What Lones Say
What Lones say
- Why I joined the Lones.
- What Lones actually do.
- How I would describe being a Lone.
- Four words I'd use to describe being a Lone.
- Has anything surprised you about being a Lone?
- What type of person should be a Lone?
- What I have learned about other people?
- Why leaders are so important.
- What I'd say to someone thinking about joining the Lones.
Why I joined the Lones
My mum was a Brownie and I wanted to be one too, but there wasn't any on the island, so I joined Lones.
Leanne from Orkney
Mum found out about Lones for me because I wanted to be a Guide but there are none where I live.
Sophie from Inverness
I wanted to be a Lone because the local Guide unit didn't suit me but I still wanted to do something with Guiding. I found out about Lones from my old Brown Owl and It's suited me much better.
Jennifer from Berwickshire
I wanted to stay in touch with Guiding during my time at University without having to commit time to a Unit every week.
Fiona from Wigtownshire
Because I'm in the Scottish Synchronised Skating Team, I have to train a lot and I'm really busy with other hobbies too. Lones mean I can still be involved in guiding even though I can't attend a local meeting regularly.
Julie from Ross-shire
Lones are good because I have so many hobbies I can't go to my local Senior Section Unit. I work on Guide stuff at home and keep in contact with people instead of going to a meeting each week.
Julie from Ross-shire
What Lones actually do
Being a Lone works in the same way as being a normal Guide, Brownie or Ranger etc. You do the same activities and have the same opportunities. The big difference is that you don't go to meetings every week, and you meet up with your Guider perhaps once a term or once a year. You keep in touch by writing, phoning or e-mailing.
Fiona from Wigtownshire
We sometimes go to a Get Together and do different things like music and games and meet other Lones.
Leanne from Orkney
Brown Owl sets us challenges to do each month and helps us to do badges.
Amy from Inverness
How I would describe being a Lone
It's about taking part in new experiences, meeting new people and developing yourself as a person.
Fiona from Wigtownshire
Every month we get a fun-filled newsletter with loads of activities to do, and even if you don't think you will enjoy something, you can try it any maybe you'll love it,
Heather from Roxburghshire
Four words I'd use to describe being a Lone
Independence Fun Personal Development
Fiona from Wigtownshire
Has anything surprised you about being a Lone?
I've surprised myself by achieving things that I never thought I was capable of achieving.
Fiona from Wigtownshire
What type of person should be a Lone?
Someone who is self-motivated and doesn't mind doing things for themselves.
Fiona from Wigtownshire
What I have learned about other people?
I've learned that every one is not as fortunate as we are or are offered the opportunities that we are so we have to help Guiding in less fortunate countries develop as fully as possible.
Fiona from Wigtownshire
Why leaders are so important
The leaders are important because they gently guide you through whatever you are doing and help you to fulfill your dreams within Guiding.
Fiona from Wigtownshire
Avril is the flying PE Teacher who visits the schools on all the islands to teach us PE. When she comes to Papa Westray she meets me and Holly and Cassia after school to do Brownie things.
Leanne from Orkney
The Leaders for Lones are great! They're always there to help and give you new challenges, badges and Go For It Activities to try.
Emma from Ross-shire
I help out at the local Brownies as a Pack Leader and the crafts and games we did gave me loads of new ideas for things to try with Lones.
Emma from Ross-shire
What I'd say to someone thinking about joining the Lones
If you want to be a part of Guiding but just don't have the time to commit to a Unit every week then join Lone Guiding, you get the same opportunities as every other member of the Association but without the time commitment.
Fiona from Wigtownshire
Lones are great because you make lots of new friends, you have lots of fun and get to try different things. You also do lots of fun activities.
Sophie from Inverness
What Parents of Lones Say
“It has meant so much to Chloe to be able to do something independent of school work, especially as she has been so ill over the last few years. It is easy to lose touch with life in many ways. Every month there was a lovely letter and fun activities for her to do. Everyone showed her such kindness and consideration which I believe has given her a sense of caring for others. I would like to thank Lones for everything that they have done for my daughter over the last few years. It has certainly helped her to feel part of the world!” Anne, mother of a Lone Guide
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