I was never a cub, or a scout, it never appealed to me. I was always more interested in playing football. When not in school I wanted to be doing a sport, which was mainly football.

However, Tricia (wife), is a Brown Owl, and has been running the same Brownie pack since I have known her. She has put many hours in over the years planning Brownie evenings, events, trips etc, and got quite involved with all of the extra activities running a district at one time. To such an extent that I used to call myself a ‘brownie widower’.

Anyhow, I suppose it was only natural that her daughters went into Brownies. Nikki was a rainbow, a brownie, then a guide, and she is now a young leader, helping Tricia run her pack on Monday evenings.

However tonight is the big night for Ellie. After her dancing exam yesterday she is a being enrolled as a brownie tonight, so I get to be proud Dad again. I am not to sure what all the excitement about being a brownie is, but it seems to be a big thing for her…. part of the little steps of growing up I suppose.