July 2010 - The Boys' Brigade

THE OFFICIAL QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF THE BOYS’ BRIGADE
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> Turning Point 2010
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PLUS: Programme Planning Ideas
Volume 118 No 3 | July 2010

The Boys’ Brigade
Patron: H.M. The Queen
President: Professor Sir Kenneth
Calman KCB
Brigade Secretary: Steve Dickinson
Headquarters: Felden Lodge,
Felden, Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire HP3 0BL
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Email: enquiries@boys-brigade.org.uk;
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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.
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EDITORIAL
Editorial
For the July 2009 Gazette I wrote the editorial for the Gazette in the
week following Firm Foundations and I’m doing the same this year. I especially wanted
to share with you stories of the participation of some of the young people that I have
met this week.
Two of the aims of Firm Foundations are:
• To provide opportunity for GB and BB members to be involved in the planning and
delivery of the event
• To enable members to grow in their personal faith, in confidence and gifting, and to provide
links for their continuing Christian lives and service within BB/GB/church and beyond
How well these aims are achieved is not always measurable, but there were young
people involved in leading worship, giving testimony, running the activity and
entertainment programme and stewarding as well as setting up the site and other
practical features. Young people with God given talents and abilities using them for
His glory, but some of these same young people telling me of frustration in their own
Companies at the lack of opportunity to contribute.
Two days later I had the immense privilege of presenting Queen’s Badges to the young
men of the Lanarkshire District Fellowship. Fine young men who had benefited greatly
from their time in BB and who had made significant contributions to their Companies,
churches and the wider community. Sadly, statistics show us that for many Queen’s
Men this may be the last thing that they do in the Brigade and in some sense this is
right, but what a difference we could make if we could harness their gifts, talents and
enthusiasm to lead the next generation.
We are right to be proud of our record of inclusion of young people in our decision
making process, but how much better could we be How, sometimes inadvertently,
are we ourselvers barriers to their greater participation
St Paul writing to Timothy uses these words, “And don’t let anyone put you down
because you’re young. Teach believers with your life: by word, by demeanour,
by love, by faith, by integrity.”
Father, forgive me for the times when I think I know best, simply because I’m older.
Steve Dickinson
Editorial Team
Mary Care, Steve Dickinson, Chris
Norman, Jan Williamson
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Diary Dates
Northern Ireland
July 2010
12-13 NI Headquarters Closed
17-23 KGVI Leadership Training Parts 1 and 2
Sept 2010
3-5 Brigade Council (Armagh)
15 Brigade Training Officer Update Meeting
16 CS Christian Education Course Launch
17-19 Expedition Assessment Weekend
20 Entries due: JS Quiz
24-26 Skills for Queen’s Badge
25 AB Officers’ Conference
Oct 2010
8-9 JS Quiz First Round
8-10 Youth Leader Training
8-10 Skills for Queen’s Badge (Ganaway)
12 Entries due: CS Badminton
22-24 Skills for Queen’s Badge
23 JS Quiz Final
25 Closing Date: Registration for JS Officers’
Conference
Scotland
Sept 2010
17-18 17-18 Enhancing Your Skills Course
18-19 17-18 Enhancing Your Skills Course
England
July 31 - Aug 6 2010
31-6 KGVI New Entrants’ and Second Year
Course (Felden)
Republic of Ireland
Sept 2010
13 Regional/Executive Meeting
15 Midlands Region Leaders’ Meeting
15 Youth Leader Training
18 Challenging Behaviour Training Course
23 East Region Leaders’ Meeting
23 Youth Leader Training
25 South East Region Leaders’ Meeting &
Social Evening
29 Northern Region Leaders’ Meeting
29 Youth Leader Training
Oct 2010
2 JS Figure Marching Demonstration
2 CS Squad Drill Demonstration
7 Training & Activities Committee
15 Roll ‘n Bowl Activity Evening
16 Roll ‘n Bowl Activity Evening
17 Annual Founder’s Thanksgiving Parade Service
23 JS/CS Orienteering Day
28 Youth Leader Training

CONTENTS
76
Firm Foundations 2010
Young people learn “iCan with God”
at FF2010
Turning Point
Find out more about the
fourth annual Turning Point
78
81 in London
You London
Youth Organisations pull together
82 85
I can’t hear you
Find out about the recently updated
‘Youth Alpha’ course
BB in the spotlight
Find out how your Company can help put BB in the spotlight
96
Soccer
Other items
to India
Members of 79th Belfast Company
take soccer to india
79.............e-bulletin
Cancer Care Charity Ball
£16,000 raised by members
of 3rd Gourock Company
98 99
Regular Features
80.............Brigade Announcements
Impact Gap Year
Find out about Declan Rogers
and his Gap Year experience
83.............Make a Difference Awards
84.............Programme Planning
87 .............Independent Safeguarding Authority
97 .............Queen’s Badge Achievements
86.............National Competitions
88.............Here and There
92.............Around the Regions
100 ........Chaplain’s Corner
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 75

Young people
‘iCan - wow, a
great weekend and
Mark Greenwood
is quite simply
a legend.’
learn iCan with God
‘Such an amazing weekend!
I CAN!’
Firm Foundations 2010 was held over the
bank holiday weekend at the end of May
at Felden Lodge. Around 750 people
attended this year’s Firm Foundations – with
many young people taking steps of faith.
The festival, organised jointly by
BB and Girls’ Brigade England
& Wales, took place over the
spring bank holiday weekend at
Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead.
The theme for the event was iCan,
based on Philippians Ch.4:13, and so
festival-goers were learning about how
they can do everything through Christ,
who gives us strength.
It was an action-packed weekend of
worship, seminars, entertainments and
sporting activities, as well as the chance
to relax and catch up with friends.
‘It was a great weekend full of fun and
faith discovery,’ says Eric Hudson, on
behalf of the Festival Planning Team.
‘The atmosphere around Felden was
brilliant and it was challenging yet
inspiring to see so many young people
make their first steps in faith.’
BB officer Matt Legg and singer/
songwriter/trustee of GB Ministries
Shell Perris hosted V1, joined by BB/
GB band KJC and V2 was hosted by
Phil Knox, Lorne Campbell and Mark
Greenwood, who were supported by
the Ben Marshall Band.
Christian bands Golddigger, NlighteN,
The Fifth Revelation and Brokenfor
wowed the crowds over the course of
the weekend.
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‘FF was a really amazing weekend!’
‘What a blessed
weekend that was.
God = awesome.’
‘The young people and
not so young people (!)
that we brought
with us this year
had a great time!’
O n m e s s a g e f o r 2 0 11
Friday 28th May to Monday 31st May 2010
Don’t miss Firm Foundations 2011!
The theme is ‘On message’ and will be examining the messages of
today through a Jesus lens; engaging with His foundations for our lives,
attitudes and actions; looking at how various individuals were impacted
by encountering the man and message of Jesus and much, much more!
So put the date in your diary now, Friday 27 May to Monday 30 May
2011, and look out for more details later this year.
Don’t forget to check out the FF website for more on next year’s festival
and to leave your comments and view pictures from this year’s –
www.firm-foundations.org.uk – or why not sign up to the official FF
Facebook page
‘Had an absolutely awesome
and moving time.’
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The fourth annual Turning Point Christian youth
festival for young people aged 11 – 18 was held
at the Ganaway Activity Centre, Millisle (Northern
Ireland) during the weekend of 23-25 April 2010.
The theme this year was Lost
and Found and we were all
challenged as Richard Houston
(Assistant Minister from 1st Larne
Presbyterian Church) took us on an
interactive study of the Prodigal Son.
We studied the message from the
viewpoint of the son, the father and the
older brother. Finally, on the Sunday we
turned Lost into Found. Our resident
house worship band Heart Ablaze led
us in praise over the weekend.
The programme this year, which was
planned and designed by four of the young
people on our Management Team, saw the
return of popular features as well as the
introduction of some brand new activities.
We had…The BackBeat Café, The Live
Lounge playing host to many events such
as SingStar Superstar, Games Arcade,
Guitar Hero and Rock Band, TP Cinema,
dance sessions, cookery, artist workshops,
craft sessions, BBQ, sports-hall games,
tag rugby, hockey, football, crazy golf, tag
rugby, volleyball and much, much more!
The Trading Post was also a popular venue,
offering exclusive Turning Point hoodies,
beanies and t-shirts, a book stall and
novelty items.
This year we welcomed two new agencies.
Open Doors ran a venue during the
weekend, exploring what many Christians
experience as part of the persecuted
church around the world. Their programme
contained underground church prayer time,
campaigning, movies, and a speciality
curry tasting night. We also welcomed
Ulster Rugby to our sports field on the
Saturday who ran coaching sessions
and games of tag rugby.
Many of the activities at Ganaway
(archery, climbing wall, high and low level
rope courses and the zip line) were in full
swing for those attending the weekend
to enjoy. The counselling team ran an
energetic social on the Friday night as well
as sumo wrestling and giant twister. The
activity programme concluded on with
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a huge water fight, complete with water
balloons, giant catapults, hose pipes
and a soapy water slide.
The feedback from the young people
was extremely encouraging and confirms
that what we are doing is meeting the
needs and interests of those who attend.
They also provided really useful ideas
to include in Turning Point 2011.
Already, all the indoor accommodation
for next year is fully booked and people
have started booking into the campsite.
So that means Turning Point 2011 is
definitely going ahead, slightly earlier, on
15-17 April. If you would like to be part
of Turning Point 2011 – either bringing
a group along or volunteering – please
contact us office@turningpointni.org.uk
We look forward to seeing you there!
Stephen Cowden
Turning Point Chairman

