Between them they have been girlguides for an amazing 67 years.

But now Val Gosling, Chris Burgess and Gail Armstrong have hung up their toggles and waved farewell to the 1st Blatchington Brownies.

Mrs Burgess retired after 30 years voluntary work, Mrs Gosling was recognised after 17 years and Mrs Armstrong after 21 years.

New Brown Owl of the troop Frankie Freeland said: “The Brownies celebrated with an event held at their meeting hall in the Baptist Church, Seaford, and then a presentation event was also held.”