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Firm Foundations News Archive
This is the archive of Hot off the Press, Firm Foundations news page. Please be aware that some of the links maybe out of date or no longer exist. Current Hot off the Press news can be found here
Video's 2008
The first video from FF08 is now online. Festival goers chatted to the FF team about their Hopes for the festival and for the future. Take a look here.
Date Added: 16 June 2008
Prayer Circle and Prayer Requests
Even though the Firm Foundations weekend is over for now it does not mean that the effect that it has should be allowed to wear off. The prayer circle has been set up to help support each other through prayer as we head back to daily lives. If you would like to be part of the Prayer Circle please email Paul Mathers to add you email to the monthly newsletter. It would be great to build Gods power by having a network of people praying for the young people that gave their lives to God at FF2008 and the planning teams as they start to look at FF2009 - Priceless.
Date Added: 30 May 2008
2009 - Priceless
The theme for FF 2009 was announced at the end of the festival as being 'Priceless'.
Date Added: 28 May 2008
If your on Facebook you can join the 'Firm Foundations - Stewards, Workers and Attenders' group. It's a great place to share your thoughts on the festival, your pictures and keep in touch with new and old friends.
Head to www.facebook.com to sign up and join.
Date Added: 28 May 2008
A Living Hope
The festival closed Monday afternoon for another year having had a weekend packed full of inspiration to head out into our communities and do our bit for the Hope 08 campaign.
The Big Top bounced with amazing worship, speakers and testimonies on all four days plus the concerts rocked with bands such as 29th Chapter, FF favourites My Spoon, Blush and yFriday sharing Gods word with their talents on the stage. V2 returned to showcase new and up and coming talent and the Academy kept the party up until the early hours with cheese and the best dance tunes.
Go, get out there and use FF2008 as the start of something big in your life!
Date Added: 26 May 2008
Newsletters
You can now download all the Hot off the Press newsletters from this years festival. So if your copies got a little damp while packing on Monday or borrowed by a friend you can catch all of them here:
We hope you enjoyed the newsletters.
Date Added: 26 May 2008
2008 - In Pictures
The gallery for 2008 is online and starting to be populated. We hope to add more as the weeks go on. We'd love to see you pictures and hear what this years festival did for you so please contact us.
Date Added: 25 May 2008
Festival Weather
Coming to FF this year? Make sure you are suitably prepared for any weather by packing the correct clothes. Group leaders, encourage your young people to ensure they have warm and waterproof clothing with them this weekend and enough to change into if they get wet.
You can keep up with the latest forecasts for Hemel on Metcheck so you can plan your kit. Lets hope the sun cream is used more than the wellies this year
Date Added: 18 May 2008
Registration Packs
The information pack will be sent out to everyone who has booked during the week commencing 12th May 2008. This pack will give you all the details for the weekend and what to do when you arrive on the Friday night. Please ensure that you share the details with your group and encourage them to take a look at the web site.
Date Added: 15 May 2008
Shopadrome Order Form
You can now download the order form for the Shopadrome, so you can pre-order your Firm Foundations branded polo's, fleeces and the HOPE 08 festival tee's. Download it here.
You will also be able to purchase clothes from both BB and GB supplies in Shopadrome, also this year you will be able to tuck into the world famous CrispyCreme dougnuts with fresh deliveries on Saturday and Sunday.
Date Added: 15 May 2008
Download the Programme
The festival programme is now available to download along with the weekend pocket planner.
The programme details all the activities, venues and more in a handy sized booklet, you can download it here. The planner is a fold away sheet that has all the times of what is happening and where, download it here.
Date Added: 1 May 2008
Bookings Update
Please be aware that any bookings sent in from now on have missed the standard price available before 20th March.
You can still book and we look forward to seeing many of you there; forms and prices are available here.
Date Added: 1 April 2008
Devotions
We have produced a series of 4 devotions that you can download and use with your groups or personally before the festival that will help explore the theme. Check them out here.