e-update
In September the Brigade will be launching ‘e-update’,
which will enable BB Headquarters to keep in contact
on a more regular basis. The e-update will enable
us to share good news, keep you up to date and share
opportunities which sometimes come about at very
short notice!
All registered leaders with an email address
will receive the e-update, those who currently
do not have an email address registered with
BB Headquarters will be able to sign up to the
e-update at anytime through the BB website.
Should you wish to opt out of receiving this
email then you will have the ability to do this
once you have received the first email. Do
not worry; we do not intend to bombard you
with emails, on average you should expect
the e-update to be sent out once a month.
If you have any questions please email
e-update@boys-brigade.org.uk
Update
The Boys’ Brigade NVQ Centre has been running
for almost two years now, and already
has schemes in:
• The Midlands
• Bournemouth
• Eastern District
• Sheffield & Leeds
• Grimsby
• Wales
And we’re about to start a new scheme at the end
of June in Hull and Scarborough!
The centre is also in the process of undertaking an
evaluation of our journey so far. We will be contacting
Candidates and Assessors (as well as other leaders in
their Companies) to see what impact NVQs has had
on them – a questionnaire will be going out to a number
of these people shortly (we’ve even got the questionnaire
available online if you’d prefer to fill it in there!). If you
are involved with one of our NVQ schemes and would
like to take part in this then please contact Alex at
alex.schwerzmann@boys-brigade.org.uk
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Brigade announcements
Apology
We would like to offer our apologies to
Mrs Margaret Elsie Perfect who received
an MBE in the New Year’s Honours, which
was recorded in the April Gazette. Mrs
Perfect received the award for over 60
years’ voluntary service to the 1st Watford
Company, not 8th Watford Company and
we apologise for the error.
NEW COMPANIES
The following new Companies have been enrolled since the last Gazette
Company Captain Church
3rd Bournemouth Sophie Zephirin Bishop of Winchester C of E School
5th Bournemouth James Webb (acting) St Andrew’s Church
34th Cardiff Rev’d Se Hyuk An Ponprennau Community Church
1st Haringey Matthew Denny (acting) Christ Church West Green
49th Liverpool Andy Foulkes St Christopher’s, Norris Green & St Mary’s
QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS
Congratulations are offered to Mr Edwin Thomas Menday, who
received an MBE for his work as a Governor at Longford Community
School and services to Education. Mr Menday has been a lifelong
member of The Boys’ Brigade and was Captain of the 2nd Feltham
Company for over 40 years.
We were also delighted to learn that the late Mr Robert James
Mundell Baillie whose obituary appears in this Gazette was also
awarded an MBE for his services to The Boys’ Brigade in Scotland.
Bob was aware of this recognition before he died and the award
will be received by Mrs Baillie.
BRIGADE COUNCIL
In the April 2010 Gazette P45 the Agenda for the
Annual General Meeting of Brigade Council was
given. Item 1 of the Agenda read, “To receive and
adopt the Accounts for the year ended 31March 2010
together with the Reports of the Brigade Executive
and Auditors thereon.”
Company law and Brigade regulations require the
AGM to receive the accounts which have previously
been approved by the Trustees/Directors and not
to adopt them. Consequently, the amended agenda
is given below.
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE
(A PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
BRIGADE COUNCIL –
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING of THE BOYS’ BRIGADE will
be held at the Armagh City Hotel, Friary Road,
Armagh, BT60 4FR on Saturday 4 September 2010
at 9.30am to consider and, if deemed fit, to approve
the following resolutions, all of which are being
proposed as ordinary resolutions. (See previous
Gazettes, Company mailings and website for further
details of the Brigade Council weekend event)
AGENDA
1. To receive the Accounts for the year ended
31March 2010 together with the Reports of
the Brigade Executive and Auditors thereon
2. To fix the annual capitation fees for the
2010/11 session as proposed in Appendix A
3. To reappoint Whiting and Partners as auditors
of The Boys’ Brigade and authorise the
Brigade Executive to fix their remuneration
4. To consider the following constitutional
motions (ordinary resolutions) in the name
of the Brigade Executive as proposed in
Appendix B
5. To appoint Brigade Office Bearers for 2010/11
session as proposed in Appendix C
By order of the Brigade Executive
Steven Dickinson
Brigade Secretary 1st March 2010
Appendices A, B & C were in the April Gazette and appear
on the voting paper distributed in the Company mailing.
MEETING OF THE BRIGADE EXECUTIVE – 15th/16th May 2010
The meeting was held at Brigade Headquarters, Felden Lodge.
This is a summary of the main items covered.
• 125th Anniversary of Camping
The Executive noted that 2011
marks the 125th anniversary of
the first camp at Tighnabruaich,
and the Executive endorsed the
objective of encouraging residential
activity during the next session and
will look at whether participation
might be recognised in some way.
• Finance
The Brigade Treasurer reported on
the Brigade finances for the twelve
months to 31st March 2010. The year
showed a deficit of £57,091 against
a budgeted deficit of £36,850. There
had been a decrease in turnover at
Supplies and vastly increased utility
costs at the two Brigade properties.
• Charity Commission
The Executive agreed the wording of
a response to recent communication
from the Charity Commission
• Executive Sub Committees
Following the training on governance
at its previous meeting the Executive
reviewed the roles, remits and terms
of reference of its sub committees.
• Business Director
The Executive agreed a timed
process for following up individuals
who had not completed the
registration or re-registration process.
The Executive agreed that a new
category of leader be introduced
to capture details of those who
helped only on a residential activity.
All other helpers/instructors would
be categorised as helpers.
• Director of Youth &
Children’s Work
The Director of Youth & Children’s
Work updated the Executive on
the S/NVQ scheme and the
Brigade’s Safeguarding Panel. The
Executive agreed the membership
of the Panel.
The timescales for registration
with the Independent Safeguarding
Authority were explained and it
was agreed to keep to our policy
of requesting enhanced disclosure
checks after the new schemes
were implemented.
• Get Up & Go
Following the success of the
partnership with the Association of
Children’s Hospices the Executive
agreed to the principle of partnering
three new charities which will
provide educational materials for the
members. The launch of this project
will be in October.
• Stedfast Supplies
Following a report given at its last
meeting on the operation of Stedfast
Supplies in Belfast, the Executive
was updated on progress made
to resolve issues, and approved
revised arrangements.
• Brigade Council
The Executive was updated on the
plans for Brigade Council 2010 at the
City Hotel, Armagh and agreed the
format for the business meeting.
• Reports
The Executive received reports
from Regional Directors and the
minutes of Regional Committees.
They also received feedback
from the sub committees on faith,
image and youth work standards.
Feedback was received from the
National Competitions sub group
and the Executive endorsed the
recommendations.
• Schedule of Brigade Executive
Meetings
The Executive agreed that from
2011 there would be three meetings
per year and the September
meeting would not take place.
• Annual Health & Safety Statement
The Executive agreed the annual
Health and Safety statement and
that the Brigade Secretary be the
named person.
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. . . is taking shape
Since last year’s
official launch at
Buckingham Palace
the YOU project
is taking shape in
Borough’s across
our capital city.
YOU London is a partnership
of youth organisations
including: The Boys’ Brigade,
Scouts, Girlguiding, The Girls’
Brigade, Air Cadets, Sea Cadets,
Army Cadets, Volunteer Police
Cadets, London Fire Brigade Cadets
and St John’s Ambulance. Working
together under YOU London they
are seeking to raise their profile and
recruit new members and volunteers.
A number of events have been
taking place across London including
events to launch the partnership in
boroughs including Hillingdon, Enfield,
Tower Hamlets, Havering, Barking &
Dagenham, Hammersmith & Fulham
and Islington. These events have been
successful by engaging with members
of the public and recruiting children &
young people as well as volunteers.
The Boys' Brigade stand and Band at YOU
Enfield Launch - June 2010
Representatives of YOU Bromley
You Hillingdon launch at The Chimes Shopping Centre
YOU London partner organisations
have been working together and
supporting each other in training as well
as sharing resources and equipment.
In Southwark the Sea Cadets, Volunteer
Police Cadets and The Boys’ Brigade
are working together to form a band.
During Volunteers Week (1st – 7th
June) YOU London had the honour
of being at City Hall promoting YOU
London to Mayor Boris Johnson and
over 50 MP’s from around the country.
In a call for more volunteers Dominic
Goodall a member of 4th Ealing
Company said “Being part of the Boys’
Brigade for over 9 years now has really
shaped my life and the person I am.
It is very sad that some groups are
closing down due to lack of staff”.
Dominic Goodall with Mayor
Members of ATC vs Boys' Brigade
- Tug of War Competition
Volunteers’ Week received strong support from the Deputy
Prime Minister, Nick Clegg: “When I travel across the
country, I have the privilege of meeting so many dedicated
volunteers doing incredible jobs for charities, organisations
and their communities. Volunteering is a fantastic way for
people to give something back but also to learn new skills, make new friends
and perhaps take a first step back into employment. It’s absolutely right to
take time out to pay tribute to our many volunteers, which is why Volunteers’
Week is such a fantastic initiative; and it’s in that spirit that this Government
will be launching a national day to celebrate and encourage social action”.
You can find out more about YOU London at www.youlondon.org.uk
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I can't hear you!
School lessons, teachers,
friends, tv, radio, bands
and pop groups, magazines,
internet, posters and billboards,
parents, fashion…
The list goes on; loads of different
places where people find information
and their identity. The world is shouting
a loud message and, when you take
a look around, it seems like people
in the world are listening.
But it begs the question: how can
we make sure that the most important
message there is, is louder than all the other
noise We have a whole talk on the topic
on the Youth Alpha course called “Why and
How Should I Tell Others” This is probably
a good place to start for anyone thinking of
running a Youth Alpha course.
One of the main reasons we think it’s a
good idea to tell others about your faith is
simply because Jesus tells us to! He said
to his disciples “Go into all the world and
preach the good news to all creation…”
Another reason is that we believe young
people need to know Jesus in their lives.
Not only is the amount of teenagers
involved in church life very low but the
number of teenager church dropouts is
unacceptably high (61-88% depending on
research ). We feel there is a desperate
need to tell the younger generations the
message of Jesus.
So that’s why, but what about how
Here at Youth Alpha we have a couple
of suggestions.
1. We believe that the best way to tell a
teenager about Jesus is for them to
hear it from a teenager!
2. We believe in more listening and
less preaching.
Keep on reading to find out more…!
We know that for teenagers and young
people today, it is no easy task to share
your faith with your friends. The good news
is that the Youth Alpha Course is a tried and
tested method for many young Christians
to tell their friends about their beliefs in a
relaxed and non-threatening way.
The idea behind Youth Alpha is to equip
any teenager or youth leader to run a
course in any setting – this could be your
school, home, a coffee shop, your church,
your local fish & chip shop, a treehouse –
let your imagination go wild! As long as
it’s a place that is the most chilled and
fun for your friends.
Alex, 16, from London ran a course in
his school and said this:
“Running Youth Alpha had to be the most
exciting time of my school days...Alpha
provided a place and the freedom to ask
questions which were playing on everyone’s
minds. I would seriously encourage anyone
to run Alpha in their school!”
The Youth Alpha Leaders’ Guide contains
everything you need to know about running
a course and has each talk written out for
you. It has changed quite a bit over the
years and we have just released a brand
new version of the Leaders’ Guide – it’s
bigger (quite literally!), better and packed
full of ideas on how to make your course
the most fun.
And now a drum roll please for the
best bit…
The material is all available for FREE.
Sorry – did you hear me right That’s right,
I said FREE!
So wherever you are, as long as you have
access to the internet you can access all
the talks online.
We’re so proud of this new Leaders’
Guide that we’ve released it as an online
‘TalkBuilder’. Check it out at youthalpha.
org/TalkBuilder. That means you can create
and edit each talk by choosing which
illustrations you
want to use for
each point in
your talk. From
DVD clips, games, jokes, stories,
YouTubes and loads of other things.
Our main aim is to equip teenagers
to be able to run a course as easily as
possible. And the reason is because,
as I stated before, we believe that the
best way to present the message of the
Gospel to teenagers is to let teenagers do
the telling! Young people are passionate
to see their friends come to know Christ,
through their friendships and through their
witness to them as they ‘do life’ together.
So, it’s young people that know what’s
relevant for young people and by hitting
the web we are hoping to create the
opportunity for you to share your ideas,
experiences and testimonies. Remember,
the talk in each session is only one
part of the course – every session also
involves food, worship and small groups.
It’s during the food and small groups we
hope the guests on the course will have
their chance to voice their opinion and be
heard. Say your bit (using the TalkBuilder)
and then listen to what the guests have to
say – for once they will have a voice and
will be heard, instead of being drowned
in all the chaos of the outside world.
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http://www.christianstandard.com/
articledisplay.aspid=1004
By Nicola Marshall, Youth Alpha
(The Youth Alpha Course is a 10, 9 or 8 week
course exploring the meaning of life set over
15 topics such as ‘Who is Jesus’ and ‘How and
Why Do I Pray’ Each session involves food,
a talk, worship and small groups)
Youth Alpha Talkbuilder is available online
at Youthalpha.org/Talkbuilder
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Go MAKE A DIFFERENCE Awards
2010
“celebrating inspirational young people”
The difficult task of selecting overall winners from the entries for this year’s Make A Difference Awards was the
responsibility of Executive members from the respective Regions. All nominees will receive a certificate for their
achievements and the following young men were considered worthy of special recognition and will be invited
to receive their prizes at an event organised within the Region.
ENGLAND
Owen Hughes – 24th Hull
Owen has been instrumental in the successful launch of “Street Angels” in Hull. The Street Angels work in a
defined part of the city and their role is to provide a safe place for those who become vulnerable in any way on
Friday and Saturday nights. Owen has been involved every weekend and has taken the position of team leader.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Peter Maxwell – 6th Newtownards
Peter has been a tremendous asset to the work of the 6th Newtownards Company since Anchor Boys and has only missed
one night in all those years. As well as his devotion to BB, Peter has looked after his severely autistic brother to support
his family and for his Queen’s Badge was heavily involved in a trampolining club for autistic children and young people.
The Brigade is immensely proud of all of the young people nominated and congratulates them on their achievements.
Owen and Peter will receive their awards at special celebrations within their Regions.
The Youth of Today
– From Anchor Boy to Battalion President
Matthew Gordon otherwise known as ‘Flash’ is the new Devon Battalion President.
Elected in September ’09 President Gordon replaces Dave Bradford who previously
served two terms.
Now 24, Matthew was an Anchor boy and has worked his way steadily through the ranks
currently serving as an Officer at 5th Exeter. Since being elected as President he has visited
every company in the Battalion and built up a contacts file to better engage with Captains
and Officers alike. Producing a questionnaire for companies to identify their strengths and
weaknesses has built a clear picture of development needs, staffing levels and any concerns.
Matthew is keen to establish an understanding of the Battalion to enable speedy responses to
changes in each Company. His aim is to strengthen the Battalion and to support its leaders.
Why is BB so important to you
The Boys’ Brigade has made me the person that I am today, given me good Christian morals,
kept me on the straight and narrow and enabled me to make the best friends that I could ever
wish to meet. I just want to give boys the same opportunity that I had.
Why did you decide to run for President
It is about making a difference. I am young and enthusiastic and think that will be beneficial
to the job. I want to get all thirteen companies in the Battalion working together, increasing
competition entries and increasing the number of boys. Captains and officers within the
Battalion have been really supportive and that has been encouraging.
Matthew is a pretty impressive bloke and a real inspiration to other young leaders. It’s not
often that you see a young man taking on this sort of position of responsibility with such
keen enthusiasm and commitment. William Smith set the BB object of “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.” He would be
proud of how Matthew has been encouraged, developed and nurtured into the man he is today
continuing to uphold those founding values and in turn inspire the young men he works with.
That’s the BB for you. Blooming Brilliant!
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 83

Planning your
Programme
To help you plan your programme for next session you will find some ideas below on how you could get your Company or
Section involved in a national awareness day/week. You will find a wide range of resources to support you in running your
programme by visiting the website links.
Remembrance Day
11th November 2010
Get your Company involved in this
important national day by helping the
children and young people in your group
to remember the significance of this day.
Go to www.britishlegion.org.uk
for more information and
downloadable resources.
Road Safety Week
22-28th November 2010
The theme for Road Safety
Week 2010 is: KIDS SAY
SLOW DOWN! Help to raise
awareness of road safety
within your group, there are
lots of ideas for activities as well as
the resources to help you run them.
Go to www.roadsafetyweek.org for
more information and resources.
The Boys’ Brigade
Christingle Fortnight
1st - 14th December 2010
Celebrate Christingle with your
Company this Christmas and raise
vital funds for The Children’s Society.
Pre-register at www.christingle.org/
boysbrigade and be the first to hear
about FREE resources for Anchor
and Junior programme zones,
including arts & crafts, community
and fundraising activities.
The Big Bird Watch
24th January – 4th
February 2011
Take part in the RSPB’s
‘Big Bird Watch’ with
your group. There are lots of ways you
can get involved and there are free
resources to support you. Go to
www.rspb.org.uk/schoolswatch/ for
more information and resources.
British Heart Month
February 2011
Dress up, dress down,
bake, collect, run, paint... Everyone’s
going Red for Heart for National
Heart Month this February. Hold red
themed events throughout February
and raise essential funds in the fight
against heart disease. Friday 25th
February is wear red day; money
raised will help the BHF save lives.
Go to www.bhf.org.uk/red for
more information and resources.
Fairtrade Fortnight
28th February - 13th
March 2011
For two whole weeks we want the
nation to get loud and proud about
Fairtrade by asking everyone to
‘Show off your label’. We want to
load the FAIRTRADE Mark with
meaning, telling them the tangible
difference Fairtrade makes to
producers. Go to www.fairtrade.org.uk
for more information and resources.
World Book Day
Thursday 3rd March 2011
World Book Day is the biggest
annual celebration of books and
reading in the UK and Ireland.
www.worldbookday.com
WWF’s Earth Hour
Saturday 26th March 2011
Earth Hour is a global
event to highlight the need to look
after our planet. Register your group
at http://earthhour.wwf.org.uk, and
download a free resource full of
activities, games and information
for every age group to help you
get involved.
Putting Asthma in
the Limelight
1st – 8th May 2011
Help put Asthma in the Limelight by
going lime green. Help your group
to understand more about Asthma
and also help by raising funds to
support the work of the charity. The
2nd May 2011 is National Asthma Day.
Go to www.asthma.org.uk for more
information and resources.
Recycle Week
20th – 26th June 2011
Get your group involved in recycling
during the annual Recycle Week 2011.
Go to: www.recyclenowpartners.org.uk
for information and resources.
Child Safety Week
20th – 26th June 2011
Go to www.childsafetyweek.
org.uk for more information.
Complete the on-line time pledge and
find out the simple things that can be
done to prevent accidents. There are
also competitions and quizzes which
can be downloaded for free!
If you get involved in any of the
above or another awareness day
/campaign then let us know
what you got up to by sending
in your story and any pictures.
You can email submissions to
gazette@boys-brigade.org.uk
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During September
/October 2010 the
challenge is for every
Company to take action
to put BB in the Spotlight.
There are many ways in which a
Company could do this including a
recruitment campaign, fundraising
for BB or others, running an event,
getting involved in a community project
or sending an article to the local press.
Just think, if every Company in the land
did something to raise the profile of BB,
we really would put BB in the Spotlight.
Many of us regularly comment on BB not
having a profile in the local or national
media, so let’s set out a challenge to
one and all to get involved.
What could you do
Just think of the many things that you
and your young people can do to raise
the profile of the BB. You could:
• Hold a recruitment drive for members
and adult volunteers. Have you already
arranged a special night Have you
looked through the Tool Kits provided to
each Company over the last session
• Think of innovative ways to raise money
for your Company or a charity and send
details to the local press.
• Make sure your local community knows
you exist and about the positive work
going on. Is your Company profiled
on your church notice board Is there
information in the local library and
community centre
• Why not organise something to coincide
with the date of the founding of the first BB
Company on 4th October
What support is available
Over the past 12 months a number of
new resources have been made available
to support Companies in recruiting new
members, and there are lots of ideas that
could be put into action. You will find all the
recruitment resources on the BB website at
www.boys-brigade.org.uk/recruitment/. BB
Supplies has a growing range of resources
which could help with fundraising including
collection boxes, gift aid envelopes,
sponsor cards and more (Visit BB Supplies
online at http://shop.boys-brigade.org.uk).
Take a look at the programme packs for
ideas on how to engage your Company
in a community project.
Can Battalions/Districts get involved
Of course. Battalions/Districts could
provide a way for Companies to work
together, the strength of working together
in greater numbers is always going to help.
What is Headquarters doing
At the same time BB Headquarters and
Regional HQ’s will also be looking at how
to do their bit to raise the profile of the
BB as well as support the efforts by local
Companies, Battalions and Districts.
Don’t forget to let us know what
your Company gets up to, send
us your stories and pictures to
gazette@boys-brigade.org.uk
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 85

