In pictures: McNeece Memorial Hall packed for 50th annual parents' night of Stewartstown Girls' Brigade

The company still attracts a large number of girls from the surrounding area and Friday evening saw almost 70 girls and 14 leaders turned out smartly in full uniform.

The special guest was Mrs Sharon Moffett, captain of Ballydown Girls’ Brigade, Banbridge.

Following the fall in of the company, Rev Alan Dickey opened the evening with prayer and led the audience in the hymn, “At the name of Jesus”. He then welcomed all parents and friends.

The Tiny Tot section opened the evening with ‘Meet the Tiny Tots’ where a video showcasing their activities from the 2025-26 season was accompanied by song. The girls also displayed their knowledge of creation in word and drawing and enthusiastically sang ‘He’s got the whole world in His hands’.

The Explorers delighted all with their acting and singing in the items, ‘Everybody Everywhere’ and ‘Let’s Meet the Hungry Caterpillar and Zacchaeus’. The Junior Section loved displaying their P.E. skills in the ‘Stewartstown Winter Olympics’ and forming a candlelit choir for ‘That’s the power of His name’.

The Senior and Brigader sections received great applause for their ‘Vaguely Come Dancing’ movement to music items displaying all the creative talent we have in the company. They got a laugh for their novelty items ‘Confusion Reigns’ and ‘Stewartstown Bake Off’. The Finale featuring all 4 sections was entitled ‘Meeting Jesus’ and reminded the audience of the elements of the Christian faith and the need to place their lives in the hands of the Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Cups and special awards for Scripture, Physical Activity, Efficiency and Best Overall were presented to girls in all sections by Mrs Moffett.

One of the evening’s highlights was the presentation of two Brigader Brooches. The Brigader Brooch is the second highest award in the Girls’ Brigade and takes a minimum of three years to complete. The girls received their awards and completion certificates from Mrs Moffett.

The task of pinning on the brooches fell to a parent as family members are always important in supporting girls through the work for their badge.

The captain, Mrs Linda Ferguson, made presentations to Mrs Moffett for presenting the awards, Mr Nathan Cruise who looked after the sound and projection system and Rev Dickey for chairing the evening.

Thanks were also expressed to Mr John Sinclair for greeting people at the door. Mr and Mrs Stanley Junk were also thanked for preparing and heating the hall for GB each week throughout the session. After the Vesper Hymn a very enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the vesper hymn and benediction by Rev Dickey. Afterwards, the officers served supper to over 20 guests and friends for which Rev Dickey, said grace.

All-in-all it was a highly entertaining and memorable evening which was enjoyed by all those who attended. Attention now turns to planning for the 51st parents nights which should just be as special!