Date Added: 1 April 2008
Volunteers Needed
There are still places available to join the teams of volunteers at Firm Foundations this year. Find out more about what you can do and the benefits of being a volunteer at the festival head here
Date Added: 1 April 2008
Packed Weekend
The programme for this years festival is getting more and more jam packed! Along with all the artists annouced so far we can add Blush, who return for a second FF and Paul Kerensa, an award winning stand up and comic writer.
Date Added: 1 February 2008
Booking Details
Prices and booking forms for Firm Foundations 2008 are now available on www.firm-foundations.org.uk. For more information click here
Date Added: 1 January 2008
yfriday Confirmed!
We are please to announce the first band confirmed for Firm Foundations 2008 are yfriday. The Newcastle based band will be playing on Sunday night.
Date Added: 1 January 2008
Worship
Praise and worship will be lead by two great bands that are no strangers to the Big Top stage at Firm Foundations.
Magnus are returning to take the evening sessions after leading worship though last years festival and the national worship band of BB, KJC will take the morning meetings.
Date Added: 1 January 2008
Speakers
Helping us delve into our theme, our lives and explore our faith through the weekend will be Lorne Campbell (Youth for Christ), Sonya Newton (Avanti Ministries) and Andy Hawthorne (Message Trust).
Date Added: 1 January 2008
Fringe Stage
V2 is back for 2008 and will be hosting some top alternative acts. Sounds of Salvation, Passdoubt and 77x are the highlights for this stage so far.
Keep and eye on the artist page for more information on all the acts playing at FF2008!
Date Added: 1 January 2008
MySpoon Are Back
We are delighted that MySpoon are back at Firm Foundations this year. Having played the main stage in 2005 and again last year we will look forward to them rocking the Big Top on Sunday evening of this years festival.
Date Added: 1 January 2008
Saturday Headliners
Exploding on to the main stage on Saturday evening are Hip Hop and Rap group 29th Chapter.
For links to their website and myspace as well as information on the other acts appearing over the weekend head to the artist page.
Date Added: 1 January 2008
Download the 2008 Poster
The 2008 Poster is now available to download and put on your notice boards.
Head to the press page for the poster and other logos for your websites and newsletters.
Date Added: 1 December 2007
2008 Postcards
A new set of postcards are available for you to download, print and hand out to your group members. Download them here.
Date Added: 1 December 2007
Firm Foundations 2008 - A Living Hope
www.firm-foundations.org.uk has had a facelift ready for Firm Foundations 2008 - A Living Hope.
More details of Firm Foundations 2008 will be available here in the coming weeks. Make sure you have the date in your diaries - Friday 23rd to Monday 26th May 2008.
Date Added: 1 November 2007
Facebook?
Are you on Facebook? If you are have you checked out and joined the Firm Foundations group?
Head to www.facebook.com to join our little community...
Date Added: 1 September 2007
Firm Foundations 2007
With our thoughts starting to look towards FF2008 there is still chance to reflect on 2007. The Previous Festival page has review and gallery features from 2007 and many of the previous Firm Foundations events.
Date Added: 1 June 2007
Friends of Firm Foundations
Friends of Firm Foundations is a great way of providing financial input so that the quality of the festival can be maintained each year. Head over to find out more information on how you can be a Friend of Firm Foundations
Date Added: 31 May 2007
Gallery Update
More pictures have been added into the gallery of this years festival including a couple of Felden Lodge after the Big Top was cleared.
Date Added: 31 May 2007
Firm Foundations 2007 - Connect
Firm Foundations has drawn to a close for 2007. You can check the gallery for pictures, with more to be added in the near future. Also be sure to check back to read a review of the festival.
Date Added: 28 May 2007
Live Update - Sunday AM
A peaceful night was had by many bu the spirits have not been dampened despite the rain that has now set in over Felden Lodge.
You can now download Saturday Evenings Hot off the Press to see what is happening here at FF and make sure you check out the gallery to see the pictures of the weekend.
Date Added: 27 May 2007
Live update - Saturday
Live from Firm Foundations 2007, its day 2 and our first update from the festival. Read what is happening in Saturday Mornings Hot off the Press and check the pictures in the gallery.
Date Added: 26 May 2007
Gallery
Set up of Firm Foundations is now well on its way. The first batch of images for 2007 are now in the gallery. Check back for regular updates over the weekend of things happening this year
Date Added: 24 May 2007
Programme and Planner
The Programme and Pocket Planner are now available to download here.
Date Added: 1 April 2007
Hot off the Press
The latest edition of 'Hot off the Press' is now available to download. Our regular newsletter contains important information about the festival weekend. Please distribute to your group members too so they can get a flavour of what is happening
Pre-order forms for merchandise available in the Shopadrome will be online here soon, allowing you to place orders for FF products until 15th May 2007.
Date Added: 1 April 2007
New Horizons
Are you a young person aged 16+? Are you interested in finding out what else BB has to offer you as a young person?
If you answered yes to both of these then check out the New Horizons events at Firm Foundations. Join members of KJC, International Team and the Web Support Team for 'New Horizons in an Hour' on Friday night and a BBQ on Saturday Lunchtime.
Date Added: 1 April 2007
Prayer for Firm Foundations
Firm Foundations is less than two weeks away now, we hope that plans for your journey are coming together well and you have received all the information. We ask that you pray for the weekend and remember inparticular the following:
- Everyone attending that God would prepare their hearts and minds to be challenged and encouraged in their relationship with Him.
- Those people speaking at meetings as they prepare what to say, that God would inspire and guide them in their thoughts.
- The various teams as they finalise programmes and draw together all the things they need to make their venue or activity work well.
- All the bands and other kinds of guest artists that God would us their gifts to speak into people's lives.
- Those in leadership who have to make final decisions that effect various aspects of the event.
- Technicians, contractors and teams as they set up marquees, power lines, staging, sound & lighting systems etc.
- Safety on a site hosting 1300 people as they arrive, set up tents, move around the site and leave after the event.
- Good relationships within groups, between groups, with leaders and all those running and attending the festival.
- That good relationships with the neighbours of Felden Lodge would be maintained.
- That everyone would be excited about Firm Foundations and come expecting God to change lives as a result of the festival.
- And finally that we have good weather!!!!!!
Date Added: 1 April 2007
Dance, Rap and DJ'ing
Do you enjoy dance? Fancy mixing it up on the decks? Or would like to like to learn how to rap?
If you like the sound of any of those then make sure you check out the workshop sessions on Sunday afternoon with LZ7 (DJ'ing), MC/Rap with TBWNN and Streetdance also with TBWNN.
Date Added: 1 April 2007
Hot off the Press
The first edition of Hot off the Press is now available. The NEW regular newsletter contains lots of information as the build up begins to this years festival. Please share it with your groups.
Hot off the Press - Feb 2007
Date Added: 1 February 2007
F Factor II
Once again F-Factor is back. We have plenty of songs for you to choose from, download a copy now. Choose the song you would like to sing, send an email to us letting us know what song, your name and where you're from and we will put you into the heats.
Heats begin on Friday night... Who will be the next FF Champion?
Date Added: 1 February 2007
Volunteering
Feel you want to help with Firm Foundations and be part of the team that makes the weekend tick? Head to the support page to see how YOU can help
If you are bringing a minibus for your group and are able to offer your services as transport for the bus service then we need your help! All the standard benefits of being on the working team for the festival apply
Date Added: 1 February 2007
Worship
The morning celebrations will be led by Andy Frost and Jo Wells from Share Jesus International, with worship from B5 and KJC. The morning sessions are going to be interactive with multimedia technology and opportunities to discuss the daily theme.
The evening celebrations will be led by a group of former FF goers, known as Magnus, which in Latin means magnify. The music group will be Pete Hopper, Barry Griffiths, Jason Rowles, Tim Rosier, Ed and Jo Dring, former members of the Firm Foundations Worship Team.
