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Gazette<strong>The</strong> official quarterly journal of <strong>The</strong> Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong>In this issue:> <strong>Brigade</strong> Council> Crossover> KGVIPLUS: Un:coveredVOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


<strong>The</strong> Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong>Patron: H.M. <strong>The</strong> QueenRHeadquarters: Felden Lodge,Felden, Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire HP3 0BLTel 01442 231681; Fax 01442 235391;Email: enquiries@boys-brigade.org.uk;Website: www.boys-brigade.org.ukOur Object<strong>The</strong> advancement of Christ's Kingdomamong boys and the promotion ofhabits of Obedience, Reverence,Discipline, Self-respect and all that tendstowards a true Christian Manliness.‘Trust God from the bottom of your heart.He’s the one who will keep you on track.Honour God with everything you own,Give Him the first and best.’Proverbs 3<strong>The</strong> Gazette<strong>The</strong> Gazette is the official publicationof <strong>The</strong> <strong>Boys'</strong> <strong>Brigade</strong>. Official noticesto members appear under <strong>Brigade</strong>Announcements. Opinions expressedin any other articles are those of theauthor of the article and do notnecessarily reflect <strong>Brigade</strong> policy.Published by Terry Ingham for the BBPrinted by APG 9, Mitcham Ind. Est.,Streatham Rd, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 2APTel 020 8239 4100; Fax 020 8239 4120Design by Twenty-Five Educational,Tel 020 8769 9281;Email: sales@base25.comEditorial TeamMary Care, Steve DickinsonSubmission of copyAll material submitted with a view topublication in the next issue of BBGazette should be addressed to theEditor at <strong>Brigade</strong> Headquarters toarrive by November 6th <strong>2004</strong>.Small AdvertisementsSmall Advertisements should be sentto Mary Care at BB Headquarters;e-mail: mary.care@boys-brigade.org.ukDisplay AdvertisementsEnquiries regarding display advertisingspace should be addressed to TerryIngham, APG. Tel 020 8239 4100;Fax 020 8239 4120; Mobile 07866567811; ISDN 020 8687 1036Front cover: 3rd Hemel HempsteadCompany activity weekend in Derbyshire.Members of 42nd Dundee Companyon a long distance route through theSwiss Alps – a detailed account willappear in the next Gazette.


Gazette<strong>The</strong> official quarterly journal of <strong>The</strong> Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong>ContentsSpecial FeaturesRegular FeaturesEditorial<strong>Brigade</strong> Council ......................82Crossover ................................84KGVI ........................................92Un:covered supplement..........93Millennium volunteers ........101International Games ..........102Cleveland Hike ....................107Championships Results ......107Company Spotlight ................86Chaplains corner ....................87Stedfast News..........................87Here and there ........................88<strong>Brigade</strong> announcements ........91Millennium volunteers ........101Anniversary items ................101President’s diary ..................102Obituaries ............................108Small ads ..............................110AS YOU READ THIS the new sessionwill be well under way. <strong>The</strong> startof a new session brings with ithopes and aspirations, visions anddreams for what we would want for theboys in our care. <strong>The</strong>re will, of course,be some disappointments; the boy whohas not returned; the hoped for newleader that didn’t materialise. All ofthese are common experiences, whichare shared throughout the movementand as a company captain I know thatthey can lead to feeling disheartened.However, I do believe that often weunderestimate the influence we haveand we need to have faith in God’s planfor the young people who join ourorganisation.I am sure that you are aware by nowthat the motion to <strong>Brigade</strong> Council inthe name of six officers of the LondonDistrict to instruct the Executive tobring a constitutional motion next yearto admit girls in specified circumstanceswas passed. <strong>The</strong> Executive will seek themind of the whole <strong>Brigade</strong> as it wrestleswith this issue. As we discuss and shareviews, let us remember the integrity ofeach other’s position. I am concernedthat as Council has diminished in sizetrue representation of company viewsmay be lost. I am told that some peoplefeel there is little value in attending<strong>Brigade</strong> Council as things have alreadybeen decided. If this is the feeling thenwe have a lot of bridge building to do.In my term as <strong>Brigade</strong> Secretary I amdetermined to reconnect the nationalmovement with companies andbattalions. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Brigade</strong> DevelopmentPlan focuses on the needs of companiesand how they can best be supported asthis is where the real work happensweek by week. At the start of this newsession I trust that all is going well andwish you every joy and blessing for thechallenges of the year that lies ahead.Steve DickinsonVOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 81


