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Olivia went to India with Cheshire Border in 2008. READ all about her thrilling adventures.CLICK HERE to view Congleton Rainbows having fun.
Visit District pages for more photos of Rainbows: Bollington, Central and Sutton , Handforth,
Click here to view photos of Cheshire Border's County Rainbow birthday party held on May 10 2008.
What is Rainbows all about?
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Rainbows have fun at Middlewood Division Outdoor Day 'Get Out' | |
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Who are Rainbows?
Rainbows are girls between age 5 and 7 years of age. Their meetings are full of games and activities which let Rainbows think for themselves and take an active part in group decision making.
What do Rainbows do?
Everything a Rainbow does helps her to develop - it's an opportunity to Look, Learn, Laugh, Love.
They make crafts . . . . .
play games . . . . .
go on outings . . . . .
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Caribbean Carnival Day, Waddow, Lancashire 2007 | |
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Liverpool - World in One City, 2008 | |
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and sleepovers . . . . .
have parties . . . . .
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What do Rainbows Wear?
Rainbows are encouraged, in consultation with their parents, to choose what they wear to meetings from the available Rainbow clothing. There are polo shirts, hooded jackets, jog pants, cycle shorts and baseball caps. Tabards, which are worn over their own clothes, are also available.
The Rainbow Promise
After about 6 – 8 weeks from joining each girl makes a Promise (as below). This is similar to the Promise all members of Girlguiding UK make, just a little shorter making it easier for Rainbows to understand and remember.
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A Teddy Bear themed Promise Party | ||
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The PromiseI promise that |
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Within a Promise Party, planned by the new girl(s) and the leaders, a small ceremony takes place. Each girl will be welcomed and asked to say the Promise at which point she will receive a promise badge and certificate.
The Promise can be said on her own or along with the rest of the group as she prefers.
Moving on to Brownies
When a Rainbow reaches 6˝ years of age she can begin to think about becoming a Brownie. She can work through the ‘Pot of Gold’ book, which will help her to remember her time as a Rainbow and learn a little about being a Brownie. There will be a Pot of Gold Party, at which she will receive a Pot of Gold badge and a card. These parties can be simple or special, but are planned by the girls. Some will have a theme, such as
- Fancy dress
- Bring a favourite toy
- Picnic held at a local park/outside
Rainbows have fun at a 'Penquin Pot of Gold Party'