Date Added: 1 February 2007
Artists
Hot off the Press has been able to catch up with some of the people who will be helping us to to 'Connect' at Firm Foundations this year and just find out a little bit more about them. Check out the Artists page to see who's been watching Pride and Prejudice and who would not say no to a large bar of Galaxy...Date Added: 1 February 2007
Discuss FF
Don't forget that you can discuss Firm Foundations on the Official Boys' Brigade Forums
Date Added: 1 February 2007
IGNITE
When you get to Firm Foundations on Friday make sure you check out IGNITE, FF's very own brand new night club venue. A Movie theme will be in place so dust off and bring your movie character costume for the Fancy Dress competition on Saturday!
Find out about other Venues from 2007 plus!
Date Added: 1 February 2007
Hope Revolution Tour at Firm Foundations
We are delighted to announce that the Hope Tour will be coming to Firm Foundations.
The Tour Comprises of 3 bands all with their own style for sharing their talents in music - The Band with No Name (TBWNN), LZ7 and Blush will be performing on Sunday night. Hot off the Press will have more information on these bands on the Artist page very soon so watch this space!
Date Added: 1 February 2007
Booking for FF '07
You can book for Firm Foundations 2007 in the normal ways, forms are available in the BB Gazette, GB View and here online. Head to the booking page for further information, prices and booking forms.
Stay tuned to the Website over the coming months for further updates and information who is attending FF2007
Date Added: 1 January 2007
Website Change
The website has been changed to reflect the 2007 theme. We hope you like the new look.
Date Added: 1 January 2007
Guestbook Relaunched
You can now leave your feedback in the guestbook. Head to the Feedback page to leave your comment and see other ways your can contact the Firm Foundations team.
Date Added: 1 January 2007
Artists Announcement
The first set of artists are now confirmed to appear at Firm Foundations 2007. Speakers will include Dennis Pethers, Andy Frost and Jo Wells from Share Jesus International, Ground Levels Carl Belcher and Tough Talk. Steve Price will be amusing the crowds with his illusions and the first band confirmed are My Spoon who return to FF having last appeared in 2005.
Christians in Sport will again be taking sports based activities throughout the weekend.
Check out the artists pages for more information and links to their websites and keep checking here for more acts to be announced.
Date Added: 1 January 2007
Are you interested in getting involved in Firm Foundations 2
We're looking for young people to get involved in as many ways as possible in the planning and delivery of the event.
Does one of these roles sound like you?
- We are holding a "Test the Nation" style quiz! Can you be part of a team to plan, produce and present it? There will be different roles including writing the questions, sorting the sound and visuals and being the question master. Giant Community Quiz
- We are looking for a team of 4 people to create a 3 - 5 minute video everyday during FF. Could you get Views and opinions of the weekend, set up a Diary room and get all of the footage together for the worship sessions? Diary Room and Video of the Day
- Are you passionate about Film? Are you passionate about God? Could you lead Reel-2-Real? Give others a chance to watch a film and then take part a discussion about the Christian views in it. Reel2Reel
- Do you have a natural stage presence? We are looking for new members to join our on stage presenting team! Presenters
If you're interested in one of these jobs or you can think of another area you would like to get involved in please e-mail Philip Lund stating where you want to get involved.
You can still get involved in all the other areas of the Festival, check out the support pages to find out how you can be part of a team at Firm Foundations
Date Added: 1 January 2007
Volunteering
Want to be a volunteer at Firm Foundations 2007? Head to the support pages to find out more and download an application form.
Date Added: 1 January 2007
Press Information
Please use the official press information to publise Firm Foundations. Relevant logos, images and the 2007 poster can be downloaded for publications
Date Added: 1 January 2007
Firm Foundations 2007 - Connect
Firm Foundations is back for 2007, with a fresh feel and is ready to 'Connect' us!
For 4 days over 25th to 28th May 2007 we will explore ways to connect with God through worship, concerts, speakers, sports and many other ways
"but now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away from God are brought near through the blood of Christ's death."
Ephesians 2:13
Date Added: 1 November 2006
Firm Foundations 2006 - Passion
The festival is over for another year and a great time was had by all over 4 days of Worship, Bands, Speakers and more
Please give us your feedback and thoughts about the weekend and share your experiences with everyone.
