SIXTH Culcheth Brownies were delighted when they received a letter from the Queen – and the youngsters found they had something in common with her.

The Queen wrote to the children about her time Girlguiding with 1st Buckingham Palace Brownies. Her sister, Princess Margaret, was also a member.

The royal letter was a reply to the birthday cards that the Brownies sent Her Majesty.

Anyone interested in joining Rainbows, Brownies or Guides should visit girlguiding.org.uk/interested.