National Athletic Champion
On Saturday 22nd September 2007, two of our members represented Manchester Regiment at the Brigade National Athletics Competition which was held at Stanley Park in Blackpool. One of the girls became the Shot Putt National Champion for her age group.
Trip to Chester Zoo
It was a sunny morning one Saturday in July when we embarked on our trip to Chester Zoo. All the girls were very excited and looking forward to seeing their favourite animals. The girls also had to think about which animal they would like to adopt as part of the Adopt An Animal Scheme at the zoo.
We started off at the elephants that were all outside enjoying the sunshine and mud. We had a very busy morning watching the camels and giraffes. Then it was time for lunch with us all tucking into our sandwiches.
The afternoon went by very quickly as we went to the ape house to watch all the monkeys. We ended the afternoon with a trip on the monorail and finally spent all our money in the shop.
After lots of deliberating the girls have decided to adopt the penguins this year.
Race For Life
It was a sunny afternoon and hundreds of women of all ages had turned out to take part in the 2007 Cancer Research Race For Life.
There was welcome news on arrival that the bad weather conditions leading up to day had meant the course had been cut short - but only slightly!
The afternoon began with a warm up session to the music of a local DJ which was good fun and helped everyone relax. Once we were half way round there was an uphill struggle at one point but we eventually made it and proudly crossed the finishing line in just less than 50mins, where we were handed our medals and other goodies.
Girls Adopt a Donkey Called Toby
In 2007 the girls and officers adopted a donkey called Toby. Toby lives at the Elisabeth Svendsen Trust Donkey Sanctuary in Abbey Hey, Manchester which is a centre aimed at bringing enjoyment and pleasure into the lives of children with special needs. For many children it is their first contact with such a large animal, but because the donkey is calm and gentle and very often amusing - the children not only develop love and respect for animals, but with riding skills, their balance and co-ordination improve and because of these new abilities they gain confidence.
Early in 2007 the girls and officers went to visit Toby at the Donkey Sanctuary and had a chance to get up close and do some grooming.
On Palm Sunday a friend of Toby’s called Molly visited our Church and lead us in a walk around the parish with one of our young smaller members on her back. We hope to see the donkeys again shortly.
Welcome to St Andrew’s Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade (Girls’ Company). Our company was set up in 1948 and have been established for 55 years. We pride ourselves in being the only all girl company remaining in the North West.
We welcome girls from the age of 5 years up to and including 21 years. Come along and meet new friends, play games, join in craft activities, sponsor an animal and visit it at Chester Zoo, learn to play a band instrument, enter competitions BUT MOST OF ALL HAVE FUN.
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