IN THIS ISSUE - Boys' Brigade · the Assembly PowerPoint presentation (available to download from website) and video (available to download from BB YouTube Channel). † Keep it simple

THE OFFICIAL QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE BOYS’ BRIGADETHE OFFICIAL QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE BOYS’ BRIGADE

Volume 121 No 4 | Oct 2013

IN THIS ISSUE> Growing BIGGER, Growing

BETTER campaign> Behind Tourism – The Return Visit

> Queen’s Badge Royal Presentation

PLUS: Queen’s Badge Review 2012-2013

Diary DatesRepublic of Ireland18th Oct ............ Roll ‘n Bowl Activity Evening,

Portlaoise19th Oct .............. Roll ‘n Bowl Activity Evening Carlow20th Oct ............. Annual Founder’s Thanksgiving Parade

Service, Dublin1-3rd Nov .......... Seniors, The Causeway Experience,

Ganaway, Northern Ireland2nd Nov ............. Anchors’ Event, Jump Zone, Dublin16th Nov ............ Juniors / CS Hike, Enniskerry16th Nov ............ Activity Day, Carrick on Shannon30th Nov ............ National Swimming Gala, Portarlington

2nd Dec ............. Juniors & CS Event, Jump Zone, Dublin

4th Jan ............... National Juniors Five-A-Side Football Fun Day, Dublin

England

2nd – 3rd Nov ..... Youth Leader Training Course (Pt 1)2nd – 3rd Nov .....Skills Weekend16th Nov ............. Working with 4 Year Olds

– Felden Lodge16th Nov ..............Captains’ Training

Scotland

14th – 16th Oct ..... Queen’s Badge Completion Course, Carronvale House

16th Oct ................. Badminton Basics Course (for 16 – 18 year olds)

27th Oct ................. Glasgow Battalion Founder’s Day Parade

2nd/3rd Nov ..........Sports Leaders’ Course2nd/3rd Nov ..........Trailblazers’ Course8th/9th Nov ............ Junior Section Sleepover,

Glasgow Science Centre16th/17th Nov ........Leading Sports Course23rd Nov ............... Captains’ Event, Carronvale29th/30th Nov ......... Enhancing Your Skills10th Nov/1st Dec ... Enhancing Your Skills

EDITORIALThe Boys’ BrigadePatron: H.M. The Queen

President: The Lord Griffi ths of Burry Port

Brigade Secretary: Steve Dickinson

Headquarters: Felden Lodge, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 0BLTel 01442 231681; Fax 01442 235391; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.boys-brigade.org.uk

Registered Charity Numbers

305969 (England and Wales) andSC0038016 (Scotland).

Our Object

The advancement of Christ’s Kingdom among boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-Respect and all that tends towards a true Christian Manliness.

The Gazette

The Gazette is the offi cial publication of The Boys’ Brigade. Offi cial notices to members appear under Brigade Announcements. Opinions expressed in any other articles are those of the author of the article and do not necessarily refl ect Brigade policy.

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Editorial Team

Mary Care, Steve Dickinson, Chris Norman, Niall Rolland, Jan Williamson

Submission of copy

All material submitted with a view to publication in the next issue of BB Gazette should be addressed to the Editor at Brigade Headquarters to arrive by 1st November 2013.

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T he Global Fellowship 50th anniversary Conference and Young Leaders’ Workshop has just finished at Felden Lodge. There were 21 nations represented and the delegates have started to return home; I think Paul from Papua New Guinea will have the most tortuous journey having taken thirty two hours to get here.

Most of you will be aware of the diffi culties that many of our African brothers and sisters had in seeking to get a visa to enter the UK. In total, 51of our colleagues were denied a visa and I am most grateful to those members of BB UK/RoI who have written to their MPs or directly to the Home Secretary highlighting concern with the Border Agency’s approach to visa applications. Obviously, it is too late for the Global Fellowship’s celebrations, but hopefully we shall be able to keep the issue on the agenda so that any future events held here can be truly representative.

The Development Plan adopted by the Brigade Executive for the next fi ve years again concentrates on growth and quality of provision. To these two areas we have added a third, “Voice”, seeking to establish the Brigade as a national voice for young people refl ecting the concerns and aspirations of our members. The actions of the Border Agency have disproportionately affected the young, especially those of limited fi nancial means. No young person from West or East Africa was allowed to attend the Young Leaders’ Workshop even though many were to be funded by Global Fellowship and, consequently, their voice was not heard. How can this be right?

Our President, at the Thanksgiving Service, on the Sunday afternoon, reminded us that, “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son”. He loves the whole world not just parts of it or particular groups of people. That was apparent as the week unfolded and the strength through our commonality and diversity turned fellowship into family. I pray that next time the whole family will be there to share.

Steve Dickinson Brigade Secretary

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119

Behind Tourism– The return visit

The International family of The Boys’

Brigade unite

Opportunities at Sea

Other items

118 .........Make a Difference Awards

119 .........Kilbryde Hike 2013

124 ........Camps and holidays

125 ........Queen’s Badge Review

129 ........Brigade Announcements

113

Regular Features

118 ........President’s Commendations

120 ........Here & There

130 ........Around the Regions

133 ........Chaplians Corner

143 .........Obituaries

Th I t ti l

CONTENTS

112 114Growing BIGGER Growing BETTERWill you be involved?

Company Section Re-launch at 2nd Llantwit Major

3 Days, 12 Wheels, 6 Saddles, 115 Miles

Uganda 2013

Queen’s Badge Royal Presentation

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Customisation & DownloadsBB Supplies is now able to offer two brand new services which allow the customisation and printing or downloading of a range of printed items. These new services allow local Companies the ability to customise recruitment resources including leafl ets, posters, banners and banner stands and either have the item printed and sent out or available to download as print ready artwork. The download service is FREE of charge and allows you to print with your own local printer or at home or in the offi ce if you have the right equipment. Check out http://shop.boys-brigade.org.uk to fi nd out more.

School Assembly TOP TIPS...

• Wear uniform or BB polo shirt.

• Introduce yourself – smile and be enthusiastic!

• Aim to present for 10 – 15 minutes.

• Where possible, have a screen available so you can show the Assembly PowerPoint presentation (available to download from website) and video (available to download from BB YouTube Channel).

• Keep it simple – avoid using BB terminology.

• Have information about other organisations in your Church – e.g. Girls’ Brigade.

• Have BB uniform AND badges for children/young people to see and pass round

• Highlight why it’s different from school (Outwith school hours, it’s informal, voluntary and complements the values and ethos of school).

• If you have time, demonstrate a game, act out a story/sketch or have a quiz

o Ask for volunteers to participate.o Have a gift for volunteers

• Provide teachers with leafl ets for children/young people to take away

• See if you can borrow a BB pop-up banner (check with your Battalion or your Regional HQ will have a range of banners which can be borrowed)

• Allow time for questions – Consider what you might get asked: o Where do you meet? o Can girls join too? o How much does it cost? o How do you get the badges?


Find out more about the Growing BIGGER, Growing BETTER campaign including access to the resources online at www.boys-brigade.org.uk/growingbigger

We have already heard some great stories about Companies recruiting successfully at the start of the new session, with many having already made

good use of the resources available online.

If your Company has not started its recruitment efforts to date then we would encourage you to consider the why, how and when and get involved in this sessions campaign.

One of the best ways to bring new members to your Company is through a school assembly. This allows you to inform children/young people fi rst-hand about the range of fun activities on offer. We have put together some top tips for helping you prepare to run a school assembly.

On Sunday 28th July a party of four, Damon Bacchus from St Kitts, Marlon Hunte

from Antigua, Khareem Perry and Sheridon Tobias from Trinidad and Tobago landed at Gatwick Airport to begin a two week adventure around the British Isles.

They were met at Gatwick by Chris Ware, the co-ordinator of the Behind Tourism project and taken to Portsmouth to be hosted by New Life Christian Church, the home of 3rd Emsworth at their annual youth camp. Monday was spent in Portsmouth catching up on some shopping (extra coats) and visiting the historic dockyards, before boarding the ferry to the Isle of Wight accompanied by Josh Snape, where they were to spend two days as guests of 7th Northampton at their annual camp. The weather was not too kind, (“even my eyes are cold,” reported one of the young men), but the group joined in the usual activities of swimming, sports and games.

Reinforced with even more coats, the party then left for Felden to spend an evening with the KGVI course before spending the Thursday on a sightseeing tour of London. Returning in the evening, the great trek north began with the party starting their car journey to Scotland. En route the group visited Old Trafford and saw some of the sights of the Lake District before taking in Partick Thistle’s game against Dundee Utd, before fi nally arriving, exhausted, at Carronvale. In Scotland the party was met by Cameron Gray and Andrew Fernandez of the Behind Tourism Project.

On Saturday Strathkelvin Battalion

The BB international team visited the island of Tobago on the 13-24th July 2012, as part of the Behind Tourism Project

Seniors hosted the group and the day included a visit to the Wallace Monument, a Go-Karting experience and, of course, food. On Sunday the party went to Church with Andrew and then travelled to Edinburgh for a guided tour of the Royal Mile by the Director for Scotland taking in some of the Festival experience. On Monday the group contributed to the KGVI discussions before departing for Troon, accompanied by Andrew to catch the evening ferry to Larne to be greeted by Jim Holmes, 16th Newtownabbey. Having stayed overnight at Bushmills Youth Hostel, the group spent Tuesday visiting the Giant’s Causeway, the World Police and Fire Games at Portrush and sightseeing in Belfast taking in Stormont, the Titanic area and City Hall accompanied by Jordan Watson and Ross Scott of 8th Newtownabbey. The 16th Newtownabbey hosted the group for tea at the City Mission, before the group left for Armagh.

On the Wednesday morning the group, accompanied by the Director for Northern Ireland toured Armagh visiting the Cathedrals before being met by Forrest Pierce, 1st Killeshandra to be taken to the Republic of Ireland for the fi nal leg of the venture. Here the group had an opportunity to visit geographical and heritage sites including a castle as well as being able to relax with a barbeque. The visit fi nished with a local reception so that the Parish could meet the young men before they travelled back to Belfast to catch a fl ight to Gatwick and then back home.

The Brigade is grateful to all of those who helped with the planning and organisation, and those who contributed fi nancially to make the visit such a success.

At the top of the Wallace Monument

At the Edinburgh Festival

On Westminister Brigde in London

At Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland

Celebrating Sheridon’s 17th Birthday in Glasgow

Ready for rafting in Republic of IrelandAt Old Trafford on the Stadium Tour


Behind Tourism – The return visit

Queen’s Badge Royal PresentationTo mark the Centenary of the inauguration of the King’s Badge, His Royal Highness, The Duke of York presented Queen’s Badges to fi fty award winners from across the United Kingdom at a special presentation in London in July

It was the Duke’s great grandfather, King George V who fi rst gave permission for such an award in 1913. His Majesty had become the Brigade’s fi rst Royal Patron 16 years earlier when he was Duke of York, so it was most fi tting that Prince Andrew was able to be present for the occasion.

Fifty leaders and guests of the Brigade assembled in the Queen Anne Room at St James’s Palace on a scorching summer’s afternoon to be welcomed by the Brigade President. The requirements of the badge were explained by Adam Clarke, 1st Granshaw, Joe Monaghan, 10th Leith and Luke Parker, 19th Bradford, who shared something of their community service and the personal benefi ts of achieving the award.

The Duke of York presented the awards individually and had a photograph taken with each young man. Following the presentations, His Royal Highness spoke, congratulating the young men on their achievements and commenting on the advantages that membership of organisations such as the Brigade brings. The Brigade Secretary thanked the Duke and challenged the Queen’s Men to future service. Gordon Gow, 1st Glasgow, presented His Royal Highness with an engraved silver plate as a token of appreciation of the Brigade.

The reception continued and His Royal Highness mingled and chatted with Queen’s Men and guests. Following the Duke’s departure, everyone was then permitted to view some of the other state apartments including the Throne Room.

Well done to all of the Queen’s Men who were present. They are a credit to their Companies and the Brigade.

Joe Monaghan

Luke Parker

HRH The Duke of York


Queen’s Badge Royal Presentation


Adam Clarke

Gordon Gow presenting the gift to HRH

The Duke of York talking to Queen’s Men

The Duke of York talking to Queen’s Men

The Queen’s Men

Opportunities At SeaOpportunities At SeBB members tell us of their adventures at sea:


My week on The T.S Royalist

Through BB’s membership of

Youth United, I was given the opportunity to spend a week on The T.S Royalist with other young

people from other member organisations. The aim was to

make new friends, learn how to sail a square rigger, learn

the code of the sea and to be able to name the parts of

the ship as well as the Marine cadets could.

We stayed docked in port on the fi rst two days because

of the high winds. We were taught how to put the harness

on and how to climb the rigging. We were allocated

stations to look after with a rota of cleaning up after the

meals. On the second day we did a drill called ‘Up and

Over’, where we climbed the rigging to the fi rst platform

and then went down the other side.

On the third day we set sail and left the port. Open sea

at last! We were instructed on various techniques, such

as the art of tacking, which would help us later to direct

the ship. A lot of us suffered from sea sickness, so we

made our way to a port later that day to go on shore to

have a shower.

On the fourth day we stayed out at sea for the whole day,

being taught more sailing techniques. We were allowed

to go swimming in the sea and climb to the top platform.

That night we had to do ’night watch’ and sailed to the

next port through the night.

On the Fifth day we came into port, set anchor and

cleaned the ship. We were allowed to go to the beach,

which we got to by using the speed boat. Before dinner

we fi lled in our sailing badge booklet. After dinner and

duties, shore leave was granted for two and a half hours

and were told we had to have a shower! We went to shore

in groups via a sea taxi!

On the fi nal morning we left to go to the Royal Naval base

where we docked for the last time. We cleaned the

ship (again), took down the sails and rest of the rigging

and completed our booklets

I was lucky enough to be awarded

my ‘First Sailing Hand’ badge.

I really enjoyed the experience

and would love the opportunity

to go again to work towards

’Second Sailing Hand’. I

would recommend it to

others who don’t mind hard

work and getting up at 6 am

every morning.

Matthew Witter

2nd Enfi eld Company

Sail Training Ireland – Youth ExchangeOrganised by Sail Training Ireland, The Tall Ships Challenge creates opportunities to experience and benefi t from life at sea on the tall ships.We began the week in the Mourne Mountains, mainly to get to know one another before setting sail together. On Monday afternoon, we boarded the Gulden Leeuw (Golden Lion), and set sail in the evening. The group, 44 in total, were split into watches of 11. Each watch was on for four hours, and was responsible for navigation, steering and setting the sails for the duration of their watch, under the supervision of a crew member.

