News from Arlesey Brownies

Welcome to our update for February

The Brownies have started the new term with an international theme as we approach Thinking Day on 22nd February. On that day, we learn about Brownies all over the world and try out the activities they do, games they play and the food they eat.

Brownies offers girls (aged 7 to 10) exciting opportunities to try new things, take on challenges, discover their potential, make brilliant friends and above all have fun!

If you’d like to join us (or put your name on the waiting list if you’re not quite 7) then register at www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus or email us at arlesey.brownies@hotmail.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you have an interest in cycling?

We run a friendly local cycling club and are looking for new members of all abilities to join us on local rides. For more details please look us up on our facebook page ‘Stotfold cycle club. We look forward to hearing from you!

Stotfold & Arlesey British Legion

Stotfold Junior Football Club were proud to host The Stotfold & Arlesey Branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) at one of their senior matches against Bedford on November 13th. The branch were able to promote their poppy appeal during and after the game. The RBL would like to thank Stotfold FC for enabling them to help promote their fundraising for 2021 and look forward to working together with the club in the near future. The match day itself was extra poignant as the Stotfold FC U14 Girls also used the opportunity to unveil their new Stotfold & Arlesey Branch RBL match strip during an exhibition match at half time.

The Stotfold FC U14 girls match kit was sponsored by the business of branch Poppy Appeal Coordinator and Membership Secretary Mr Phillip Johnys. A special logo was designed for the kits which you can see below. The logo will feature on the girls shirts for the duration of the next season. Phil told the Arlesey News Magazine ”‘I am extremely proud to sponsor the girls kit on behalf of the Stotfold & Arlesey Branch of the RBL and wish the girls the best of luck this season” Phil has chosen to use the RBL logo for the shirts to further promote the charity and to help increase awareness of this fantastic cause and hopes the shirt sponsorship will increase awareness of the local branch membership and activities.

Phil wishes it to be clear that no charity donations were used to sponsor the girls kit and all funding came solely from his own consulting business.

This year marks the 100th year of the poppy appeal. Since it was first worn as an act of remembrance the poppy has become an enduring symbol of support for our armed services, past and present. For 100yrs Remembrance has been a part of the fabric of our society, reminding us of our shared history and today continues to unite people across all backgrounds, communities, and generations

If you would like to hear more about the branch activities and how to get involved Phil would welcome your call on 07973 376649.

The Stotfold Girls Under 14 team proudly show off their new kit.