October 2006 - The Boys' Brigade

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R The Boys’ Brigade Patron: H.M. The Queen President: The Very Revd Professor Alan Main, TD MA STM PhD Brigade Secretary: Steve Dickinson “Let the children come to me, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them” Matthew Chapter 19, verse 14 Headquarters: Felden Lodge, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 0BL Tel 01442 231681; Fax 01442 235391; Email: enquiries@boys-brigade.org.uk; Website: www.boys-brigade.org.uk 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 official publication of The Boys’ Brigade. Official 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 reflect Brigade policy. Published by Terry Ingham for the BB Printed by APG 9, Mitcham Ind. Est., Streatham Rd, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 2AP Tel 020 8239 4100; Fax 020 8239 4120 Design by Twenty-Five Educational, Tel 0151 632 1657; sales@base25.com Editorial Team Mary Care, Steve Dickinson, Chris Norman, 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 November 1st 2006. Small Advertisements Small Advertisements should be sent to BB Headquarters; e-mail: gazette@boys-brigade.org.uk Display Advertisements Enquiries regarding display advertising space should be addressed to Chris Norman, Tel 01442 231681; Fax 01442 235391; Email: enquiries@boysbrigade.org.uk; Website: www.boysbrigade.org.uk
Contents Special Features Brigade Council 2006 ............98 Engage a Generation ..........104 Commendations..................109 Crossover..............................110 KGVI ....................................120 NW District Display ............124 Athletics Championships ....125 Samaritan’s Purse ................127 Jamaica 2006 ......................128 Trip to Cameroon ................129 Regular Features Brigade Announcements ....100 Here and There ..................106 Programme Review................111 Chaplain’s Corner ................119 Stedfast Association ............119 Around Scotland ..................122 Company Spotlight ..............123 Global Fellowship ................126 Obituaries ............................130 Small ads ..............................131 Editorial The Boys’ Brigade – The adventure begins here I am always conscious of the immense privilege it is to serve as Brigade Secretary and it is a real delight to be able to meet many of the young people who are taking up leadership positions within our Companies. In summer I was fortunate to be able to share with cadets on KGVI courses around the regions and was impressed greatly not only by their commitment to the movement, but also by their enthusiasm, their passion and their overriding desire to share their faith with those in their Companies. If your Company has not considered sending young leaders to KGVI then I urge you to think again, the investment will be well rewarded. Further in the Gazette you will read about overseas opportunities undertaken by two groups of young men whom I had the opportunity to accompany. In Cameroon two of our young men met with boys and leaders to find out about the BB there and how Companies in the UK might be able to support them. There were many difficulties in arranging visas, insurances, and inoculations etc. but these paled into insignificance at the warmth of the welcome. In Jamaica, the Seniors of the 7 th Northampton & 17 th Nottingham Companies worked on a project to build a school for one of the poorest communities. Friendships were forged, real concern for the disadvantaged fostered and lives enriched. All of these occasions have emphasised to me the spirit of The Boys’ Brigade and the real sense of family that exists irrespective of the physical distances between us. A family that looks out for each other and goes the extra mile. For some of our young people they will not experience that sense of belonging anywhere else and we need to be mindful of the responsibility that is ours. As the new session begins I wish you every blessing for the times that lie ahead – The adventure has truly begun. Steve Dickinson VOLUME 114 No. 4 • October 2006 • page 97
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Page 7 and 8: Brigade announcements Brigade annou
Page 9 and 10: International Junior Section Team G
Page 11 and 12: We were able to arrange six face to
Page 13 and 14: Here and there Here and there Irish
Page 15 and 16: Commendations Commendations PRESIDE
Page 17 and 18: Anchors’ Christmas Activities Pro
Page 21 and 22: Juniors’ Christmas Activities Pro
Page 23 and 24: Chaplain’s corner Chaplain’s co
Page 25 and 26: from that week was the conversation
Page 27 and 28: 1st Knocknamuckley Company Spotligh
Page 29 and 30: English Athletics Championships The
Page 31 and 32: THIS AUTUMN, why not invite your bo
Page 33 and 34: Visit to Cameroon “Those who oppr
Page 35 and 36: Small ads Small ads Small ads Small
Page 37 and 38: Price List: Weekends from £33 Long

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