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The members and leaders of 8th Portsmouth have enjoyed an action-packed programme of activities in the half-term leading up to the summer holidays.

Girls' Brigade has been empowering girls and young women across the world for over 130 years. This wouldn't be possible without the dedicated volunteers who devote hours of their time to helping GB provide a safe, fun space for people to thrive.

On Thursday 14 August 2025, representatives of Girls’ Brigade England & Wales attended a garden party at 10 Downing Street, at the invitation of Sir Keir Starmer, The British Prime Minister. The event had been arranged to recognise the 80th Anniversary of victory in Japan, at the end of the second world war.

We love to hear about how each Girls’ Brigade group makes the most of summer time!

Rebecca was invited by The Prime Minster (Sir Keir Starmer), as a representative of The Methodist Church in Britain and Girls Brigade England & Wales to attend a reception to celebrate Easter. The Prime Minister delivered an Easter address to the assembled Christian Charity Leaders and MPs.

As we mentioned in our Summer Update, we have some exciting opportunities each year for girls and young women aged between 14 and 24 to represent The Girls’ Brigade as Ambassadors and advocates. The sort of things that these young people will do is speaking at events like the All Party Parliamentary Group on Youth […]

Shannon Boyd, who has been part of Girls’ Brigade for 22 years, has written and released a song based on her love for the organisation. Shannon’s song, Seek, Serve, Follow, is inspired by her passion for Girls’ Brigade and what we stand for. She joined her local group in South Shields at 8, recommended by […]