NATIONAL COMPETITIONS
2009–2010
Many Companies from all parts of the UK & Ireland took part in
the various National Competitions throughout the session. and the
Final of these took place during April and May. Many miles were
travelled during the opening rounds and many new places visited
and fellowship was enjoyed.
Chess Final
The Chess Final was hosted by North West District, which took place at its District
Training & Activity Centre in Kirkham on Saturday 10th April.
Winners: 7th Edinburgh
Runners-up: 32nd Nottingham
3rd: 2nd Bracknell
Junior 5-A-Side Football Final
The Junior 5-A-Side Football Final
was hosted by Dundee & Angus
Battalion and the Final took place
in Dundee High School, Sports
Complex on Saturday 8th May.
Winners: 1st Greenock
Runners-up: 1st Ardstraw
3rd: 1st Torquay
4th: 3rd Kilkeel
5th: 42nd Dundee
6th: 8th Hartlepool
Masterteam Final
The Masterteam Final was hosted by
Motherwell & Bellshill District Battalion
and the Final took place in the Kings
Centre Motherwell on Saturday 17th
April.
Winners: 1st Cullybackey
Runners-up: 35th Liverpool
3rd: 16th Newtownabbey
4th: 1st Stewarton
5th: 8th Stirling
6th: 1st Alton
7th: 1st Haggs
Badminton Final
The Badminton Final was hosted by
Northern Ireland District and the Final
took place in the Valley Leisure Centre
Newtownabbey on Saturday 1st May.
Winners: 1st Polmont
Runners-up: 4th Newtownabbey
3rd: 1st Mountjoy
4th: 1st Largs
5th: 9th South East Essex
6th: 1st Barnet
Table Tennis Final
The Table Tennis Final was hosted by
the Republic of Ireland Region and the
Final took place in Sportsco Centre in
Dublin on Saturday 15th May.
Winners: 1st Grangemouth
Runners-up: 1st Burton-in-Kendal
3rd: 4th Southampton
4th: 8th Falkirk
5th: 1st Charlemont
6th: 1st Greenisland
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Disclosure Checks
The Government has announced that it is halting the scheme requiring
individuals working with children and vulnerable adults to register with
the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). This requirement was
due to be introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in July.
While the Government undertakes a review of the proposed scheme,
existing processes for organisations to undertake disclosure checks
for all leaders will continue.
However, a new disclosure application form will still be introduced
in July. Guidance notes on how to complete it will be sent out with
the form.
Timescale for introduction of new disclosure forms
in England & Wales:
New CRB forms will be sent out from 28th June
15th July – Last date old CRB forms will be accepted by BB
for processing
26th July – CRB Office will start processing new forms and will
no longer accept old CRB forms.
Timescale for introduction of new disclosure forms in
Northern Ireland:
New AccessNI forms will be sent out from 21st June
1st July – Last date old AccessNI forms will be accepted by BB
for processing
9th July – Last date old AccessNI will accepted by AccessNI Office
for processing
14th July – First date AccessNI Office will accept new forms
26th July – Date AccessNI Office will start processing new forms
Re-registration of Leaders
Due to the timing of the introduction of the new disclosure forms
in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Brigade Executive has
determined that those leaders whose registration expires at the
end of the 2009/10 session will have their appointment extended
for one session.
Scotland & Republic of Ireland
The above processes will not apply in Scotland and Republic of Ireland
at the current time. Therefore, the normal procedures for registration and
re-registration will continue to apply including the Brigade Executive’s
timed processes. When further information becomes clear in these
Regions it will be communicated.
If you have any questions regarding the above please contact
the Membership Team at Brigade Headquarters.
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 87

HERE & THERE
2nd Bedford
Pictured are members of the 2nd Bedford Junior Section when they visited the newly
elected Mayor of Bedford, Dave Hodgson, at the Mayor’s Parlour.
1st Polegate
The 1st Polegate Company held a pirate
party and recruited three new members
as a result. The Company is just four
months old!
Dalgety Bay &
Tulliallan
Junior and Company section boys from
Dalgety Bay and Tulliallan had a joint day
out at Scotland’s Murrayfield Stadium to
watch the Edinburgh v Ospreys Magners
League match. The boys formed the
guard of honour at the mouth of the
tunnel and took part in a skills session in
front of the main stand at half time.
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Glasgow Battalion
Twenty-one hardy Seniors and Leaders
from Glasgow Battalion braved a very
cold February morning to go White Water
Rafting on the River Tay.
Ross Grant and Kevin Kay present
Coxswain Victor Sutherland with £500
cheque.
1st Fraserburgh
On the 23rd February 2010, 27 boys
of the 1st Fraserburgh Junior Section
took part in a 10 minute sponsored
silence. In total they raised £500, which
was donated to the Fraserburgh RNLI
Memorial Appeal. The local appeal
hopes to raise £40,000 to build a
memorial to commemorate the 13
lifeboat crew members who died in three
separate disasters in the 20th Century.
1st Malvern – James
Bruton
James Bruton of 1st Malvern Company
was the youngest runner in the London
Marathon, the same day as his birthday.
James was running in memory of his
grandfather and used the event and
training to complete the physical section
of his D of E Award.
5th Glasgow
125th Anniversary
Celebrations
The 5th Glasgow is the second oldest BB
Company still in existence today.
The company celebrated 125 years of
service in style recently by holding a
successful Reunion Dinner and service
for ex members and friends of the
Company, some who came from as far
as Germany.
One hundred attended a reunion dinner
on Saturday 27th March, in the Millennium
Hotel, George Square. On the Sunday a
celebratory service was held at St John’s
Renfield Church, joined by neighbouring
BB Companies and Sir Kenneth Calman,
The Brigade President gave the main
address. Representatives from the City
of Glasgow, Strathclyde Police, and
local politicians also attended and the
morning concluded with a Parade, led
by the pipes and drums of the 231st
Glasgow Company.
The weekend demonstrated that the
Company is still alive and kicking and
hopes to continue the good work in the
Kelvindale area of Glasgow for many
years to come.

Above left: The Company’s outstanding sports achievements were recently
acknowledged when Newtownabbey Borough Council awarded them the Junior Team of
the Year Award.
Above right: Jonathan McMullan with his Formula Ford 1600 Van Diemen RF92
16th Newtownabbey’s achievements
Jonathan McMullan, 16th Newtownabbey, is making a name for himself in the racing
world. He started Kart Racing when he was very young and at 16 he was Northern
Ireland Karting Champion. Last year he moved up into Formula Ford 1600 Racing and
is now racing against adults and teams with a lot of experience. Last year he managed
to be on the front of the grid a number of times after practice but never managed to win
a race. On Saturday 27 March 2010 Jonathan won the Northern Ireland Formula Ford
1600 at Kirkistown Race Circuit, and at 17 years of age this is a great achievement.
He will be racing in England later on in the year and hopes he may be spotted and
hopefully one day race in Formula 1.
Highland Battalion
Golf Competition
Pictured are the winners and runners
up of the Highland Battalion Golf
Competition held at Inverness Golf
Club on 9th April 2010.
1st Banff –
Banffshire Battalion
Parade
Pictured is 1st Banff Company leading
the Banffshire Battalion Parade in the
coastal town of Macduff, Banffshire.
Halifax Band
Marches for Sport
Relief
The Halifax Boys’ Brigade/Girls’ Brigade
Band marched a full lap of the Bradford
Sport Relief event held at Lister Park on
Sunday 21st March.
5th Bromwich –
President’s Badge
At the Family Service on Sunday 11th
April 2010, The Brigade Secretary,
presented four President’s Badges to
Robert Charlton, Adam Davey, Jake
Henson and Alex Powell. The four
have worked hard to achieve their
President’s Badges and two of them,
Jake and Alex, are now working
towards their Queen’s Badge.
25th Aberdeen
Centenary
A special service was held to mark the
Centenary of the 25th Aberdeen.
Co-operative
Community Fund
Saves Boys’ Brigade
Competitions!
The Halifax Battalion has recently
received a grant from the Cooperation
Community Fund to support its wide
programme of activities.
1st/2nd Milngavie
Members of the 1st/2nd Milngavie Company recently paraded to St Luke’s Church
for their end-of-session Service. Bill Stevenson, Director for Scotland, presented
President’s Badges to Cpl Andrew Muirhead, L/Cpl Gordon Best and L/Cpl Jamie Short
and Queen’s Badges to Cpl Calum Shields and Cpl Craig Thomson. The first King’s
Badge was presented to a Milngavie Boy in 1914, and this was a special occasion
as it was the first time that Queen’s Badges were presented to members of the
amalgamated Company. Euan McKay, Captain of 1st/2nd Milngavie, congratulated
the five boys who have worked very hard for their Badges over the past session.
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HERE & THERE
1st Yeovil Help for
Heroes
The Anchor Section of the 1st Yeovil
Company came up with a brilliant
idea that combined some craftwork
with supporting the ‘Help for Heroes’
campaign. The boys made and
decorated small ‘Sentry’ money boxes
that they gave out to the rest of the
sections so the boys could fill their
money boxes with loose change. The
boys had the boxes for a month and then
they were collected in for the sketch and
award night held on the 31st March 2010.
In total the boys raised £83.64 for Help
the Heroes. The picture shows Richard
Lupton, the regional co-ordinator for Help
for Heroes, surrounded by the boys and
their ‘sentry’ boxes.
BBNI 7 a side Rugby Competition
The Boys’ Brigade Northern Ireland District held its 7-a-side Rugby Competition on
Saturday 8th May 2010, which took place at Omagh Rugby Club in County Tyrone. It
was good to see Brian McLaughlin, Ulster Rugby Head Coach, supporting his local
Boys’ Brigade Company, 1st Killinchy.
The 7th Portadown won the Junior Competition and 1st Killinchy were runners-up.
The 4th Portadown won the Senior Competition and 1st & 2nd Route were runners-up.
1st Stevenston
Christopher McColgan and Connor
Shaw are the first boys in 22 years to
be awarded President’s badges in the
company.
BB Canoe Club
The BB Canoe Club held another
successful training course at Glasshouses
Mill, attended by officers and young
people from across the country.
Find out more at canoeclub.boysbrigade.org.uk
Glasgow Battalion
Eighty-six boys from Glasgow and
surrounding areas attended the Glasgow
Battalion Queen’s Badge Residential,
which contained a session from
Strathclyde Fire and Rescue on “Cut it
Out”, a Young Driver road safety initiative,
as well as a Heartstart emergency session.
1st Romford
1st Romford celebrated its Centenary
with a parade service.
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32nd Nottingham
Members of 32nd Nottingham who have
achieved the Gold Standard of The Duke
of Edinburgh’s Award.
12th Newtownabbey
At 12th Newtownabbey’s Display, Bradley
couldn’t wait to start reading his new Bible.
3rd Halesowen
Company
On Saturday 13th February, four boys
from 3rd Halesowen Company took part
in an organised sponsored silence in
aid of the Haiti Earthquake Appeal and
raised £202.
Pictured are Max Allen, who suggested
and organised the event and the three
other boys who took part.

