BROWNIES from Billericay were silent as mice in their latest fundraising challenge.
The 6th Chantry Brownies took part in the Blue Peter Challenge by holding a 12-hour sponsored silence for Comic Relief.
Impressively, the group of 29 girls, aged seven to 10, did not utter a word the entire time.
They completed the challenge at Queen's Park Methodist Church, in Queens Park Avenue, on Wednesday while simultaneously making jam tarts.
During the day, the girls carried signs to communicate with one another.
Unit leader Helen Harpole said: "The girls were really enthusiastic and it was such fun to see them throw themselves into planning and taking part in the event.
"Not only did the girls raise more than £700, they pushed themselves and rose to the challenge."
The Blue Peter challenge gave groups of children the opportunity to organise their own fundraising events in the lead up to Red Nose Day.
Brownie Annie Cheesman, 8, said: "It was a real challenge and we all enjoyed it.
"It's great to think that by working together, we've made a difference to people in need."
