April 2010 - The Boys' Brigade

Top Team Challenge 2010
The National Top Team Challenge is an activity for Company and Seniors, where a large number
of Companies across the country take part in the same tasks in their own meeting place.
Principles of the Challenge
A Company only needs to have four members in order to enter a team
Joint Company entries may be accepted where units have a small number in their Company Section
Each Company can enter the Challenge without leaving their hall
Every Company that enters the Challenge will receive a certificate showing their position in the final results table
The Challenge must be judged by an adult who is not a leader in the Company
Date of the Challenge
The 2009-2010 Challenge is now taking place! You have until 1st May 2010 to complete the Challenge in your Company
and submit results to BB Headquarters. If you would like to take part please request your pack(s) – a sealed pack is required
for each team taking part.
Go to www.boys-brigade.org.uk/top-team.htm to request your pack online or contact BB Headquarters (Felden Lodge).
Go MAKE A DIFFERENCE Awards
2010
“celebrating inspirational young people”
Have you considered nominating a young person for a Go MAD Award?
We all know young people (15 to 19 years old) who make a significant difference
in the lives of others. We want to recognise commitment through the Go Make a Difference
awards to acknowledge, encourage, reward and most
importantly promote the positive achievements of our young people.
Nominations for the award are open until 1st May 2010.
Download the nomination form at
www.boys-brigade.org.uk/madnominationform2010.pdf
or contact your Regional Headquarters.
Brigade Council 2010
from 3rd to 5th September 2010 in Armagh, Northern Ireland
Come to Brigade Council in Northern Ireland in 2010...
Brigade Council 2010 is being held in the city of Armagh during the weekend 3rd to 5th September 2010.
The city of Armagh has many historical and other interesting visitor attractions both within the city and in
the nearby towns and villages. Located in County Armagh, it is well-known as the Orchard County.
Accommodation and the Council Meeting will be held at the modern Armagh City Hotel which is a
very central location with shops, restaurants and visitor attractions within walking distance. Armagh’s
proximity to all main motorways and access points makes it a convenient and easily accessible location.
The weekend will get underway with a civic reception on Friday evening, which will give everyone the opportunity
to meet informally and renew friendships. Accommodation will be booked directly with the hotel at a special weekend
rate (see reference number on the booking form). The Annual Council Meeting on Saturday will be held in the Fisher Suite of the hotel.
For those not attending the Council Meeting there will be the opportunity to participate in a tour to local attractions, enjoy a relaxing lunch,
with some time also set aside for shopping. On Saturday evening a dinner and entertainment will be held in the hotel. Worship on Sunday
morning will be held nearby in the Mall Presbyterian Church with which 1st Armagh Boys’ Brigade Company is connected.
To find out more about Brigade Council 2010 and to download the Booking form visit www.boys-brigade.org.uk/council.htm
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