When not on watch, time was spent cleaning, cooking, sleeping, socialising and learning about the different sails and practising various knots. Not one for sitting

around, I got stuck into it outside of my watch hours, helping out with the sails, which are very heavy; it can take up to 20 people to raise one sail, depending on weather conditions. Teamwork was vital to the safe running of the ship. Thankfully, my watch were good at communicating and by the end of the week we were able run the ship independently during our watch. We fi nished the week at Dublin Port River Festival, greeted on the banks of the Liffey by by-standers and parents. This was a truly unforgettable experience, from which I’ve made some great friends and learnt the basics of sailing. If I got the opportunity to do it again, I certainly would.

David Gilmore1st Kilrea

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June 2012. With few members, pressures on leadership, inappropriate facilities and little contact with the church, the viability of the Company Section was being questioned. Something had to be done and a plan was agreed.

The Section moved back into the church premises and instead of the usual summer break, produced a Summer Activities plan which retained the two existing members and engaged the two boys promoted from Juniors. And, in addition, two boys who had left a few years earlier started to return.

In the new session, uniform was re-introduced and the Company supplied shirt, tie and belt. A structure to the

programme was added with trips and visits and guest speakers as well as being involved in the church and community. Fundraising for boththe Company and “Guide Dogs for the Blind” has helped with financing the activities.

With three more Juniors to be promoted, the Company Section will be starting from a much stronger position as the new session approaches.

Ocean Youth Trust Scotland voyage

Cameron Lewis, from 2nd Polmont Company, was

one of the BB young people to recently take

to the high seas aboard

an Ocean Youth Trust Scotland voyage this summer

through Scotland’s spectacular west coast. Below he

shares an account of what they got up to.

The week of 12th to 19th of August I was a member of

crew who sailed around the Hebrides on the Ocean Youth

Trust yacht, Alba Endeavour. There were nine boys from

The Boys’ Brigade, one Scout, two Ocean Youth Trust

volunteers, a fi rst mate and a skipper.

During the week, we participated in all aspects of the running of the vessel. Some of the daily tasks we

engaged in included:

Cleaning the interior

of the boat from roof

to fl oor, changing

sails, hoisting sails,

trimming sails, navigating, piloting

and driving the yacht.

I personally much

preferred driving the

boat to cleaning the

toilets! Although some

responsibilities were

less enjoyable, they were all part of the experience and we

all accepted that this was the only way that it could work.

This week was without a doubt the most enjoyable

week of my summer holiday and I can’t wait to go sailing

again. It was not only how enjoyable I found the sailing

itself, but the experience as a whole. Everyone was

friendly and very chatty and there were soon some good

laughs being had! I enjoyed it as much for the social

experience of living with a bunch of strangers and getting

to know each other so quickly, as I did for the sailing.

On the Sunday, I left the boat very tired and smelly, as

I had only had one shower all week and the beds were

less than comfortable! But I will still remember this week

for a very long time. The laughs, the new challenges

and experiences, as well as the places we got to see all

contributed to a thoroughly recommendable week!


Company Section Re-launch at 2nd Llantwit Major

Philip Dawes of the 16th Teesside Company was presented with the President’s Commendation by Mr Eric Hudson, Director for England, on the 10th June 2013. Philip

has cerebral palsy impacting on all aspects of his life. Despite these challenges, Philip has completed all of his badges in the Anchor Section and is keen to be involved in all activities.

The President’s Commendation is awarded by the President to recognise the efforts and achievements of individual young people, many of whom face the challenge of health diffi culties on a daily basis.

These young people are a credit to themselves and their families and the Brigade is proud to have them as members.

Harry Gilmore of the 1st Ashbourne Company was presented with the President’s Commendation by Mr Steve Dickinson, Brigade Secretary, on the 11th June 2013.

Harry was hospitalised from 21st October to 4th December 2012 with a strain of meningitis. He is a boy of great determination and showed tremendous courage during his treatment and operations.

On the same evening, Nathan Hawkins, also of 16th Teesside Company, was presented with the President’s Commendation by Mr Eric Hudson, Director for England. Nathan has a

condition restricting his fi ne motor skills on his left hand side and has to overcome challenges every day. He takes part in all of the Company’s activities and particularly enjoys the drumming sessions.

Christopher Pagan of the 6th South East Essex Company was presented with the President’s Commendation by Mr Tony Gowers, Battalion President, on the 19th July 2013.

Christopher had a bleed on his brain and was in a coma for fi ve days. After initial treatment at Great Ormond Street he could only communicate by blinking. In his early stages of recovery, he restarted at the Company and has been on two summer camps. Christopher has set to raise £100,000 for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and to date over £72,000 has been raised.

Ben Carlisle of the 1st Saintfi eld Company was presented with the President’s Commendation by The Lord Griffi ths of Burry Port, Brigade President, on the 7th September 2013. Ben has Down’s syndrome and despite these challenges has completed his Queen’s Badge and is working towards his Silver DofE award. He attends summer camp and is a much valued member of the Company.

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GOGO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AWARDS 2013

“celebrating inspirational young people”The Make a Difference Awards are presented annually to young people who have gone the “extra mile” and made a real difference to their Companies and communities.This year’s winners are:

England – Nathan Clarke 4th Sutton Coldfi eldNathan initiated a project which resulted in the provision of a designated space for skate boarders in his local community. He sent out questionnaires to local residents, wrote letters to local councillors and despite the pressures on local spending, got the Council to look at the issue raised.

Northern Ireland – Mark Hetherington 16th NewtownabbeyMark has been involved in many Company and community issues. He is a volunteer gardener at the RUC George Cross Memorial Garden, has organised concerts to raise money for the Children’s Hospice, is involved with Volunteer Now providing midnight soccer to keep young people out of trouble and many other projects giving of his time to help others.

Scotland – Robbie McLean 5th HamiltonRobbie has given over 200 hours of service with the Ups and Downs Theatre Group, an organisation that enables those with Downs Syndrome to rehearse and perform an annual musical revue. Robbie has not only demonstrated a great capacity to serve, but also a great willingness to learn.

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This challenging hike was inaugurated by Willie Brownlie in 1969 while he was an offi cer in the 1st East Kilbride BB company.

The 2013 hike was one of the toughest in a long time, which tested the navigation skills and endurance of the 56 teams taking part. This was the largest number of entries for over twenty years. It covered approximately 33 miles and was back on home territory of East Kilbride and surrounding countryside. It

has now established itself as the largest event of its type for youth organisations. The 2013 hike started at East Kilbride Sports Club and fi nished in the Halls of Eaglesham Parish Church. A total of 180 Boys between the ages of 12 to 18 participated in this year’s event. At every checkpoint the teams had to attempt either a physical or mental challenge.

The winner of this year’s hike was the 1st EK Athletic Team beating the 25th Stirling

by 100 points although the Stirling lads managed to gain the Incident Trophy and the Junior Prize. The 4th / 5th Kilmarnock took the Expedition Class.

The Kilbryde Hike was well supported by past and present members and the hike committee is grateful for assistance from farmers and other landowners.

1st EK Athletic

25th Stirling

4th / 5th Kilmarnock


3 Days, 12 Wheels, 6 Saddles, 115 Miles

Kilbryde Hike 2013

Where do all great expeditions start? Heathrow Airport? Southampton Docks? Or even Everest base camp?

Three seniors from the 11th Leeds Company, Danny Young, Aidan Hopkins and Shaun Wrigley, started their expedition in a cul-de-sac just south of the York race course. They were accompanied by three staff members and a church steward. Ahead of them were three days of cycling to complete the physical section for their Queen’s Badge.

Everybody’s legs warmed up as we headed south towards Selby, on smooth tarmac of a reclaimed railway line. National cycle route 65 led us along riverside paths, country lanes and fi nally the Humber estuary. The sight of the Humber Bridge lifted everybody’s spirits as we cycled the last few miles to our overnight stay at Brough.

Day two welcomed us with a blue sky and warm sunshine. By HMP Hull we turned inland, heading east to the coast. Our fi nal destination for that day was the RLNI station at Spurn Head, sandwiched between the North Sea and the

Humber estuary. We were welcomed by David Steenvoorden, the lifeboat station manager and his crew. With the tide out and the sun setting low, our overnight stay beckoned, with the 1st Withernsea Company. We soon had hot drinksand hotdogs in our hands!

The last day we had 24 miles to go to our fi nish point, the Humber Brigade. We had done it! 115 miles cycled without as much as a puncture. Well done to Danny, Aidan and Shaun!

Lee Metcalfe, Company Helper, 11th Leeds BB Company.

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HERE & THERE

8th South Shields Three members of 8th South Shields were presented with their President’s Badges by the Lord Lieutenant for Tyne and Wear, Mr Nigel Sherlock, during their monthly church parade service.

35th Liverpool Pictured are Anchor Boys from 35th Liverpool who staged a pirate party complete with pirate costumes, pirate games and pirate music. A great time was had by all.

1st AlderholtThe 1st Alderholt Amicus Group started in May 2011, and celebrated its second anniversary by presenting nine of its members with their DEA Bronze awards. Within the two years the Company has started Company and Junior/Anchor Sections, now with 65 members, from within a small village.

Edinburgh, Leith & District BattalionSome 230 boys from Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion “took off” for the Museum of Flight in East Lothian for their annual service of worship. The service was held under the wings of Concorde.

14th BoltonPaul Stringer and the members of 14th Bolton would like to say a special thanks to two offi cers in their Company for all their hard work and dedication throughout many years of service. Pictured are the two offi cers concerned, Mrs Catherine Jones, Company Captain and Mrs Elizabeth Hamer.

4th BarnetFour members of 4th Barnet receiving their President’s Badges recently.

1st Castlederg Pictured with their mothers are four members of 1st Castlederg who were recently awarded with their Queen’s and President’s badges. From left to right, Simon Sproule and Adam Lowry, both Queen’s Badges and William Orr and Simon Torrens, both President’s Badges.

14th BangorPictured are Ryan Paden and Sam Moore, along with their mothers, who presented them with their President’s Badges at the end of year display.

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1st Over Wyre Pictured are members of the company who have raised £406 for the Salvation Army’s Bridge Project in Blackpool. The Bridge Project is a drop in day centre for homeless and vulnerable adults having diffi culties coping with life at a particular time. The Company went to the Salvation Army citadel in Blackpool to present the cheque during their service.

Motherwell, Bellshill and District Battalion A unique historical link-up between The Boys’ Brigade and the military prompted the Battalion to embark on a special charity fund-raiser for The Royal Air Force Association, a service charity, which provides welfare help and support for RAF veterans and their families world-wide. The thinking was based upon the 16th Battalion Highland Light Infantry, which was known as ‘The Boys’ Brigade Battalion’ because it was composed entirely of BB membership. Members sold badges designed with the BB logo with the words ‘All gave some’ and ‘Some gave all’ and was launched to coincide with Remembrance Services. Mike McCourt, Scottish Overseas Welfare Manager for RAFA, said, on receiving £250, the fi rst of a series of donations, ‘I was totally surprised by the work that has been put in by The Boys’ Brigade locally to raise this money, which will go to help provide the welfare work we do, particularly in Scotland’. Badges are still available from William Lannigan on [email protected]

1st LesmahagowPictured are three young members of 1st Lesmahagow at the Annual Display and Presentation evening with their awards; Findlay Hynd, Best Anchor Boy; Lewis Haggerty, Best Junior Section Boy and Eathan Shankley, Best Company Section Boy.

1st DungannonOffi cers from the 1st Dungannon Company have been regular attendees at Irish Premiership side Dungannon Swifts’ home matches during the past season, and they recently unveiled their new banner. The Company has a long established relationship with the Swifts with a number of Swifts’ players having passed through their ranks. Company Captain and a founding member, Jim Thornberry, was a Swifts’ player throughout the 1970’s. The new banner depicts The Boys’ Brigade and Swifts’ logos along with the BB Motto, “Sure & Steadfast”.

Companies come together for DofE Participants came together from a number of Companies for a Bronze Practice Expedition that took place in the Mourne Mountains. The young people came from 1st Saintfi eld, 1st Loughaghery and 1st Randalstown, with a few individuals from other Companies taking advantage of this “Open Expedition”. It is hoped to back up this new venture with the opportunity to carry out similar training for a Silver Expedition.

Also pictured are members of 4th Barnet, 1st Hoddesdon and 1st Uxbridge Companies, having completed their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Bronze Level Expedition Qualifying Journey in the Chilterns. None of the Companies had the minimum of four required. They also did their Practice Expedition together and prepared their presentation over the internet.

1st Cheslyn HayPictured are members of 1st Cheslyn Hay during their annual car wash to raise funds for their fl oat and stall in the Great Wyrley Carnival. The talented crew of car washers worked tirelessly all afternoon and raised over £367.

5th HalifaxPictured are members of 5th Halifax who took part in the Console Games competition National Final. Although one of the team topped the Mario Kart lap times, they eventually went away with the wooden spoon which has since been engraved.


Iain Lannigan, Battalion Supplies Offi cer (right) hands over cheque for £250 to Mike McCourt, Scottish Overseas Welfare Manager, RAFA, (left).

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HERE & THERE

1st Rotherham Henry Selwood of 1st Rotherham receives his President’s Badge and 50 hour, 100 hour and 200 hour Young Volunteers Awards from the Right Reverend Steven Croft, Bishop of Sheffi eld.

Sheffi eld and District Battalion Pictured are the participants at the Sheffi eld and District Battalion’s 5-a-side football competition.

5th HullDrummers from 5th Hull have played regularly at Yorkshire Jets Super League Netball matches this season and have even been featured live on Sky TV wearing the team colour, pink. William Burnett from the Junior Section was also interviewed by Sky after the match.

South East Hampshire BattalionThe South East Hampshire Battalion held its annual Cross Country event at the QE Country Park in May. Pictured are Matthew Young, Ben Wiliiuns and Matthew Butler-Keating, from 1st Waterlooville, who came 1st , 2nd and 3rd respectively in the under 15’s group. Luke Granger-Brown, 1st Waterlooville and Jack Garner and Chris Moat, 4th Portsmouth, came 1st , 2nd and 3rd in the 15 and over group. Bacon butties and hot drinks more than made up for the cool weather!

Halifax BattalionMembers of the Halifax Battalion’s BB and GB band played along the procession route of the Halifax Charity Gala. Shortly behind the band was the BB fl oat, which was awarded third prize. All the hard work paid off and the Battalion raised over £2000.

1st KirkwallThe 1st Kirkwall recently held its annual display & presentations evening. There were approximately 90 boys, thirteen offi cers and helpers on parade, along with many parents and friends in the audience.

17th NottinghamPictured is Connor Green of 17th Nottingham. Connor is six years old and he has shot to fame as the youngest person to win at the annual Nottingham District Table Tennis Tournament. His achievement was reported in the local media and then captured by the BBC. As a consequence Connor and his family travelled to Manchester and appeared on BBC Breakfast News.

