Meldreth Brownies

Meldreth Brownies Remember

First Meldreth Brownies have been meeting via Zoom for much of 2020. While this has meant adapting our approach, we have still been able to enjoy time together learning, crafting, playing games and working towards our badges. On 11th November we discussed what Remembrance means to us, wrote a poem (see following page) and created Remembrance decorations. You may have seen the decorated pebbles or bottles around the village. We left a copy of our poem, along with our Brownie poppy wreath at the war memorial. In upcoming Brownie online meetings we are going to learn how to sign the Brownie Promise, have a performance evening and a Christmas party. If any local girls are interested in joining or returning to Brownies please contact us at 1stmeldrethbrownies@gmail.com. Caroline Halsey

What Remembrance Means To Us

11th November 2020

On the 11th of November we remember We remember people who have died fighting They were fighting in the fields They were scared They gave their lives We remember

On the 11th of November we are grateful We are grateful for the people of the First World War and the Second We are grateful today for Nurses, for Doctors, for Care Workers For Police protecting us For supermarket workers helping feed us We are grateful

On the 11th of November we are thankful Thankful for the animals of war Dogs, horses and carrier pigeons Searching, carrying, flying to support the cause Seeking out the enemy Carrying aid to the wounded Carrying messages We are thankful

On the 11th of November we wear poppies Poppies grew on the battlefield after the war Poppies honour the memories Different poppies for different communities Black poppies for Black, African and Caribbean Purple poppies for the animals White poppies for peace, to end conflict, to make the world a better place Red poppies for all Bright red poppies can make us feel happy We can be happy in remembering We remember 1st Meldreth Brownies