<strong>Brigade</strong> Council <strong>2004</strong><strong>The</strong> sun shonecontinuously inLeicester for theCouncil weekend. Itwas a smaller Councilthan in previousyears, but if lacking involume it certainlydid not lack in thewarmth of fellowshipand friendship thatexists when BBpeople meet…THE VENUE OF THE ALL NATIONSCENTRE served our purpose verywell. Because everything was heldunder one roof, the weekend proceededin a relaxed manner with plenty of timefor people to talk and finishconversations without having to rushoff somewhere else. <strong>The</strong> welcome waswarm and friendly and helpful stewardssaw to everyone’s needs and requests.Delegates were housed in nearby hotelsand guest houses and transport, whenrequired, was provided by mini-buses.On Friday evening we wereenthusiastically welcomed toLeicestershire by Major Bream, DeputyLieutenant and County Patron and healso attended the Sunday morningworship service. <strong>The</strong> catering staffprovided a splendid buffet and also ahot lunch on Saturday; coffee, tea andcold drinks seemed to appear wheneveryou felt it was time for a drink, whichwas often, during the very warmweekend. A good spirit was felt fromthe start which lasted until farewells onSunday morning.Council members stood in the warmevening air to listen to the band of the1st Loughborough Company whoentertained us outside the All NationsCentre which concluded with theplaying of Sunset.<strong>The</strong>re was time to meet the new <strong>Brigade</strong>Secretary and for what was envisaged tobe a small gathering, the whole ofCouncil stayed behind after thereception to hear what he had to sayand ask questions. This was aninformal time with plenty of humour,only cut short because we had to be outof the hall by 10.30pm.Around 230 assembled in the large,modern hall for the Annual Meeting onSaturday morning. <strong>The</strong> Lord Mayor ofLeicester gave Council members a warmwelcome and stayed for some of themeeting. <strong>The</strong> meeting was chaired bythe <strong>Brigade</strong> President, Mr John NeilOBE. <strong>The</strong> Annual Report waspresented by Mr John Young MBE andMr John Williams, <strong>Brigade</strong> Treasurer,presented the Annual Accounts. <strong>The</strong><strong>Brigade</strong> Secretary with help fromRichard Kyle (IT member), MartynWaters (Director for Programme) andKaren Jay (Director for Training)presented an update of progresspage 82 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


towards the BB Business Plan. RichardKyle and Andrew Oakley launched theglobal awareness project ‘Un:covered’which focuses on issues of streetchildren in Brazil and encouragedcompanies to use the materials whichwill be distributed and publicisedthrough the Gazette and the website.Constitutional motion in the name of NIreland District proposed by Mr EJohnston, Chair, N Ireland RegionalCommittee and seconded by Mr JThornberry, N Ireland RegionalCommittee: ‘the number ‘26’ inparagraph 1 of the Scheme andSchedule referred to in Article 27 of the<strong>Brigade</strong> Constitution be amended to‘22’; in the schedule of Electoral Areasthe section referring to NorthernIreland should be amended to read:’17, Northern Ireland District; suchnumber of members as is decided by theDistrict; and that sections 22 to 26 berenumbered 18 to 22’.Votes For: 210Votes Against: 9<strong>The</strong> motion was carriedNon Constitutional motion in thenames of Richard Davies 4th London,Christopher Buss 70th London, StephenLane 1st Barnet, Alan Watts 5thLondon, Alan Pannell 1st Hillingdonand Martin Bowering 17th WalthamForest companies proposed by Mr RDavies, Captain 4th London andseconded by Mr C Buss, Captain 70thLondon: ‘<strong>The</strong> <strong>Brigade</strong> Executive isinstructed to bring a ConstitutionalMotion to <strong>Brigade</strong> Council in 2005,which would allow companies to admitgirls into membership where it is thedesire of the church or sponsoring bodyand where no appropriate organisationexists or is established for them’.Votes For: 131Votes Against: 89<strong>The</strong> motion was carriedIn the afternoon various workshopswere held and well attended. <strong>The</strong>topics were: Challenging Behaviour ledby Colin Millar of 4th NewtownardsCompany and Walter Lambe of 1stBallylinney Company; Child Protectionled by Mark Bagnall, Training &Development Officer for NewcastleMethodist District; Fundraising led byElizabeth Smith, Fundraising Director,<strong>The</strong> Alnwick Garden Trust; the newProgramme material for Anchor Boys byMatthew Hopkins (21st CardiffCompany); Roger Green (BirminghamBattalion Secretary) and Fraser Boyd(25th Stirling Company) led the JuniorSection workshop and CompanySection, Senior, Amicus programme,NCO and Young Leader trainingschemes were led by Martyn Waters,Programme Director. Those who didn’tattend the workshops enjoyed a walkby the canal or shopping (or sleep!).An invitation was given by Mr ErrolJohnston, Chairman, N IrelandCommittee, to attend Council 2005 inLondonderry, N Ireland.Saturday evening was a time forrelaxation and entertainment wasprovided by the Oadby Drama Group at<strong>The</strong> All Nations Centre. <strong>The</strong>y portrayedscenes from the Sermon on the Mountin a modern, lively and humorous style,with song, dance and dialogue.On Sunday morning <strong>Brigade</strong> Councilmet together for worship at StAndrew’s Methodist Church. <strong>The</strong>worship was ably led by KJC who alsoFEES FOR THE SESSION <strong>2004</strong>-2005Company Fee £150BANDINGS1-10 boys nil11-20 £6521-30 £12031-40 £17541-50 £23051-60 £28561-70 £35571-80 £42581-90 £49591-100 £565101-130 £635131+ £705provided some moving and thoughtprovoking drama. <strong>The</strong> message wasdelivered by Mr Roger Whittaker andthe congregation appreciated how thetheme, ‘<strong>The</strong> Potter’s