14th West Bromwich Pictured are members taken when they won all four sections in the Battalion Athletics competition held in Tamworth. This has never been achievedbefore and the Company is very proud of its success.

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16th Newtownabbey Links up with University16th Newtownabbey was approached by Dr Raymond Bond, a lecturer in computing and mathematics at the University of Ulster Jordanstown, who was asked by the University to provide a course for young people in the local community to give them a taste of university life. Dr Bond, a former member of the Company, put together the course, which would be fully funded by the University, covering digital imaging, web design and graphics. It would enable students to gain a Level 3 University of Ulster Certifi cate with 5 credits and could benefi t the boys’ educational progress plus the fact that it was a recognised certifi cate and covered subjects not normally included in the school curriculum. The University hope to do it again with another group in the community.

Pictured are the members of 16th Newtownabbey who received University of Ulster Certifi cates for undertaking the course at UUJ. The University invited the boys and their parents to a Presentation Ceremony and Buffet. The Certifi cates were presented by Dr Paul Hanna, Head of School: Computing and Mathematics.

1st WaterloovilleMembers of 1st Waterlooville held their annual coffee morning and car wash and raised just over £250 for their funds. The local Police dropped in for a coffee and let the lads loose on their patrol car.

3rd Hong KongAs part of their 16 day trip to the UK, members of 3rd Hong Kong visited 10th Wolverhampton’s Company night. They also spent some time at the National Memorial Arboretum. The group of 10 leaders and one boy, Ted Lau, were thrilled with the BB Garden.

1st CullodenPictured is Taylor Rattray, aged eight, from 1st Culloden. He was the April winner of the Highland Battalion Young Reporter competition and his prize was a signed football from Scottish Premier League’s Inverness Caley Thistle FC for his report about his experience in The Boys’ Brigade. A big thank you goes to the football club for not only donating the prize, but also treating the Battalion to a day out watching ICT’s last home match.

1st BlackwoodPictured is Benjamin Wright of 1st Blackwood, who has been with the Company since he joined as an Anchor boy. He was presented with his President’s Badge by Cheryl Pasley, the QB Coordinator for Wales, at the Company’s awards evening.

1st RoseheartyThe Rosehearty Anchor Boys arranged a walk around the village and raised £200 for Friends of Anchor.

Ipswich & District BattalionPictured are over 30 Anchor Section members of The Ipswich and District Battalion after enjoying an indoor games evening recently.

Camps and holidaCamps and holidayyssDuring the 2012-2013 session over 650 holidays were provided by Companies, Battalions and Districts across the Brigade giving over 14,000 children and young people over 60,000 nights away.

Below we hear about some of what has been going on during the summer break...

1st Pensnett Eggstravaganza Camp 20131st Pensnett BB held its annual camp at Earlswood Log Cabin (near Birmingham). Going back to basics and apart from undertaking an expedition walk and camping under the stars for the night, members had a day of fun. This involved an assault course ending in a water slide and water fi ght. Everyone involved had a great time. See more at 1pensnett.boys-brigade.org.uk

1st LoughboroughMembers of 1st Loughborough Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade Company and 22nd Leicester (East Goscote) went to a Scout camp site in Snettisham, Norfolk. The theme was ‘Star Wars’, celebrating the 1st Loughborough Company’s 75th anniversary. Activities enjoyed were Assault course, Great Egg Race, Star Wars Quiz, Volley Ball, Rounder’s, Cricket, Water Balloon etc.

212th GlasgowMembers of 212th Glasgow’s Company Section Summer Camp, along with staff members, gorge scrambling during a day of adventure activities at Coniston Water, Lake District.

18th Halifax May Day WeekendThe 18th Halifax broke new ground over May Day weekend. Not only was it the Company’s fi rst time on Camp at the Playaway Centre, it was the fi rst time it had shared a site with a heated outdoor swimming pool, a small farm and so many other luxuries!

Ipswich & District Battalion Sixty members and staff attended the Great Wenham camp with activities including canoeing, archery, football, rounders, as well as games, competitions and potted sports, which were enjoyed by all the boys at this excellent, well-run camp in ideal facilities.

10th Enfi eldA small group of Seniors went on a trip to Holland, starting out in Winchmore Hill, journeying to Dover and crossing to Calais by ferry. The journey then took the group through France and Belgium into Holland. Staying just outside The Hague the boys went to a theme park, visited Amsterdam taking in a trip on the canals and enjoyed a Dutch pancake to mention just a few of the things they did whilst on the trip.

92nd Belfast36 members of the 92nd Belfast at annual Summer Camp in the Montseny Natural Park, Catalonia, Spain. The 92nd have held a camp every year since 1950 and this is their 4th venture to continental Europe. For Company Captain, David Phillips (5th from right, front row), this was his 40th consecutive annual Summer Camp, man and boy, with the 92nd!

18th and 25th South East EssexTheir joint Company Camp was held at Phasels Wood, near Hemel Hempstead, over Whitsun Weekend. The theme of the camp was Celebration (130 years of BB and 80 years of local BB Companies). There was quad biking, crate stacking, shooting, sledging etc.

3rd GatesheadEvery year 3rd Gateshead’s Easter expedition heads to the Lake District’s Derwent Water Youth Hostel. This time the members got in some solid fell-walking experience before taking their D of E Silver Award Expedition in May. The group had planned an interesting and scenic circular route, beginning and ending at Rosthwaite, near Borrowdale Valley.


Queen’s BadgeQueen’s BadgeReview of 2012Review of 2012--20132013The Queen’s Badge is the highest award a member can gain, and the following young people gained the award in the 2012 – 2013 session.

ENGLANDLONDONName CompanyDylan Sahota 4th BarkingAnton Chivers 4th BarnetDeclan Beal 3rd BromleyJoseph Platt 4th BromleyMontel Peck 11th CroydonDavid Ritter 11th CroydonZac Rutt 11th CroydonDeclan St John 11th CroydonJeshuron Yousaf 11th CroydonPhilip Forrester 14th CroydonJonathan Cheriyan 10th EalingMichael Hurley 2nd HornchurchMax Gore 1st Richmond upon ThamesFinlay Waller 1st Richmond upon ThamesChristian Hinton 1st UxbridgeThomas Rees 1st UxbridgeJohanna Clewes 14th West KentClaire Dawson 14th West KentSteven Dawson 14th West KentBen Priddle 28th West Kent

YORKSHIRE & HUMBERSIDEName CompanyMatthew Price 1st AckworthPatrick Warren 1st AcombLuke Parker 19th BradfordAlexander Kaniewski 1st BroughHannan Noel 7th DoncasterJoshua Eamonson 1st FarsleyDaniel Falcon 1st FarsleyCameron Fletcher 1st FarsleyAndrew Goddard 1st FarsleyZak Jaines 6th GrimsbyAaron Mould 6th GrimsbyAaron Rattray 6th GrimsbyBenjamin Scrivener 6th GrimsbySam Sharp 6th GrimsbyRyan Young 6th GrimsbyJay Cartwright 2nd HalifaxBenjamin Heavyside 2nd HalifaxLee Johnson 4th Halifax

Christopher Jackson 5th HalifaxBenjamin Siddall 5th HalifaxThomas Singleton 5th HalifaxAdam Lamb 16th HalifaxCeris Hamer 3rd HullNatalie Bradley 3rd HullEmily Cope 3rd HullNathan Hope 3rd HullNatalie Kirk 3rd HullSteven Whipp 5th HullRachel Robinson 1st Market WeightonBenjamin Haynes 1st MatlockThomas Hewitt 5th ScarboroughRebecca Chadwick 23rd Sheffi eldSteven Currie 23rd Sheffi eld

WEST MIDLANDName CompanyRobert Hudson 8th BirminghamAndrew Jones 29th BirminghamStephen Moran-Davis 29th Birmingham

Ben Duggins 33rd BirminghamGeorge Rowe 33rd BirminghamLeon Humpage 51st BirminghamLewis Easthope 57th BirminghamDan Houten 59th BirminghamChris Monk 59th BirminghamJason Woolls 59th BirminghamJoshua Leonard 73rd BirminghamJames Swash 73rd BirminghamJames Boyce 80th BirminghamAdam Higgs 80th BirminghamRyan Price 80th BirminghamJoe Puntel 1st Cheslyn HayMartin Tomlinson 1st Cheslyn HayKieron Oakley 4th DudleyOliver Sheldon 7th North StaffsJacob Toft 18th North StaffsTiras Dainty-Share 1st PensnettLiam Hodgetts 1st Pensnett

Liam Clarke 2nd Sutton Coldfi eldRyan Molloy 2nd Sutton Coldfi eldBen Topley 2nd Sutton Coldfi eldNathan Wall 2nd Sutton Coldfi eldZack Campbell 4th Sutton Coldfi eldTerrell Hanley 1st TamworthTimothy Thomson 6th & 11th West Bromwich

NORTH OF ENGLANDName CompanyDaniel Armstrong 2nd ConsettAnthony Berry 2nd ConsettJack Brewis 2nd ConsettSimon Chislett-McDonald 2nd ConsettBenjamin Eckford 2nd ConsettLee Kelly 1st Darlington

Jacob Anderson 8th South ShieldsElliott Appleby 8th South ShieldsGeorge Harrison 8th South ShieldsChristopher Meikle 8th South ShieldsLewis Morgan 8th South ShieldsDavid Owen 8th South ShieldsOliver Wheeler 17th Teesside

SOUTH MIDLANDName CompanyJames Seed 1st AylesburyJoshua Smith 1st AylesburyLiam Talbot 1st Kings SuttonTyler Esnard 20th Luton

Vincent Liburd 20th LutonHarry Sanderson 7th NorthamptonBilly Brown 11th NorthamptonStan Marriott 11th NorthamptonMatthew Wood 11th NorthamptonRoss Hetherington 21st Northampton

EAST MIDLANDSName CompanyReece Bensley 8th NottinghamNiall Hughes 8th NottinghamSamuel Salt 8th NottinghamJames Bilsbrough 19th NottinghamBenjamin Reynolds 4th PeterboroughJames Faber 1st SleafordAlex Dalrymple 1st SpaldingShiloh Luyt 1st SpaldingAshley Hagan 2nd Sutton-in-Ashfi eldKieran Heathcote 2nd Sutton-in-Ashfi eldCalvin Taylor 2nd Sutton-in-Ashfi eld

SOUTHERNName CompanyAndrew Pitt 3rd BasingstokeRobert Blakeman 1st GillinghamLee Bird 1st SittingbourneTimothy Westby 1st SittingbournePhoenix Dewdney 1st ThatchamDavid Willoughby 1st ThatchamNicola Fairburn 2nd TonbridgeBenjamin Howe 2nd TonbridgeHelen Jeal 2nd TonbridgeKathleen Jeal 2nd TonbridgeAaron Wye 2nd TonbridgeLauren Young 2nd Tonbridge

EAST ANGLIAName CompanyMichael Sweetenham 1st HuntingdonTrevor Clough 4th Mid SuffolkWilliam Curtin 4th Mid SuffolkThomas Mundell 4th Mid SuffolkSean Livingstone 4th NorwichRyan Jacobs 4th NorwichJoshua Cook 1st South Woodham FerrersPeter Holden 1st South Woodham FerrersJames Lamb 1st South Woodham FerrersMatthew McNally 1st South Woodham FerrersRobert Young 1st South Woodham Ferrers

WEST OF ENGLANDName CompanyHoward Stamp 2nd Bovey TraceyJames Kelley 21st BristolAlexander Billing 2nd ChardRichard Boxell 2nd ChardJoshua Monk 1st MalvernLuke Walters 1st MalvernChristopher Clements 4th PlymouthSam Wilson 4th PlymouthAaron Bishop 8th PlymouthThomas Helley 8th PlymouthSamuel Constable 1st Redruth

NORTH WEST DISTRICTName CompanyJames Whitehead 1st Chapel-en-le-FrithDaniel Cooper 1st ElworthJames Egerton 1st ElworthRobert Stones 6th LiverpoolSean Kirk 12th LiverpoolJack McGuinness 12th LiverpoolSean Morris 12th LiverpoolJames Thompson 12th LiverpoolCharles Wilkinson-Barton 12th LiverpoolAnthony Lunt 16th LiverpoolDaniel Foster 31st LiverpoolJames Kelly 31st LiverpoolJoshua Pryce 31st LiverpoolLiam Kelly 35th LiverpoolMark Naylor 35th LiverpoolMatthew O’Connell 35th LiverpoolCharlie Peacock 35th LiverpoolRachel Knowles 59th ManchesterMark Richmond 1st MiddlewichDean Martin 1st OswaldtwistleHannah Griffi ths 1st RainfordJessica Lea 1st Rainford

Yorkshire & Humberside District: Members from Yorkshire & Humberside District at their presentation evening which was held at Grimsby Town Hall. The Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire, Mr Tony Worth, presented the awards.

8th South Shields: Five members of the company were presented with their awards by the Lord Lieutenant for Tyne and Wear, Mr Nigel Sherlock, during their monthly church parade service.

West Midland District: Members of West Midland District at their presentation service. The presentations were made by Mr David Bradnock MBE, Deputy Lieutenant for the West Midlands.


