smallhobbit | Preventing Crime and Becoming a Brownie

Last week we did the rest of the work for our Crime Prevention Badge. I had prepared a leaflet, so the Brownies, having hopefully remembered to find out their postcode (for purposes of marking possessions), began by drawing the logos for the Neighbourhood Watch Scheme and Home Watch Scheme. They then drew some of the favourite things they owned, what these belongings would look like if they were spoiled, and how, because we don't want our things treated badly we mustn't treat others badly. We then finished by each six acting out a playlet of what they should do if they go out by themselves (not that most of ours are old enough to do so) and what you should do if a stranger asks you to go with them.

This week, because we have five new girls we suggested they work on their Becoming a Brownie book, with the aid of some of the older Brownies. We thought this wouldn't occupy them for long before boredom set in, but in fact they were all quite happy finding out each others' names and filling in the details in their books.

And while they were doing that, we, the leaders, were able to discuss arrangements for the Brownie Christmas meal, as well as having a quick look at the programme for the next half term.

Then today, whilst helping with a harvest presentation led by our church, I met one of the Brownies again when her class came to take part in the activities. She had great fun telling her friends who I was, so I've promised her she can have a point for her six next week.