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GUIDING GROUPS TOO BUSY TO FEEL THE COLD
The cold winter weather has not slowed down Claygate Girlguiding! Here are some of the things they have been busy with:
1st Claygate Rainbows (aged 4-7) worked hard to win their drawing badges, which involved crafting self-portraits aer examining their facial features in the mirror, then experimenting drawing the same picture with their other hand. Reading the story of the “Paper Dolls” inspired making strings of paper dolls, and the girls then drew what they could feel in mystery feely bags without seeing the object. Their final task was to paint pictures on large pieces of paper as big as them. 1st Claygate Brownies (aged 7-10) worked towards their jobs badge, first thinking about what they might want to be, and then considering what attributes and training they might need.
They drew pictures of themselves in their chosen role, and researched information to write a job advertisement. Finally, they interviewed three adults, asking what they liked about their job, what training they had to do, and what skills they had gained.
4th Claygate Brownies joined forces with Esher Brownies at a “Tropical Island” themed sleep-over at Paxmead Riverside Base at Shepperton. It’s not balmy there in winter, but the girls ventured outdoors for a chilly campfire sing-song, activities and games. Back in Claygate at Foxwarren, this accomplished bunch entertained parents with an exceptional “Brownies Got Talent” show. The girls also found time to complete their space badge and go ice skating at Hampton Court. Since Christmas they have celebrated Burns Night, Australia Day, and Chinese New Year, while tackling their “communicate skills builder”.
1st Claygate and 3rd Claygate Guides (aged 10-14), “upcycled” their way through the autumn term, making new tote bags out of old trousers, and fashioning Christmas decorations from jam jars into festive candle holders to achieve their upcycling badge. The girls also worked on the “lead skills builder”, and skated at Hampton Court.
Claygate Rangers (aged 14-18) joined brownies and guides at the Hampton Court ice rink. The rangers also worked hard at the Claygate Christmas Lights event. 1st Claygate Scout and Guide Band: Some of our Girlguiding members are regular musicians with the 1st Claygate Scout and Guide Band, and marched alongside Claygate scouting instrumentalists at the Lord Mayor’s Show in November.
Look out for our distinctive turquoise tops next me you see the band!
We love to welcome new girls to Claygate Girlguiding. Please register on the Girlguiding website https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/ by clicking on the “Register a Child” button. One of our leaders will get in touch.
We also welcome new adult volunteers – please email esherguides@outlook.com if you would like to get involved.
