15th September 1999

I hope that you all had an enjoyable summer holiday. I would like to start this newsletter by welcoming Felicity to the pack. Emma and Danielle have moved up to Guides, leaving us with a full pack of 24 girls.

Webb Ivory Fundraising Catalogues

Your daughter will either be bringing home a Webb Ivory catalogue today or within the next few weeks. It would be helpful if you could return the catalogue within 1 - 2 weeks whether you wish to place an order or not. Please return your completed order form to Brownies. Cash and cheques with the order please (made payable to 3rd South Wallington Brownie Pack).

As I have previously mentioned, any commission earned on this fundraising activity will be used towards the purchase of plastic Brownie aprons to replace our existing and very worn material aprons.

I aim to place our first order at the beginning of October and a second order by the beginning of November to ensure that all goods are with you in plenty of time for Christmas.

Brownie Revels - Saturday 25th September

For those of you who are new, the above event is when we meet up with the other 4 Brownie packs in the South Wallington District and take part in a competition to win the Brownie Shield. We also sing and play games together. Tawny Owl and I have arranged the event for the district and it will be based in Carshalton.

We will meet at 10.50 a.m. in front of the Westcroft Leisure Centre (there will be over 100 Brownies present so please ensure that you bring your daughter either to me or to Tawny Owl. You will need to collect your daughter from the same place at 4.00 p.m.

Each Brownie will need to:

1. wear uniform and cap if possible. Sashes are not required;

2. wear comfortable shoes or trainers as we will be walking around a lot;

3. bring, in a backpack if possible,

a) a packed lunch with 2 cartons (not bottles) of drink

b) a waterproof jacket

c) a plastic carrier bag (to sit on while we have lunch)

Please complete the attached consent form and return it to me either next Wednesday or on the day itself.

Harvest Festival - Sunday 26th September

Our first church parade of the new term will be here at Wallington Methodist Church attending the Family Service. A small Harvest gift (not necessarily fruit or vegetables) would be much appreciated, but don't worry if you are unable to send one.

We will meet at 10.10 am inside the church, at the back and the Brownies should be collected from inside the church at approx. 11.30 am. Smart uniform is required with sashes, tidy shoes, socks and hair!

I do feel that attending church together is an important aspect of Brownie life and I would expect all of the Brownies to make an effort to attend unless, of course, there is a good reason why they can not be there. Obviously any parents are also more than welcome to come to worship with us.

Church Fair - Saturday 16th October, 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.

Please keep this date free. We have been asked to help at the Church fair on that date. We will be helping by:

1. running a table sale (combined with Rainbows), so if you have anything suitable that we could sell, please bring it in. 50% of the proceeds will go to Brownie funds.

2. Helping with the Refreshments etc.

Further details will be available nearer the date.

Fire Safety Badge

Tawny Owl has been working very hard over the summer holiday to organise with Wallington Fire Station for the Brownies to take this very important badge.

Initially, 12 of the girls will take it. This will involve attending Wallington Fire Station during Brownie time. The first course will start on Wednesday 30th October and will run for 4 weeks (excluding half term). More details will be given to the girls involved nearer the time.

Brownie Web Site

The recent merger between Yahoo and Geocities has meant that the web site was not where it was supposed to be. All has now been rectified. The address is on the front page.

Dates for your diary

Saturday 25th September - Brownie Revels

Sunday 26th September - Harvest Festival

Saturday 16th October - Church Fair

Wednesday 27th October - Half Term (no Brownies)

Saturday 30th October - Gang Show at The Secombe Theatre

Best wishes

Brown Owl