BUDDING Brownies at a York youngsters group scored a hat-trick when they took part in a national recruitment drive for new leaders.

Members of the 18th St Andrew's York Rainbows, in Huntington, held an open evening as part of countrywide campaign by the Guide Association and three new guiders - as their leaders are known - signed up for the role.

The group, led by Maria Tiplady and Debbie Sawyer, laid on tea and biscuits and raised their voices for a few songs to give their new recruits a taste of the Rainbows' routine.

The group now has all the guiders it needs, but anyone else interested in helping with other groups in the York area should call division commissioner Sally Jackson on 01904 765507.