Fergus Powell 1st RainfordBradley Rigby 1st RainfordMichael Baines 2nd RochdaleRowan Linden 2nd RochdaleMatthew McCready 4th RuncornLiam Overend 4th RuncornRobert Finnie 8th TraffordLewis Cleary 12th WiganMitchell Parr 12th WiganLiam Pennington 12th WiganBrodie Revell 12th WiganCraig Slater 12th Wigan

WalesName CompanyAnthony Williamson-Coates 5th Swansea

ScotlandDUNBARTONSHIREName CompanyDouglas Birch 1st BearsdenCharlie Figes 1st BearsdenIain Hettle 1st BearsdenEuan Marshall 1st CumbernauldMichael Deveney 2nd CumbernauldRoss Sadler 2nd CumbernauldChris Fagan 1st/2nd HelensburghFraser Inglis 1st KirkintillochCraig Lowe 1st KirkintillochMichael Dick 1st Old KilpatrickDrew McMillan 1st Old KilpatrickDayle Mitchell 1st Old KilpatrickAndrew Sangster 1st TorranceAndrew Campbell 1st Vale of LevenIan Feggans 1st Vale of LevenChristopher Temple 1st Vale of LevenStuart Toole 1st Vale of Leven

EAST LOWLANDName CompanyThomas McBride 1st BathgateDavid Seditas 1st/2nd DreghornAndrew Black 1st East CalderVaughan Forrest 1st East CalderFraser McDonald 1st East CalderRhys Nelson 1st East CalderDavid Wood 1st East Calder

Calum Henning 7th EdinburghCallum McDonald 7th EdinburghMark Graham 25th EdinburghDaniel Kowalski 25th EdinburghDavid Brown 31st Edinburgh Ross Clarke 31st Edinburgh Cameron Forrester 31st Edinburgh

Christopher Grant 31st Edinburgh Christopher Marshall 41st EdinburghAlexander Scullion 41st EdinburghGrant Shiells 41st EdinburghCallum Marshall 51st EdinburghRoss Millar 51st EdinburghMatthew Stewart 51st EdinburghConnor Deane 65th EdinburghCallum Johnston 65th EdinburghJohn Brown 1st GalashielsIan Hanley 1st GalashielsRobert Wilson 1st GalashielsGreg Noble 3rd GalashielsJack Knowles 10th LeithJoe Monaghan 10th LeithFraser Gunn 2nd LinlithgowRoss Hunter 2nd LinlithgowFraser Manson 2nd LinlithgowLuke Morrice 2nd LinlithgowCallum Hughes 1st LoanheadBilly Morley 1st Whitburn

GLASGOWName CompanyAlex Bell 3rd East KilbrideJordan Duncan 4th East KilbrideGeorge Hillis 4th East KilbrideCraig Moran 4th East KilbrideRoss Paterson 4th East KilbrideEwan McCartney 11th East KilbrideAndrew Wood 11th East KilbrideReiss Callaghan 1st GlasgowGordon Gow 1st GlasgowKyle McMenamin 1st GlasgowConnor Plunkett 1st GlasgowGavin Sommerville 1st GlasgowCameron McLaughlin 5th GlasgowDavid Yarrick 9th GlasgowCallum Bell 16th GlasgowLiam Lawrence 16th GlasgowAlistair Martin 16th GlasgowAndrew Bryans 27th GlasgowJosh Liddell 44th GlasgowRoss McNulty 44th GlasgowGreg Smith 44th GlasgowDavid Campbell 45th GlasgowMarcus Gault 45th GlasgowGrant Girvan 60th GlasgowOliver Robertson 72nd GlasgowDaniel Kingsley 93rd GlasgowGary Hartness 101st GlasgowJonathon Massey 101st GlasgowBryan Rettie 101st GlasgowHarris Kelly 118th GlasgowRoss McGlone 118th GlasgowAndrew McLeish 118th GlasgowCalum Pratt 118th GlasgowJames Armstrong 128th GlasgowAlistair Currie 128th GlasgowRazak Hunter 128th GlasgowCraig Johnston 128th GlasgowGraeme King 128th GlasgowMatthew Kirkwood 128th GlasgowKyle McKenzie 128th GlasgowJason Miller 128th GlasgowAndrew Pilkington 128th GlasgowSean Smith 128th GlasgowJordan Spratt 128th GlasgowMark Stirton 128th GlasgowJames Young 128th GlasgowLuke Craig 130th GlasgowScott Davidson 130th GlasgowDavid McWilliam 135th GlasgowRobert Fleming 137th GlasgowRoss Lambie 137th GlasgowGavin Shaw 137th GlasgowGlen Coughlan 145th GlasgowMatthew McCormack 145th GlasgowThomas Faulds 167th GlasgowBradlie Figus 167th GlasgowCorrie Innes 167th GlasgowScott McGregor 167th GlasgowRoss McKinlay 167th GlasgowMalcolm Young 182nd GlasgowCraig Bowhay 212th GlasgowRoss McBride 212th Glasgow

Andrew Milne 212th GlasgowCalum Wright 212th GlasgowCalum Armour 223rd GlasgowRoss Carmichael 223rd GlasgowPeter Dallas 223rd GlasgowNiall McInnes 223rd GlasgowAndrew Thomson 223rd GlasgowAdam Fordyce 231st GlasgowDavid McLaughlin 231st GlasgowMichael Terris 231st GlasgowCalum Beattie 254th GlasgowElliot Provan 254th GlasgowChris McCarthy 268th GlasgowCallum Forrester 277th GlasgowRoss Leslie 278th GlasgowAndrew Robertson 278th Glasgow

LANARKSHIREName CompanyCameron Strain 1st AirdrieAdam Hunter 2nd AirdrieGreg McMullen 2nd AirdrieFrazer Kennedy 7th AirdrieBenjamin Sneddon 7th AirdrieAndrew Young 7th AirdrieTommy McEwan 8th AirdrieJonathan Stevenson 11th AirdrieGreg Weir 11th AirdrieDale Bulloch 4th BellshillLewis Doran 4th BellshillCharlie McGinty 4th BellshillDavid McLuckie 4th BellshillDillon McPherson 4th BellshillMartin Young 4th BellshillLiam McAuley 2nd BlantyreJack Oliver 2nd BlantyreDavid Strain 2nd BlantyreCameron Crowe 1st BothwellJack Hamilton 1st BothwellKenneth Murphy 2nd CambusnethanFraser Prentice 4th CarlukeRyan McDougall 1st CoatbridgeAlexander Craig 7th CoatbridgeCalum Craig 7th CoatbridgeRussell Chalmers 10th CoatbridgeAaron Johnstone 10th CoatbridgeAidan Lynn 10th CoatbridgeRoss Reid 10th CoatbridgeJoshua Togher 10th CoatbridgeJordan Walker 15th CoatbridgeStewart Airey 1st DalserfEuan Hunter 1st HamiltonAlex McLean 5th HamiltonRobbie McLean 5th HamiltonCallum Love 12th HamiltonJordan Millar 12th HamiltonJordan Panton 12th HamiltonGrant Rennie 13th HamiltonRyan Orr 1st LarkhallMichael Sharkey 1st LawFraser Stewart 1st LawMark Clarkson 2nd/4th MotherwellStephen Corbett 2nd/4th MotherwellSamuel Davis 2nd/4th MotherwellRoss Grant 2nd/4th MotherwellDavid Kirk 2nd/4th MotherwellGrant McMaster 2nd/4th MotherwellEwan Clark 7th/16th MotherwellChristopher MacFarlane 7th/16th MotherwellBen Clark 13th MotherwellCallum Connacher 13th MotherwellFrazer Graham 13th MotherwellJordan Milne 13th MotherwellJordan Anderson 20th MotherwellBilly McLaughlin 1st New MonklandGreg McMillan 1st UddingstonKyle Matthewman 7th WishawRoss McGowan 7th WishawRyan Prentice 7th WishawScott Thorburn 7th Wishaw

MID SCOTTISHName CompanyRhys Cuthbert 7th ArbroathAaron Findlay 7th ArbroathStruan Smith 7th ArbroathCameron Spink 7th Arbroath

65th Edinburgh: Making the third generation in their families to receive the Brigade’s highest award are Connor Deane and Callum Johnston of 65th Edinburgh, pictured here with their family members who have previously received the award.

North West District: Members of North West District at their presentation service. The presentations were made by Mr David McDonnell, CBE DL, Vice Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside.


Dale Taylor 7th ArbroathAndrew Davidson 2nd BlairgowrieDouglas Munro 2nd BlairgowrieScott Scrimgeour 2nd Blairgowrie

Rhys Anderson 2nd Bo’nessJonathan Blair 2nd Bo’nessChristopher McFarlane 2nd Bo’nessGreg Scotland 2nd Bo’nessAndrew Morrison 1st Dalgety BayRobbie Watt 1st Dalgety BayAlasdair Carmichael 1st Denny & DunipaceGlen Kelly 1st Denny & DunipaceDillon Cooper 6th/8th DundeeKyle Dewar 6th/8th DundeeAndrew Findlay 6th/8th DundeeScott Gibson 6th/8th DundeeJack Hayes 6th/8th DundeeHaydn Knox 6th/8th DundeeMartyn McCabe 6th/8th DundeeAndrew Slammon 6th/8th DundeeCallum Wolfe 6th/8th DundeeChristopher Duffy 44th DundeeJosh Richards 3rd Dunfermline

Adam Walker 4th FalkirkDaniel Byron 7th FalkirkDylan Jenkins 7th FalkirkLewis Laird 7th FalkirkJack Finnie 1st KinrossMatthew McDonald 1st KinrossStuart Brown 2nd LarbertLewis Carson 2nd LarbertRichard Dacey 2nd LarbertAlex McCulloch 2nd LarbertJohn Rushforth 2nd LarbertAlistair Geddes 4th PerthStuart Callahan 1st PolmontJamie Mathers 1st PolmontNeil Rankin 1st PolmontCameron Lewis 2nd PolmontJohn Waters 1st St Andrews

Robbie Forsyth 8th StirlingEuan Johnstone 8th StirlingFraser MacDonald 8th StirlingRobbie McGown 8th StirlingSam Atkins 25th StirlingTaylor Ross 25th StirlingSebastian Poskitt-Marshall 26th StirlingCraig Hynd 36th StirlingLiam Thomson 36th StirlingJordan Grierson 1st TulliallanJack Ramsay 1st Tulliallan

NORTH SCOTTISHName CompanyChristopher Burke 32nd AberdeenScott Christie 1st BanffRoss McKay 1st BanffJames Robertson 1st BanffCallum Shepherd 1st BanffLiam Coull 1st BuckieLee Innes 1st BuckieJay Johnston 1st BuckieStuart Johnston 1st BuckieSteven Milne 1st BuckieRoss Morrison 1st BuckieScott Riddoch 1st BuckieGareth Stewart 1st BuckieCallan Thain 1st BuckieNathan Ward 1st BuckieAndrew Birnie 1st CullodenMarc Winfi eld 1st CullodenLiam Bruce 1st EllonScott Fraser 1st EllonRicky Shand 1st EllonAndrew Strachan 1st EllonAndrew Duthie 1st FraserburghAlistair Eddie 1st FraserburghCalum MacLeod 1st FraserburghCalum Dickson 4th FraserburghJonathan Donald 4th FraserburghRossm Baxter 3rd InvernessEdan Gardner 10th InvernessStuart Hill 1st KirkwallJordan Penman 1st NewtonhillAlexander Allan 1st SandhavenKeir Allan 1st SandhavenMatthew Cole 1st SkeneGrant Copeland 1st SkeneRoss Horgan 1st SkenePatrick Kelsey 1st SkeneKenneth MacBeath 1st SkeneGrant Riddell 1st SkeneCalum Ross 1st SkeneDylan Roughton 1st SkeneGrant Scott 1st SkeneDaniel Skinner 1st SkeneAdam Warren 1st SkeneRoss Hodgkinson 1st StonehavenJack Mercer 1st StonehavenBrad Taylor 1st StrichenJack Dunnett 1st ThursoFraser Barker 2nd TurriffSam McIntosh 2nd TurriffAlec Wong 2nd TurriffFraser Drummond 1st Udny GreenAngus Phimister 1st Udny GreenRoy Wood 1st Udny Green

WEST LOWLANDName CompanySteven Boreland 12th AyrMatthew McLean 8th AyrSteven Boreland 12th AyrDavid Brown 12th AyrAlan Crawford 12th AyrAlastair Blair 17th AyrConnor Gibson 17th AyrMark Mason 17th AyrChristopher Miller 17th AyrDavid Seditas 17th AyrJordi Diez-Neill 2nd BarrheadMark McKay 2nd BarrheadGregor Aitken 1st CumnockDane Love 1st CumnockJonathan Shaw 1st CumnockPatrick Murray 2nd DumfriesRowen Thomson 2nd DumfriesMichael Francis 1st DundonaldCameron Love 1st DundonaldLee Smith 1st Dundonald

Cameron Bryan 1st ElderslieLewis Wilson 1st ElderslieEuan Warner 1st ErskineRyan Williams 1st ErskineAlasdair Madden 3rd GalstonMartyn Taylor 3rd GalstonJonathan Borland 2nd GourockAlex Cleary 2nd GourockCraig Ellis 2nd GourockGeorge Findlay 2nd GourockDavid Fisher 2nd GourockAlan Frizzell 2nd GourockCraig Snoddy 2nd GourockGreg Williams 2nd GourockGregg Browne 3rd GourockKyle Ellis 3rd GourockRobert Watkins 3rd GourockScott Edmond 1st GreenockJonathan Glen 1st GreenockCallum Hunter 1st GreenockBen McNamara 1st GreenockConor Neilson 1st GreenockJordan Osborne 1st GreenockRobert Todd 1st GreenockAdam Alexander 3rd GreenockJonathan Liu 3rd GreenockLewis McShane 3rd GreenockRyan Murdoch 3rd GreenockJack Nicolson 3rd GreenockMarc Robertson 3rd GreenockSean Wilkie 3rd GreenockCallum Gorry 8th GreenockMark Robertson 8th GreenockWilliam Dove 1st IrvineCameron Scott 1st IrvineScott Howat 7th IrvineRoss McKenzie 7th IrvineAndrew Norwood 7th IrvineAlasdair MacMillan 1st JohnstoneFraser Digney 3rd JohnstoneAllan Foster 3rd JohnstoneJonathan Ferguson 1st KilbarchanLewis McArthur 1st KilbarchanAlastair Bowie 4th/5th KilmarnockJamie Cuthbertson 4th/5th KilmarnockJamie MacCallum 4th/5th KilmarnockCraig Murray 4th/5th KilmarnockGlen Robertson 4th/5th KilmarnockWilliam Brown 1st LargsDaniel Carbonell 1st LargsRoss McIntyre 1st LargsJamie Sweeney 1st LargsCalum Forsyth 1st NeilstonAlastair Stables 1st NeilstonWilliam Fernie 8th PaisleyLewis Irwin 11th PaisleyStewart Ryan 11th PaisleyNeel Sarode 11th PaisleyDeclan Hamilton 14th PaisleyAndrew Hunter 15th PaisleyAndrew MacLeod 15th PaisleyShaw Martin 15th PaisleyDavid Nicol 15th PaisleyGrant Rutherford 15th PaisleyConnor McCuaig 22nd PaisleyGavin Arbuckle 24th PaisleyDavid Lumsden 24th PaisleyJohn Miller 24th PaisleyGreg Weir 24th PaisleyJoshua Ballingall 2nd Port GlasgowConnor Gorman 2nd Port GlasgowAndrew Gray 2nd Port GlasgowDavid McCready 2nd Port GlasgowNicholas McFetrich 2nd Port GlasgowKyle Campbell 1st StevenstonConnor Kirkpatrick 1st StewartonFraser Wright 1st Stewarton

Falkirk & District Battalion: The Provost of Falkirk, Mr Pat Reid, honoured QB recipients from Falkirk & District Battalion by inviting them to a civic reception at Callander House in Falkirk. Photo courtesy of Bill Miller Photographers.

7th Arbroath: Five members were presented with their awards by the Revd Dr. W. Martin Fair, BA, BD, D. Min. during their morning service.

2nd Blairgowrie: Three members were presented with their awards by Mr Bruce Dow, Company Captain.These were the fi rst Queen’s Badges to be presented in the Company since 1990.

1st Stewarton: Pictured with East Ayrshire Provost, Mr Jim Todd, are Fraser Wright and Connor Kirkpatrick of 1st Stewarton, at a Civic reception held for QB recipients of East Ayrshire Battalion.