Hands’, wasthoughtfully weaved throughout theservice. Our hosts provided coffeeafter the service which was a fittingconclusion to Council beforedeparting.We are grateful to our Leicestershirehosts who worked hard to provide afriendly and enjoyable weekend andensured the smooth running of <strong>Brigade</strong>Council. We trust that those whoattended felt the benefits of all that wasprovided through the worship,business, entertainment, food andfellowship.It may be a long way to go for some,but we can be assured of a warmwelcome to Londonderry next year.LEADER FEESCompany officers £22(others at same address £17)Battalion & District Officersnot on company roll £22Young Officers in full-timeeducation or training(company only) £16Officers in receipt of stateretirement pension £16Associate Members £25VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 83


Scotland’s biggest and bestChristian Youth FestivalCrossover11 – 13 June <strong>2004</strong>It’s not often we can say that weare glad when the weatherforecasters get it wrong, but ithappened at Crossover <strong>2004</strong>.<strong>The</strong> forecast rain did not appearand Cultybraggan Training Campwas once again bathed in glorioussunshine for a weekend of fun,faith and fellowship with a lot ofgood humour and friendshiparound the site…page 84 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


FOLK AND THEIRLEADERS from Boys’920YOUNG<strong>Brigade</strong> and Girls’<strong>Brigade</strong> companies, Guides and Churchyouth groups, from all over Scotland,filled the accommodation and thecampsite to provide a great atmosphereover the weekend. With over 130 staffand bands on site Crossover hit itshighest point.‘Rumours of Angels’ provided a thoughtprovoking theme for the weekend withparticipants invited to think about whatangels might be like. <strong>The</strong>re were someinteresting discussions and challengingworship sessions allowing all to explorethe theme.<strong>The</strong> Church of Scotland Board of ParishEducation, Christian Aid, Impact, SocialResponsibility, Frontier Youth Trust,Youth for Christ, Scripture Gift Missionand <strong>The</strong> Girls’ <strong>Brigade</strong> delivered theirown highly successful programmes,based around the festival theme andconducted seminars and workshops onvery varied subjects. Christian Aid heldan HIV/AIDS vigil in the main venue onthe Saturday evening and it was movingto watch those who attended processthrough the darkened site with candleslit during the vigil. <strong>The</strong> Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong>looked after the activities programmethroughout Saturday and Sunday, withsomething for all ages from the climbingwall for the adventurous to archery forthe budding Robin Hoods. <strong>The</strong> everpopular inflatable village made awelcomed return. A Highland Gamestook a different twist this year withgroups competing for the best dressedteam and It’s a Knockout became morelike the television show than ever.Crossover is successful due, in no smallmeasure, to the dedication andcommitment of a number of people,whether volunteers or full time workersand to them all we are very grateful.Although we have reached our highestfigure attending there is still room formore. Unfortunately with the MODcuts, Cultybraggan is to close in <strong>October</strong>but the Management Group is workinghard to secure a new venue for 2005.<strong>The</strong> dates for the 2005 festival will be17 – 19 June so get them into yourdiaries now. Once the site is finalisedand fees have been agreed, informationpacks will be sent to previousparticipants and details will be postedon the Crossover websitewww.crossover.org.uk More details willbe included in the next Gazette.VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 85


Company Spotlight 1st Hillingdon BB70 years young1st Hillingdon BB was formedunder the captaincy of Mr GeorgeMorris in April 1934, at NorthHillingdon Methodist Church in LongLane, Hillingdon, Middlesex. In thosedark distant days, there was nobattalion. 1st Hill (as it is affectionatelyknown) became part of the North WestMiddlesex Battalion in <strong>October</strong> 1950,where our then former captain becamethe first Battalion President. We thenbecame part of the Hillingdon Battalionfrom September 1965 and then in 1988we joined 27 other companies as part ofthe larger West London Battalion. MrWalter Payne took over the captaincyfrom May 1949. He saw the formationof the Life Boy Team, now known asJuniors. In November 1950, with theresignation of Mr Payne, the companybriefly closed, only to reopen in July1951 under the captaincy of MrLaurence Tarr.Our present captain Mr Alan Pannelltook up the reins of the company in1972, 32 years later he is still asenthusiastic as ever. March 1978 sawthe formation of our Anchor section.Like most companies 1st Hillingdon’snumbers have fluctuated over the years,but that has not stopped (it has at timeshindered) the company’s activities. Inthe last decade the Company sectionhas been most active, with activitiesincluding band, drill and of course theannual camp. <strong>The</strong> company tries toparticipate in as many competitions aspossible, both at battalion and nationallevel, sometimes with great success andother times not so. (Well let’s be honestbadminton is not their game!) <strong>The</strong>y arethe current holders of the DevonshireCup (for band), having now won thetrophy for two years running. <strong>The</strong>y arealso the current double drill champions,for the past 3 years, once againretaining the traditional and mixed drillsquads, ably assisted by the girls of 2ndUxbridge GB. <strong>The</strong>y have showcasedtheir skills at Beating Retreat at ChelseaHospital, where the boys also formedpart of <strong>The</strong> West London Bugle Bandand Massed London Bugle Band. Beingmembers of the massed bands hasmeant great opportunities for the boys,including participation in the LordMayor’s Show, Duxford Air Show and in2003 a tour of Holland to name but afew! <strong>The</strong> Anchors and Juniors, althoughfewer in number are not to be outdoneby their older counterparts. <strong>The</strong> Juniorstake figure marching very seriously andalthough technically too few in numberto participate, they still showed the restof the Battalion how it should be done!