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1st Clacton-on-Sea Girls' Brigade Company was established
in 1922.
Currently, there are approximately seventy girls in our company, with quite
a large group of seniors (age 11-14), which is encouraging.
Each section continues work towards their badges. Last year's
topics included: team games, outdoor safety, cookery, Bible Study and sign
language.
 Our summer camp 2004, saw us return to Stubbers Adventure Centre,
Upminister, where we enjoyed various outdoor activities including; wobbly
boards; high ropes; canoeing; banana boating and quad biking. Daily
Devotions explored the theme of 'choices', encouraging the girls to consider
which important choices they make.
In all activities the girls take part in we try to ensure
that we incorporate our motto, aim and principles which are:
Motto
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Aim
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The aim of The Girl's Brigade, being a Christian organisation,
international, and inter-denominational, shall be:-
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To help girls to become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, and through
self-control, reverence, and a sense of responsibility, to find enrichment of
life.
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Principles
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The Brigade acknowledges Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, according to
the Scriptures, and seeks to fulfil its aim to the glory of one God, Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit.
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The Brigade witnesses to the standard set by Jesus Christ and gives
positive teaching on the Christian attitude to life.
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The Brigade promotes a just society where all people are equally valued.
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The company is divided into four sections, dependent on age.
These are:
Section
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Age range
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Meeting time
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Ages 4-8
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Ages 8-11
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Ages 11-14
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Ages 14+
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Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Tuesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm
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Tuesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm
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This varies slightly dependent on the section the girl is in.
 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 per award depending upon the level.
 We
have had many of our Brigaders complete the Gold Award and
we are very proud of them all. It is a great achievement for them. This
entitles them to wear the Gold Award Brooch.
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Meets
during school term times:
