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THIS week is not only Local Newspaper Week, it is also the week that Girlguiding UK's youngest members - the Rainbows - celebrate their 21st birthday.

Rainbows have about 80,000 girl members aged between five and seven-years-old and in their birthday week Girlguiding UK is inviting more adults to volunteer with Rainbow units.

Adults - men and women - interested in volunteering their time and skills on a more flexible basis are invited to take the 12 Hour Challenge, where volunteers offer their skills for just 12 hours a year. Are you good at figures or could you even help your local unit with correspondence.

Why not consider volunteering with a local Rainbow unit? More details of the 12 Hour Challenge - are on the Girlguiding website at www.girlguiding.org.uk or readers can call 0800 169 590 1 to register interest.

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