foxlease can do for you.
Current availability (Main House)
May:
Friday 2 – Sunday 4
Friday 23 – Sunday 25
June:
Friday 20 – Sunday 22
Friday 27 – Sunday 29
July:
Friday 11 – Saturday 12
Friday 18 – Sunday 20
August:
Friday 1 – Sunday 3 (house annexe only)
Friday 8 – Sunday 10
Friday 15 – Sunday 17
Friday 29 – Saturday 30
Hassocks Brownies run for sport relief
On a lovely evening back in March, 1st Hassocks Brownies were seen running around their local park as they did the ‘mile run’ in aid of sport relief. Not only did they have a fantastic time enjoying all the fresh air and exercise with their friends, it also tied in nicely with the healthy heart badge. More importantly, they managed to raise a fantastic £889.30 for Sport Relief. Move over Davina!!!
Sussex East’s Big Brownie Birthday PGL
Quote from the girls:
“Wish we could stay here longer. Love that we were able to do so many activities.”