Girl’s Brigade and Boys’ Brigade are international Christian youth organisations. Open to youth aged 5-18years. These groups are separately run organisations both aiming to encourage young people to fulfill their potential through learning new skills and a fun filled weekly programme. Girls’ Brigade first began in Ireland in 1893 and is now run in 59 countries worldwide. Our mission statement is “
To empower girls to succeed in tomorrows world”
Groups meet weekly offering girl’s opportunities to grow friendships, share experiences and gain new skills. Contact details for Girls’ Brigade groups on the North Shore:
Birkenhead
Meets at: Zion Hill Methodist Church, Cnr Onewa Rd and Birkenhead Ave
Wednesdays from 4.30-6pm
Contact:
Devonport
Meets at: Devonport Methodist Church, Cnr Lake Rd and Owens Rd
Wednesdays from 6-8pm
Contact: Robyn Holt
Glenfield
Meets at: Glenfield Community Church, Cnr Chivalry Rd and Chartwell Ave
Mondays from 3.30-5.30pm
Contact: Judith Martin
Milford
Meets at: Milford Baptist Church, 3 Dodson Avenue
Mondays: 6-7.30pm
Contact: Marion Vince
Boys’ Brigade first began in 1883 in Scotland and is now run in 60 countries worldwide. Our mission statement is “To facilitate the development of constructive, resilient, innovative young leaders and responsible citizens”
Groups meet weekly, Boys' Brigade life coaches young people by providing positive role models who lead fun filled, weekly activities within a balanced programme that is both skills and values based. Contact details for Boys’ Brigade groups on the North Shore:
Glenfield
Meets at: Glenfield Presbyterian Church, Cnr Chivalry Rd and Chartwell Ave
Mondays from 3.30-5.30pm
Contact: Judith Martin