I didn’t know the US and UK celebrated Mother’s Day at different times of year until my first British Mother’s Day rolled around and my husband told me we had to go down to South London to see his mum. … Continued
On my first day of university, I met a woman who unbeknownst to me, would become one of the best friends I’d ever have. Kate inspired me from the start. She was confident and outspoken, qualities I didn’t share at … Continued
My grandmother, known fondly to me as ‘Nanna Winnie’, joined GFS Waxham Branch North Norfolk aged seven in 1926. She was an active member of GFS until she died in 1987. Her childhood was worlds apart from my own – she … Continued
I am not the first – or last – to say that I am totally inspired by my mum… Margaret Jean had humble beginnings and a highly complex family background. This made her determined to work and fight hard for … Continued
When I was in my early 20’s I made a friend that would forever change the way I thought of myself and other women. Liz was not as popular as some of our other mutual friends, because she always put … Continued
As part of our #BreakTheBias International Women’s Day celebrations for 2022, we arranged for the girls of GFS Anfield to meet with their Mayor, Joanne Anderson. Eight girls from the group met Joanne at the Anfield Community Centre, and asked … Continued
Two MPs joined GFS Frodingham’s weekly session on Wednesday February 16, supporting the youth group’s safe return with a cheque from the council. Holly Mumby-Croft, MP for Scunthorpe, and Councillor Robert Waltham MBE, Leader of North Lincolnshire Council, … Continued
Christmas is all around us and for many, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it’s easy to get caught up in the tinsel and traditions and lose sight of the messages we might be sending young people … Continued
On Wednesday 3 November 2021, GFS Bishop Auckland (AYCC) won NE Youth’s Action of the Year Award for their girls’ safety campaign, Lights for Nights. This original campaign is a for-girls, by-girls action, led by three of the outstanding members of this GFS group. The … Continued
November has been a truly exciting month for us at GFS, with our six group launches taking us all over England, touching down in Birmingham, Sunderland, Manchester, Liverpool and London. At GFS we’re committed to opening groups for girls across … Continued