We are Woodlands GB!
Our company is special, it is family, it is nurturing, it is a safe place, it is where girls can come as they are and feel valued.
We have a great team of leaders who are invested and committed to the
work of Girls’ Brigade and to supporting each of our members. We provide a varied weekly
programme on Monday evenings from September to April for girls aged 3 to 18. With the focus of
sharing the love and kindness of our Lord and Saviour, using the motto of The Girls’ Brigade to
‘Seek, Serve and Follow Christ’.
About Us
We have five sections that the girls are divided into:
Important Information
Meeting Times: NB. Subject to change
- Tinies – 6.00pm – 7.00pm
- Explorers – 6.30pm – 8.00pm
- Juniors – 6.30pm – 8.30pm
- Seniors – 7.00pm – 9.00pm
- Brigaders – 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Meet the team
We are very excited for this coming year for what God is going to do in Woodlands GB. We are
praying for each of the girls as they walk through the doors on Monday nights that GB will create an
opportunity for us to share the love and joy that knowing Jesus brings. By providing a varied
programme, we hope to nurture and equip girls for their future experiences. Each section is run by
the following leaders:
- Tinies: Rebecca Robinson, Emma Oliver, Megan Hagan, Lucy Best, Catherine Scott and Sharon Lacey
- Explorers: Jean Bell, Lilian McClelland, Heather Gibson, Jean Stronge, Rachel Marshall, Catrina Drysdale, April Ross, Carol McCullough, Joan Haveron, Margaret McFerran and Rachel Hay
- Juniors: Katie McCrea, Ailsa Railton, Melanie Boyd, Carol Hoey and Ellie McIlwrath
- Seniors and Brigaders: Carolyn McMaw and Laura Evans
- Captain: Leeanne Railton
- Chaplain: Rev David Kelly
- Designated Child Protection: Lillian McClelland
Sign up to Woodlands GB
If you feel GB is something you would like your daughter to be a part of, please know that she will
be made very welcome at Woodlands GB and our team of leaders will do everything they can to
help her settle into her section as quickly as possible.
You can register your child for our 2025/26 GB Session by clicking here. We will be running a open
night on Monday 1st September where you can come along to pay membership fees, order a GB
hoodie, avail of our uniform swap shop, pick up a Sunday School Card and get answers to any
queries you may have.
Our first meeting night back with the girls will be Monday 9 th September 2025, running at our
normal times for all sections.
Each year, all girls must register to attend on a weekly basis, along with a one-off registration fee
of £30 per girl, £50 for a family of two and £70 for a family of three. Payments can be made in one
lump sum or by weekly instalments up until 3 rd November. You can make payment by BACS Transfer
(Account name Woodlands Presbyterian Church, Woodlands Girls Brigade, Sort code 95-06-89,
Account no 60069493 and add the following reference GB Fees and your child’s name): or on the
night by cash (place inside an envelope marked with your child’s name) or by cheque (made
payable to Woodlands Girls’ Brigade).
Part of this payment goes towards the work of Girls’ Brigade centrally and covers the insurance for
your child to be at GB each week. The rest will go towards resources and materials to be used by
the girls on a weekly basis, also for party nights, occasional gifts and snack treats throughout the
year. It is very important that the registration fee is paid, and every penny goes back to the girls.
If your daughter is new to GB, we would recommend not buying the uniform until she has settled
into her section for a few weeks.
Please note: You can check out the GBNI Privacy Notice via www.gbni.co.uk/privacy. In
Woodlands GB, we collect the data on behalf of the church, which is stored on Church Suite. We
only use your data for emergencies, general updates or reminders about GB and the odd promotion
of other activities happening around the church. We don’t share your data with anyone else. Only
the legal parents/guardians of the child can sign the consent form. Please note that if your
daughter is aged 13 or over, she too will need to sign the form regarding data consent to allow us
to process her information. Due to GDPR, we are not permitted to keep the consent forms for any
longer than needed, however we still need to keep photo consent for future use. We have a text
messaging service for those once in a blue moon reminders or emergencies. We promise not to
bombard you with daily texts, and feel free to ask to be withdrawn from this service at any point.
Prayer points:
- Pray that God will remain at the heart of our GB company and that we keep our focus on Him and His word. Pray that amazing opportunities will arise, that girls will open their hearts to His love and grace.
- Pray that the girls will come faithfully each week and engage in every aspect of GB. That they will feel safe and secure in their surroundings. That they will build in confident and learn new skills. That they will have fun and meet new friends.
- Pray that the leaders will focus on the importance of GB. Just not the practical elements but the real work of GB, that they will continue to have the passion and heart to share the Gospel with every girl. Pray that they will come prepared each week to deliver a fun programme that the girls will enjoy. Pray that God will use their individual gifts and talents.
- Pray for the girl who has not yet heard of GB. Pray that an opportunity arises that someone may tell her about GB and invites her along to Woodlands.
- Pray for our Church Leadership as they guide and support our GB company.
If you have any further queries, please email woodlands@gbni.co.uk.
For more information on the work of Girls’ Brigade, check out the following websites:
- GBNI – www.gbni.co.uk
- For uniform –
GBNI shop – www.gbni.co.uk/shop - GB International – www.gbworldwide.org