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Brownies go online for some virtual fun
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By Stef Hall
@steffiehall stefaniG.hall@jpimodia.co.uk
Tenacious youngsters in a brownie group have em braced digital technology to hold their weekly meetings online during the lockdown.
The Covid-19 crisis has led to the Girlguiding movement having to suspend all face to face meetings and events.
But members of the 2nd Whittle-le-Woods Brownies were determined to find a way
to carry on.
Its 16 girls have been con
necting with each other, and four leaders, in a group video call.
It means they have been able to carry on taking part in many fun activities - albeit virtually - from scavenger
hunts and bingo to a ‘bring a pet night’.
Phoebe, nine, said: “Brownies has changed re cently because we can't meet in the usual place so we have done them with video calls, butit’sstillreallyfun.
“We have done quite a few different meetings now - we designed our dream Brownie holiday,
ie meetings to our members, albeit digitally. Having had a month of digital meetings, I can sayjust how amazing it’s been for girls and leaders alike - Brownies continues to be the highlight of the week,
plus, the feeling of routine and familiarity has
been invaluable. “Girlguid ing have been so support ive amid the
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we’ve played games, but my favourite was ‘Bring a Pet to Brownies’ week.
girls and four leaders took
part
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and have provided
“The best
thing about
having d ig it
al Brownie meet
ings is that you still
get to see your friends’ faces instead ofjust sitting at home on your own.”
so many re sources and ideas to help us to
Leader Emma Dixon said: “As soon as unit meetings had to be suspended I was re ally eager to still offer Brown-
continue to deliver guidings.”
The Girlguiding charity has launched Adventures At Home - an online hub packed with fun activit iesand wellbeing and resilience re sources to support children.
2nd Whittle-le-Woods Brownies taking part in a digital meeting
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