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What is The Girls' Brigade?

In today's world there are as many pressures on girls as there are on boys – perhaps even more. Low self-esteem in girls is now a major problem and is linked to eating disorders, self-harm, alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy and a host of other issues. That's why there's a need for organisations like The Girls' Brigade. The Girls’ Brigade was formed in 1968 but its roots actually go back 110 years to the establishment of The Girls’ Guildry in Glasgow in 1900. The Girls’ Brigade offers a four sided programme – Spiritual, Physical, Education and Service – tailor made for each age range, offering awards based on skills and activities where girls can attain a sense of achievement based on individual capabilities.

	Our Aim, Motto and Emblem
	The aim of The Girls’ Brigade is “to help girls become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and through self control, reverence and a sense of responsibility, find true enrichment of life.” The motto of The Girl's Brigade is “Seek, Serve and Follow Christ” and the emblem is recognisable throughout the world.

The Girls' Brigade in Robroyston

Robroyston Church of Scotland is home to the 1st Robroyston Company of The Girls' Brigade.

Juniors (P4 - P7)

The 1st Robroyston Girls' Brigade has a junior section for girls in P4-P7. Juniors have fun, make friends, play games, listen to stories, learn about the world, go on outings, make things, bake, sing and dance, put on displays, enter competitions, work for badges and more! Through all this they grow in confidence, gain new skills, learn self-control and respect for themselves and others.

Meeting place:	Church building (for directions click here)
Meeting time:	Thursday @ 19:00 - 20:30

Explorers (P1 - P3)

The 1st Robroyston Girls' Brigade has recently started an explorer section for girls in P1-P3. Explorers do most of the same things as the juniors but at a level appropriate to their age-group.

Meeting place:	Church building (for directions click here)
Meeting time:	Thursday @ 18:00 - 19:15

	Isla Dick (Captain)
	Isla has a long history with the Girls' Brigade, serving as Captain of 92nd Company for ten years, Vice President of Glasgow Region for three years and Commissioner of the Northern Division for six years. For more than ten years she has also been a certified leader with the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. If you would like to contact Isla please e-mail isladick@ntlworld.com.

The Safety of your Child
There is nothing more important to us than the safety of your child. Before working with young people, our volunteer leaders are required to obtain an enhanced disclosure from Disclosure Scotland. All our youth work is done in accordance with the child protection policy of the Church of Scotland. For further information about the safety of your child please send your request to info@robroystonchurch.org.uk.