Check back later for pictures and summary of what took place during Firm Foundations 2006
Date Added: 1 June 2006
Delirious?
We all saw how good Delirious? were from the crowd as they lead us on Sunday night, check out their tour diary to see how FF was for them from back stage.
Date Added: 1 June 2006
Review of FF 2006
The review of Firm Foundations 2006 - Passion is now available here for you to read. We are working to get the gallery functioning properly so we can share the pictures, please bear with us.
Don't forget to feedback your views about the weekend or share your experiences with others on the forum
Date Added: 1 June 2006
Newsletters
All the Newsletters that were given out during the weekend are now available to download
Date Added: 30 May 2006
May Update
In preparation for the Festival, the Site Team has been working at Felden since Sunday afternoon. Work has been going well and preparations are currently in advance of schedule. The Site Team have been monitoring the weather forecasts and steps have been taken to ensure that the main venues are covered with matting thus ensuring they are fit for purpose. Whilst the grounds are wet, the event can be a success.
Participants are advised to consider carefully what equipment they bring including stout footwear and waterproofs. The grounds are being protected by preventing vehicles from driving over them and accordingly, and only pedestrian access will be allowed. Full information will be provided on arrival that gives details as to parking and wet weather arrangements.
The preparations are in place, the performers are booked and the staff are in place. Whilst it is wet, that is only the weather and not the atmosphere and spirit of those that make a Festival a success. We look forward to seeing you on Friday and ask that you remember those participating and the mission of the event in your prayers.
Eric Hudson (Chairman Festival Management Group)
Date Added: 24 May 2006
Worship Opportunity
Firm Foundations is keen to have as many BB/GB young people as possible involved in the delivery of Worship at the Festival. We are looking for …Musicians, Singers, Writers, Dancers, Dramatists or in fact anything to do with Worship. If you would like more information on how to be involved please contact: Simon.Dean@girlsbrigadeew.org.uk
If you would like to offer yourself to something else to help with Firm Foundations check out the support section of this site to see how you can get involved.
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Theme Announced: Passion
The theme for the 2006 event is ‘Passion’. We all have interests and enthusiasms, skills and talents, loves and longings which define us a people and make us unique. God wants us to be passionate about Him and to use the gifts he’s given us for His glory. He wants us to celebrate our diversity and recognise that, with Jesus as our focus, there are many different ways in engaging with Him – through music, sport, drama, dance, IT, film, art or whatever your passion is!
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Lineup Revealed
In addition a host of artists, bands and speakers are being lined up to make the 2006 programme fuller and better than ever before! Already confirmed for ‘Passion’ are bands Onehundredhours and Dweeb and worship leader Rex Allchurch . Young people from the Brigades will also be contributing to the programme in a variety of ways. Check out Delirious? online
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Headline Act Announced: Delirious?
Headlining Firm Foundations for 2006 will be Delirious? - a band whose passion for what they do has made them one of the world’s top Christian rock bands. As part of their European tour, the band will be performing to an audience of over 1,500 on the Sunday evening – the biggest event the festival has ever staged and one of the few opportunities there will be to catch the band in the UK in 2006.
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F Factor
Finding the stars of Firm Foundations with our latest competition - The F Factor!
Forget the rest, this is the best! Do you think you are better than Shane Ward? More talented than Journey South? Can you entertain? Then sign up and be part of the F Factor! It doesn't matter how old or young you are, you can take part! We can make you famous!! (Even if it is just for one amazing weekend). Have your chance to shine in the F Factor spotlight!
Looking for people to fit into the following categories:
- Group A - Solo artists under 21
- Group B - Solo artists over 21
- Group C - Groups (of more than 2 people) of any age
The first round will be on Friday night in Academy, with F Factor's very own specialist judges. Following rounds will be announced during the weekend. We can provide backing music for almost any song! Beat the rush and get your entry into the competition NOW! To enter for the F Factor competition, please email lisa@firm-foundations.org.uk with the following information:
- Your name or Group Name - if it's a group, please tell us how many people are in the group
- Which category you fit into
- Preferred song (s) (provide as much detail about the song, the title and who made it famous - please choose more than one song
- BB/GB/youth group you will be with at FF
You will be emailed confirmation of your entry and your song.
