Girls Brigade

Aims & Objectives

The aim of the Girl's Brigade, being a Christian organisation, international and interdenominational shall be: to help girls to become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and through self-control, reverence and a sense of responsibility to find true enrichment of life.

Programmes

The Girl's Brigade provides activities, designed to help girls to attain physical, mental and spiritual maturity, and encourage girls to express what they learn through practical service to home, community and Church. Girls are divided into different sections because of age.

4-8 years are called Explorers. 9-11 years Juniors.

12-14 years Seniors. 15 and over are called Brigaders.

On a normal night the girls would start the evening with a prayer. We would then do some marching, exercises (free work), skipping, bible study, crafts and drill. We meet every Thursday in Ardfallen, Douglas. Explorers are from 6-7.30pm and Juniors/Seniors/Brigaders are from 6.30-8.30pm. Our G.B. year is from Sept. to April when we hold a display. We also go on district camp every year.

Volunteer Profile

We have four officers teaching. The Captain is Susan Perrott. Officers are Audrey Shellard, Sheila Miller & Yvonne Cousins. We also have 2 sub-officers who also help in the evenings and they are Lucy Bryan and Lyn Kidney.

Last Updated, October 29, 1998