Two Sidcup Girl Guides have won the Baden-Powell Challenge Award, the highest prize possible.

Amy Tregenna, 15, and Katherine Beeching, 14, from the fourth Lamorbey Holy Trinity Guide Unit, did months of challenges to win the award.

The girls’ challenges included taking part in the BP Challenge Adventure run, writing cookbooks, doing volunteering work and taking up new sports such as archery.

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Katherine said: "Guiding is such a positive experience for girls, we learn new skills, make friends and take part in adventures that make a positive impact on our lives and the lives of others."

Amy added: "I have been in Guiding for six years. It has been a wonderful experience for me."

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An award ceremony for the girls was held at the Holy Trinity Church Hall on Tuesday 10.

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Guide Leader Deb Bettesworth said: "We are so very proud of our Guides, especially when they show the dedication to improving their knowledge and the world around them that these two young ladies have shown.

"They are a credit to our unit."