<strong>The</strong> Anchors enjoy water andenthusiastically take part in the annualbattalion swimming gala.Camp 1st Hillingdon style began in1975 and hasn’t changed much! <strong>The</strong>toilet tents still fall down, the water iscold and trenches may still have to bedug if the weather is wet! But the boyslove it! This year’s camp was noexception with a week in sunnySwanage, with the only difference beingthat the whole company came together,with the Anchors and Junior sectionsjoining the Company to celebrate the70th Anniversary.Other annual events for the companyinclude Firm Foundations andRemembrance Sunday Parades. At FirmFoundations the boys are joined by thegirls from our sister company 1stHillingdon GB and once again the girlsfrom 2nd Uxbridge GB. RemembranceSunday sees the band leading both theBB and GB companies in a processionalong the Uxbridge Road accompaniedby the men and women of theHillingdon Royal British Legion. (Andthis year the fire engine from theHillingdon Fire Station!)Our crowning glory this year is theachievement of our five seniors. Notonly are the boys dedicated, loyal andhardworking (and they have a sense ofhumour!), they have all achieved theirQueen’s Badge! However not contentwith that all five have gone on toundertake their Duke of EdinburghSilver Award as well as taking their A’levels. <strong>The</strong>y are a fantastic group oflads with a very strong bond and thewhole company is proud of them!So what does the future hold for 1stHillingdon BB? Numbers are beginningto increase again although the Anchorand Junior Sections are still quite small.<strong>The</strong> officers are still dedicated and theboys enthusiastic! This year willprobably see another 24 hoursponsored event of some kind, as theminibus is beginning to feel its years.(Will it be table tennis, volley ball oranother walk from West Drayton toLittlehampton?)This year we celebrate our 70thAnniversary with a reunion bringingtogether as many of the ex-members ofthe company as we can contact, achance to reminisce, but also a chanceto look to the future. <strong>The</strong> company willkeep its traditions that have led to itssuccess, but will continue to embracenew initiatives to keep the companyyoung and buoyant.page 86 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


Chaplain’s corner Chaplain’s cornerAt some point in your life someone, somewhere, hassaid, ‘try your best !’. Before an exam, a test, or animportant sporting occasion or contest. <strong>The</strong>motivation is often to calm us down or stop us panicking, todistract us from becoming too tense by persuading us thatwhat we about to embark upon is not such a big deal.However, our focus is most certainly on what we are aboutto endure though we are comforted and encouraged by thesupport being offered, even to the point of being moredetermined to do exactly that, ‘try our best’.I recently had the chance to watch the amazing sport,Major League Baseball in Chicago, Illinois, in the USA. I satin the U.S Cellular Field in Southern Chicago to watch theChicago White Sox. <strong>The</strong> pitcher throws the ball so hardfrom his mound that it is literally a blur; the speed regularlyover 90mph is digitally monitored and displayed on thescoreboard. <strong>The</strong> batter stands with his specially chosen batsuited to his height, weight and arm length raised behindhis head having spent a few minutes practising his swing ina small circle not far from the batting plate so he cansimulate his swing to match it with the pitcher ready for histurn at the batting plate.<strong>The</strong> catcher crouches just inches from the bat, whichswings in front of him at a similar speed to the incomingball. Heavily armoured the catcher is not alone, behind himthe umpire stands leaning over the catcher to ensure thatthe ball is pitched in the correct area over the batting plate.<strong>The</strong>re are seven other fielders each with specific areas toprotect, baseman, shortstops and outfielders. <strong>The</strong> pitcherpitches the ball with specific instructions from the pitchingcoach and in agreement with the catcher who makes signalswithout the batter seeing. It gets pretty complicated fromthere, but essentially it’s rounders or softball with a loadmore rules, and strategies. (Anyone who’s played roundersrecently will know that the rules get pretty complicated tooand can result in amazing arguments!).<strong>The</strong>se men play many games a year though the squad isvery large, and a pitcher can only pitch a few of the nineinnings in each game and then only every three gamesbecause the arm that he throws with gets so sore! Imaginethat, you are throwing a ball so hard that it gets sore. (I addthat all these players, coaches and a lot of the crowd chewgum in huge quantities to calm those nerves).