Brownies, Girlguides, Rainbows......
May 10th 2009, 8:15 pm
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Brownies, Girlguides, Rainbows......
Hi all,
Will be in Perth in August, Just wondering...My daughters 4,6,7 go to Brownies and Rainbows. Is there the same or similar over there? Thanks for any replys, Paul.
Will be in Perth in August, Just wondering...My daughters 4,6,7 go to Brownies and Rainbows. Is there the same or similar over there? Thanks for any replys, Paul.
May 10th 2009, 10:17 pm
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Re: Brownies, Girlguides, Rainbows......
I know they have Guides, not sure about Brownies etc...
Cub packs and scout troops are all mixed boys/girls.
Cub packs and scout troops are all mixed boys/girls.
May 10th 2009, 10:29 pm
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Re: Brownies, Girlguides, Rainbows......
I joined the Brownies when I was 7 and when I was about 11 I became a Girl Guide.
There wasn't anything else and no other names.
We're Brownie Guides. we're Brownie Guides, we're here to help a hand ..............
May 10th 2009, 10:43 pm
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Re: Brownies, Girlguides, Rainbows......
Hi my daugter went to raindows and brownies in the uk, when we got to brisbane i hoped she would go guides but she didnt want to do that anymore, but as far as i know i think theirs only girlguides no brownies or rainbows over here
May 10th 2009, 11:01 pm
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Re: Brownies, Girlguides, Rainbows......
My daughter started at Brownies here in QLD then moved up to Guides when she was 11. They become Rangers at an older age.
This may help explain some different opinions on names:
Our local unit has chosen to stick with Brownie, Guides and Rangers.
This may help explain some different opinions on names:
The younger girls (formerly Gumnut Guides aged 5-6 years and Brownie Guides aged 7- 11 years) love being known as Guides and having the opportunities to choose the name of their Unit.
In some areas girls have decided to keep the name Brownie or Gumnut or Ranger as a tradition in their Unit name while others have chosen names such as the Dolphin Guides, Bilby Guides, Junior or Senior Guides.
In some areas girls have decided to keep the name Brownie or Gumnut or Ranger as a tradition in their Unit name while others have chosen names such as the Dolphin Guides, Bilby Guides, Junior or Senior Guides.
May 10th 2009, 11:03 pm
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Re: Brownies, Girlguides, Rainbows......
There is no Rainbows or Brownies here they just start Guides at 5. My daughter did it till she was 11 (not cool enough now!!
) and loved it.Here is the link to the WA Girl Guides site
http://www.girlguideswa.org.au/
May 11th 2009, 3:51 am
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Re: Brownies, Girlguides, Rainbows......
My 12 year old goes to Guides at Padbury,north of the river.I was just going to say but it has been answered that guides stars at 5.I know that a couple of groups closed down as there are so few girls who want to do guides round here.At least the girls from England help keep the numbers up!Sue.
May 11th 2009, 6:20 am
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May 11th 2009, 6:22 am
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Re: Brownies, Girlguides, Rainbows......
If you used the term "Brownies" over here you'll probably be met with a "ssshhhht, you're not supposed to use that word out in public!"