The Rocky Mountain Centre
In the mid sixties Thomas Street Methodist had a thriving BB, GB and Youth Club.
They also had a man of vision, the late Jimmy Twyble, who saw that this work could
be expanded by providing a facility for daily or weekend trips to a totally different
environment. With support from the Thomas Street congregation and members of the
youth groups he bought two prefabs for £65, which were dismantled, transported and
reassembled on a site among ten acres of woodland near the centre of the Western
Mournes – the potential for adventure seemed limitless! The centre became known as
‘Albert’s Hut’ after Albert McNally, Captain of 1st Portadown, who looked after bookings
and maintenance.
What had started as a short-term project became so successful that the church helped
with a renovation scheme to improve the standard of accommodation and the centre was
re-opened on 15th November, 1980 by Earl Johnston. After a few years, the Battalion
took it over and the ‘hut’ was re-opened and renamed ‘The Rocky Mountain Centre’.
The Centre was a success from the start and used by many BB, GB, Scouts, Youth
Clubs, YMCA, D of E Award groups. In 2009 the Battalion applied for and received
a grant from the Dept. of Education to update and improve the centre and so Jimmy
Twyble’s dream lives on.
1st Ardstraw
1st Ardstraw had a successful session
presenting 17 President’s Badges and
also being runners up in the Under 15
National 5-a-side Football.
18th Worcester
Park
The 18th Worcester Park Company won
the London District 3 Man Colour Party
Competition.
56th Belfast
Pictured are members of the 56th Belfast Company receiving their trophies and medals
for winning the football league and cup double. Presentations were made by Denis
Marriott, Battalion Vice President, (on the left), and Michael Halliday, Glentoran Football
Club, (on the right).
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would rather we did not do
this for whatever reason,
please indicate when
passing the item on to us.
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Around the regions
ENGLAND
BB Breaks New Ground in
Secondary School
REPUBLIC
OF IRELAND
Anchors’
Fun Day
The Anchors’ Fun Day
took place in Fort Lucan
on the outskirts of Dublin
on Saturday 8th May 2010.
The Anchors created their
own adventures as they
discovered secret slides,
climbing 40 foot towers
and high walkways before
zipping across the aerial
runways and, of course,
the dreaded water slide;
just as well all had a
change of clothes!
The 3rd Bournemouth Boys’ Brigade Company started in
April 2010. It is the first BB Company to run in a secondary
school and has become part of the school’s extended services
programme. The group meets at 3.30pm every Tuesday in the
Bishop of Winchester School in Bournemouth and is run by
teachers at the school, our Development worker in the area
Sophie Zephirin and a team of volunteers.
Working within the school is an excellent opportunity to explore
new ways of ‘doing BB’. The group currently has ten Year 7
students attending and the plan is to build on the founding
members and offer the opportunity to Year 7 & 8 students
from September.
Most of those attending have said that they have never
experienced anything like it before and attendance is excellent.
Activities so far have included fencing, street dance, basic drill
and team building.
The Company is able to use all the school resources including
the mini bus at no cost. In September the school will become
an Academy and whilst this will impact on the current set up this
will also benefit the Company through potential funding.
The local Bible College, Moorlands, is considering making
Bournemouth Battalion a placement for its BA in Youth
and Community students.
This is an exciting new piece of work and one that can be
modeled in other schools both primary and secondary.
Thanksgiving Services
During the month of April, Services of Thanksgiving were held
around the country in St. Mary’s Church, Baltinglass, Castro
Petre Church, Edenderry and Killeshandra Parish Church,
Killeshandra with many members, leaders, parents and friends
attending. All were blessed with exceptionally fine weather. As is
customary, the host Company provides refreshments for all after
the Service and is an important part of the fellowship of the day.
Could your Battalion set up a new Company in a school or explore
new ways of being BB If you would like to discuss starting up a
new Company contact your Regional Director or a Development
Worker in your area who will be pleased to assist you.
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Around the regions
WALES
Easter Event helps start
new company in Cardiff!
The Boys’ Brigade hosted an Easter event for boys and girls
between the ages of 5 and 11 at Pontprennau Community Church
in Cardiff on 25th March as part of an initiative to establish a new
company in the recently built residential estate where there are lots
of young families but little or no Christian children’s and youth work.
The event served as the inaugural meeting of the company, which
now meets regularly.
The event was a
great opportunity to
showcase BB activities
and generate interest
from the children
and parents as well
as give the new
volunteers a chance
to test their skills with
support from some
more experienced
leaders. Minister of the Church, Margaret Crompton, said, “Our
focus at Pontprennau Community Church has always been to offer
opportunities for the development of the whole person in body,
mind and spirit. With its mix of physical activities, crafts and fun,
all firmly rooted in a Christian ethos, The Boys’ Brigade offers
something unique for young people and we are excited by
this development.”
The company now has six Anchors and three trained leaders
and is hoping to grow over the next few months with some
targeted recruitment.
Youth Work Conference
builds on ‘Engage a
Generation’ campaign
The Boys’ Brigade in Wales held a Youth Work Conference
on 25th March for all existing Company Chaplains as well
as ministers and youth workers who might be interested to
know more about our youth work model. The conference
was a chance for ministers to think about the youth work
at their churches, what they would like to see and how
The Boys’ Brigade can support them in that vision as well
as an opportunity to network with colleagues.
It was a huge success with 23 delegates attending from
a broad spectrum of denominations and areas of Wales.
We were very fortunate to have as our key note speaker
Nigel James, recently back from the US, who spoke on
the importance of youth work and how it had helped him
in his life. Two young BB members spoke about what they
have gained from their time in the Brigade and what they
plan to put back. The conference was a great opportunity
to dispel some of the misconceptions that may still exist
about The Boys’ Brigade and to engage with ministers
and youth workers who may otherwise have not even
considered BB at their churches.
The feedback was very positive and there is a lot of
follow up work to be done. We hope that the conference
will become an annual event, both to support existing
Chaplains and as part of our development strategy to
start new companies.
Scotland
Cross
Country
If you were a good runner
and in the BB in Scotland,
Edinburgh was the place to be
on 20th March. The National
Cross Country Championships
were hosted by the Edinburgh,
Leith and District Battalion. A
challenging course was planned,
located at the Mary Erskine
Sports Centre at Ravelston.
Most of the Battalions in Scotland
were represented and we were
blessed with great weather.
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Around the regions
Scotland continued
West of Scotland Gathering of
Battalions
Eight Battalions from the West of Scotland were represented for an afternoon event at
the home of 1st Largs on March 28th. Various development issues were discussed but
the main focus was on strengthening the work of the BB in this part of the UK. There
were reports of how the Battalions had been involved in Company Support and this led
to a discussion on what role Battalions and healthier Companies could play in supporting
struggling ones. A considerable part of the Gathering centred on how we can start or
restart Companies. We looked at ways to improve our ‘Engage a Generation’ message
to churches and plan to hold a conference on this in the autumn. In the informal
atmosphere it was good to share ideas on taking The Boy’s Brigade forward.
Healthier
Scotland
The Brigade in Scotland has recently
received a grant of £30K from NHS
Scotland. The money will be used
to commission new programme
materials with a health theme, and
to raise awareness among young
people of health related conditions.
It is anticipated that a number of
pilot projects will be run over the
Autumn with a view to publishing
new materials in 2011.
Scottish Bands Contest
The Scottish Bands Contest on Saturday 13th March was a
great success. An audience of around 500 people watched
some excellent bands from across Scotland compete at the
Caird Hall in Dundee. Chief Guests included the Lord Provost
of Dundee and the Lord Lieutenant of Angus – Mrs G Osborne.
Thanks are extended to all the members of Dundee and
Angus Battalion who volunteered to help and who made it
such a great event.
The 1st Troon and 1st Tulliallan took the honours in the
Championship Classes.
Cash Back
Young people across Scotland are set to benefit following the launch of a
£500,000 fund aimed at increasing the provision of positive activities available
to them through local youth groups.
Under the latest strand of the Scottish Government’s CashBack for
Communities initiative, funds recovered from criminal activity will be used
to help new local volunteer-led youth groups to get off the ground and to
enhance the activities on offer to young people through existing groups.
Speaking at the launch, Scottish Justice Secretary, Kenny MacAskill MSP said:
“This is a perfect example of bad money being used for good purposes, by
turning cash seized from crooks into funds supporting the work of six very
deserving youth organisations. I’m pleased this money can be put towards
more great projects to benefit young people across Scotland.”
The Brigade is one of the partners running the scheme along with the Scouts
Scotland, Girlguiding Scotland, Girls’ Brigade Scotland, Clubs for Young
People (Scotland) and Youth Scotland. Any groups who are members of these
organisations are able to apply for up to £1000 to help with start-up costs, or
£2000 to support particular programmes of activity for young people, primarily
those aged between 10 and 19 years.
More information and application forms for the scheme are available on the
BB Scotland website, or if you would like more information please contact
Anne Dickson at BB HQ or e-mail cashback@boys-brigade.org.uk.
Amazing Things
BB Scotland has been heavily involved in
the production of Amazing Things 2. A joint
venture by the Scottish Awards Network,
this publication gives employers and other
interested parties a guide to the various
award schemes being run by voluntary
organisations in Scotland. Full details can
be found at http://www.youthscotland.org.
uk/projects/volunteer-action-plan/amazingthings.htm
Margaret Bannatyne
After over 40 years loyal service to the Brigade
Margaret Bannatyne retired on Friday 23 April.
Margaret spent her whole working life employed
by the Brigade and has been responsible for
booking hundreds of people on to training
courses at Carronvale House. She helped in so
many different ways with the administration and
the organisation of special events and countless
other tasks.
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International Junior Section
Team Games 2010
There were 150 entries into this year’s competition from around the world including Australia,
Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Malaysia, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
The top ten were as follows:
Placing Company Region Total Points
1st 1st Yeovil England 812
2nd 1st Stevenston Scotland 792
3rd 8th Leicester England 785
4th 1st Templepatrick Northern Ireland 771
5th 1st Weston Super Mare England 761
6th 10th Wolverhampton A England 760
7th 3rd Kilkeel A Northern Ireland 754
8th 3rd Kilkeel B Northern Ireland 748
9th 6th Brisbane Australia 718
10th 132nd Campbelltown A Australia 697
Full results can be found on the BB Website at www.boys-brigade.org.uk
Top Team Challenge 2010
There were 178 entries into this year’s competition, well done to all those that entered.
The top ten were as follows:
Placing Company Region Total Points
1st 1st Yeovil B England 873
2nd 1st Cumnock A Scotland 854
3rd 8th Newtownards A Northern Ireland 852
4th 1st Cumnock B Scotland 846
5th 1st Waterloovile B England 845
6th 10th Liverpool A England 840
7th 3rd Bromley A England 838
8th 1st Yeovil A England 804
9th 10th Wolverhampton C England 798
10th 101st Glasgow Scotland 795
Full results can be found on the BB Website at www.boys-brigade.org.uk
Details of the 2011 Top Team Challenge will be sent out with the October 2010 Gazette.
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 95