David Brodlie 1st TroonDavid Gilligan 1st TroonStuart Gray 1st TroonJames Hek 1st TroonEvan Henderson 1st TroonAngus Johnston 1st TroonBenjamin Johnston 1st TroonMatthew Reekie 1st TroonStewart Russell 1st TroonCameron Snow 1st TroonDavid Campbell 1st West KilbrideCalum Jones 1st West KilbrideEuan Rankin 1st West KilbrideCameron Watson 1st West Kilbride

Northern IRElandName CompanyJames Baxter 1st ArdstrawAdam McElhill 1st ArdstrawAdam Kidd 1st ArdstrawRyan Comins 3rd BallyclareJason Drennan 3rd BallyclarePeter McKeown 3rd BallyclareDylan McMaster 3rd BallyclareAaron McPherson 3rd BallyclareLuke Beresford 1st BallykellyJordan Cooper 1st BallykellyDavid Craig 1st BallykellyBenjamin Cummings 1st BallykellyTom Logon 1st BallykellySam Mackey 1st BallykellyThomas McClelland 1st BallykellyThomas McSparran 1st BallykellyJamie Millar 1st BallykellyBenjamin Hegan 1st BallykellyAllen Johnston 3rd BallymenaPaul Rainey 3rd BallymenaDavid McMullan 1st BallymoneyPhilip Taylor 1st BallymoneyStuart Fallows 2nd BallymoneyAndrew McAllister 2nd BallymoneyPeter McCollum 2nd BallymoneyMatthew McIntyre 2nd BallymoneyMatthew Pollock 2nd BallymoneyDarren Balmer 3rd BallymoneyAndrew Connor 4th BallymoneyMatthew Lindsay 2nd BallynahinchMatthew Vance 2nd BallynahinchConor Cochrane 1st BallywattSamuel Kirk 1st BallywattSteven Irwin 1st BalteaghRoss Stewart 1st BalteaghCraig Campbell 1st BanbridgeJames Dougan 1st BanbridgeMatthew Gilmore 1st BanbridgeRichard Gray 1st BanbridgeMatthew McCrum 1st BanbridgeAdam Walker 1st BanbridgeBradley Foote 1st BangorNiall McGrattan 1st BangorAndrew Moore 1st BangorSamuel McMullen 12th BangorAdam Robinson 12th BangorChristopher Thompson 12th BangorStephen Simpson 24th BelfastMatthew Allen 30th BelfastShane Geary 32nd BelfastJordan Barr 58th BelfastScott Dallas 58th BelfastJames Donaghy 58th BelfastJonathan Ball 79th BelfastAndrew Fee 83rd BelfastJonathan Fee 83rd BelfastPhilip Ross 100th BelfastJacob Irwin 2nd BenburbJames Neville 2nd Benburb

Jason Duddy 1st BluestoneRyan Heaney 1st BluestoneAlex Jamison 1st BluestoneDaniel Lowe 1st BoardmillsRobert McGibbon 1st BoardmillsRobert Hamilton 1st CairnalbanaDaniel Rea 1st CairnalbanaCraig Miles 1st CarrickfergusAdam Edgar 8th CarrickfergusAdam Fittis 8th CarrickfergusJonathan Morgan 8th CarrickfergusChristopher Davis 1st CarrowdoreAdam Lowry 1st CastledergSimon Sproule 1st CastledergStuart Duncan 2nd CastledergBenjamin Finlay 2nd CastledergGareth Williamson 2nd CastledergMatthew Wisener 1st ColeraineKurtis Alexander 1st ComberSimon Carson 1st ComberAlex McInnes 1st ComberCarlisle McVeigh 1st ComberMatthew Smyth 1st ComberJack Walker 1st ComberAndrew McKibbin 2nd ComberJosh Anderson 1st CookstownJames Leslie 1st CookstownRoss McKenzie 1st CookstownNathan McQuaide 1st CookstownLee Thornberry 1st CookstownLee Shiels 1st CullybackeySamuel Murray 1st CulnadyMark Nelson 1st CulnadyAllan Stockman 1st CulnadySimon McCracken 1st DromaraRoss Allen 1st DrumachoseJames McNeill 1st DrumachoseStephen Conn 1st DrumcreeJames Trouton 1st DrumcreeGraeme Hobson 2nd EnniskillenChristopher Phair 2nd EnniskillenStuart Rainey 2nd EnniskillenJack Elliott 1st FaughanvalePaul Armstrong 1st Garvagh

Benjamin Connor 1st GarvaghAndrew Harding 1st GarvaghSamuel Henry 1st GarvaghAdam Clarke 1st GranshawDavid Kerr 1st GranshawJames McGaughey 1st GranshawPeter Mulligan 1st GranshawPaul Cottney 1st HillsboroughRobin Walsh 1st HillsboroughRichard Crozier 1st IrvinestownSimon Hunter 1st IrvinestownRoss Johnson 1st KilbrideJonathan Campbell 1st KilkeelSteven Gracey 3rd KilkeelStephen Henderson 3rd KilkeelJohn McGrath 3rd KilkeelAndrew McMurray 3rd KilkeelJason Reilly 3rd KilkeelNathan Teggarty 3rd KilkeelSteven McMillan 1st KilleadStuart Murdock 1st KilleadAdam Patterson 1st KilleadAndrew Simpson 1st KilleadJoshua Hayes 1st LarneNeil McCombe 1st LarneJonathan Smyth 1st LarneRyan Clingan 1st LegacurryAndrew Miller 2nd LimavadyTrevor Scott 2nd LimavadyReece Sufferin 2nd LimavadyRoss Wallder 2nd LimavadyAndrew McAuley 4th LisburnStephen McCreight 4th Lisburn

Peter Martin 4th LisburnNathan Russell 4th LisburnMark Acheson 5th LisburnMatthew Gifford 5th LisburnPeter Miller 5th LisburnJohn Longwell 6th LondonderryDaniel Martin 6th LondonderryStephen McCarter 6th LondonderryJamie Adair 7th LondonderryDavid Baird 1st LoughbricklandMatthew Beck 1st LoughbricklandMatthew Megaw 1st LoughbricklandCraig Rogers 1st LoughbricklandDaniel Runciman 1st LoughbricklandTimothy Andrews 1st MagherafeltStephen Badger 1st MagherafeltPaul Booth 1st MagherafeltStephen Duncan 1st MagherafeltPaul Ferson 1st MagherafeltMark Miller 1st MagherafeltScott Speers 1st MagherafeltLuke Stewart 1st MagherafeltScott Armstrong 1st MaralinMark Campbell 1st MaralinRichard Lyttle 1st MaralinJoshua Norton 1st MaralinAdam Patterson 1st MaralinGregg Shannon 1st MaralinAaron Trotter 1st MaralinAndrew Wooster 1st MaralinMark Carmichael 1st MountjoyDavid Cummings 1st MountjoyMatthew Gilchrist 1st MountjoyJohn Graham 1st MountjoyAdam Longwell 1st MountjoyScott Longwell 1st MountjoyJack Watson 1st MountjoyTimothy McMullan 1st MoyNeil Da Conceicao 3rd NewtownabbeySimon McCartney 3rd NewtownabbeyAshley Sofl ey 3rd NewtownabbeyPeter Beasant 4th NewtownabbeyAndrew Dundee 4th NewtownabbeyPhilip Graham 4th NewtownabbeyGary Playfair 4th NewtownabbeyChristopher Beck 5th NewtownabbeyAdam Pollock 5th NewtownabbeyGareth Hughes 7th NewtownabbeySam McGurk 7th NewtownabbeyAdam Ross 7th NewtownabbeyOliver Smyth 7th NewtownabbeyMichael Cully 10th NewtownabbeyChristopher Hood 10th NewtownabbeyGareth Moore 10th NewtownabbeyRyan Smyth 13th NewtownabbeyRyan Dodson 16th NewtownabbeyMark Hetherington 16th NewtownabbeyJordan Hoey 16th NewtownabbeyRyan Leonard 16th NewtownabbeyJames Loney 16th NewtownabbeyKyle McCauley 16th NewtownabbeyStephen McClelland 16th NewtownabbeyJack McMahon 16th NewtownabbeyRoss Balfour 6th NewtownardsRyan McMaster 7th NewtownardsConnor Cameron 9th NewtownardsMatthew Mornin 9th NewtownardsGraeme Fitzpatrick 1st PettigoBenjamin McDowell 4th PortadownAndrew Robinson 1st RalooRichard Girvan 1st RedrockJames Woods 1st RedrockRoss Kerr 2nd RouteJames Reid 2nd RouteAndrew Brown 3rd RouteAdam Hodges 3rd RouteJonathan McNabb 3rd RouteMark Adams 4th RouteBen Carlisle 1st Saintfi eldDean Colhoun 1st Saintfi eldAaron Connolly 1st Saintfi eldAndrew Harrison 1st Saintfi eldNicholas McMordie 1st Saintfi eldGarry McClurg 2nd Saintfi eldJoshua Atkinson 1st StewartstownOscar Leung 1st StewartstownMatthew Millar 1st StewartstownMark Riddell 1st Tamlaght O’CrillyThomas Alderdice 1st TemplepatrickAlexander Campbell 1st WhiteheadElliot English 1st WhiteheadKealan Gilpin 1st WhiteheadRichard Hood 1st WhiteheadStuart McFall 1st WhiteheadAdam White 1st WhiteheadEddie Whyte 1st Whitehead

Highland Battalion: Inverness Provost, Mr Alex Graham, hosted an evening at the Town House, Inverness and presented members of the Highland Battalion with their awards.

16th Newtownabbey: Eight Members received their awards at Belfast City Hall


Brigade announcements

REGIONAL COMMITTEES ELECTED FOR SESSION 2013/14EnglandMr Andrew BaldwinMs Vicki BrownleeMr Isaac ConroyMs Becki DanielMs Ciera DolanMr John EastonMr Michael ElliottMr Nathan GregoryMr Paul HagganDr Rob Henderson MBEMr Lee HiornsMr Thomas HornseyMr Ashley LampardMr Stephen laneMr Leigh MaydewMr Joshua SnapeMr Graeme StobbartMr Philip Timms

ScotlandMr James BinnieMr Ian BrownMr Roy InglisMr Alistair JossMr Andrew KimmittMs Ann McDonaldMr Jamie McIntoshMr David RichmondMr Brian SinclairMr David SneddonMr Lindsay Stein

Northern IrelandMr P BallentineMr N ClinganMr A CurrieMr D DoggartMrs I LowryMiss S MackeyRev T J McCormickMr G MillerMr M MurdockMr S OsborneMr R J H ThornberryMr W WallaceMr A Wilson

Republic of IrelandMs Elizabeth ArmstrongMr Alan AylingMr Leslie ButtimerMr Richard CoddMr Mervyn DennerMr Alex ThackaberryMr Brian Weekes

WalesMr Carl BraceMr Christopher BraceyMr Rhys CroninMr Daniel CushingMr Andrew EcclestonMs Christine JonesMr Norman JonesMr Alen PasleyMs Abi Pitman-BryantMr Colin SmithMr John Winchester

EXECUTIVE MEMBERS ELECTED FOR SESSION 2013/14

Representing EnglandMr M ElliottMr A LampardMr S LaneMr L Maydew

Representing ScotlandMr D RichmondMr D SneddonMr L Stein

Representing Northern IrelandMr A CurrieMiss S MackeyRev’d T McCormickMr R J Thornberry

Representing Republic of IrelandMr R L Buttimer

Representing Wales:Mr C Smith

OFFICE BEARERS ELECTED FOR SESSION 2013/14 Lord Griffi ths of Burry Port, Brigade PresidentMr A Burrow, Brigade Vice PresidentMr M Smith, Brigade Vice PresidentMr P Donaldson, Brigade Vice PresidentMr C Bygrave, Brigade TreasurerVery Rev’d Dr Andrew McLellan CBE, Brigade Chaplain

Statutory Business of Brigade Council

The Annual Capitation Fees for the 2013/14 and 2014/15 sessions were set as follows:

Category Fee

Annual Company registration fee £130.00Fee per young person £12.50

Company Offi cers £26.00 (second offi cer at the same address) £21.00

Battalion & District Offi cers Offi cer fee not on Company roll £26.00

Offi cers in receipt of state retirement pension £20.00

Offi cers in full time education or training £20.00

Helper Fee £12.50

The fee in respect of an Associate Member is £27.00.

The maximum fee that a Company may pay in respect of young people is £1,500.00.

Whiting and Partners were reappointed as auditors of The Boys’ Brigade.

The Brigade Offi ce Bearers were appointed for the 2013/14 session:

President: Rev’d The Lord Griffi ths of Burry PortVice Presidents: Mr T W P Donaldson Mr A S Burrow M J SmithTreasurer: C Bygrave

Chaplain : The Very Rev’d A McLellan CBE

Changes were made to the Brigade Council procedure rules to permit proposers of motions to accept an amendment prior to the meeting.

The motion in the name of the Belfast Battalion regarding work with under fours was lost.

NEW COMPANIESThe following Companies have been enrolled since the last Gazette:

Company Captain Church

2nd Bury Joyce Dawodu Redeemed Christian Church of God, Bury1st Clifton Natalie Carrara St Thomas’ Clifton Green, Swinton3rd Falkirk Brian Young People’s Church, Stirlingshire47th Glasgow Dr. Euan McKay Glasgow Cathedral1st Kiltegan Eric Driver St Peter’s Church, Co. Wicklow5th Larbert Daniel Green Larbert Baptist Church, Stirlingshire1st Lingdale John Morrison Lingdale United Reformed Church, Teesside1st Middleton Mojibola Odusanya The Shepherds House RCCG, Manchester1st Newton Heath Otoru Briggs RCCG Strong Tower Parish, Manchester (Company Correspondent)

1st West Linton Neil Wolfenden St Andrew’s Church, Peeblesshire (Company Correspondent)

1st Wetherby John Myers The Multi-Faith Centre, West Yorkshire (Company Correspondent)

DONATIONS TO THE GET UP AND GO APPEALWe gratefully acknowledge the following donations to the Get up and Go appeal.1st Ormskirk ....................£150.001st Wallingford ..................£87.5410th Enfield ................... £1200.00


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Development work in EnglandThe Development Workers in England continue to be very busy making contacts with new Churches, training new leaders and opening new sections. At the time of writing there have been start-up grants approved for 50 sections covering all of the areas. These are mainly new sections (most of which will start in the new session), but fi ve are existing sections that have re-launched with the help of some funding.

The majority of the sections starting are in African Caribbean Churches. At the end of June a networking event for Churches was held at Methodist Central Hall where Church leaders from some of the London Boroughs were invited to hear about the work of BB. Further discussions are now taking place with the Redeemed Christian Church of God about how the BB can work with more of their Churches and discussions are also taking place with Premier Gospel Radio about how the BB can partner with the station.