<strong>The</strong>y play to win and, of course, for money. <strong>The</strong>y are paidseveral million dollars a year and live like superstars and areadored by fans and advertisers.To achieve all this these athletes train with completededication. Whether it’s batting, pitching, catching, orrunning, they work hard to get each part of the game as bestas it can be. <strong>The</strong>y follow the commands of the coaches ingreat detail and complete obedience playing with passion,energy, and great determination.We witnessed similar devotion at the recent AthensOlympics, the culmination of months, even years of trainingand hard work.<strong>The</strong> lessons are clear. To serve God we need to train, beequipped, work hard, and be passionate about what we do.Whatever the role our task is to ‘try our best’. Give it all wehave with training and dedication to honour Christ Jesusthrough words, actions, and spiritual devotion. With ALL ourheart.Paul’s words in his letter to the Philippians put it all intocontext for me. ‘Not that I have already obtained all this, orhave already been made perfect, but I press on to take holdof that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me….forgettingwhat is behind and straining towards what is ahead, I presson towards the goal to win the prize for which God hascalled me heavenwards in Christ Jesus.’So go for it, try your best. Our Father God, through HisSon Jesus has already given his best for you. Even whenthose in the church, the young people you serve, or evenyour colleagues don’t see it, your Father in heaven surelydoes. My prayers are with you.Rev Jon StannardLondon Stedfast is holding its Annual Thanksgiving Serviceon Saturday 2nd <strong>October</strong> at Wesley’s Chapel at 2.30pm. <strong>The</strong>Revd John Lines MBE will give the address. This will befollowed by the AGM and the guest and speaker for the dayis Mr Steve Dickinson, <strong>Brigade</strong> Secretary. He has alreadyaccepted the invitation to become an honorary member ofLondon Stedfast. For further information contact Mr JohnBates on 020 8303 8566.STEDFAFST INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2005UPDATE will be held in Christchurch, New Zealand, from2nd – 6th March 2005. For furtherinformation and registration forms pleasecontact Mrs J Cojeen, email:jkcojeen@inet.net.nz, or Mr J Bates,pm 020 8303 8566, emailjohna.bates@ntlworld.comStedfastAssociationNewsManchester Stedfast held its Annual Devotional Service onSunday 12th September at Monton Methodist church. <strong>The</strong>Chaplain, Canon Noel Proctor, led the event and themembers of Monton Church gave them the usual warmwelcome.During the weekend 29th/31st <strong>October</strong> some ManchesterStedfast members are to attend the BB North ScottishArea Conference where they will be celebrating the 150thAnniversary of the Founder’s birth. <strong>The</strong>y will be part of thecontingent representing the Aberdeen Stedfast Associationand after returning from Thurso to Aberdeen they willattend the Aberdeen Stedfast meeting and will bringgreetings to the members. Manchester is also holding itsannual Founder’s Day Dinner on Monday 4th <strong>October</strong>.For further information contact John Walker on 0161 7944250.New Zealand Stedfast recently held its AGM and itspatron Sir Michael Hardie Boys was in attendance. Thirtymembers from all over NZ had made the journey toPalmerston North and were welcomed by Richard Bruce,President of NZBB Manawatu Battalion. Greetings werereceived from the NZBB Executive. <strong>The</strong> meeting was infavour of establishing an Alford Dornan CharitableFoundation and the Stedfast Executive is to look into theway forward to institute this.VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 87


Here and there Here and thereBeating Retreat – London DistrictWorld Mission Fund –Church of Scotland<strong>The</strong> Lord Mayor of London, AldermanRobert Finch, in full reglia, attended theBeating Retreat of London District at theRoyal Hospital Chelsea. Guests werewelcomed by the London President, SirMichael Craig-Cooper, Deputy Lieutenantfor the Royal Borough of Kensington &Chelsea. A number of other LondonMayors and Masters of City Liverycompanies were also present. <strong>The</strong>Pacemakers marching band of 13thBromley and 1st St Mary Cray openedthe displays, which included the WestLondon Gymnastic team, JS team gamesand Kool Drummings – Steel Band of70th London BB and 7th London GBLord Mayor of London presented QB badgeto young men of London Districtcompanies. <strong>The</strong> Lord Mayor presentedQB certificates to 30 young men. <strong>The</strong>Pipes and Drums of the 5th CroydonCompany and Massed Bugles and Drumsof the London District also took the stage,which culminated in the Beating RetreatCeremony. Evening prayers were led bythe Very Revd Dr John Moses, Dean of StPaul’s, and a red coated In Pensionerlowered the union flag while buglersplayed the sunset call. This year’s displaywas voted one of the best.<strong>The</strong> Revd Benebo Fubara Manuel,Moderator of the Presbyterian Church inNigeria and his wife, Jessie, attended theGeneral Assembly of the Church ofScotland and were thrilled to findthemselves also part of the BB activities.