THE first girls to join a senior section Girl Guiding unit renewed their promise a year after the group was set up.

The four members made their promise for the second time in front of Brownies from Waltham Abbey and Upshire.

Since starting last year the unit has more than doubled in size and the girls now meet twice a month.

Leader Sue Copsey said: “They made an indoor fire as part of their challenge badge and then on the promise making evening they used it and lead some of the songs for the Brownies.

"It went really well once they got going and they were great at leading.”

For more information about joining the group which is for 14 to 26-year-olds visit girlguidingessexwest.org.uk