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♡ A Farewell to Potter Brownies...and an introduction to the 17-Year-Old-Brownie♡

Dear Reader, 

On Saturday 21st July, 3 leaders, 1 young leader and 4 Brownies arrived at Hellesdon Scout Hut, for their GoGo Hare sleepover...


We then spent a few hours searching for Hares in the city centre, including the Cathedral, Castle Mall, and the Puppet Theatre, as well as a lovely walk, and lunch along the river bank. Afterwards, we returned to Hellesdon to look at the airport runway, but unfortunately no planes were taking off, and then enjoying fish and chips for tea. The Brownies made beautiful light jars, with silhouette scenes, illuminated by the LEDs inside...



We then took advantage of the excellent fire pit at the scout hut, by lighting a campfire and making smores, whilst singing campfire songs, including an amusing rendition of 'What shall we do with a drunken sailor?' before heading off to bed, for a very undisturbed night....



Sunday morning dawned, and after waking up on a very deflated air bed, the second day was in full flow. There was however, a catch... it was my birthday! The celebrations started at breakfast, with my birthday bagel, which I thought was very inventive!


After dismantling the tents, and putting away the airbeds, we set to work decorating stones in honour of their sleepover, to become Norfolk rocks. Once this was done, it was soon time for me to go home, to enjoy the rest of my birthday with my family and friends, but before I was able to leave, there was time for a bit more of a celebration, featuring a gluten free Colin the Caterpillar cake called Frieda, and also, a farewell...

Over 2 years ago I decided I wanted to do my Young Leader's Qualification. It was set up for me to go to 1st Potter Heigham Brownies, a small unit, with a tight-knit leadership team (mother and daughter to be precise);but I soon felt that I fitted in, and enjoyed every minute working with the Brownies, seeing many come and go, and achieving and developing a lot during their time with the unit.
Now, years on, I'm about to start my A-Level year of college, starting my Adult Leadership qualification with another unit, and potentially taking in a local pantomime, and the time has come for me to leave Potter Brownies, with fond memories to look back on, including 2 sleepovers, and completing many badges. I am grateful that I was able to leave the unit on such a high not, and although tears where shed when I got into the car, my time with the unit was a happy one. 






I don't think anyone could possibly ask for a better, or cuddlier birthday/leaving gift, which is such a perfect memento of the sleepover and the unit. Rest assured 'Harriet the Hare' is treasured. 

Thank you to everyone who made it an enjoyable weekend

x 

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I promise that I will do my best, to be true to myself and develop my beliefs, to serve the Queen and my community, to help other people and to keep the Guide Law,
Yours, 



The 17-Year-Old Brownie

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