2nd Waddington Brownies

12/06/2026

Behind the Brownie Badges: The Magic of Volunteering

(I meant to post this last week)

This week is Volunteers' Week (1–7 June), a time to celebrate the millions of people across the UK who give their time, skills and energy to support their communities. It feels like the perfect moment to share a little of what volunteering as a Brownie leader actually looks like because it's so much more than just Tuesday evenings.

What does a typical Brownie leader's weekend look like? Well, mine recently involved calculating exactly how many twigs and lengths of yarn would be needed to make 800 dream catchers, one of the craft activities I'm planning for Poacher 26. It also meant working out how to run a flour tower building challenge inside a church without causing a complete mess, sending out availability requests for our upcoming pack holiday, checking that all our leaders' qualifications are current, and having a chat with a potential new Brownie parent.

In short: it's a lot more than just showing up on a Tuesday.

Speaking of Tuesdays I arrived at Brownies this week tired after a full day at work, with a slight headache building. But the moment I walked through the door, all of that faded away. The girls were buzzing with excitement, smiley faces turned towards me, all eager to know what we were doing that evening. They could already see the badges lined up at the side of the room and knew they were completing their final civil engineering badge the last piece of the puzzle. That energy is infectious, and it's impossible not to be swept up in it.

It's moments like that which remind you exactly why you do it.

None of this would be as manageable without Anglian Water's volunteering policy which makes it so much easier to give this kind of time and commitment to the unit and as an added bonus, it means I get to spend time with friends and family, being completely and unapologetically goofy. Which, honestly, might be the best perk of all.

So this Volunteers' Week, if you've ever thought about giving your time to a group like Brownies, I couldn't recommend it more. Yes, it takes planning, preparation, and the occasional weekend spent counting twigs but the reward of seeing those smiling faces makes every moment worthwhile.

01/06/2026

Well done Maggie and Flo. We’ll all be getting our Civil Engineering badge next week.

28/04/2026

All aboard for a night of creativity and fun! 🚂✨

Tonight we started working towards our Civil Engineering Badge, and the girls have been busy building their very own villages ready for next week’s big challenge—designing and laying their train tracks! 🏡

The houses are already looking absolutely gorgeous, bursting with colour and imagination… we think they’re pretty amazing—what do you think? 😍

We can’t wait to see their villages come to life as the trains start rolling next week! 🚆💫

05/04/2026

04/03/2026

Adventures Between the Pages at Brownies

It’s been a busy and book-filled month at 2nd Waddington Brownies!

As part of the National Year of Reading and with World Book Day in March, we’ve been working towards our “Every Book is an Adventure” badge. The girls explored stories in creative ways — even (naughtily!) judging books by their covers and inventing their own imaginative tales.

A favourite activity was designing and making sock puppets inspired by book characters. After sketching their ideas and choosing materials, the girls brought their creations to life with socks, feathers and buttons, producing everything from magical creatures to well-loved heroes.

World Book Day saw both girls and leaders dressed as a mix of classic and modern characters — and even a few brownie badge books — in a joyful celebration of reading.

We also celebrated Pancake Day with a dress-up relay race, a fun quiz and the chance to make “sushi-style” pancakes, which everyone enjoyed eating together at the end of the night.

February included marking 100 years of World Thinking Day with our district. The girls enjoyed activities from across the decades, including campfire songs and friendship bracelet making. A proud moment came when six girls made their Promise loud and proud in front of everyone. We also celebrated five Brownies receiving their Bronze Awards — a fantastic achievement.

Brownies is about so much more than badges. It’s about building confidence, trying new things, making friends and having fun in a safe, supportive space.

If your daughter would like to join the adventure, we welcome girls aged 7–10. The first half-term is free. Contact us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) — there’s always room for one more adventure!

14/10/2025

October at Brownies – Fun, Friendship & Fantastic Adventures! 🌟
This month, our Brownies have been busy exploring the “Be Well” theme — the perfect focus for Mental Health Week in October! 💚

We’ve learned all about the nutrients our bodies need to stay strong and healthy, and even made our own “healthy pizzas” using apples and cream cheese 🍏🍕 (a big hit with everyone!).

One of our favourite activities was creating “crazy pool” tables — a brilliant mix of teamwork, creativity and laughter! 🎨😄

With Halloween around the corner, we got crafty by upcycling old jumpers into adorable pumpkins 🎃 — a fun way to help the planet while showing off our creative skills.

Many of our Brownies have also earned their Sportsperson badges, taking on the challenge of a solo sport to build confidence and keep active 💪👏 — well done, girls!

And to top off an incredible month, we enjoyed a magical sleepover at The Deep aquarium 🐠✨ alongside Rainbows, Guides and Rangers from across the district as part of our 90th Birthday celebrations.

Sleeping next to the fish was an unforgettable experience!
We’ve also welcomed some lovely new Brownies to our unit — but there are still a few spaces left! 💛

If you know someone who’d love to make friends, try new things, and have amazing adventures, we’d love to meet them!

21/09/2025

🌟 We’re Back for the Autumn Term – Join the Fun! 🌟

After a lovely summer holiday, our girls have jumped straight back into fun with the Be Well theme – creating Crazy Pool tables and taking turns to play on each other’s designs! 🎱✨

We’ve also been on a badge-winning streak, with achievements in Camp Stage 2, Have Adventures, Space, Love Rugby, Festival, and Beach. 🌈

💖 Exciting plans ahead:

Planning has started for our weekend away at the seaside in November, and this year the girls have asked for a Stitch theme – it’s going to be full of fun, adventure, and memories to last a lifetime!

📣 Spaces are available for new members! If your daughter loves creativity, adventure, and earning badges, now’s the perfect time to join our group. Don’t miss out on the fun and friendship waiting for her

📩 Get in touch today to start the adventure this Autumn term!

31/07/2025

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