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Photos & Video: Thinking Day Service
Girl Guiding Bermuda held their annual Thinking Day Service this weekend. Thinking Day is the day closest to the birthday of Lord Baden-Powell who was the originator of the now worldwide Scouting movement. Guiding started after Lord Baden-Powell’s wife Olave Baden-Powell, initiated a similar movement aimed at girls. Related Stories Photos/Video:... Read more of this article
Brownie Groups Host Marine Symposium
The First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies hosted a marine symposium on January 30. A spokesperson said, “The First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies hosted a marine symposium on Thursday January 30th at The First Baptist Church in Devonshire. For the past two years they have been engaged in coastal studies and clean ups,... Read more of this article
Brownies Donate Groceries To Families
Brownies recently donated groceries to the Devonshire Council to be given to needy families in the Devonshire parish community. A spokesperson said, “As part of their recently made Brownie Promise, which is recited by every Brownie entering the Girlguide Organization, the Amalgamated First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies presented four... Read more of this article
Rotary Clubs’ Work Inspires Island’s Brownies
The Rotary Clubs of Bermuda recently held a cleanup at the Riddles Bay Mangrove Reserve, while also inspiring the island’s Brownies to “become stewards of the environment.” A spokesperson said, “This year, the Rotary Clubs of Bermuda have been cited for their interest and continued concern about the environment. Rotarians held a... Read more of this article
Brownie Pack Advocates For Environment
A group of girls from the First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack is advocating for marine life and promoting environmental responsibility. A spokesperson said, “A small group of girls who are members of First Devonshire and West Pembroke Brownie Pack meet at First Baptist Church in Devonshire. They have gigantic visions how they can make... Read more of this article
Bermuda Brownies Celebrate 105th Anniversary
First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies marked the 105th anniversary of Guiding in Bermuda with a health and fitness day, creating a ’105′ display with fruit, and presenting a donation to support the Bermy Bouncers. A spokesperson said, “First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies celebrated the 105th anniversary of... Read more of this article
Photos: Brownies Hold Outreach Initiative
First Devonshire and First West Pembroke Brownies partnered to teach young girls crocheting and knitting, with support from the community. A spokesperson said, “As part of their community outreach programme for 2023, the First Devonshire Brownies and First West Pembroke Brownies have organized an intergenerational venture with grandmas, moms,... Read more of this article
Brownies Support Cancer Awareness In Bermuda
First Devonshire Brownies learned a lesson from cancer survivor Donnamae Postlethwaite, a former Brownie, Guider, and current council member of Guiding in Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “First Devonshire Brownies learned a lesson on resilience and compassion when they heard from former Brownie, Guider, and now council member of Guiding in Bermuda,... Read more of this article
Guiding Bermuda Celebrates 104th Anniversary
Guiding Bermuda is celebrating the 104th anniversary of Guiding in Bermuda, with its annual Thinking Day being held. A spokesperson said, “Guiding Bermuda is celebrating its 104th anniversary of Guiding in Bermuda, joining millions of Brownies, Rainbows, Girl Guides, Senior Units, formerly Rangers, and Boy Scouts around the world. “This... Read more of this article
Photos: Brownies Create Eco Friendly Hats
In preparation for their zero waste badges, the First Devonshire Brownies have been “conserving water at home and becoming more aware of food packaging and accumulation of waste in their own lives.” A spokesperson said, “They are monitoring their usage of single use plastics and studying the subsequent impact of plastics in the ocean,... Read more of this article
Girl Guides & US Girl Scouts Clean Up
Girl Scouts from 23 US states will collaborate with Bermuda’s Girl Guides in a clean-up of west end beaches and nature reserves, and the project, coordinated by the Bermuda National Trust, scheduled for today. In total, the environmental exercise will involve more than 150 Girl Scouts, Girl Guides and their leaders. The American Girl Scouts will be... Read more of this article
Brownies Celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The First Devonshire Brownies celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by learning more about animals, one of Her Majesty’s “fond interests.” A spokesperson said, “The First Devonshire Brownies celebrated The Platinum Queens Jubilee by learning more about Animals, one of Her Majesty’s fond interests. They were treated... Read more of this article