<strong>The</strong>y attended Queen’s BadgePresentation ceremonies in Edinburgh andGlasgow as well as work in Banchory andculminating in a weekend visit toStornaway. BB companies of the Churchof Scotland have for years supported theworld mission work of the Church ofScotland and the BB through the WorldMission Fund Annual Appeal. Much hasbeen achieved through their efforts andthe current focus is, in partnership withthe Bible Society, providing Bibles foryoung people in Nigeria. For moreinformation visitwww.worldmissionfund.org.uk<strong>The</strong> Revd Benebo Fubara Manuel and hiswife, Jessie, in Scotland<strong>The</strong> late Tony Garrard, Eastern DistrictPresident, had a vision of the Districtcoming together for a weekend ofactivities. This was realised in July and theevent was ARE U UP 4 A CHALLENGE.Some 860 boys, some girls and officersconverged on Essex County CouncilOutdoor Activity Centre at Danbury.Junior and Company boys enjoyedArchery, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, AerialRunway, Assault Course, Mountain Bikes,Canoeing, Orienteering, Drumming andProblem Solving. <strong>The</strong> Anchor Boys tookpart in It’s a Knockout, Parachute Games,Scavenger Hunt, Circus Skills, Storytellingand Mask-making. In the evening therewas a sing-song around the camp fire forthe older young people. Company andJunior boys camped overnight and theevent culminated in worship on Sundayafternoon, the Juniors led by HappyPeople Puppet Team and the CompanySection boys by Ian Valence (ChristianMagician). <strong>The</strong> vision became a realityand one which hopefully will stay in thememories of the boys.Eastern District Fun Daypage 88 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


Here and there Here and thereFrank Smith MBEFrank Smith, Honorary Vice President,recently received the MBE from HM<strong>The</strong> Queen in recognition of histireless fundraising work in raisinglarge sums of money and encouragingmany organisations and individuals tosupport the Felden LodgeDevelopment Appeal. In recent yearsthis has resulted in a new study typeaccommodation block and upgradeddining room.In brief…Special GuestMembers of 6th Kirkintilloch Company werevery pleased to have Livingston FC andTrinidad & Tobago international soccer starMarvin Andrew at their Annual Parents’ Night.Camp <strong>2004</strong>Youth Group of the YearWhile members of 11th Northampton Companywere camping in the Isle of Wight, they tookpart in the Church Parade and Display at theChurches Together ‘Songs of Praise’. <strong>The</strong>Captain received a letter from a local resident,which she had written to the County Press. <strong>The</strong>letter is included in ‘We’ve Got Mail!’Wirral Champions!For the past eight years KoolDrummings, the steel band from 7thLondon GB and 70th London BB haveplayed at the Wandsworth Young Personof the Year Award. In this year’sceremony held at the Civic SuiteWandsworth, they were caughtunawares when they found themselvesawarded the title of Youth Group of theyear for their fund-raising efforts forKool Drummings receiving their awardfrom the Mayorothers. Over the last year they haveraised £700 for autism awareness andthe result of a sponsored 24 hour fastundertaken by the young membershelped to raise £1300 for World Vision,which seeks to provide clean water tocommunities in Africa and Asia.1st Moreton BB and 2nd Moreton GB bandwon a Bronze Medal in the <strong>2004</strong> WorldMarching Showband Championships atBournemouth. All their hard work paid off inthis splendid achievement – congratulations.Grants for 18th South ShieldsN Ireland Eastern District Fun DayHundreds of Anchor Boys and theirleaders recently descended on theGanaway Activity Centre for their annualouting. <strong>The</strong> sun shone on a gloriousday and the Centre buzzed with activityas the boys indulged in their ownspecial Anchor Boy Trail, facing painting,beach design competition, crazy golf,ropes course, football, magician andPunch and Judy Show.<strong>The</strong> company has received two substantialgrants. One from the North East CommunityFoundation for £6030 for the purchase of newband equipment. A second grant was receivedfrom the Stride Network for £2001 for therefurbishment of the BB common room (aka<strong>The</strong> Battered Bugle) at Talbot Road MethodistChurch. An open day was held for visitors tosee and hear the new band equipment.VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 89


Here and there Here and thereRoyal VisitsTottenham openingOn a fine spring day <strong>The</strong> Princess Royalofficially opened the church hall inKemble Road, Tottenham, home of133rd London Company. <strong>The</strong> companywere on parade and members werepleased that Princess Anne showed aninterest in the company. She gave ashort speech and unveiled a plaque. Amemorable morning.Extreme Ironing!Nottingham DofE AwardsAllen Purnell and Christopher Newsteadof 1st Ruddington Company met theEarl of Wessex on his visit toNottingham to see how the D of EAward scheme was being used. Allenand Christopher talked to Prince Edwardinside Nottingham County Footballground, about their involvement atNottingham City Hospital, where theyhelp transport patients by wheelchair tothe Sunday morning service.Members of 2nd Witham Companyspent a week camping in Haytor. Notfor the lazy, the activities included GoKarting, Rock climbing, Quad Biking,Clay Pigeon, Hiking, Letterboxing onthe moors, swimming the local riversand…..extreme ironing – ironing whileskateboarding, up trees, on zip wires.(Yes, a risk assessment was done!).