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The 4th Leighton Buzzard Brownie group has raised £435.45 for the National Deaf Children's Society as part of Girlguiding UK's centenary celebrations.

The girls have discovered how to sign their names and make the Brownie Promise using British Sign Language (BSL). They also learnt how to finger spell, as well as playing games and doing activities involving lip reading and hand signals.
The raised money in two ways, first was by filling smartie tubes with 20p's. But their biggest triumph was a sponsored silence in May during which the Brownies were not allowed to speak for more than an hour. They even had to use sign language or hand signals when they needed to go to the toilet.

Brown Owl, Kim Mead, says: "The Brownies did really well, I'm so impressed with them all. They've worked hard, learnt a bit about the challenges deaf children face and had great fun raising money for the National Deaf Children's Society."

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Amanda, Woburn District Commissioner organised the Crocus walk held in Bedfordshire on Sun 9th March 2009. Members walked from Woburn Sands to Cranfield, via the scenic route, over railway lines, through golf courses, across fields, over the motor way (M1) and ended up at Cranfield Village Hall in time for a nice cuppa and a cake. The weather was very kind to us and 10 minutes after the last person arrived at the village hall the heavens opened and we were all like 'phew'!! that was close.
It was the best turn out Amanda would like to thank everyone who came and to let you all know we raised £443. WELL DONE!!

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Cranfield Rainbows had a visit from a local lady Bee Keeper as part of Buzzzin in beds in February 2009, she came out dispite the snow and even though only 6 rainbows turned up we had a great evening, tasting honey, making candles and learning about bees and their hives.

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During in the Easter holiday South Beds Guiders, Trefoil Guild members and friends took part in a fun Quiz Night. As the rounds progressed we identified we knew very little about the countries in Europe and sport and not a lot more about Bedfordshire, however most teams faired better in the food and drink round.
As well as answering questions the teams were challenged to make the tallest tower they could using marshmallows, cocktail sticks and straws. There were many inventive approaches, the most successful from the teams that ate most of their marshmallows. After some tense measuring, Sheelagh, Anita June and Julie's tower was declared the winners.

However the overall quiz winners, and retaining their unbeaten record, were the Woburn contingent of Lindsay, Gail, Jan, Angie and their secret weapon, Jan's Auntie Dawn. Everyone enjoyed the evening and hopefully we'll do it again soon.

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South Beds celebrates World Thinking Day 2008
Units and Districts throughout South Beds Division have had great fun celebrating World Thinking Day.
Linleighbridge District held a special celebration at Hockliffe St Baptist Church. A service was held where all girls and adults renewed their Guiding promise and thought provoking readings inspired them to look for new challenges. They rounded off the evening with a disco, lots of craft activities and of course party food. The guests included the County Commissioner Kathy Carroll and the Assistant County Commissioner Betsy Marley.

Also Rainbows, Brownies and Guides have also been taking up the Girlguiding Bedfordshire challenge. 'Tea in Beds'. Teddy Bears Picnics, tea parties and tea dances have all been enjoyed by the girls and their families and friends.

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Senior Section members and Guiders are pictured with the Bedfordshire County Standard.

Last updated 17 February, 2010