Brownie group celebrates 50th anniversary with special event

The 2nd Calmore Brownies, who first met in 1974, marked the milestone with a celebration evening at Calmore Community Centre on Tuesday, September 24.

The event was attended by more than 70 guests, including current Brownies and their families, Calmore Guides, and former leaders and commissioners.

Charlotte Miell, the current leader, and Kay Moran, one of the unit's original leaders, jointly cut the cake.

Calmore Brownies leaders Sharon Bettridge, Pam Hall, Charlotte Miell, Karin Wootten and Charlotte Wootten. (Image: Supplied) A specially designed cloth badge was given to every guiding member present, with Ellan-Rose and Margot winning a prize for their designs.

The evening concluded with a quiz narrated by Charlotte, covering the past 50 years, plus some guiding-related questions.

The celebration was supported by Morrisons, who donated food and drink for the event. The 2nd Calmore Brownies are part of Girlguiding, the UK's largest youth organisation dedicated entirely to girls.

the badge the current Brownies designed (Image: Supplied)

With nearly 500 girls on the waiting list in the Hampshire West County, the organisation is seeking new volunteers.

Roles are flexible and do not have to be a weekly commitment. Training and support are provided. For more information about volunteering with Girlguiding, visit girlguidinghantswest.org.uk/join-us.

Girlguiding Hampshire West County comprises 4,000 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, and Rangers, along with 1,000 volunteers.