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1. www.lep.co.uk › education › historic-122-year-oldHistoric 122-year-old Burnley Boys' and Girls' Club on coming ...

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   Feb 11, 2021 · Founded as the Burnley Lads’ Club by Preston-born war hero and former member of the Accrington Pals, Henry Davison Riley, it was initially a sanctuary for local boys caught up in the nefarious...

2. www.burnleyexpress.net › news › remembering-theRemembering the young members of Burnley's oldest youth club ...

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   Nov 8, 2018 · Today's young members of a historic Burnley youth club have been learning about the sacrifices made by their forebears who fought and died in the First World War. The Burnley Lads Club, as it was then called, saw 124 of its brave young sons go to war and never come back, including the club's founder Henry Riley, who perished on the Somme like ...

3. www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk › news › 23645836Burnley Boys’ and Girls’ Club is celebrating 125 years

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   Jul 11, 2023 · Burnley Boys’ Club, now known as Burnley Boys’ and Girls’ Club was formed by Henry Riley, whose family home is still in Briercliffe today, 125 years ago.

4. www.bbgc.org.ukBurnley Boys and Girls Club – The Home of Lancashire's Oldest ...

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   Burnley Boys and Girls Club is Lancashire’s oldest youth organisation offering safe, fun, friendly environments where children and young people can learn, develop, and grow together.

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5. www.bbgc.org.uk › about-usAbout us – Burnley Boys and Girls Club - BBGC

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   We are the only youth charity that supports organisations such as the NHS in working towards greater mental well-being for young people in the Burnley area. With more than 450 members (and we’re still growing) we must be doing something right! Why not help volunteer or fundraise to help us today.

6. www.bbgc.org.uk › historyHistory – Burnley Boys and Girls Club - BBGC

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   The history of BBGC, Burnley’s oldest youth organisation. BBGC has previously gone by the names of Burnley Lads’ Club and Burnley Boys’ Club. With its amalgamation with Burnley’s Police Cadets, it became Burnley Boys and Girls Club.

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   Who founded Burnley Boys & Girls Club?

   • With over 120 years of history, a war hero founder and the huge difference they make in the community, Burnley Boys and Girls Club is something to be celebrated. Founded in 1899, originally titled the Burnley Lads’ Club by Henry Davison Riley, the club was a haven for boys who had fallen into the wrong crowd in the early 20th century.

   Burnley Boys and Girls Club, the community saviour

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   Who are Burnley Boys Club?

   • Ruby supports all young people across Lancashire, so let’s all show her support. 125 years ago this year, Burnley Boys Club was formed by Henry Riley, who’s family home is still there in Briercliffe today, the family were weavers in Burnley and Henry…

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   Who founded the Burnley lads' club?

   • Founded as the Burnley Lads’ Club by Preston-born war hero and former member of the Accrington Pals, Henry Davison Riley, it was initially a sanctuary for local boys caught up in the nefarious gangs of ‘scuttlers’ that plagued the North West at the turn of the century but grew into much, much more.

   Historic 122-year-old Burnley Boys' and Girls' Club on coming back from

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   What percentage of Burnley club members are female?

   • As it stands today, in fact, 51% of the club’s membership consists of female members. The club founder, Henry Riley of Briercliffe Burnley, got several young lads together in early 1898 to give them a focus and a purpose. These lads, more often than not, were up to no good and needed a little guidance.

   History – Burnley Boys and Girls Club - BBGC

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   What is Burnley youth charity?

   • We are the only youth charity that supports organisations such as the NHS in working towards greater mental well-being for young people in the Burnley area. With more than 450 members (and we’re still growing) we must be doing something right! Why not help volunteer or fundraise to help us today.

   About us – Burnley Boys and Girls Club - BBGC

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   What's happening at Barden Lane in Burnley?

   • The development work planned for this year at the Barden Lane site in Burnley along with the extension of sites across the Ribble Valley and South Ribble means the original Boys' Club is now one of the largest youth organisations across Lancashire supporting thousands of young people.

   Burnley Boys’ and Girls’ Club is celebrating 125 years

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8. www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk › latest-news-andBurnley Boys and Girls Club, the community saviour

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   Feb 18, 2021 · 18 Feb 2021. With over 120 years of history, a war hero founder and the huge difference they make in the community, Burnley Boys and Girls Club is something to be celebrated. Founded in 1899, originally titled the Burnley Lads’ Club by Henry Davison Riley, the club was a haven for boys who had fallen into the wrong crowd in the early 20th century.