Sections have also been approved in two schools in Stoke on Trent and some experimental work at a Prison in Birmingham, where BB programmes will be used with children visiting relatives in the prison and then sign-posting them to their local BB company.

The Development workers have also been at many Christian Events showcasing the BB including Soul Survivor and we will also be present at Youth Work, the Conference in Eastbourne, in November.

Please remember the team in your prayers as they seek to promote the BB to a wider Church audience and to bring the BB programmes to more children and young people.

BB Supports Redeemed Christian Church of God Summer EventAt the invitation of Pastor Mary McCauley, National Director for the RCCG Teenage Ministry in the UK, a team of BB Development Workers attended the summer camp to train church leaders and youth workers and showcase the BB programmes and structures.

The main focus of the fi rst night was worship and getting to know each other. It was at this point that Pastor Mary found out how the team supported their own Churches and Gareth, the development worker for Wales, was asked to prepare a sermon for the next evening.

On the fi rst day of training, the team split into two, covering sections on social justice and sportsmanship, which allowed the church leaders to see the diverse array of activities within the programme packs. This was followed by everyone joining together for a faith based topic. In the afternoon we ran through how the programme packs work and gave them an introduction to the BB. After being trained on the programme packs, the church youth workers were tasked in organising the activities for the next morning.

At the worship at which Gareth preached, around 60 of the 80 children stepped forward to give their lives to Jesus. After the worship Pastor Mary then asked Sean, the Birmingham development worker, to preach at the early morning slot at 7am, just after taking the run at 6.30am!

The morning’s sermon was well received, challenging both the youth and the leaders, once they had caught their breath, that is. After morning worship it was straight into the activities the youth leaders had prepared and this worked really well. In the afternoon the team held an open session where the youth leaders could ask questions and it soon became clear that they all seemed really keen to have the BB as their core youth work.

Let us pray that the seeds sown at this event will bear much fruit.

Emily, Lydia, Gareth and Sean

The Big Night Out The Big Night Out will once again be held at Lightwater Valley near Ripon in North Yorkshire on Saturday 10th May 2014.

This is the largest and best Christian Event for young people in the North East and is organised by The Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Urban Saints, Scripture Union and the Church of England.

Why not give your young people the opportunity to attend this excellent event and put the date in our company diary.

Full information will be circulated to all Companies in the new session, meanwhile if you have any queries contact the Director for England email [email protected]


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New members of HQ staff Paul O’Shea started post as Development

Worker for the Lanarkshire area at the beginning of August. Paul has grown up through the BB, achieving the Queen’s Badge in 2008 and moving into a leadership role within the 15th Coatbridge Company through the KGVI Leadership Training Course, completing the course in 2009. Paul has also gained useful experience on the Battalion Executive, as Under 26 rep on the Scotland Committee and also on the National Executive.

Rhona Drummond began her post at Carronvale in mid-August. Rhona is taking over from Anne Dickson as Offi ce Administrator at Scottish Headquarters. Rhona, from Bo’ness, has worked in many local businesses before starting her role with the Brigade.

World Mission Fund Picnic

Hundreds of BB young people from around the Scotland descended on the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre

for a very special picnic as part of the current Church of Scotland BB World Mission Fund Project. In addition to enjoying lunch, BB youngsters got opportunity to participate in a wide range of challenges and games in glorious sunshine!

Cashback Summer 13 updateAt the end of July, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Kenny MacAskill, MSP, joined

by BB young people, marked the 2013 – 2016 round of the CashBack for Communities Small Grants Scheme and Young People

Taking the Lead Project in Edinburgh at an event hosted by Youth Scotland.

So far, to-date, the scheme has distributed over £164,000 to 192 BB Companies around Scotland.

The deadline for the next round is 1st December. More information can be found at http://scotland.boys-brigade.org.uk/cashback.htm

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Scottish Government Minister recognises high achievers in AberdeenMembers of Aberdeen & District Battalion of The Boys’ Brigade were presented with their Queen’s and President’s Badge Certifi cates by Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell MSP, at Aberdeen Battalion HQ. In total, the achievements of 30 young people were celebrated.

Ms Campbell said: “The achievement of the Aberdeen & District members is incredible and I am delighted to have been invited to help mark their success. The President’s and Queen’s badges are a challenge and make members think about what they can give back to their community as well as the individual skills they are learning. All of those receiving their badges and certifi cates should be very proud and I am sure that they will carry the skills, confi dence and friendship they have gained from the BB with them into the future. In the 130th year of The Boys’ Brigade, they are an excellent example of the good work being done by battalions across the country.”

BB130 logo competitionAn eight year old from Glasgow has won a national competition to design a logo for The Boys’ Brigade’s 130th Anniversary.

Ross Graham of the 1st Glasgow Company was chosen from hundreds of entries from across the country and his winning effort depicting the trademark BB anchor logo surrounded by fi reworks, will be used to help celebrate this special anniversary.

Ross was congratulated by Sandra White MSP, who launched the logo at Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow (10 August).

She said:“It was a great honour to be asked to launch The Boys’ Brigade Logo celebrating 130 years of The Boys’ Brigade and I congratulate Ross who won the national logo design competition.

“As the BB was founded in Glasgow in 1883 it’s marvellous that a member of Glasgow has won the competition and I wish the organisation all success in the future.”

Ross said: “I copied the fi reworks I watched at Glasgow Green last year. I forgot all about the competition, but then thought it was really cool when I heard that I’d won!“

Bill Stevenson, Director for Scotland, also congratulated Ross: “Well done to Ross for his achievement. Numerous entries were received from

around the country, but the judges really liked his striking design. I am sure that Ross and his family will be proud to know that the logo will form the basis of our special anniversary celebrations.”


The Causeway ExperienceThe Republic of Ireland Region working in partnership with the Belfast Battalion is calling all Seniors (age 15-19) to sign up for a special weekend at Ganaway, Millisle, Co. Down from Friday, 1st to Sunday, 3rd November 2013. Over the weekend the Seniors will have an opportunity to meet with other BB Seniors, swopping ideas and using IT skills and enjoy sports, caving, zip wire, mountain biking, good food and new experiences.

Registration forms are available from BB House, 14 May Street, Belfast BT1 4NR or The Boys’ Brigade, Unit C1 Nutgrove offi ce Park, Nutgrove Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.

President’s BadgesJohn McCord and Mervyn Lloyd receiving their President’s Badge from Alex Thackaberry, RoI President at the recent Northern District service in Cavan Parish Church.

Regional ConferenceA large number of Leaders from all over the Republic of Ireland participated in the Regional Conference on 8th June in Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The day got underway with workshops on Teaching the Bible to young people, Crafts and using Discover with the Company Section. During the afternoon the Regional AGM took place including presentations on the Regional Fellowship Caribbean Visit, the European Fellowship Easter Course in Iceland, National Quality Standards Framework.

We were delighted to welcome the Brigade Secretary, Mr. Steve Dickinson, who assisted with the workshops in the morning and addressed the afternoon meeting. Plans are already in hand for next year with the Regional Conference taking place on Saturday, 10th May 2014, but we are still looking for a venue.


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Company Section CE Course 2013/14Members of the Christian Education & Church Relations Committee have prepared a seven-part course for the 2013/14 session.

The sections are entitled – Standing Alone, Scripture Alone, Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Christ Alone, God Alone, Never Alone.

The booklets for leaders are available from NI Headquarters at £2 each, plus postage and packaging. An order form and worksheets are available for download at www.bbni.org.uk/niforms.htm.

Calendar of Events 2013/14The Northern Ireland calendar of events, along with a list of meeting dates, can be downloaded at www.bbni.org.uk/nicalendar.htm.

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preparing prayers or teaching a Bible Class that we can forget that the stories of Jesus are true also for us and that we too are invited to put all our trust in God.

The best thing about being asked to be BB Chaplain, however, is the opportunities I will have to meet members of the BB – from the youngest to the oldest – all over the place and in many different circumstances. I am looking forward to that.

Very Rev’d Dr Andrew McLellan CBEBrigade Chaplain

There are some good things about being invited to be the Brigade Chaplain. One is, of course, the honour. My family has been connected with The Boys’ Brigade since its foundation: my grandfather joined the 1st

Glasgow Company in its earliest days. Another good thing is that no-one seems absolutely clear what the duties are! Everyone I have met has been very encouraging; and a note of necessary functions (quite brief) has been passed on to me: but the atmosphere in which the Chaplain works is clearly “Make it your own” “Do what you want to do” is a pleasant introduction to a new role and I look forward to doing just that. But, of course, I also look forward to being told how I can help and to being asked to help. I live in Scotland (in Dunfermline), but I hope that my new responsibilities will take me all over Britain and Ireland.

Another good thing about being invited to be Chaplain is the opportunity to write this “Chaplain’s Corner”. Let me tell you about my friend Frank. Frank is a professional golfer and in this part of the world he has an excellent reputation as a teacher (although if you saw me play you would not be convinced that he is a good teacher!). A few days ago I asked him “Are you playing much?” “I was on holiday in July and I had a couple of rounds then”, he replied, “Before that the last time I played was on my summer holidays last year.” At fi rst I was surprised, for I know that he hits the ball magnifi cently. But I began to understand when he explained. “I spend every day teaching golf, talking about golf helping people to enjoy golf. When I go home I want to do something different.”

I have heard professional musicians say something similar. It can be diffi cult to fi nd pleasure or fulfi lment away from work in the things that make up your job. There is an obvious danger for ministers. They can be so busy helping other people to love the richness and the beauty of God that they hardly see these things for themselves. And not just ministers: BB offi cers and leaders too. It can become such a chore

“ The best thing about being asked to be BB Chaplain... is the opportunities I will have to meet members of the BB”

Following the theme of Roots and Routes, 67 leaders from 20 different countries spent a week at Felden Lodge acknowledging the shared roots that give us traditions and many common values whilst also looking forward to the various routes ahead that we planned to take together. It is very rare that we have so many representatives from across the world of Boys’ Brigade, FDF, PTK/NK and Junior Ministry – nine out of the ten Global Fellowship regions around the globe were present – so we held many different events to make the most of this unique occasion.

Jubilee CelebrationOn Sunday 11th August we held an open celebration where more than 200 people took part in a Thanksgiving Service with beautiful sunny weather, Chandlers Ford Brass Band playing music for the service as well as a piper from 1st Bearsden also entertaining the crowd. Every country present decorated a table with items from their organisation, ranging from badges to manuals, fl ags to sweets, so there was a very colourful and informative selection of tables. Parts of the BB UK & RoI archive were also on display, showing that international cooperation is almost as old at the BB itself! This was a great opportunity for UK leaders, young people and Companies to meet the many different faces of The Boys’ Brigade around the world and for us all to give thanks to God for the past 50 years of Global Fellowship.

Young Leaders WorkshopA mix between a training course and a camp with participants from around the world! 19 young people from 13 countries tested their teambuilding skills, shared

games and refl ected on their similarities and differences throughout the week. The young leaders, in small groups, created the morning prayers for all participants throughout the week. Examples of their programme included Question and Answer session with the Executive Committee of Global Fellowship, Intercultural Dialogue / Discussion techniques, Identifying challenges in their organisations, Games and entertainment evening. The Brigade President, Lord Griffi ths, was very much in evidence, leading the Thanksgiving Service, greeting guests at St. Paul’s Cathedral during the outing to London and leading a session about our role as Christians in Society.

General Conference36 delegates from 16 countries, consisting mostly of national secretaries, executive members, or national post holders, spent the week discussing many aspects of the challenges in youth work that were both specifi c to their contexts and generic globally. There were many common areas that were seen as challenges to youth organisations across the globe, for example: Recruiting and training adult leaders, achieving fi nancial stability,

developing programmes that attract and engage children and young people and supporting them on their journey with Christ. Sessions were led by organisations that could present themselves as case studies, sharing methods and innovative approaches that could inspire other organisations. The program sessions included: True to our roots – Tradition Vs Development, Technology and

“A real game changer for us” – Stu, BB/Iconz New Zealand

“Awesome, fantastic, uniting us in Jesus Christ for the advancement of his kingdom” – Georgiana, Boys’ Brigade Sierra Leone

“An experience I will never forgot and want others to go to in the future.” – Merete, FDF Denmark

Global Fellowship celebrated 50 years of international cooperation with a series of events in August


Connectivity, Youth Participation, Our roots in Christ, Roots abroad and Routes ahead – brainstorming on common challenges.

The GatheringGlobal Fellowship teamed up with d-church to try a new type of worship event on Facebook. The Wednesday evening event involved having videos, text and bible verses

posted on our Facebook page by the leader of the service who encouraged participants to discuss their views and refl ections through commenting on their input. Over 300 people joined online from around the globe, including many who could not get a visa to be there in person.

All of the participants were treated to a day in London for some sightseeing, but also to a reception in the crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral with one of the Sheriffs of London, following by attending Evensong. Overall Global Fellowship

grew stronger through this fantastic week of shared experiences and network building. The Boys’ Brigade’s international family of organisations has a clear common goal of advancing Christ’s kingdom and will be enriched by the new ideas and connections that the participants will take home from these events.

If you would like to get regular updates on new international opportunities and news from Boys’ Brigade around the world on Facebook, become a fan of Global Fellowship www.facebook.com/GlobalFellowship or visit www.globalfellowship.net

Adric Constantinou-EtheredgeActing CEO – Global Fellowship [email protected]

“A positive experience that helped me to understand the differences in culture” – Carl, Boys’ Brigade UK & RoI

“Awesome, Bonding, Captivating, Defi ning, Eccentric, Fantastic, Goal-oriented, Heavenly and Inspiring experience.” – Walter Stewart, Boys’ Brigade Trinidad and Tobago

Over 50 leaders were refused visas for the event by

the UK Border Agency, most being young leaders

from Africa. All visa applications from every other

part of the world were successful. We believe this

is unfair and unjust. We would invite you to visit

www.globalfellowship.net to read the statement

and to ask your MP to take action over this.


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n arrival at the Sky Skills Studio the group was met by Sky staff who showed the young people around the studios and explained how things

would work during the day.A guided tour of each fl oor of the building showed the

young people the different things that went on including where the recording took place, where the production team was and also where the fi nal editing was carried out. They got to see and learn about some of the very expensive equipment that was used at the studios, including a camera lens costing no less than £80,000.

The young people were then divided into groups and split up having different roles to play, these included an interviewer, interviewee, producer, director, camera person, editor, outside correspondent and an expert witness. With the roles identifi ed the young people were able to dress accordingly borrowing clothing from the Sky Wardrobe.The young people received

training and support from the Sky Skills Studio team learning what they would need to do in their individual roles. Working hard in their respective roles at the end of the day they got a chance to view the product of their efforts, and fully edited and ready to view Sky News broadcast.

