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By Sally Tolley, Growth and Communities Coordinator My role during lockdown changed as the needs of the County were very different. We recognised that units would need support to remain open throughout the pandemic and beyond. Our targets were changed to supporting...

By Sally Tolley Space to Grow Together was a joint project with the Scout Association to make sure that even more young people had access to the skills and fun that we offer. An incredible £2.4million was secured from Pears Foundation, #iwill, the National Lottery...

By Emma Bucys For Pancake Day 2021 I ran a series of pancake challenges for 26th Oldham Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. From pancake world records to types of pancakes, we learnt some interesting facts. We ate homemade pancakes over Zoom whilst completing...

By Lyndsey Hendry Fab zoom session with the 22nd/44th Rochdale rainbows and 43rd Rochdale brownies on relaxation and a little bit of mindfulness. The girls learned some breathing exercises, tried yoga (yes I did nearly fall over, I’m not cut out for yoga) and made...

By Catherine Brierley 21st Oldham Rangers had a lovely night making mini quiches...we were still in shock that they wanted to do something 'savoury' for a change & loved watching them washing their own pots at home...who knew?

By Oldham West Division As a result of our annual Christmas night out being cancelled, Oldham West Division decided to do a virtual Christmas Night In. A fun evening filled with a quiz and daft games, enjoyed by all. With categories for music, trivia and guess the...

By Catherine Brierley 21st Oldham Rangers virtual cooking gingerbread. Does anyone else enjoy just clearing up after yourself rather than 20 Rangers or Guides?

By Michelle Dixon 49th Oldham Brownies (St. Matthews) performed their first virtual Panto: Snow White and the Brownies. We thought if we can't go to the Panto this year, let's create our own.  Parts were chosen and Leaders posted out scripts for the Brownies...

By Lyndsey Hendry 22nd Rochdale rainbows and 43rd Rochdale brownies had a fun filled Christmas zoom party to finish our year off. They had a quiz, bingo, decorated Christmas jumper biscuits and Christmas figure parachute. Best bit was the two unexpected challenges-...

By Catherine Brierley 21st Oldham Guides made Nutella Christmas trees tonight...yummy!!

By Lyndsey Hendry 22nd Rochdale Rainbows & 43rd Rochdale brownies undertook their Act your age challenge during our zoom session last night. The girls did a quiz, age challenges including putting 5 t-shirts/jumpers on, finding 6 things beginning with b, balancing...