Girls' Brigade

1st Clacton-on-Sea Girls’ Brigade, meet during school term times on a Tuesday evening. 6:00pm – 7:30pm (Explorers & Juniors), 7:30pm – 9:00pm (Seniors & Brigaders).

Our company was established in 1922, and we currently have around fifty girls in attendance.

Each section works towards badges that are suitable for the various age groups and which can also be adapted to meet the specific needs of the girls where necessary.

Company Sections

The company is divided into four sections, dependent on age. These are:

Explorers – Ages 4 – 8 – Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Juniors– Ages  8- 11 – Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Seniors – Ages 11 – 14 – Tuesdays 7:30pm- 9:00pm
Brigaders– Ages 14+ – Tuesdays 7:30pm – 9:00pm

Attendance Awards

Girls can gain attendance awards. These are:

  • Company Service – gained by attending 75% of Company nights.
  • Church Service – awarded to girls who regularly attend a Church or Sunday School.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The award is split into three levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold. This award can be worked for through various organisations and schools. Each level is then split into four sections – Physical Recreation, Skills, Service and Expedition, with an additional section of Residential for the Gold Award. The Award takes a lot of time, hard work and determination to complete, from six months – two years for each award depending upon the level.

Many of our Brigaders have completed the Gold Award and we are very proud of them all. It is a great achievement for them. This also entitles them to wear the Gold Award Brooch.

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