Events Archive
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Many of the activities that 1st Little Paxton Brownies do have been chosen by the Brownies themselves, with the leaders guiding them; allowing them to choose from the opportunities available. Sometimes everybody has a say or gets to vote, sometimes each six makes their own decision, and sometimes the sixers organise a game or activity for the rest of the pack. Some evenings are completely organised by the Guiders.
By doing a variety of activities, Brownies cover the three Adventure areas of You, Community & World. They complete challenges from their Brownie Adventures books and work towards interest and other badges. 1st Little Paxton Brownies have the opportunity to attend a variety of events, some as a unit, others with another unit or as part of the district, division or county.
Events Archive 2005-2009
This page is all about our events and activities from 2005 to 2009. For other years, please use the menus on the left.
Febuary 2009
We took part in the International Thinking Day Postcard Exchange for the seventh year. We received well over 100 postcards from around the world, from countries including: USA, Canada, Australia, Belize, South Korea, Japan, Norway, Greece, South Africa, Switzerland, England and Scotland.
March 2009
We came second in the trophy competition at the Swimming Gala, by just one point. The team was fantastic, and all the girls swam really well. You can see our swimming team below.
April 2009
We went to PGL Caythorpe Court near Grantham, Lincs. See what we got up to on our holidays page.
May 2009
Jenny, Maia, Catherine, Emma and Lucy took part in the Brownie Bramble, accompanied by Jenni and Tina (parent helper) - a Brownie version of the Ripton Ramble. Our team came second.
June 2009
Our busiest month so far...
We went pond dipping at Paxton Pits. We caught loads of water beetles, water boatmen, larvae, pond snails and pond skaters. We put everything back afterwards.
We had an archery session at Little Paxton Sailing Lakes. It was a lovely evening and we really enjoyed learning archery.
We went on a day trip to Woburn Safari Park. We drove through the animal enclosures on the coach, and then afterwards we walked around the Australian area, came close to the monkeys, saw the sealion show and the birds of prey demonstration. We had a picnic lunch, rode on the train and the bobcat run, and played on the play area. It was a really hot and sunny day.
September 2009
Centenary Launch - celebrating 100 years of Guiding
1st Little Paxton Brownies are 40 years old on 11th September!
Jenni got married to Paul on 26th September. Lots of the Brownies came to St James Church in Little Paxton for the service. Below are some of the photos.
November 2009
We took part in our annual Brownie and Rainbow Craft Day.
December 2009
We enjoyed a Christmas Carol Service along with the Rainbows and Guides, followed by a party with the Guides.
January 2008
We joined together with 1st The Paxtons Rainbows for a trip to the Pantomime. We went to Stevenage to see Cinderella. We travelled by train and had a great day out. The adults seemed to have as much fun as the Brownies and Rainbows!!!
February 2008
We took part in the International Thinking Day Postcard Exchange for the sixth year. We received well over 100 postcards from around the world, from countries including: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, The Bahamas, Norway, Denmark, Ethiopia, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
March 2008
We came third in the trophy competition at the Swimming Gala with a very young team, and finished as runners up the Yvonne Giffard Shield Competition. You can see our swimming team below.
Some of us went on the District holiday to PGL Marchants Hill in Surrey - read more on our holidays page.
May 2008
A group of us attended one of the Satellite Events from the County Olympics. We had a great time at the Outdoor Fun Day at Hinchingbrooke Park. There was a badge for those that came.
June 2008
We had a fantastic day at the County Olympics at Wood Green Animal Shelter, along with 1000 other Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers, Young Leaders, Leaders and Helpers. We travelled around 5 zones: International, Sport, Adventure, Craft and Music & Dance. Some of the activities on offer included: jewellery making, tug of war, sack races, football, rock climbing, archery, bouncy castle, face painting, skateboarding, problem solving, hama beads, country dancing and campfire singing. There were also the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as a stop in the middle for a picnic lunch. It was a long day and we all went home happy but tired!!!
September 2008
We went on our Brownie Holiday to Haverings Guide Centre - see what we got up to on our holidays page.
November 2008
We joined together with the other Rainbows and Brownies in the district for Craft Day. We made jewellery, Christmas decorations, crackers and calendars.
December 2008
We joined with 2nd Little Paxton Guides for our traditional Christmas Carol Service and Party. Santa came to give all the girls their presents.
February 2007
Thinking Day Celebrations at St Mary's Church, Eaton Socon - we joined in with songs from different countries.