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Equipment Help
Firm Foundations is looking to borrow the following equipment:
- Coconut Shy's
- Hook-a-Duck
- Candy floss makers
- Hoopla
- Any similar "circus/fair ground side shows"
If you have anything along those lines and you are prepared to lend them to FF for the weekend, please email: lisa@firm-foundations.org.uk
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Discuss FF
As we near to FF don't forget you can discuss who your looking to see, what your looking forward to doing and see what other people have a passion for on the BBForums. Find them at: 
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Directions
Coming to FF? Not sure where Felden is? Check the facilities page for directions to Felden Lodge and parking details. If you have tickets for the Delirous? concert only on Sunday evening check back here in May for more details on where to park.
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Fundraising Opportunity
On Saturday night at FF we want to fill the Arena with sideshows and turn it into a fairground. If you have a sideshow you use locally for fundraising you can bring it to FF and raise some company funds for yourself in the process. We want to see the Arena buzzing with
- Coconut Shy's
- Hook-a-Duck
- Candy floss makers
- Hoopla
If you have something you want to bring please email: lisa@firm-foundations.org.uk with your details to book a place. (spaces are limited)
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Last few places left for 2006!
There are now only a limited number of places left for the weekend. Book now to avoid disappointment by calling: 01235 510 425.
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Speakers Confirmed
We can confirm that Jo Wells, Mark Ritchie, Mario Morris, Andy Frost, Baz Gascoyne and Donald Campbell will be speaking about their Passion at FF 2006
Head to the artists for further information on those appearing
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More Bands
Along with the previously announced headliners, such as Delirious? and One Hundred Hours, we are delighted to announce that they will be joined by Crossbeam, My Spoon, Prodacia, The Evolution Band.
The line up wouldn't be complete without the BB's top worship bands - King Jehoshaphat's Camel (KJC) and b5
Head to the artists for further information on those appearing
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Accomodation Offer
The brand new Premier Travel Inn at Hemel Hempstead are offering a special discounted room only rate of £35 per room per night on 26th, 27th, 28th May for guests attending Firm Foundations (maximum occupancy - 2 adults & 2 children per room). Call 01442 439680 and quote ref: 'felden lodge' to take advantage of this fantastic deal. Offer is subject to availability.
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Weekend Places Sold Out
All weekend passes are now SOLD OUT. However you can still catch some of the festival with a day or evening ticket from as little as £8
Call Girls Brigade HQ on 01235 510 425 or see Booking details for more information.
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Program & Planner
The program and festival planner are available for download giving all the information required for you to plan your festival weekend.
Get the festival programme pdf format
Get the festival planner pdf format
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Day/Evening Visitors (including Delirious? Concert
Please make your way to Felden Lodge, upon arrival you will be given instructions on parking. Directions to felden Lodge can be found on the 'Facilities' page.
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Live Update
Not been able to make FF this year? You don't need to miss out completely as we have some live updates throughout the weekend. See that FF is going on through the mud
Keep an eye on the gallery or download the newsletter from Saturday Morning to keep up with all that is happening
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Attending FF
You will be very aware of the weather conditions over the last few days. The venue is very wet so please be aware of this in terms of how you prepare for the concert. Further updates about the weather & site conditions will be posted during the afternoon.
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Live Update
More pictures have been uploaded from Saturday in the gallery and you can download the special colour edition of the newsletter to keep up with all that is happening at this years festival
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To see current news articles please view the news page.
Volunteers: Firm Foundations is unable to run without the support of many willing volunteers, check out the 
If you have not been to FF before, check out the 
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further information or bookings contact either The Boys' Brigade, The Boys’
Brigade, Unit A2, Croft Head Business Park, Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8
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