Three Guides from the 5th Middleton group have achieved their Gold Awards.
The Gold Award, the highest award in Guiding, was awarded to Amelia Mae White, Sophia Warrender and Annabel Wood last month.
We asked the girls about their experience of gaining the award:
Amelia-Mae said:
“It showed me how to preserve to achieve the award I wanted to do to rangers with and also to set my mind to something to get it done. Guides has been a fun way to chill with friends at the end of the week.”
Sophia said:
“Whilst doing my gold award I have been able to develop different skills and work on different subjects to grow my knowledge. I am glad to have done my gold award as it gave me a challenge to work towards and put me out of my comfort zone trying things I wouldn’t have tried before.
“Guides gave me a place where I could be myself and socialise with friends whilst also developing key life skills that will help me in the future. I have enjoyed doing my guide gold award and look forward to achieving my gold award in Rangers.”
Annabel added:
“The most enjoyable part was getting to do all the badges and activities with my guiding friends and sisters. I’ve experienced so much through Guides including fab trips camping and to Disney as well as learning new skills. Thank you to all guide leaders and more for helping me get where I am today!”
The 5th Middleton group meet at South Leeds URC Church, Nesfield Road, Belle Isle every Friday evening in term time.
They have four sections for different age groups: Rainbows (4-7 years), Brownies (7-10), Guides (10-14) and Rangers (14-18). If you are interested in joining the unit, or any other unit, please visit: bit.ly/GuidesSL
Photo: Gold Award achievers: Amelia Mae White, Sophia Warrender and Annabel Wood
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