We took part in the International Thinking Day Postcard Exchange for the fifth year. We received almost 100 postcards from around the world, from countries including: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Singapore, Bermuda, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Denmark, Ireland, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
March 2007
We all completed our First Aid badge with the help of Tina and Anne from The Red Cross.
We came third in the trophy competition at the Swimming Gala with quite a young team, but we WON the Yvonne Giffard Shield Competition for the second year in a row!
April 2007
Some of us went on the District holiday to PGL Osmington Bay, near Weymouth - read more on our holidays page.
May 2007
We went on an outing to Wood Green Animal Shelter. We had been raising money and collecting items that would be of use to the shelter.
June 2007
We went Pond Dipping and visited the Nature Reserve at Paxton Pits.
July 2007
We had our Brownie Adventure Day on the field at Priory Juniors. Our theme was America. The best bit was the picnic tea.
We played golf at the Cromwell Golf Club. We had lots of fun despite really heavy rain.
September 2007
Went went on Brownie holiday to Heron's Lodge, Milton Keynes. Read all about it on our holidays page.
November 2007
We joined together with Brownies and Rainbows from Great Paxton and St Neots to take part in our annual craft day. As usual there were six crafts on offer including jewellery making, making chocolates and Christmas decorations.
December 2007
Our Christmas Carol Service & Party was different this year as we joined together with 2nd Little Paxton Guides rather than with another Brownie Unit. We had the usual mix of Christmas Carols and a performance of the 12 days of Christmas at the service, followed by party games, food and a visit from Santa.
February 2006
Thinking Day Celebrations at St Mary's Church, St Neots - Eynesbury were the host district and we made a chain around the Church by joining glow sticks together!
We took part in the International Thinking Day Postcard Exchange for the fourth time. We also organised badge exchanges with groups in Canada and New Zealand.
March 2006
We completed the Brownie Communicator badge as a whole pack.
April 2006
We came second in the trophy competition at the Swimming Gala yet again, but we WON the Yvonne Giffard Shield Competition!
June 2006
We went on a Big Day Out to Cadbury's World in Birmingham, along with 1st The Paxtons Rainbows. We learnt about the history of chocolate and how chocolate is made. We also got to taste test the chocolate - definitely the best bit! We also received a Big Day Out 2006 badge.
July 2006
We had a "Pick a Lolly" stall at our village fete "Paxfest" - it was a very, very hot day!
Our Brownie Adventure Day - better known as Brownie Revels took place on the field at Priory Junior School. Our theme was Countries taking part in the 2006 Football World Cup. It was very, very hot (again)!
September 2006
Brownie Holiday to Ripton Lodge near Huntingdon - see what we got up to on our holidays page.
November 2006
We took part in the District Brownie Craft Day. There were about 60 Brownies from 6 different packs. Crafts included jewellery making, making Christmas cards, making angels, making and decorating boxes, making Christmas decorations and decorating calendars.
December 2006
We held our Christmas Carol Service along with 1st The Paxtons Rainbows, 2nd Little Paxton Brownies and 2nd Little Paxton Guides. After the service we had a party with 2nd Little Paxton Brownies - we took part in party games, ate party food and had a visit from Santa!
February 2005
We held a mini fete at Brownies to help raise funds for the Tsunami appeal. The Brownies also made money by doing chores at home in return for coins which they collected in Smartie tubes. Over £100 was raised in total.
Thinking Day Celebrations at St Mary's Church, St Neots - we were the host district and Brownies and Guides took part in a skit involving putting a tent up in the Church!
We took part in the International Thinking Day Postcard Exchange for the third time.
March 2005
Swimming Gala - guess what? We came second yet again!
District holiday to Weymouth - see our holidays page.
April 2005
We visited St Neots Police Station as part of our Crime Prevention Badge.
July 2005
Brownie Adventure Day at Priory Junior School field - our theme was "Around the World".
September 2005
Brownie Holiday to Heron's Lodge, Milton Keynes - see what we got up to on our holidays page.
October 2005
We went on a trip to Gulliver's Theme Park in Milton Keynes. We had a great time!
November 2005
Craft Day - Brownies and Rainbows from the District took part in making a variety of crafts including: Christmas cards, Calendars, Jewellery, Candles and Christmas Crackers.
December 2005
Christmas Carol Service & Party with 2nd Little Paxton Brownies. 1st The Paxtons Rainbows came to the Carol Service.