<strong>The</strong> most important aspect of thecamp was that nine Youth Bibles weredistributed and five youngsters becameChristians.True grit…David McBriar – 1st SaintfieldCompanyDavid and ‘Carsonstown Sport’ havebecome inseparable since the horse wasborn on 6th April 2003, at which Davidwas present. Outside of school Davidspends most of his time with CarsonstownSport. David recently entered ‘Sport’ in NIreland’s foremost agricultural show atBalmoral and won 3rd place in the largehorse section; he has won several otherprizes during the season. David, 13, islooking forward to taking part in the Dukeof Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. He makesno secret that his interest section willinvolve horses.Caving – not for the fainthearted!Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver AwardsMembers of 1st Measham Company spentsome time caving at Long Churn Cavenear Settle in Yorkshire.3rd Hemel Hempstead CompanyMrs S Woodburn, Headteacher, Burton Morewood C E School, Burton-in-Kendal presented Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Awards to three members of 1stBurton-in-Kendal at the Company Display – Michael Gregory, Callum Stevensonand Mark Lee.Members spent a weekend in Derbyshiretaking part in adventure activities, such asrock climbing, abseiling and canoeing.<strong>The</strong>y also undertook a 10 mile hikethrough the Derbyshire Peak District,following a route they planned themselves.page 90 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


<strong>Brigade</strong> announcements <strong>Brigade</strong> announcementsBRIGADE EXECUTIVE<strong>The</strong> following have been elected to the<strong>Brigade</strong> Executive for the session <strong>2004</strong>-2005:Representing England:Mr M Elliott, Ms Gloria Archer,Mr A Pannell, <strong>The</strong> Revd Dr R ReidRepresenting Scotland:Mr R Dick, Mr A Joss, Mr A McIntosh,Mr D RichmondRepresenting Wales:Mr J WinchesterRepresenting N Ireland:Mr T W P Donaldson, Mr J E Johnston,Mr F Kyle, Mr J ThornberryRepresenting Republic of Ireland:Mr R L ButtimerCo-opted Under 26 representative:Mr Matthew Hopkins, WalesREGIONAL COMMITTEESEngland: Ms G Archer (Eastern); Mr AE Champion (Southern); Mr J Eales(South Midland); Mr M Elliott (NorthMidland); Mr I Freeland (Yorkshire &Humberside); Mr A Pannell (London);<strong>The</strong> Revd Dr R Reid (North West); MrC Semmens (West of England & CI);Mr N Thompson (North of England);Mr D While (West Midland);Scotland: Mr R Dick (Lanarkshire); MrA Joss (Mid-Scottish); Mr A McIntosh(North Scottish); Mr W Pollock(Glasgow); Mr D Richmond (WestLowland); Mr G Sim (East Lowland).Wales: Mr J Boase and Mrs C Pasley(Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan); Mrs LSmith and Mr C Smith (Newport &Gwent); Mr N Pybus (North Wales) MrJ Winchester (South & West Wales).Northern Ireland: Mr P Ballentine, MrD Blevins, Mr T W P Donaldson, Mr J EJohnston, Mr F Kyle, Miss S Mackey, MrJ Thornberry, Mr W WattRepublic of Ireland: Mr M Acheson, MsE Armstrong, Mr R L Buttimer, Mr PDaley, Mr W Galloway, Mr AThackaberry, Mr B WeekesHONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTMr J M Hodgson, Newcastle-upon-Tyne,has been appointed as an HonoraryVice-President.ENROLMENTS<strong>The</strong> following companies have beenenrolled:1st IvybridgeIvybridge Methodist ChurchCaptain: Mr M McLean25th NottinghamEmmanuel Parish ChurchCaptain: Mr A TongueCARRONVALE DEVELOPMENT<strong>The</strong> following contributions have beenreceived towards phases 3 and 4 ofCarronvale Development.West Lowland Hike £5001st Bearsden Company £100Banffshire Battalion £50Mr A Fleming` £1007th Arbroath Company £250Mr A McIntosh £5032nd Aberdeen Company £640BB GLOBAL SUMMIT 2005Organised by the BB in Singapore inpartnership with the Global Fellowshipit will be held in June 2005. Designedfor BB leaders aged between 21-40 itwill run in conjunction with BBSingapore’s 75th anniversary. <strong>The</strong>programme will include recruitment,retaining and developing young peoplein the light of rapid global changes andyouth trends. <strong>The</strong> event could suit aBB young leader on a gap yeartravelling around the world with a ‘stopoff’ in Singapore.Further information, including detailsof the draft programme and costs, canbe obtained from David Martin,International Forum Secretary, by emailon david.martin@boys-brigade.org.ukor at Headquarters on 01442 231681.EUROPEAN FELLOWSHIP EASTERCOURSEIt takes place in the Transylvanianregion of Romania next Easter andprovides an ideal opportunity for youngleaders to participate in a uniqueexperience. <strong>The</strong> course comprisesChristian youth leaders from all overEurope who will be joining together tolook at the issues of diversity anddialogue at the same time as enjoyingfellowship and gaining new skills. <strong>The</strong>BB has been offered a number of placesand the Council of Europe has awardedsubstantial funding to assist withfinancing the event.Is this a chance that can be turned down?Dates: 19-27 March 2005Place: Geogiau, Romania<strong>The</strong>me: Let’s Talk! – Diversity anddialogueAge group: young leaders aged between17 and 25For further information contact DavidMartin, International Forum Secretary,at Headquarters or by email:david.martin@boys-brigade.org.ukUNIFORMStocks of ‘old’ uniform will only besupplied until existing stocks have beenexhausted and new stocks of ‘old’uniform will not be purchased.Please add to <strong>Brigade</strong> AnnouncementsPRESENTATION OF CROSS FORHEROISMBarnabas St John Pugh (1st Mid SuffolkCompany) was awarded <strong>The</strong> Boys’<strong>Brigade</strong> Cross for Heroism for thecourage and presence of mind he showedin going to the aid of his father who wasinside a burning car. Throughout theordeal Barnabas placed himself atsignificant risk and was badly burned.