Pastor Alan Stevens had just returned
from a fact finding and teaching trip
to Southern India
79th
Belfast
takes
soccer
to
India
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While there he had visited the
Boys Haven Orphanage near
the village of Paippad, Kerala
State and thought that the Belfast
Battalion Grassroots Development
Soccer School, also known as
the 79th B4Sport Soccer School
concept, would be of great benefit
to the boys in the home. My initial
reaction was “I can’t afford the
time or money to go to India!”
Having established and managed
a grassroots soccer development
programme in Belfast for the boys in
my Company and the Battalion aged 6-16 over the past six years, I suppose
the connection was obvious to him and the more I thought about this challenge
the more the idea started to take hold.
So by the end of the Summer and six months of fundraising I was ready to run
the first soccer school at the Boys Haven during February this year. Thanks to the
generosity of friends and colleagues the trip was funded and I was able to take a
fully equipped soccer school to Paippad complete with balls, goal nets, bibs and all
the training gear associated with such an enterprise. Thanks to help from the airlines
I even managed to get it all there free of charge – a total of around 50 kilos in kit!
The boys at the orphanage have next to no possessions – a bed, a Bible, a cup,
and a plate, the clothes they stand up in and a Sunday outfit. Yet they are the lucky
ones. There are some estimated 20 million orphaned or homeless Indian children.
The 80 boys at Paippad are well fed, have a safe and loving environment to grow
up in a well run home and are provided with an education through the New India
Evangelistic Association, which runs the establishment and funds their schooling.
From donations of unwanted kids soccer kits, we were able to give each boy
a replica kit and the look on their faces just had to be seen to be believed. Their
excitement reached ‘ballistic’ levels when we produced the football equipment.
The week of coaching in 30 degree temperatures concluded with a world cup
tournament among the various age groups.
Our mission there was a simple brief – to take some excitement and enhance
the quality of their lives by playing football and teaching them English through
Bible classes along the way. Hopefully, a lasting relationship with the Orphanage
was established that will open doors to further development opportunities in the
years ahead. NIEA run 20 boys’ and girls’ orphanages across India, caring for
around 850 kids at present.
The experience enriched my life in many ways and as a result I would like to help
to provide further help to Paippad, short term and long term. It would be great to set
up an education bursary to support young people who wish to take further education
in the neighbouring New India
Bible Seminary when they reach
15 years of age. Through this
excellent institution NIEA train
up young people to work as
evangelists throughout India
and neighbouring countries.
My heartfelt thanks go to the
generosity and compassion of
all my colleagues and friends
in Belfast Battalion who
supported this project.
Eamonn McCoy
79th Belfast

QUEEN’S BADGE
ACHIEVEMENTS
From right: Guide Dog Puppy Ryley, Barbara Brodie
and Ally Taylor of the Guide Dogs accepting the
cheque for £2,736 from Ross Knight, Jed Smith,
Gavin Addison and Andrew MacCallum of the
1st Carnoustie Boys’ Brigade..
As part of his Queen’s Badge Community Service,
Ross Knight of 1st Carnoustie Company, together
with other seniors, decided to assist the Guide
Dogs for the Blind Association. They helped in the
Association’s week-long charity shop fundraising in
Carnoustie, by raising £1,700.
Ross, who was recently crowned Scottish Solo Brass
Champion in both the open and slow melody sections,
organised a follow on concert of music from some of the
best young brass players in Scotland, known as ‘Blazin’
Brass’. Tickets were in high demand and the sell out
audience who packed Carnoustie Parish Church were
treated to an evening of dazzling musical entertainment.
As well as Ross, ‘Blazin Brass’ ensemble comprises
younger sister, Sarah, brother Craig, Joe, Scott Ness,
Matthew Buchan and Gregory Chaplain The concert
raised a further £2,736 for Guide Dogs.
Ross, who later presented cheque for £2,736 to Ally Taylor
and Barbara Brodie of the Dundee Fundraising Branch of
the Guide Dogs said, “Achieving my Queen’s Badge in The
Boys’ Brigade is the culmination of thirteen years’ service
and I am delighted that we were able to raise so much
money for the Guide Dogs.”
Ally Taylor replied “I cannot praise Ross highly enough
for what he has achieved this far in his young life. We have
no doubt whatsoever that Ross has the talent and ability to
reach the highest levels. We are grateful to him and his
fellow musicians and the 1st Carnoustie Boys’ Brigade for
giving so much of their time and effort and for raising this
fantastic amount for Guide Dogs.”
We would welcome stories of other initiatives of young
people working for their Queen’s Badge.
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 97

3rd
Gourock
Cancer
Care
Charity
Ball
On Saturday 26 September
250 guests descended on
Greenock Town Hall for what
turned out to be a fabulous evening
at the 3rd Gourock Company’s
Breast Cancer Care Charity Ball
– fabulous in that it was a most
enjoyable event and fabulous in
that it raised £16,000 for a most
worthy charity.
In the Autumn of 2008 we were
reminded of just how breast cancer
can affect anyone at any time. We all
live with the threat that a family member
or friend may be diagnosed with the
disease when we least expect it.
Some of our senior boys and a young
member of Company staff suggested
that the 3rd Gourock should do
something to raise funds for the Breast
Cancer Care Charity. Rather naively
we thought that we could arrange a
fundraising dinner within four months
and promptly set about booking
Greenock Town Hall for Saturday 25
March. We soon learned from voices
of experience that March was too
ambitious! The next available date at
the Town Hall was 26 September, so,
26 September it had to be.
At first we set ourselves what we
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thought was an ambitious target figure
of £5,000. The target was very quickly
raised when we received our first
donation of £3,000! On the night our
silent auction target figure was doubled!
The incredible generosity shown by
everyone was very humbling.
At the Town Hall we had contact with a
number of ladies, who had had cancer
and were keen to talk about their own
experiences of breast cancer. One
lady in particular was so grateful for
...Our senior boys
grafted solidly
for eight hours
as cloakroom
attendants, waiters,
dishwashers...the
dishwashing did
not end until 2am!
what we were doing she said “... the
advancement made in the treatment of
the disease has been incredible and it is
only through fundraising events like this
that it has been possible. Please take
every opportunity you can to promote
the charity as every penny they receive
is so very well spent.”
On the night we declared a total
of £14,000 figure, but this grew to a
staggering £16,000 in the following days.
We can only hope and pray that our
contribution to the charity will further
help the advances in treatment and,
who knows, ultimately help find the
elusive cure which has exercised the
minds of scientists for years.
Our senior boys were a credit to
themselves, their parents and the 3rd
Gourock as they grafted solidly for
eight hours as cloakroom attendants,
waiters, dishwashers and general
‘goffers’. The dishwashing did not end
until 2am. There were so many people
involved both directly and indirectly,
from within our Church and without,
from near and afar. We are extremely
grateful to all who contributed to the
success of the Ball.
Bill Main
Company Captain

Impact
Gap Year
Impact has been a great year out, taking me about
165 miles from my home in Bournemouth to Witham,
in the middle of Essex. BB has always been a major
part of my life since I joined 2nd Bournemouth about
nine years ago, so the idea of doing a gap year in the
BB was an easy decision.
To start with, it was rather daunting. Going to a new
place where I did not know anyone plus the fact that
I was going to stay with a family of the church for
a year did have me worried. Soon enough though,
I quickly found myself sinking into my new life in
Witham, planning, running and devising new games,
evenings and ideas through all sections of Brigade.
My main reason for actually taking the year out
was because of Firm Foundations last year. I had
never been before, but in February I found myself
wanting to go but not really knowing why. When it
came round to FF I had an awesome time and felt
reconnected with God after about a year of what
felt like mostly silence.
After the festival I was on the FF website looking
for pictures and I stumbled on the BB website where
I found a link about the gap year. After a night’s sleep
and a continual mental poke in my head about going
on it, I came to the conclusion that God wanted me to
take this gap year, so I sent an e-mail thinking nothing
more about it. Incredibly quickly, Phil Lund (the weird
guy who organises the gap year (!) emailed me back
telling me about 2nd Witham. After a day visit, where
I went to the Junior Section and got rather wet at a
water games evening, I decided to join.
So far the year has been awesome! I have had
a chance to play a major role in each part of the
Brigade which has allowed me to understand (and
adapt) the dynamics of BB. I have also managed to
make new (and a few unexpected) friendships with
many of the 100 plus boys at 2nd Witham as well
as other Companies that I have bumped into along
the year. This, in fact, has led into me taking a small
group of seniors to Firm Foundations this year.
The Impact gap year is not just an awesome year
out from studies, but also the ultimate BB leader
training programme. When moving from senior to
leader it is far too easy to be caught up as a “young
leader” where you are never really treated like a
leader but more like a senior. In Impact you join a
new Company and they only know you as a leader.
This has meant that I have been able to take a much
more active role in becoming and being a leader,
leaving my senior days in the past. As a “new leader”
(not “young leader”) at 2nd Witham, I have taken a
large role in the sections, including but not limited
to: running story time with the Anchors, badge work
with Juniors and making computer games with the
Company Section and even organising and running
a new senior programme.
Impact has also given me new opportunities
through my new Company such as: rock climbing,
power boating, spending a night in a “secret”
nuclear bunker, running assemblies to increase
awareness of the BB, taking seniors to the Cenotaph
Remembrance Day march, going to a Rotary Club
lunch (scary stuff) as well as giving me time to
work on Youth and Play work NVQs and my Youth
Leadership Training.
So in conclusion, Impact is a year well worth
taking before moving on to university or work. If not
for the new skills to learn or for the new opportunities
or even the links you can make between your current
and new Company, it is worth doing before you
start working.
Declan Rogers
Impact
is a year
well worth
taking
before
moving
on to
university
or work
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 99

