Who are Brownies?
Brownies are girls aged between 7 and 10. Our Brownies attend weekly meetings which usually last for an hour and a half although we often over-run. All Brownies have fun!
The 3rd Accrington St Pauls Brownies take part in indoor and outdoor activities that challenge them to do their best! Our meetings are action-packed and full of challenges, games and activities. Everything a Brownie does is an adventure - it's a world of excitement, new interests and friends.
Brownies belong to a Pack and work in small groups called Sixes. We have four sixes, they are: the Elves, the Pixies, the Gnomes and the Sprites. Our Emblems are at the side of here.
Having sixes gives each girl a group of ready-made friends to take care of her. It also makes her feel that she belongs to something special. One Brownie is chosen to be the leader of her six; she is called a sixer and another Brownie is her assistant (called a seconder). All of our new Brownies will be given a Brownie Buddy who is there to help them settle in and learn all about what is involved in being a Brownie.
The 3rd Accrington St Paul's Brownies also go on regular pack holidays. These involve the girls going away for a set number of days, carrying out outdoor activities and generally having a lot fun! These events are extremely enjoyable and all of the girls involved are eager to return. To find out when the next one is happening keep checking our Planner.
Brownies are girls aged between 7 and 10. Our Brownies attend weekly meetings which usually last for an hour and a half although we often over-run. All Brownies have fun!
The 3rd Accrington St Pauls Brownies take part in indoor and outdoor activities that challenge them to do their best! Our meetings are action-packed and full of challenges, games and activities. Everything a Brownie does is an adventure - it's a world of excitement, new interests and friends.
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We at 3rd Accrington St Pauls Brownies have also recently visited the Christmas Experience where we put our skills to the test. Please visit our Image Gallery to see the pictures from the event or read about it on our News page. |
Brownies belong to a Pack and work in small groups called Sixes. We have four sixes, they are: the Elves, the Pixies, the Gnomes and the Sprites. Our Emblems are at the side of here.
Having sixes gives each girl a group of ready-made friends to take care of her. It also makes her feel that she belongs to something special. One Brownie is chosen to be the leader of her six; she is called a sixer and another Brownie is her assistant (called a seconder). All of our new Brownies will be given a Brownie Buddy who is there to help them settle in and learn all about what is involved in being a Brownie.
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As well as our weekly meetings the 3rd Accrington St Paul's Brownies attend a monthly church parade. This lasts for an hour and parents are encouraged to stay for the service. Our church parade is the first Sunday of every month. We also carry out activities around the Church Parade, like sleepovers, see the News page for more details of our last event like this. |
The 3rd Accrington St Paul's Brownies also go on regular pack holidays. These involve the girls going away for a set number of days, carrying out outdoor activities and generally having a lot fun! These events are extremely enjoyable and all of the girls involved are eager to return. To find out when the next one is happening keep checking our Planner.
The History of Brownies
Lord Robert Baden-Powell formed the Girl Guides in 1910. The Brownies followed in 1914 when, with his younger sister Agnes Baden-Powell, Lord Baden Powell introduced the Rosebuds, who were renamed Brownies after complaints from the girls that they didn’t like the name. Brownies were first run as the youngest group in the Guide Association. They also completed the range of groups for 7 to 14 year old boys and girls. In 1918 the responsibility for Girl Guides and therefore Brownies was passed to Lady Olave Baden-Powell.
In 2010 we celebrate our centenary year with a whole host of activities being held. Girlguiding UK has grown from its humble beginnings to be the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK. There are Guide and Brownie groups throughout the world with the numbers involved estimated to be in the region of 10 million girls and women.
In 2010 we celebrate our centenary year with a whole host of activities being held. Girlguiding UK has grown from its humble beginnings to be the largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women in the UK. There are Guide and Brownie groups throughout the world with the numbers involved estimated to be in the region of 10 million girls and women.
Uniform
Our uniform is very modern. It is yellow and brown and very practical. There are a large variety of uniform items available, the idea behind the range is so each individual Brownie can feel confident in their own choice.It can be bought from our depot which is held every other week at our headquarters.
Leaders Information
Our leaders are all named after owls.
We have:
Brown Owl
Snowy Owl
Tawny Owl
Barny Owl
Sooty Owl
Wise Owl
Laughing Owl
The reason our leaders are all named after owls links with The Brownie Story. All Brownies are told The Brownie Story before they become enrolled. This is part of them becoming Brownies. To read The Brownie Story click on the picture from the story.
You can contact our leaders by e-mail at: stpaulsbrownies@googlemail.com
Snowy Owl
Tawny Owl
Barny Owl
Sooty Owl
Wise Owl
Laughing Owl
The reason our leaders are all named after owls links with The Brownie Story. All Brownies are told The Brownie Story before they become enrolled. This is part of them becoming Brownies. To read The Brownie Story click on the picture from the story.You can contact our leaders by e-mail at: stpaulsbrownies@googlemail.com
