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News, stories & events

Read our latest news, find out about upcoming events, and hear from those involved.

News, stories & events

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Girls’ Brigade Steward King’s Garden Party

On Tuesday 20 May, several representatives from Girls' Brigade were stewards at the King's Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. These stewards were recipients of the Queen's Award, and were lucky enough to meet Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales.

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VE80 Parade, from The Queen Victoria Enclosure by Rebecca Herrett

Here at Girls’ Brigade, we are so proud to see our members experience once in a lifetime events as a reward for their hard work. For this years VE Day celebrations, members and volunteers from 1st Laindon, 2nd Billericay and 1st Belfairs watched the annual parade from Queen Victoria Memorial Gardens. Rebecca Herrett, 1st Amesbury, was bestowed the immense honour of an invitation to join His Majesty the King to watch the military procession and flypast on May 5, celebrating the 80 year anniversary of VE Day. Rebecca writes a brilliant account of her day.

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VE Day Celebrations Round Up!

Members and volunteers of Girls’ Brigade celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day in many different ways across the country. From taking part and watching parades, attending concerts, or simply doing a VE Day themed activity within a local group, every group should be proud to have taken part in the national event.

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Girls’ Brigade groups take part in VE80 Day Parade

On Monday 5 May, 3rd Ryde and 1st Newport had the amazing opportunity of taking part in the VE Day Parade in London, celebrating 80 years since Europe’s fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe ended during WWII. The groups were amongst other youth groups and represented Girls’ Brigade proudly, even being featured on TV stations such as BBC1!

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Unforgettable adventures in 2026 with PGL!

By popular demand, PGL’s diary for 2026 camps is OPEN and there’s never been a better time to enquire about a residential camp for your group. Join fellow Group Leaders who are getting first choice of location, programme and dates, giving parents plenty of time to budget and kids something incredible to look forward to throughout the year! From multi-activity weekends in the UK to unforgettable adventures in France, where will your group explore next?

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1st Hawkwell members posing for photo outside Buckingham Palace after trooping the colour

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A nationwide VE Day opportunity for GB groups

To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) have organised a special concert on Thursday 8 May 2025 on Horse Guards Parade, in conjunction with the BBC. We have been invited to attend this exciting event and are really pleased to be able to open this up to our GB members and their families.

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