Over 150 Rainbows, Brownies,
Guides and Senior Section and Trefoil Guild members from Luton North
and Luton South Divisions entertained the public with a "living
history display" to celebrate 100 years of Girl Guiding at
Stockwood Discovery centre over the weekend of 3rd and 4th July
2010.
Both Girlguiding members and
members of the public took part in activities, reminiscing over
the archives, learning about how camping has evolved and seeing
how our members still enjoy an organisation which is as relevant
to today's girl as it was to the very first girls 100 years ago.
The public were invited to join
our members in campfire songs, making masks, semaphore, cleaning
brass, playing parachute games, watching a slide show of the many
exciting activities that our members have had the opportunity to
take part in during our centenary year and lots more.
The archives proved popular
with members of the public who were able to reminisce over the uniform
that they once wore. One member of the public who is no longer involved
even recited the Promise they had made as a Brownie.
Photos of Stockwood Event 3rd and 4th July 2010
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Luton South and Luton North
Divisions Centenary Flower Bed at Wardown Park
Councillor Mohammed Riaz and
deputy mayor Councillor Morel Benard presented 24 people with Mayor's
Awards For Citizenship, after they were nominated for the gongs
by other members of the community.
The mayor said: "The
Mayors Awards are a chance for our community to recognise the hard
work being done by so many talented and dedicated individuals. "People
being recognised have done amazing community work in a wide range
of fields - from fundraising for charities to running sporting teams
and events to their work in accessible education. "The
Luton community has always been strong, and the efforts being recognised
tonight prove how the people of Luton are constantly working to
make our town a better place. "I
want to take this opportunity to thank everyone in Luton who volunteers
their time and skills to help others in the community."
The Mayor's Awards for
Citizenship, an annual celebration, started in 2001 and have acknowledged
the achievements and efforts of more than 150 people.
5 Guiders from Luton South Division Guides were among the winners
this year Janet Locke, Laura Armstrong, Kelly Armstrong, Sarah Hunt
and Christina Hunt All 5 were nominated for the work they do at
weekly meetings, helping to run Haverings Training Centre, as well
as County Events and fitting everything they do around their own
jobs and families.
Luton North
and Luton South Divisions held a Sleepover at The Mall Luton
to
raise money for NOAH a local charity for the homeless.
The girls enjoyed activities and fun whilst learning about the plight
of the homeless.
They also donated clothing to the Gaz and Babs Heart FM "Donate
Don't Dump" initiative.
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to view the photos of the event
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Stockwood Brownies recently hosted an evening with a visit from
ALFIE a Hearing Dog for Deaf
People along with his owner Nick who is profoundly Deaf. The girls
were allowed to get to meet Alfie and enjoyed tickling his tummy
while he got used to the hall sniffing in every corner and behind
the chairs etc. After this Nick explained to the Brownies about
his deafness and how deaf he is without his implant they then watched
a DVD presentation on the work of the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People was launched at the world famous Crufts
Dog Show in 1982. Since then they have continued to train dogs to
alert deaf people to specific sounds, whether in the home, workplace
or public buildings. To date they have placed more than 1,500 hearing
dogs throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the
Channel Islands. Their aim is :-To offer greater independence, confidence
and security to deaf people by providing dogs trained to alert them
to chosen everyday sounds.
The Brownies then asked questions and learnt the different alert
signs for door bell, phone, cooker and fire and danger. The girls
will use what they have learnt for their Changing the World project
and also their Disability Awareness Badge.
Everyone enjoyed the evening but we are not sure who enjoyed which
bit most? The Brownies meeting ALFIE or ALFIE being able to play
and roam around the hall?
