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
We know how it is; one week into the summer and you’ve run out of things to keep your … Continued
At the beginning of July 2018, we welcomed Savannah Young, age 14, into Girls Friendly Society Head Office for a week-long work experience placement. Savannah gained insight into the work of the organisation and the sector as a whole, as … Continued
GFS Girl Donates Hair to Children’s Charity We’re so impressed and proud to reveal that one of the girls at GFS Swinton made the brave decision to donate her long locks to charity. Eleanor Pinkney, who goes to her local … Continued
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution that volunteers make across the UK. We are lucky enough to have over 170 people volunteering for GFS, all of whom are integral to the running of 40 groups across … Continued