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Two mothers of Brownies, who had themselves been Girl Guides in the original Company, were among the many parents and friends attending the first enrolment held by the 1st Alwington Girl Guides and Brownie Company since it was re-formed last December.

2.5.1958 Alwington Girl Guides Brownies


Three members of the 1st Weare Giffard Guide Company formed the colour party and the ceremonies of enrolment were performed by the District Commissioner Mrs Coham-Fleming, assisted by Mrs P Metherell, Guide Captain, and Mrs J Hopper, Brown Owl.
The nine Girl Guides enrolled were Valerie Bailey, Wendy Beer, Janet Daniel, Mary Kay, Rosina Kay, Ann Lewis, Sylvia Martin, Jane Moase and Valerie Smale.
Patricia Daniel, Jill Dyke and Alice Kay were enrolled as Brownies.
Following the enrolments, the District Commissioner talked about the life of Lord Baden Powell and explained how the Guide Movement began.
The full Gazette article is dated 2 May 1958

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