Village Brownies need a new Brown Owl to carry on 72-year tradition
The 1st Horden Brownies has been running in the village since 1944 and is currently led by Brown Owl Dawn Coatsworth, who is assisted by her mum and former Brown Owl Jenny Coatsworth.
Both have led the group for years, but are both retiring, and need a replacement to keep the group alive.
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Hide AdJenny, 75, said: “I joined the group when I was in my 20s. It’s nice working with children and seeing them develop.
“There has been a Brownies pack in Horden since 1944, so it would be a shame to see it close.”
Local Durham County Councillor Coun June Clark was a Horden Brownie herself and is backing the appeal for a new Brown Owl.
She said: “Jenny was my Tawny Owl when I was little and I am nearly 59 now, so this was over 50 years ago.
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Hide Ad“We have had a Brownies group in the village for generations, so it would be a shame to see it go.”
The group runs on Monday nights from 5pm to 6.30pm at the Horden Social Welfare Centre for girls aged seven to 10.
The group has 12 Brownies and a new leader is needed as soon as possible. Any applicants must be over the age of 18.
Anyone interested in applying will be interviewed by Gina Worrall, the comissioner for the East Durham Division.
Applicants can call Jenny Coatsworth on 07887966305 or pop along to a Brownies session.