TONGUES LIKE FLAMES OF FIRE
(Acts ch.2 vs.1-6, 14-21, 40-41) by Very Rev. Prof. Alan Main
ome years ago now there was a rather fearsome
television programme about a forest fire in America.
It was just one among several fires to start that year
in the Americas, but this one burned for something in excess
of six weeks, raging on completely out of control despite the
best efforts of large teams of fire fighters and equipment to
stop its advance. In the end it had consumed enough timber
to keep three large pulp mills going for five years, and all
from very small beginnings, just one tongue of flame.
The programme itself was fascinating. It spoke volumes
about the sheer raw power of nature and the puny
insignificance of mankind when we attempt to deal with
the elements. But what impressed me most, sitting there
watching it, was that this vast inferno of such colossal power
must have started from a mere nothing, a spark, a cigarette
end, a match, just one tongue of flame.
It reminded me of the passage in the second chapter of
the Book of Acts about the gift of the power of the Holy Spirit
to the first followers of Jesus as they cowered fearfully in that
Upper Room. These, remember, were the men who were
beaten, who had seen their leader brutally executed and
all their hopes die with him. And now they themselves were
hunted and they feared for their own safety. Scarcely promising
material, you might think, for the launching of a campaign that
would change the whole course of history. And yet, from the
day of Pentecost, that day in the Upper Room, that’s exactly
what happened. From the one tongue of flame these first few
became hundreds, then thousands, and finally a church which
could count its people in millions. And it all happened, in terms
of history, in a very short time, just like a forest fire.
Oh the powers that have tried down the ages to stamp
it out; the Romans, Goths, Huns, right on to today’s
monolithic communist powers. But
these have achieved little, for even
under persecution and sometimes
savage repression, the church survived,
is surviving and is on the march again,
particularly and especially in the
developing world, in the power of an
idea, an ideal which is unstoppable.
You cannot kill belief with a sword. The Gospels refer to it
as the little lump of yeast which ultimately leavens the whole
heap of flour. And all from tiny beginnings, just the one
tongue of flame.
Now, as you read on you may be thinking that it is all very
well to talk about the history of the past, but what about this
so called Christian nation now It doesn’t seem to be showing
much sign of the outbreak of a renewed forest of fire of faith;
rather the reverse. We are so often like people who believe
themselves to be the experts, blinded by our technology
into thinking that we are in control of our own destiny. We
may believe it, but it just isn’t so. However much we may be
tempted to deny it there is a spiritual dimension to life which
we ignore at our peril. We may kid ourselves that it isn’t there,
but, like fire, it is always still there, sometimes hidden but
ready to break out, perhaps when we least expect it.
A whole movement began in that Upper Room long ago,
which all the power of mankind has not been able to quench.
Doesn’t it seem to you like sense to take something like that
seriously If it had come out of the deranged wanderings of
a mere human mind it would have died long ago, like the
other great empires of the earth, and that would have been
that, but it hasn’t and it won’t, for that which comes from
God in the power of the Spirit has its roots in eternity.
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Global Fellowship:
South Africa is more than football
Global Fellowship (represented by Kevin
McCollough and Leif Rasmussen) has visited
BB South Africa. On this trip we met the leader
of the Battalion in Johannesburg, Chune Hohip.
His vision for BB Johannesburg was so creative that leaders
in other countries could be inspired by his dynamic way of
working with BB. Hopefully, the following interview can inspire
and motivate officers in the UK as well. During the last eight
years Chune Hohip has started a new company each year,
in poor areas in Soweto, Johannesburg.
Global Fellowship: Please tell more about how you do this.
Chune: Firstly, we look at the need and look at the area,
and once we have identified churches with the need we
then approach the minister of the church to explain what
The Boys´ Brigade is all about.
We provide materials, power-points and photos. Once they
have understood what we stand for, we ask the minister to
set up a meeting with the church council where we do the
same presentation.
The church identifies some leaders/officers for us and for
the next month we start training the new leaders.
When we are happy with the standard of the officers, we invite
the Battalion to the area for a parade and church service.
We have six companies with bands. Each company starts
marching from different corners of the area. During the march
we hand out thousands of leaflets advertising the fact that
Boys´ Brigade – a Christian Youth movement - has moved
into the area. We also inform about the day and the date.
When the day arrives, at least 30 children will meet, and
we introduce the boys to our activities and award scheme.
After the introduction our next meeting will be a hike.
Global Fellowship: How do you train the leaders
Chune: I train them four Saturdays before we even plan the
first evening. On the first evening I will be with the officers
and will be with them for the next year, until the first enrolment
service. Then I move on to the next company, but I will
continue to turn up every now and then.
The picture shows Chune Hohip on the right shaking hands
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PRESIDENT’S COMMENDATION – DAVID HEYBURN
David Heyburn of the 1 st Raffrey Company was presented
with the President’s Commendation by Perry Donaldson,
Brigade Vice President on 12 th March 2010.
This commendation was presented to David for the courage he has
shown despite his health difficulties. David joined the Company as an
Anchor Boy and has seldom been absent in 14 years. He joins in every
activity to the best of his ability and over the years he has grown in
confidence to become the young man he is today.
David has been a loyal and dedicated member of the 1 st Raffrey
Company. His efforts, achievements and loyalty have remained
constant and his positive, cheerful attitude and enthusiasm is an
inspiration to all who know him. He is a credit to himself and his
family and the Brigade is proud to have him as a member.
Photo: Mrs Diane Heyburn (Mother),
Mr David Heyburn (Father),
David Heyburn, Mr Perry Donaldson,
Brigade Vice President,
Miss Rebekah Heyburn (Sister)
PRESIDENT’S COMMENDATION – REECE SUFFERIN
Reece Sufferin of the 2 nd Limavady Company was
presented with the President’s Commendation by
David Kennedy MBE, Brigade Honorary Vice President
on 23 rd April 2010.
This commendation was presented to Reece for his brave
actions when trapped in a cave he was exploring with his best
friend, Matthew Forsythe. They were trapped by a rising tide for
around five hours and were up to their chests in water by the time a
member of the local lifeboat crew swam into the cave to find them.
As only one boy could be rescued at a time they were asked
who would leave first. Reece asked that his friend be rescued as
Matthew suffers from a nut allergy and shock could have set in at
any time, which could prove fatal. The rising tide meant that only
one further rescue attempt was possible.
Reece is commended for his selfless bravery in the face of danger.
He is a credit to himself and his family and The Boys’ Brigade is
proud to have him as a member.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENDATION – Lachlan Carter
Lachlan Carter of the 1st Bearsden Company
was presented with the President’s
Commendation by Mrs Janice Dando,
Brigade Vice President on 7th May 2010.
This commendation was presented to Lachlan who
has Asperger’s Syndrome for the loyalty and dedication
he has shown to the Company since joining in 2004. He
has attended camp every year and also joined the trip to
Wisconsin in 2008 and very much enjoyed the experience.
He has represented the Company at swimming and
cross country and has also represented the Battalion
at the Scottish National Cross Country. Lachlan
also gained his President’s Badge in 2008 and was
awarded his Queen’s Badge on the night he received
his commendation. Lachlan’s positive attitude is an
inspiration to all other members of the Company and
he is a credit to himself and his family and the Brigade
is proud to have him as a member.
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 103