All of the young people had a fantastic time during their experience at the Sky Skills Studios and no doubt will be something they remember for a long time.You can view the news broadcast the young people put together on You Tube at: http://youtu.be/JWEJSueJTUo


Jordan Watson, young leader with 1st Cumbernauld, shares his thoughts on the Young Leaders’ Network trip to Prague in June.

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three of Prague’s Quarters – Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square and the Jewish Quarter. This allowed us to take in sights such as the statue of Franz Kafka, the Jewish Cemetery and Charles Bridge. Day Two consisted of following the Royal Procession route passing through the Old Town, crossing Charles Bridge and climbing the hill to the very impressive Prague Castle and Parliament Buildings.

In June 2013 a group of Young Leaders from across Scotland made the 850 mile journey from rainy Scotland to equally rainy Prague. But this was no lads weekend! Instead it was an action-packed whistle stop tour of the city, the history, the culture and the people.

In a three day tour we took in both the traditional and modern aspects of Prague’s rich history. As from our central location we were able to visit a variety of locations. Day one involved taking in

Throughout the three days the group sampled a mixture of local produce and Czech delicacy, but some managed to stick to only eating what they knew.

As we fl ew home on the Thursday, we were exhausted from both the touring of Prague and laughing with all the witty banter of the group. The whole group is looking forward to the next adventure with The Boys Brigade’s YLN!

Go behind the scenes at Sky to create your very own TV report in their state of the art studios...

If your Company is interested in the Sky Skills Studio experience then you can fi nd out more at http://skills.sky.com or you can contact Sky Skills Studio team by

email at [email protected] or by phone on 0333 100 1234.

During school term time the Sky Skills Studio only takes bookings from schools, Companies wishing to book should consider possible dates during school holidays.

At three thirty in the morning, on July 10th this year, twenty four blurry-eyed Seniors and Young Leaders from

Glasgow Battalion met in Edinburgh Airport to fi nally undertake their two-year-in-the-making trip of a lifetime.

Twenty fi ve hours, six plane meals and a considerable amount of sleeping later, they had fi nally, and safely, arrived in Luwero, Uganda. This was not an ordinary BB Summer Camp, nor was it designed to be. Instead, the two week trip was designed to help further the work of Luwero Community Projects, a charity that has set up and now runs a school, farm, orphanage, clinic and church in the Luwero district of Uganda. Their work would be physically demanding and hugely varied each day and yet, with great enthusiasm, they still signed up. Our Queen’s Men, and Queen’s Men to be, it seemed were made of good stuff!

After a short settling in period, a tour of the compound where the work takes place and a fi rst chance to experience Ugandan lunch, it was straight to the three jobs in hand: painting, moving fl ag poles and building a weather station. Together these three tasks didn’t seem all that daunting or arduous to a group of young men like ours. However, upon discovering that the fl ag poles to be moved were sunk in six feet of reinforced concrete, it soon dawned on them that they would need more than the bent shovel and blunt pickaxe with which they had been provided. Suddenly, the job became a much bigger undertaking. Yet without complaint, the fl ags were successfully removed and repositioned within the school grounds. This was success one.

Meanwhile, those volunteering their services as would-be painters believed the task would involve splashing a few streaks of paint here and there onto buildings and pillars alike. After the paint was cracked open and mixed, however,

nothing but perfection was accepted, and rightly so. All surfaces had to be wiped free of dust before being marked, if need be, and a fi rst coat applied. Add to this process the need to use every drop of available (expensive) paint and the searing heat of the day and painting too quickly became a less than simple task. With perseverance, however, this became success two.

Success three came in the form of the ‘Sure & Stedfast Weather Station’. A masterpiece (by our standards) of engineering with foundations dug, fence posts positioned and straight(ish) posts erected, painted and polished. The chain link fence was added and secured as too was the weather equipment itself.

There was, of course, time for some recreation too. We enjoyed a visit to the capital of Uganda, Kampala; the source of the River Nile at Jinja on Lake Victoria; and even visited the Equator, which some of the group had thought was a totally different country!

The trip for me, personally, was a welcome reminder that the future of our organisation is in good hands. In fact, very good hands. We have, certainly in Glasgow at least, an outstanding bunch of young men, each with their own gifts, ambitions and habits, willing to take The Boys’ Brigade forward. And we must let them. Retaining them is only possible through empowering them and, to that end, two of the Seniors present in Uganda are in the process of researching a possible Battalion ski trip as early as 2015. This is (potentially) success four. Watch this space!

And fi nally, as a small aside, and as deeply humbling and impressionable as our trip to Uganda was, I selfi shly returned reassured in the knowledge that the experiences and opportunities our organisation presents to its members today, makes us as relevant and engaging now as we were in 1883. Success fi ve.

You can keep up to date with all the Glasgow goings-on by searching ‘Glasgow Battalion Seniors’ on Facebook. Any BB member is welcome to our events.

Ross Stewart,Offi cer, 182nd Glasgow Under 26 rep, Board of Trustees, Glasgow Battalion

Uganda 2013 – Making a DifferenceYoung leader Ross Stewart shares his refl ections on an a journey of a lifetime for a team of BB young people from Glasgow.


4th BarnetThirty children, (members of 4th Barnet and siblings) trooped into Central London to watch the Queen’s Birthday Celebrations in Horse Guards Parade. All the soldiers, horses and musicians passed close to us and we could see their highly polished brass buttons sparkle in the sun! Her Majesty the Queen, The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and The Duchess of Cambridge,

Prince Harry, Princess Anne and The Duke of Kent all passed by within a few metres. After the ceremony we walked up to Buckingham Palace to watch the spectacular RAF fl y past the highlight to the day for most of the children.

2nd/4th MotherwellOn Friday 14th July, three boys and one offi cer travelled to London to represent The Boys’ Brigade at the annual Trooping of the Colour. We stayed overnight at a youth hostel (in the shadow of St Paul’s Cathedral). Excitement was building as we arrived at the assembly point on Saturday morning. There was not a cloud in the sky! We mingled with other Brigade members and Scouts and Guides from around the UK. We had a good view of all the regiments and bands marching into Horse Guards Parade followed by The Queen and other members of the Royal Family. We were lucky enough to be in the front of the procession going down The Mall to Buckingham Palace where we witnessed the fl y past. It was a special trip for everyone, but especially for two young men, David and Ross, who could wear their Queen’s Badges for the fi rst time and in the presence of The Queen. The boys all said that they were very proud to have been part of this special event and they will remember it for years to come.

6th and 11th West BromwichThis year, for the second year running, members of the Senior Sections attended the Trooping of the Colour. The experience was amazing and it was a privilege to represent The Boys’ Brigade! We enjoyed the parade to the Horse Guards as most of us who went play in our own marching band! We followed the parade with our Company fl ag fl ying high! It was fabulous to follow The Queen down the Mall and then to see the Royal Family on the balcony, especially as we were next to the Palace railings! Everyone really enjoyed the experience and we fi nished the day off with a visit to St Paul’s Cathedral, which we all thought was very beautiful and inspiring!

14th West KentIt was an early start for six seniors who were off to watch Trooping the Colour in London. Soon the pageantry began and all that could be heard were horses’ hooves, soldiers’ boots and the fantastic music played by all the military bands. As a band member who plays side drum, I was intrigued to see their musical accuracy and their marching and routines were executed with such precision. Added

to this, our Patron, The Queen, passed by quite close to where we stood. The fi nal highlight of the day came when we moved along the Mall and witnessed the fl y past.

Around 200 young people and leaders from across the Brigade came to London for HM The Queen’s Birthday Parade ‘Trooping the Colour’ held on Saturday 15th June 2013.

Some of the Companies represented share their experience below...

TROOPING THE COLOUR

138 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette Oct 2013138 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette Oct 2013

Recently, Luke Johnson (4th Halifax) and I went on a trip of a lifetime to Tanzania to volunteer in the local area

and take part in projects that help develop education and lifestyles of the local children.

One of the projects we were involved in, was the Baby Orphanage on the outskirts of a town called Iringa, where we met a surprising large amount of children. We also helped in the building of a girls’ secondary school in Itatugwa Village. We helped organise a sports day and football tournament for a local centre called ‘Fisch’, which was developed for children who live on the streets. The sports day was a massive success with over 50

children attending. All the children had a brilliant time. A football tournament was another success with teams from Fisch, two local schools and volunteers’ team. Fisch won with the volunteers fi nishing last!

One of the main reasons for our trip was to increase our knowledge and experience of teaching children. We taught for two weeks each in two different schools; in the mornings at Highlands Primary Private School, which was fee paying. It runs on a similar structure to the education system in England. Both Luke and I gained good experience. In the afternoons we taught at Kihesa School where the children were either orphans or had no immediate family. Fifty-sixty children attended each day

all wanting to learn, which was fantastic and like a breath of fresh air, which was brilliant! The youngest was four and the eldest was 16, so teaching was diffi cult. We taught the children general subjects such as transport, shapes, greetings and tenses, making the lesson as interactive as possible. The children loved the nursery rhymes we sang with them.

We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported us with useful advice and information and fi nancially. Volunteering in Africa has been such a rewarding experience and we have memories that will stay with us for ever. It’s something we would both defi nitely like to do again.Ben Fawkes – 12th Halifax

Volunteering in TanzaniaVolunteering in Tanzania


and Mr Clifford Bygrave, Brigade Treasurer presented the accounts for the fi nancial year.

There then followed the statutory business of Council the results of which are reported elsewhere. Following this, Mr Alistair Burrow, Brigade Vice President, made a presentation regarding the Brigade Development Plan agreed for the next fi ve years concentrating on Growth, Quality and Voice. There was then an opportunity to thank Mr Chris Row who was stepping down as Brigade Vice President and Chair of the Executive. Chris was invited to become an Honorary Vice President in recognition of his service to the Brigade. Before Council concluded with worship, members were invited to the Brigade Conference in Glasgow in September 2014 which will incorporate the Annual Meetings.

There was no formal programme in the evening and delegates either made their way home or enjoyed the entertainment of Belfast.

On Sunday morning Worship was held at St Mary Magdalene Parish Church, home of 1st Irish Company. The Service was broadcast live on radio.

Thanks are expressed to all those who contributed to the arrangements for Council.

Brigade Council met in Belfast as part of the celebrations marking the 125th anniversary of

the founding of the 1st Irish Company.On the Friday evening a Civic

Reception was hosted by the Deputy Lord Mayor in City Hall. The Brigade President presented KGVI certifi cates to those who had completed this year’s course and a President’s Commendation to Ben Carlisle of 1st Saintfi eld. At the reception, guests were entertained by the musical skills of Drew and Mark Vincent of 43rd Belfast.

On the Saturday delegates took part in workshops on PR, Recruitment and Support Services.

Brigade Council assembled at 1.00pm when opening worship was conducted by Rev’d Roy Cooper, Chaplain, Northern Ireland District. As is customary, a Message of Loyal Greetings had been sent to our Patron. Council stood to receive Her Majesty’s reply.

Rev’d Trevor McCormick, on behalf of the Northern Ireland Region, welcomed members of Council and Lord Griffi ths replied thanking those who had worked to put the event together. Council stood in silence to remember those who had died during the year. The President presented a review of the year highlighting the work done in Companies

Brigade Council Belfast


ost people would agree that almost everything we do in the outdoors and everything we value about

the outdoors is enhanced by water. In terms of outdoor learning, water offers

a huge range of stimulating and highly worthwhile opportunities helping broaden our understanding of the dynamic world we live in. Add to this the wide variety of sports in, on or under the surface of the water and it is obvious why so many of us are attracted to the water’s edge.

However, and quite rightly so, many outdoor activity leaders begin to feel a little edgy when contemplating the supervision of groups around water. Many of us have a somewhat confl icted view of a) the desire to give our charges a worthwhile experience and b) uncertainty about what constitutes `water-safety’ and particularly in terms of personal competency and qualifi cation.

Drowning – the factsAccidental Drowning causes more than 400 UK deaths every year with the greatest number occurring at inland water sites (rivers, quarries, lakes and ponds). Why is this happening? Undoubtedly, the decline in school swimming is having an impact as less than half the children leaving state education are able to meet the Key Stage 2 requirement of swimming 25m unaided. Add to this the fact that Water Safety Education is often ignored and public awareness of the dangers is poor, the results are not surprising.

Who is at risk?Year-on-year the evidence shows that males are at greatest risk of drowning, almost three times as likely as females – a fact that is often linked to the adventurous, occasionally foolhardy, approach adopted by men of all ages. However, what can be more surprising is what the majority of people are doing

before they get into diffi culty. Whilst in-water activities present obvious dangers, the greatest numbers of drowning year-on-year between 2007 and 2011 resulted from people simply walking or running alongside water and ‘falling in’!

Reducing riskThe Royal Life Saving Society UK is a charity dedicated to drowning prevention and has identifi ed a number of practical steps to help keep people safe near water. The SAFE code provides a constant reference point can be made applicable to all ages and is outlined below:

S is for SPOT the dangers. Recognise why open water is dangerous, features that can cause people to get into diffi culties; weirs, locks, sluices alongside constant issues such as temperature, water force and water quality.

A is for take ADVICE. Always seek advice where it is available. Read safety notices, talk to the lifeguards and seek advice from local clubs or users. Follow safety guidelines from the governing body for the activity you are participating in.

F is for fi nd a FRIEND. Never go it alone, there will be no-one to help if you get into trouble. Drowning events usually happen very quickly and need a quick response. Working in groups means you can better look after each other.

E is for EMERGENCY. Know what to do in an emergency, doing that right thing (quickly) can easily save lives, getting it wrong may mean that more than one person loses a life.

Practical TrainingIf you are taking groups out on adventurous visits to the countryside (even if you don’t intend to get into the water) just refl ect upon how prepared you really are? The RLSS UK National Water Safety Management Programme (NWSMP) helps leaders SPOT the dangers and offers practical aquatic Risk Assessment and activity planning. This bespoke programme lets you design a course to meet your needs up to and including what to do in an EMERGENCY.

How about training to reduce the risk? RLSS UK would like to hear from any group wanting training in water safety education. Drowning Prevention Week 2014Drowning Prevention Week is a National Campaign aiming to reduce drowning by promoting best practice across the

range of water based activities. How about getting your Company involved (21st-29th June 2014), engaging in activities and supporting the drowning prevention campaign. New for 2014, there will be resources to help make an impact locally, helping you spread the word to the communities in your area.

Enjoy the water, stay safe and help us reduce accidental drowning across the UK

Top Tips for staying SAFE – 1. Always swim at a site supervised site.

