A GIRL has been given the highest Brownie award for all her achievements.

Zoe Harris, 10, of First Heybridge Brownies, has been awarded a Gold Award.

Zoe has completed badges in all six Brownie themes to earn the Gold Award, which is the highest a Brownie can get.

The themes are Know Myself, Express Myself, Be Well, Have Adventures, Take Action and Skills For My Future.

On top of this, she has completed three extra Gold activities.

She was presented the award at Maldon's Promenade Park during their end of term meeting and annual sandcastle-building competition.