Congratulations to our dedicated volunteers who have shown outstanding commitment to their GFS Groups over the years and who received long service awards at the recent GFS National Weekend. Pam Hutchison: 45 years Group: Eldon, North East Pam is a … Continued
Girls Friendly Society volunteers from around the country gathered in April for the the GFS National Weekend. This year’s event named ‘Girls and Young Women Today’ was held in Birmingham and saw 40 volunteers participate in a number of training … Continued
We’re very pleased to announce that a number of our brilliant volunteers have recently received awards! Room to Reward Room to Reward has awarded three of our volunteers this year. The initiative, which aims to recognise volunteers who are … Continued
After careful consideration, we’re pleased to announce the winners and runners up for this year’s GFS Christmas Card Competition! Thank you and well done to everyone who took part. We were so impressed with the sheer number of girls and … Continued
Lucy Langhorn, aged 12, has just been selected for the U13 Lancashire Academy Centre of Excellence for Netball. Lucy, who has been a member of GFS since she was born, was first introduced to netball during her GFS Mill Hill … Continued
It’s that time of year again – we’re on the hunt for a new design for our 2018 GFS Christmas card. All GFS girls and young women aged 5-16 are eligible to enter. There is no theme this year – … Continued
Since 2012, 11 October has been marked as the International Day of the Girl. The day aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges girls face, while promoting girls’ empowerment and achievements. This year, GFS is on a mission … Continued
Maintaining good sexual health is an essential and important part of every girl and young women’s overall well-being. The Family Planning Association launched ‘Sexual Health Week’ 11 years ago and each year the conversations around sexual issues have gone from … Continued
International Youth Day, which takes place in August each year, is a time to recognise the contribution young people make to society all across the globe. This year, the theme for International Youth Day is “Youth Safe Spaces”. Below, we … Continued
From scarecrow competitions to village galas, most UK villages have their own quirks and traditions – some even dating back hundreds of years. It’s no different for Pilling, a village based within the Wyre borough of Lancashire, celebrating its annual … Continued