MAY we through your column, take this opportunity to thank all Hampton Brownies, parents and leaders (past and present), for the farewell gifts on our retirement from Brownies.

It was lovely to see so many people at the presentation at our last meeting on December 11.

We would both like to wish the new Brown Owl, Lynette Mantle, and the other leaders (Nicola, Julie and Alicia), every success as they take on the running of the pack.

AUDREY WOOLLEY (Brown owl) and LIZ RODWAY (Tawny Owl).