Lifeguards are there to help keep you safe (note – there were no drowning accidents at Public Swimming Pools in the UK in 2012)

2. Learn how to enjoy your activity safely, join a local club that offers specialist advice

3. Never jump or dive into water where you don’t know the depth and can’t see the bottom

4. Before jumping in making sure you know how and where you can get out

5. Remember swimming in open water is harder than in a pool. Don’t expect to swim as far as you can in a warm pool. Always swim near the bank or shore

6. If you fall into cold water, wait until your breathing settles before trying to swim to the bank

7. If you see someone in trouble always call for help fi rst before trying anything else

8. Failing to plan is planning to fail! Plan your trip/activity and know what you will do in an emergency

9. If you see someone in diffi culty in the water try to reach them from the bank or throw them something to help them fl oat

10. Wear a Personal Floatation Device where one is available (make sure it fi ts and is fastened)

11. Learn to swim and stay swim fi t12. Learn lifesaving skills so you know

what to do in an emergency

If you think you would like to fi nd out more about any of the programmes you have heard about log on to www.rlss.org.uk or www.drowningprevetionweek.org.uk, or email [email protected]


Make the most of the joys of water but know how to keep yourself and others safe – by Royal Life Saving Society UK’s director of Lifesaving Adrian Lole

SMALL ADS

APPROVED CAMPSITESThe following sites have been officially approved, having met Guidelines laid down by the Brigade, and local Fire and Public Health Authorities.

AUCHENGILLAN OUTDOOR CENTRE offers a choice of camping areas and modern indoor accommodation in an unrivalled setting in the central Scottish Highlands near to Loch Lomond. Visiting groups can undertake an extensive range of challenging and adventurous activities (on and off-site) and there are lots of places of interest to visit close by. Free colour brochure available from Auchengillan Outdoor Centre, Blanefi eld, Stirlingshire G63 9AU. Tel: 01360 770256; Fax: 01360 771197; E-mail: [email protected]: www.auchengillan.com

FELDEN LODGE CAMPSITE 2015/2016 BB canvas campsite (operated by 10th Enfi eld) fully equipped for up to 70 (smaller camps welcome) at the BBUK HQ in Hertfordshire (from June to August). Contact Chris Norman on (t) 07703 571915 or (e) [email protected]

NORFOLK CAMPSITE 2015/2016 BB canvas campsite (operated by 10th Enfi eld) fully equipped for up to 70 (smaller camps welcome) in West Runton (near Sheringham/Cromer). Contact Chris Norman on (t) 07703 571915 or (e) [email protected]

HONEYHILL CAMP (NW Kent Battalion) 12 acres Bearsted Maidstone. Open from Easter to October. Small and large camps welcome. Showers, toilets, building with large kitchen, sports facilities. Canvas for hire or bring your own. Website: Honeyhill.boys-brigade.org.uk. Contact Andy Foster Tel: 01622 871997 Mob: 07747 190394. Email: [email protected]

WEST MIDLAND DISTRICT CAMPING CENTRE, DYFFRYN ARDUDWY. The Boys’ Brigade Camping Centre at Dyffryn Ardudwy has available three camp sites all suitable for mixed camps. The largest main centre site caters for up to 90 people, has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Also provided is dormitory accommodation for 40 people and meeting room/Chapel. Ridge tents are provided on the adjacent fi ve acre fi eld which can also be used for sports. The two smaller three acre sites cater for up to 50 people and include individual kitchen and store with gas range, grill, instant hot water heater, fridge & freezer. Tents and marquee are supplied for each three acre site. All three sites have their own fl ush toilets, wash and shower facilities. Details from Jamie Copson 01905 480 955. Email: [email protected]: www.bbcamping.co.uk

VECTIS YOUTH CAMPS. Two beautiful campsites on the Isle of Wight with permanent kitchens, showers and toilets. Each site is self contained and is in easy reach of safe beaches and all the attractions of the Island. All tenting and equipment included. Prices from £53 per person per week. We are now taking bookings for weekend camps. Ideal for organised camps of between 25 and 250 people. Contact: Dettie Quirke. Tel: 07582 429929. Email: [email protected] Web: vectisyouthcamps.org

GLENGARRY CAMP 2013/14, Chideock, Dorset (near Lyme Regis). Fully equipped approved BB site 10 minutes from beach. Brick cookhouse, running hot and cold water, gas cookers and grills, chip fryer, fridge freezer etc. White canvas for 30+ including 40’ x 20’ marquee. Nearby leisure centre with indoor pool 10 mins. Contact Mark 07973 267779 or email [email protected]

CRAGGAN, the Outdoor Centre of Edinburgh, Leith and District Battalion. Set in glorious countryside by Loch Tay, Perthshire. The Centre has disabled access, sleeps 30, is self-catering and is ideal for weekend and other camps. Well situated for outdoor and water activities with own canoes and jetty. Contact [email protected] or 0131 551 1200 ext 20.

COOPERS MEAD CAMPSITE, Whitecliff Bay, ISLE OF WIGHT. Traditional camping at its very best and at a reasonable cost! Weeks available for 2013, 2014 and beyond. Contact Ted Walliss on 01737 352732 or [email protected]

BROADLEAS, HAYTOR, DEVON. Self catering accommodation for 30, plus two staff bedrooms that will sleep fi ve. Two shower rooms, fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Camping facilities for up to 55. Tentage provided. Fully equipped kitchen, dining hall, showers and toilets. Outdoor swimming pool and large hall. Tel: Diana Dale 01452 615072. http://broadleas.boys-brigade.org.uk Email: [email protected]

Summer Camp 2014 and 2015. Popular BB approved campsite at FRESHWATER, ISLE OF WIGHT. Fully equipped for up to 60 people (approx), canvas tents/marquee, fl ush toilets, mains gas/electric cooking, electric fridges, freezer and lighting. Close to safe sandy beaches and leisure centre. Minimum charge 20 campers. For free information pack and further enquiries contact John Osborn email: [email protected] Website: www.freshwatertrust.com Contact Tel no. 07796 177795

CAMPING/HOLIDAY ACTIVITIESBLACKPOOL AREA. Self-catering accommodation. (1) Accommodation for 44 in comfort. 4 single bedrooms for staff. 2 shower rooms, bedding and crockery provided. Fully equipped kitchen. (2) Small Party Unit for 16 persons, including 2 staff rooms. Fully equipped as above. Both accommodation blocks are disabled friendly. (3) Camp site with camp kitchen/dining room, shower and toilet facilities. The complex includes a large sports hall with climbing wall and sports fi eld. Archery/Climbing sessions available. Quiet situation near Kirkham, a market town on the Fylde Coast. Within easy reach of Theme Parks and Lake District. For brochure contact: The Warden, The Boys’ Brigade, Carr Lane, Treales, Kirkham, PR4 3SS. Tel: 01772-685000 email: offi [email protected] website: www.bb-northwest.org.uk

ROCK UK ADVENTURE CENTRES. Bring your Company/Battalion to one of our spacious adventure centres and be prepared to bring out your adventurous side. Carroty Wood (Kent), Frontier Centre (Northants), Summit Centre (South Wales) and Whithaugh Park (Scottish Borders). For more information go to www.rockuk.org email us quoting ‘BBG’ to [email protected] Tel: 0844 8000 222

SOUTHERN SCOTLAND. Spacious Edwardian house in its own grounds within the lovely town of Moffat. Rent the Well Road Centre for a self-catering conference/ activity weekend/week. Open all year. Two meeting/activity rooms. Large kitchen and dining room. 13 comfortable bedrooms of various sizes. Indoor sports hall. The beautiful Moffat hills for hiking/orienteering. Suitable for groups of 20 to 65 in number. Only your group in occupation during your stay. For brochure contact: Well Road Centre, Moffat DG10 9JT. Tel: 01683 221040 or website: www.wellroadcentre.co.uk

GREENMOOR CENTRE, SS35 7DX. Sheffi eld & District Battalion’s self-catering Centre. Sleeps 28 (3 dormitories, separate 2-staff bedroom and 2-staff/disabled bedroom). Toilets, showers and fully fi tted kitchen. Internet access available. In Upper Don Valley, north of Sheffi eld on edge of Peak District National Park, within easy reach of M1. Grid ref SK280994. Contact Sue Cowie 01246-274021, email [email protected]

CAMP 2014 – STOKE GABRIEL, SOUTH DEVON. Come and camp in our fully equipped white canvas next to farm/holiday park near Paignton. Shop/telephone and showers on Holiday Park. Many local attractions. Please enquire to Clive Gordon 0121 422 0042 / 0771 876 1150. Email [email protected] More info/campsite photos on website http://3warley.boys-brigade.org.uk

CAMPING IN NORTH WALES, DYFFRYN ARDUDWY, NEAR BARMOUTH. Site is fully equipped for 30 to 60 plus people; suitable for mixed groups; fl ush toilets and showers; calor gas cooking and fully equipped kitchen and dining hall; caravan provided on site. Site not far from the sea; available early July to September every year. Apply for details to D K Jones, 2 Edinburgh Avenue, Caergwrle, Wrexham, Flintshire, North Wales, LL12 9LT. Telephone 01978 761105

EXMOUTH, DEVON. BB fully equipped canvas camp for 100 people, over 13 acres. Smaller camps welcome (operated by Gloucestershire Battalion). Own canvas use also available. Five minute walk to the beach and walking distance to town. Toilet and shower block on site. Contact Diana Dale on 01452 615072. Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.youthcampsite.co.uk

THE ALBERT WILSON MEMORIAL FIELD, PRESTATYN, NORTH WALES. Split into two camping areas. Each fi eld has a cookhouse, toilets and shower facilities. One fi eld is suitable for smaller camps with people up to 36, and our main fi eld with recently refurbished cookhouse has facilities for larger groups. The majority of groups using the facilities are accommodated in tents which are usually organised through the site manager. Chapel building for worship or indoor facilities. Visiting groups will fi nd lots of great places nearby. Web: www.prestatyncampsite.co.uk Email: [email protected]

ABERNETHY ADVENTURE CENTRES. Visit one of our 4 Outdoor Adventure Centres in Scotland with your Battalion / Company for an activity fi lled all inclusive weekend. Contact Karen Edmondson on 01479 818005 or e-mail [email protected] for a copy of our brochure. Visit the weekends section of our website for more information www.abernethy.org.uk

GLASSHOUSES MILL. In beautiful Nidderdale near Harrogate, hostel accommodation for 40. Access to sheltered lake and Yorkshire Dales. Close to Ripon and Flamingo land. Weeks still available for summer 2013. For details www.themillactivitycentre.org.uk. Ring David Barnes 07748-214786 for more details.

CHRISTIAN MOUNTAIN CENTRE, NORTH WALES. We are able to provide residential accommodation or just activities to support your BB camp. You can try anything from archery to rock climbing to paddleboarding to gorge walking (a BB favourite). Ideally situated on the coast near Dyffryn Ardudwy. For more information check out www.cmcpensarn.org.uk or contact us at offi [email protected] or on 01341 241718

DAWLISH CAMP 2014. Fully equipped site available for 2014. Fully functioning cookhouse with fridges and gas cookers. Site can take up to 100 people. Large marquee, very good quality canvas throughout and excellent location with access to Devon Riviera. Please contact Richard Barker on 01202 775499 or [email protected]

MISCELLANEOUSWANTED, brass band players, both male and female are more than welcome, who wish to join the London District Stedfast Association Brass Band. For further details contact the Secretary, Mike Ford on [email protected] or on home phone 0208 464 0689 (answerphone if no reply) or mobile 07854 472171

FOR SALENEW CYMBALS, also BELL LYRES. Telephone 0161 613 5181.

Small Advertisements Copy to BBHQ, Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP3 0BL. The Boys’ Brigade takes no responsibility for statements made in any advertisements here or elsewhere in the BB Gazette. Advertisements for the January 2014 issue should be received not later than 25th October 2013. The cost is 20p per word.


North West DistrictTraining & Activity CentreThe Centre is located outside the village of

Treales in a quiet location with easy access

by rail or road, within easy reach of Theme

Parks, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Lake

District National Park.

The ample car park is suitable for coaches

while the field is ideal for canvas camps

and outdoor activities.

For large groups Centenary Hall with its

newly refurbished kitchen and disabled

facilities can accommodate up to 44

people while for small groups Stedfast Lodge has beds for 16 people and

disabled facilities.

The Sports Hall with Table Tennis, Pool,

Snooker and climbing wall* together with

outdoor adventure area, archery* and

orienteering combine to make your stay

and active and fun filled one.

For more information or to check

availability please contact the Wardens.

*Archery and Climbing Wall activities require a qualified instructor - Available if needed.

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CENTENARY HALL

OBITUARIESWe pay tribute to BB members who have died during the last few months and thank God for their faithful service to the Brigade and church and their witness in the community.

MARTIN JOHN COATES MBE, (57) was born into a BB family and joined The Life Boys in the 42nd Manchester (St Matthews Parish Church, Crumpsall). He served through the ranks and became an offi cer in the 1st Bury Company (Whitefi eld Methodist) when he moved to Bury. His great love of the outdoors caused him to climb Snowden 160 Times! He was Captain of the 48th Liverpool Company (Linacre Methodist) for some 21 years and at the time of his passing Battalion Secretary of the Liverpool Battalion and a member of the District Executive. In 2003 he was awarded the MBE in recognition

of his service to the DofE Award scheme in Sefton. Our sympathy is extended to his wife Brenda, his children Sarah and Christopher (both offi cers in the 48th) and his sister Alison.

BERNARD EDWARD BARKER, (89) joined the 10th North Suffolk Company soon after its formation in 1952 going on to be Captain from 1958 – 1970. He continued in the running of the Company and was a Battalion Vice President for many years. He was an active church member, being a Deacon, part of the maintenance team, and supported the Men’s club, to name a few. Many people have fond memories of him, and express grateful thanks for his dedication.

STEWART McCULLOUGH (81) went through the ranks of the 14th Belfast and become Company Captain. He was involved in training at both Belfast Battalion and Northern Ireland District levels. In 1958 he was appointed as

BB Organiser in Nyasaland and for six years developed BB work there with a special emphasis in identifying and promoting local African leadership. On completion of his term with the BB, he remained in Nyasaland (now Malawi) as a missionary with the Presbyterian Church of Central Africa to develop a network of lay training while still retaining an active interest in youthwork. In the early 1970s Stewart returned to Ireland when he maintained his BB and missionary interests through the Overseas Board of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. This lead to his appointment as the full-time Secretary of the World Conference and for almost a decade he travelled extensively to many countries. Stewart McCullough was a visionary who made a signifi cant contribution to the lives of many young people and leaders in Ireland, in Africa and in other countries.


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35 302 1 Vehicle Logo Sign (Large) NEW! .................................................................. £16.00Featuring the BB ‘adventure begins here’ logo. With self-adhesive backing and easy application to vehicles and other surfaces. Logo size is 840mm (w) x 280mm (h).

Documents

IN THIS ISSUE - Boys' Brigade · the Assembly PowerPoint presentation (available to download from website) and video (available to download from BB YouTube Channel). † Keep it simple