April 2013 - The Boys' Brigade

The Boys’ Brigade Special
ADVENTURE CAMPING
MADE EASY!
GREAT OUTDOORS, WATERSPORTS AND DRY-LAND ACTIVITIES
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The Boys’ Brigade because with us you
don’t have to worry about anything!
Tents are set up, exhilarating activities are
delivered by qualified instructors, food is
tasty and nutritious. Improve team-building,
learn new skills, increase self-confidence
and have a great time, all in a safe & secure
environment of Acorn Village!”
BRECON BEACONS
2013 introductory offer for
The Boys’ Brigade
0121 504 2070 jason@acornadventure.co.uk
www.acornadventure.co.uk
4 nights only £149pp +VAT
2 nights (weekends) only £49pp +VAT
Included:
Exclusive camping village, with tents
and beds. Extra comforts for Leaders
All food and drinks
Instructor-led 3 activities a day
20 adventurous activities
including 8 watersports
on Llangorse Lake
OBITUARIES
We 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.
ELIZABETH (BETTY) MOFFAT (65) started
serving in The Boys’ Brigade as a leader in
the Life Boys at her local church in Tullibody in
1968 before moving to the 17th Stirling (Alloa)
Company in 1972, where she and husband
Tom remained until 1983. She was a member
of the Stirling/Falkirk Battalion’s training team.
Following their move to Newcastle upon Tyne in
1983 Betty became involved with 1st Cramlington
Anchor Boys, eventually becoming OIC of the
Junior Section, whilst simultaneously running
the supplies depot in Newcastle. In 1986 Betty
became a National Brigade Training Offi cer and
delivered training in the North of England District
until 2009. Betty will be missed by all who knew
her, but her work within the Brigade will live on.
TREVOR MONTACUTE (77) joined the 1st Yeovil
Company at the age of twelve. Serving the BB as
an offi cer for all of his adult life he remained true
to The Boys’ Brigade’s Object. He continuously
offered his support and help, working well into
retirement to assist in annual summer camps.
He was a much loved offi cer and friend who will
be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
DEREK KENNEDY, (70) was a boy member of
30th Dundee attached to St Columbas Church.
Derek progressed through the ranks and became
Captain of 2nd Blairgowrie in 1963. He also
served as Training and Extension offi cer for a
number of years with Perth & District Battalion.
He took over as Captain of 1st Perth in 1983
where he served until his death on 1st October
2012. His enthusiasm and fun loving nature and
his service to the BB will be greatly missed by
both the young people and leaders alike.
MIKE MARATOS, (63) joined the 63rd
Manchester Company, Manley Park Methodist
Church, Whalley Range in 1956. He transferred
to 4th Manchester Company, McFadyen
Congregational Church, Chorlton, where he
served through the ranks eventually becoming
Captain until it closed. Mike continued to serve
as a Lieutenant in the 44th Manchester Company,
Chorlton Methodist Church, until in 1974
together with Jennifer his wife, founded the 4th
Altrincham Company at Altrincham URC. They
both served the Company until his death last
year. In 1998 Mike was appointed Battalion
Treasurer of the Manchester & District Battalion.
He was also an active member of his Church,
serving for many years as Treasurer. Mike
greeted everyone with a warm friendly smile
and will be sadly missed by all you knew him.
JOHN CAIRNEY (53) was a former boy and
young man in the 3rd Kilmarnock Company. He
particularly enjoyed football, hill walking and
youth hostelling. John was a microbiologist and
Professor at the University of Western Sydney
in Australia. A Memorial Service for John
was held in St Kentigern’s Parish Church in
Kilmarnock. John will be sadly missed by his
family and all who knew him.
RON CLARKE (82) was a founder member
of the 53rd Birmingham Company in 1944. He
later became an offi cer and was a member for
60 years. In 1985, when three churches joined
together, the two local Companies amalgamated
and Ron continued to serve as an offi cer in the
7th Birmingham. Ron’s main interest was sport
and he organised the Company’s cricket and
football teams and also attended camp for many
years. Ron’s commitment to the Brigade will
be remembered by offi cers and young people,
past and present.
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