Written by Isabelle Werffeli BBC’s Sport Calendar 2017 tells us that there will be a lot of sport to watch over the next month. We’ve highlighted just some events that will showcase some of the world’s most elite sportswomen. 3rd-6th … Continued
Written by Isabelle Werffeli GFS wishes JK Rowling – author of the Harry Potter phenomenon, advocate for the underrepresented and deliverer of sweet burns via Twitter – a sparkling Happy Birthday, full of light, love and of course, magic. Since … Continued
19th-25th June marks this year’s national Women’s Sport Week, championed by UK charity Women In Sport. Women’s Sport Week raises the profile of women in sport throughout the UK and also strives for equality for female players both in and … Continued
We’re pleased to announce that the Girls Friendly Society Annual Review for 2015/16 is available to view and download now. If you’re a listed partner, Trustee or Group Leader, you should receive a print version in the post soon. The … Continued
1st June kicks off the start of Volunteers’ Week 2017. This is a nationwide celebration of all volunteers who dedicate their time, skills and efforts for the benefit of others. GFS is built on the help of our volunteers – … Continued
GFS groups from across the Midlands joined together to have a day of seaside themed fun. The GFS Wainfleet and Skegness led an annual spring fun day for all GFS groups in the region. This year’s event was held in … Continued
By Pippa Gregory – GFS Great Yarmouth Young Womens Development Worker The GFS Great Yarmouth team were out in force once again, this time to join a local high school in their quest to promote wellbeing. As part of their … Continued
GFS Lambton Street is a brand-new branch just opened in April 2017 for girls aged 13 and over. Based in Lambton Street Community Centre in Sunderland, meetings occur every Thursday evening and are carried out in a safe, single-gender space … Continued
Bethan Boland has been part of GFS Penllergaer since she was five years old and recently decided to take the next step in her GFS journey by completing her Young Leader’s Award. The award is a programme designed to encourage … Continued
“Body image, social media and advertising are inextricably linked, and self-esteem issues can sometimes be generated as a result of trying to live up to ‘the perfect body ideal’. Help us give young people the education they need and gain … Continued