The way things were

 

A year or two before the major changes to brownies uniform, although this oil painting-ish kind of illustration isn't my idea, it does show being a Brownie was fun and while at camp you might some regular clothes with you.

One big problem in scouting is matching the demand with fully trained leaders and assistants which can mean guides and scouts having to join a pack a few miles away.

In the 1950's

 

Life immediately after the Second World War had it's challenges, perhaps you might of spoken to people you know who lived through it with many things still rationed and delays in getting production up to prewar consumer levels.

This affected Scouting as material for uniforms was affected as for that matter the austerity of the era made brand new uniform difficult to come by.

With this early 1950's Brownie an earlier tunic has been adapted to give it a more contompary feel - perhaps it was passed down from former family member or that of a friends - and she is wearing a beret which was more common place.

While uniform matters Scouting in  all its forms needed to continue despite these challenges and people rose to them.

Things to do

 Another day in wetville not that gardens and fields here don't need it, they most certainly do but not weather for being out in.

There are things you could do such as research an area to explore on foot, noting route, prominent buildings and things you may need with you so at least you'd be ready when things are better.

You could read your books around scouting too which I have a fair number including some old annuals that have tests and quizzes.

Introducing Rangers

Rangers in Girlguiding are children aged 14 to 18 who meet to hang out, learn new skills, and take part in adventures as they move towards womanhood.

What Rangers Do.

Activities and Badges: Members work on interest badges, skills builders, and top awards like the Ranger Gold Award or the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. 

Leadership and Volunteering: Many Rangers act as Young Leaders, helping run units for younger sections like Rainbows, Brownies, or Guides. 

Travel and Adventure: The section offers local meetups, UK trips, international travel, and outdoor camps. 

Community Action: Girls make a difference by supporting local causes, speaking out on issues they care about, or joining advocacy panels. 

Apart from all of that you hang out together and have fun!

Girlguides core principles

 

As a Guide, members strive to follow these core values:

Respect yourself and others.

Be considerate, honest, and trustworthy.

Be friendly to others.

Make choices for a better world.

Use your time and abilities wisely.

Be thoughtful, optimistic, and live with courage and strength

Alternative uses

 

In former industrial areas, there are often legacies that can be spotted even if the buildings such as many of the former Salt Mines themselves were either demolished or sank beneath the ground.

Here we have the trackbead of the railway that served the salt mines along the Wheelock Rail Trail that would link up to the old North Staffordshire Railway line bringing the salt to the potteries, very much as it was with just the track taken up.

Today people walk it in relative peace and tranquility going around farmland.

The whole route to Ettiley Heath is link to salt.

Out!

 

Roses are a strong memory with me, Grandad was a keen amateur gardener and frequently grow them from cuttings and in this recent extreme weather these two have done well just around a modern housing development locally.