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.
JIM GRAHAM, BRIGADE HONORARY
VICE PRESIDENT, joined the 13th
Paisley Company in 1926 as a boy
and was registered as an officer in
1932. He later became Captain. He
served as Training Officer, Battalion
Treasurer, Battalion Secretary and
Battalion President. In addition to his
Battalion commitments, Jim served on
the National Life Boy Committee and
on the National Executive of The Boys’
Brigade. Jim also served his Church
and Congregation as Session Clerk
for almost 50 years. We give thanks to
God for Jim’s constant commitment to
the Church and to The Boys’ Brigade.
FRANK SMITH MBE (82) BRIGADE
HONORARY VICE PRESIDENT, joined
the 25th West Middlesex Company
at Hammersmith as a boy and was
eventually appointed a Lieutenant.
When he moved to Kent he became
involved with Tunbridge Wells,
Tonbridge & District Group (later
Battalion) serving as the Secretary.
Following a Battalion amalgamation
in 1975 he became a Vice President
of North West Kent Battalion and,
two years later, its President. Later,
for a while he was Secretary of
South Midland District. He was also
appointed President of London District
and chairman of the Felden Lodge
Development Group, which raised
funds for the new accommodation
block. Nobody who met Frank could
ever doubt his deep Christian faith.
JIM SIMPSON, (74) joined the
company at St Matthews, Bootle, at
the age of 12 and continued until he
served in the Army at 18, in the medical
corps and had the duty of nursing
General Field Marshall Von-Kessellring,
a prisoner of war who had been in
charge of the German Air Force. Jim
rejoined the BB on completion of his
National Service and in 1982 moved to
Rainford and joined the 1st Rainford
Company where he helped with
physical training and taught drumming.
Jim will be remembered for his quiet
attitude and his beaming smile.
MRS PAT KERR was the officer in
charge of the Life Boy Team of the
10th Hounslow Company, which
was founded by her husband, the
late Jack Kerr. Pat and her husband
organised the camp site at
Woolacombe, North Devon, for
many years. She will be missed for
her dedication to the company.
MICHAEL MORREY (61) joined the
Life Boys at Warley Baptist Church
and continued through the ranks to
become an officer of the former 8th
South Staffs / 3rd Warley Company.
He served the Company for over 50
years, 23 years as Captain. Mike
was one of the founders of the 3rd
Warley project camp, providing
annual summer camps for thousands
of young people over the last three
decades. Mike was an inspiration to
all who knew him and lived out his
Christian faith with a servant heart.
ROBERT J M BAILLIE (88) joined
the Life Boys then the Company of the
203rd Glasgow in Pollockshaws. He
also served in the 20th Glasgow. He
gained his Kings Badge and became
a lieutenant, taking charge of the
Life Boys. After serving in the RAF
as a Flight Lieutenant, he returned to
Glasgow. In 1967 he was appointed
Captain of the lst Alexandra Company.
Bob was an Elder and a long standing
member of the Communication Team.
Bob became the National Competitions
Co-ordinator for The Boys’ Brigade
in Scotland and in this role he was
greatly respected throughout Scotland
and the U.K. Bob was also involved in
Queen’s Badge courses in Scotland.
Many will be grateful for his influence
on their lives.
IVAN MARSHALL spent 44 years
in the BB. He joined the 1st Caledon
Company in 1959 and rose through
the ranks, gaining the Queen’s Badge
and becoming Captain, a position he
held for 33 years. He built the company
up, starting a Junior Section in 1971
and a ‘Robins’ Section in 1980. He
was known for his skill at drill and the
company won the Northern Ireland
Drill competition in 1984. He was on
the Battalion Executive, was Battalion
President and judge for the NI District
Drill Competitions. He led by example
and those who served with him will
remember his great leadership skills,
his concern for them and his great
love for the BB.
CYRYL ISAAC (86) began his BB
career as a Lifeboy in the 6th South
Shields Company. He enrolled in the
15th South Shields Company in 1947
and took over the captaincy in 1963, a
post which he held until 1982, stepping
down to the rank of Lieutenant until his
retirement in 1983. Former and current
members of the 15th are indebted to
Cyril for his leadership, dedication
and friendship over the years.
TurnaBBout
The Falkirk & District Battalion
staged their fourth TurnaBBout
Event on 19th March 2010
The Battalion Event is for all sections
and it replaces various church services
during a session in this ‘one off’ ‘Service’
with a completely different approach in
the hope of ‘Turning About’ the attitude
of boys to more conventional services,
which were attracting fewer and fewer
boys. Whereas conventional services
were attended by about 150 boys,
TurnaBBout over the last four years
has averaged over 500.
This year, after a welcome by the
Battalion President, the Battalion Colours
were piped into Zetland Church in
Grangemouth and the ‘show’ began.
The Glasgow Gospel Choir led the
evening with boys enthusiastically
singing along, especially during a
‘teach-in’ part of the performance. Mara
Menzies, a story teller from the Church
of Scotland Netherbow Centre, engaged
the younger boys in an interactive story
session and Jean Brogan Glen, star of
the TV Series ‘River City’, gave her own
personal Christian testimony particularly
aimed at the older age group. Three
junior boys then led the battalion in an
‘eye-open Prayer-Point’ presentation
along with accompanying meditational
music. The choir raised the roof in the
finale with singing and participation,
which will long be remembered by all
those present who left with the loud
strains more associated with a popconcert
ringing in their ears.
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News • News • News
Attendees at the Annual Council Meeting in Bromley
The Federation’s Annual Council Meeting was held
at Bromley Court Hotel, Bromley, Kent over the
weekend 21st – 23rd May. All enjoyed a marvellous
weekend of BB Fellowship with visitors from
many Associations. During the Council Meeting
the following were confirmed to serve on the
Management Committee.
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Hon Secretary
Hon Treasurer
Publicity
Editor FedNews
Extension
Eric Chilton
John Bates
Phillip Stallard
Peter Parkin
Philip Daley
Ron Adshead
Paul Juby
After lunch on Saturday, we enjoyed a visit to
Hall Place, Bexley, a fabulous historic house and
gardens. The Mayor of Bexley welcomed the group
and the Pacemakers entertained us on the lawn.
On Sunday there was a Parade Service to URC
Freelands Road, Bromley. Bromley Battalion along
with the Stedfast Association participated in the
Parade and the Service.
During the business meeting on the Saturday
morning, George Holkham and John Donoghue,
presented an outline of the details covering the
location, venue, programme and date for the next
Annual Council Meeting, which takes place in
Eastbourne 2011, at the invitation of the Brighton
and Hove District Stedfast Association, at the Albany
Lions Hotel, on Friday 20th May to Sunday 22nd
May 2011.
If you would like to contribute anything for future
columns, please contact
Philip Daley, The Stedfast Association, Unit C1
Nutgrove Office Park, Nutgrove Avenue,
Rathfarnham, Dublin 14 or email boysbrigade@
eircom.net or telephone +353 (1) 296 4622.
Anchor Boys’ Fun Day at Pollok Park, Glasgow
On Saturday 6th March,
around 140 Anchor Boys
from 13 Glasgow Companies
descended on the Riverside Field at
Pollok Country Park (Europe’s Best
Park 2008) for what was to be a day
packed full of fun.
From 10.00am until 3.00pm the boys
took part in Bug Hunting (provided by
the Park Rangers service), treasure hunt,
welly throwing competition, face painting,
obstacle course and sports day, which
included an egg and spoon race, sack
and beanbag race and football.
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 105

SMALL ADS
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 October 2010 issue should be
received not later than 1st August 2010. The cost is 20p per word.
Approved Campsites
The 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, Blanefield, Stirlingshire G63 9AU.
Tel: 01360 770256; Fax: 01360 771197;
E-mail: centre@auchengillan.com
Website: www.auchengillan.com
FELDEN LODGE CAMPSITE 2011/2012.
BB canvas campsite (operated by 10th Enfield)
fully equipped for up to 70 (smaller camps
welcome) at the BBUK HQ in Hertfordshire
(from June to Sept). Contact Chris Norman
on (t) 07703 571915
or (e) chris@boys-brigade.org.uk
HONEYHILL CAMP (NW Kent Battalion).
12 acres Bearsted near Maidstone. Easy access
to coast, places of interest, sports facilities.
Building with kitchen, gas, electricity, mess tent.
Contact Dennis Hatt, Tel: 01795 873392
Mob: 07749 790413.
Email: dennis_1stminster@talktalk.net
WEST MIDLAND DISTRICT CAMPING CENTRE,
DYFFRYN ARDUDWY. The Boys’ Brigade
Camping Centre at Dyffryn Ardudwy
has available 3 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 5 acre field which can also be
used for sports. The 2 smaller 3 acre sites
each 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 3
acre site. All three sites have their own flush
toilets, wash and shower facilities. Details
from Jamie Copson 01905 480 955.
Email: info@bbcamping.co.uk
Website: 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 £41 per person per week. Ideal for
organized camps of between 25 and 250
people. Telephone 01344 430203. Email:
siteadministrator@vectisyouthcamps.org.uk
website: www.vectisyouthcamps.org.uk
GLENGARRY CAMP 2010/11, 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, new fridge freezer
etc. White canvas for 30 – 70 including 45’ x 30’
marquee. Nearby leisure centre with indoor
pool 10 mins. Contact Mark 020 8903 1116
or email mark.myhan@talk21.com
CRAGGAN, the Outdoor Centre of Edinburgh,
Leith and District Battalion. Set in glorious
countryside by Loch Tay, Perthshire. The Centre
is recently refurbished, 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 craggan@thebb-edinburgh.org.uk
or 0131 551 1200 ext 20.
WOOLACOMBE NORTH DEVON. Overlooking the
sea our campsite accommodates up to 70 people.
We have a permanent cookhouse, showers and
toilets. Call Geoff Hills at the farm 01271 870501
or visit our website www.warcombe.org.uk.
Camping/Holiday
Activities
BLACKPOOL 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
two staff rooms. Fully equipped as above.
(3) Camp site with camp kitchen/dining room,
shower and toilet facilities. The complex includes
a large sports hall with climbing wall and sports
field. 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/Fax: 01772-685000.
www.TheBoysBrigadeInTheNorthWest.org.uk
ROCK UK ADVENTURE CENTRES.
Bring your Company/Battalion to one of our
spacious venues. Carroty Wood (Kent), Frontier
Centre (Northants), Halls Green (Kent) and
Whitaugh Park (Scottish Borders). We’d love
to send you a brochure! Contact Sally McGuire,
Rock UK Adventure Centres, Frontier Centre,
Addington Road, Irthlingborough, Northants,
NN9 5UH quoting BBG Tel: 01933 654120
www.rockuk.org or email sales.info@rockuk.org
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
size. 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, S35 7DX, Sheffield
& District Battalion’s residential self-catering
Centre. Sleeps 28 (3 dormitories, separate 2-staff
bedroom and 2-staff/disabled bedroom). Toilets,
showers and fully fitted kitchen. Situated in the
Upper Don Valley, north of Sheffield on edge of
Peak District National Park, within easy reach
of M1. Grid ref SK280994. Contact Sue Cowie
01246-274021, email jmcowiefts@tiscali.co.uk
CAMP 2011/2012 – 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 cliveg04@yahoo.co.uk or
Jim jimdrew@blueyonder.co.uk
More info/campsite photos on website
http://3warley.boys-brigade.org.uk
TORBAY. Indoor accommodation during the
summer holiday available at a Methodist Church
operated by 1st Goodrington. We are near the
Devon coast with a wide range of sports, leisure
and visitor attractions close by. Small/medium
groups or first time campers welcome. Contact:
01803 551574 or email: demartin@sky.com
BROADLEAS, HAYTOR, DEVON. Self catering
accommodation for 30, plus 2 staff bedrooms
that will sleep 5. 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: Don Reeby 01752 771699.
http://broadleas.boys-brigade.org.uk
Email: broadleas@boys-brigade.org.uk
SWANAGE, DORSET. Booking now for 2011,
(3 weeks available) & 2012. Fully equipped
site run by Basildon & District camping Group
since 1983. Close to Swanage town centre &
sand beaches. Comprehensive, well maintained
facilities and canvas. Gas, electricity via
generator and flush loos. For joint/single camps
from 35 upwards. Brochure: Steve Nice, 29
Botelers, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5SD. Tel 01268
545907. Email: s.nice@o2.co.uk – see the
facilities on our website at www.bdcg.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 this summer. For details
www.themillactivitycentre.org.uk. Now taking
bookings for summer 2010 and 2011.
MAGAZINES FOR SALE:. Collection of Stedfast
Magazines, Junior Stedfast magazines and BB
Gazettes for sale (will discuss price). Contact
Phillip Stallard 029 2082 5631 (daytime) or
01633 215753 (evening) for details.
106 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette July 2010

Come and Celebrate The Boys’ Brigade
Canoe Club’s 40th Anniversary
On the banks of the beautiful River Wye.
17th to 19th September 2010
Camping
Kayaking
Canoeing
Slalom and river race events
Fun and games
Sunday celebration
40th Anniversary
Check out the website canoeclub.boys-brigade.org.uk for more details
or get in touch with the secretary rjlangdon@yahoo.co.uk
SPORTS HALL
STEDFAST LODGE
CENTENARY HALL
ADVENTURE AREA
CAMP KITCHEN
WORSHIP AREA
North West District
Training & Activity Centre
The 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.
July 2010 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette 107

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programmes provide you with easy to deliver activities with lots of ideas on how to expand these further.
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with awards and to record their experiences. The I-File is a great resource for new members to
receive when they start their BB journey.
31 146 0 Discover Programme Pack................................................................£35.00
for 11 to 15 year olds
31 147 0 Challenge Plus Programme Pack.................................................. £30.00
for 15 to 18 year olds
36 351 0 I-File Handbook...............................................................................£4.00
for Company Section/Seniors members
2010/2011 Membership Cards
New membership cards for the 2010 – 2011 session will be available from BB Supplies
from 19th July 2010.
31 380 1 Membership Cards 2010/2011.........................................................£1.50
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