<strong>The</strong> Presentation was made by the<strong>Brigade</strong> Secretary, friend of the family, onSunday 8th August at a service at theCompany headquarters in Stowmarket.FIRM FOUNDATIONS 2005.Dates to put in your diary – 27th-30thMay 2005. Further details will beincluded in the January Gazette.ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGOF BRIGADE EXECUTIVEThis is a summary of the main itemscovered. <strong>The</strong> meeting was held at <strong>The</strong>All Nations Centre, Leicester, during theCouncil weekend, 3-4 September <strong>2004</strong>New members were welcomed:Mrs Gloria Archer (England), <strong>The</strong> RevdDr Ron Reid (England) and Mr AlanPannell (England).<strong>Brigade</strong> Office Bearers were re-elected:<strong>Brigade</strong> President: Mr J Neil, OBE,appointed from March <strong>2004</strong> untilCouncil 2005.Vice-Presidents:Mr J Young, MBE and <strong>The</strong> Revd T HWilson. Mr J Young was elected asChairman of the Executive.New <strong>Brigade</strong> Treasurer:Mr John Williams.Honorary Vice-President:Mr J M Hodgson of Newcastle-upon-Tyne was appointed.<strong>The</strong> Executive approved theappointment of Messrs Whiting &Partners as the <strong>Brigade</strong> Auditors forsession <strong>2004</strong>-2005. <strong>The</strong> Accounts forthe year ended 31.3.04 were receivedand would be presented to Council on4th September <strong>2004</strong>.VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 91


KGVI(Second Week)Carronvale HouseRathmore HouseFelden LodgeKGVIIS A UNIQUETRAININGCOURSE, whichtrains young leaders between the ages of17 and 19 in two week-long courses toequip them for almost anything that BBwork can throw at them. I was privilegedto be invited back for the second yearafter completing the first in 2003. <strong>The</strong>first year consisted of a lot of theorywork, which we put into practice withinour various companies over the year.From the start of the second week we allknew what to expect in terms of thestandards required and after not seeingeach other (mostly) for a year we allstarted talking as if we had never leftFelden Lodge. This was quite fortunateas we were thrown in at the deep endfrom almost the moment we arrived.We had to prepare a 45 minute churchservice for the following morning in alocal church. This seemed a verydaunting task but I am sure everyonewould agree the service we deliveredwas excellent considering how little timewe had to prepare. It was an amazingstart to a truly amazing course.<strong>The</strong> second week takes a much morepractical form than the first and thisincludes taking classes, delivering aprogramme, taking a games session andleading two short acts of worship. <strong>The</strong>sewere done within various groups underthe guidance of the staff. We even gotto act as the boys for individuals whowere leading classes, which proved fartoo much fun for some of the cadets!As well as the practical sessions therewere also lectures to attend and thedebates covered a range of issues, whichwill hopefully prove very useful to us allas future BB officers.A very important part of the programmewas the Chaplain’s Sessions and theseproved a very good insight into theChristian faith and how it affects us asyoung leaders. <strong>The</strong> BB is all aboutbringing the good news to young peopleand these sessions were very helpful inexplaining the good news to us and howto put it across. A personal highlight forme was the excellent session entitled “I’llBelieve It When I See It” which was aneye-opening session about faith.However, it wasn’t all work as we weregiven a generous amount of free time inwhich we played football, pool and evencroquet as well as just sitting round andhaving a laugh with one another whichseemed to be a big feature of the course.It was also a privilege to welcome the<strong>Brigade</strong> Secretary and <strong>Brigade</strong> Presidentlater in the week. <strong>The</strong>y shared theirexperiences with us as well as holdinga very insightful question and answersession and attending our formaldinner at which there were some trulyexcellent speeches. It is also worthnoting that two cadets beat them in agame of croquet despite their slightlyunderhand tactics!All in all an excellent training course,which I would thoroughly recommendto anyone thinking of becoming ayoung officer in the <strong>Brigade</strong>. It can’t beoverstated how much I enjoyed mytime, the skills I learnt and the greatpeople I met, both staff and cadets. Ithink every cadet will go on to be anexcellent officer as a result of thetraining and advice we all received onKGVI.I would like to thank all the staff whogave up their valuable time to teach us,advise us, criticise us but most of all befriends to us. Without them none of uswould have experienced theopportunities that were presented to us.Ian Bond5th Exeter Companypage 92 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


Millennium Volunteers<strong>The</strong> Millennium Volunteer project is going very well; one person has collected a100-hour Award already. Some new volunteers have been signed on; the numbershave exceeded the targets for this quarter but there’s still room for more.<strong>The</strong> two new Project Officers, Cynthia Allen and Jennifer Earlington, are settlingin. <strong>The</strong>y have met with <strong>The</strong> Girls’ <strong>Brigade</strong>, Sixth form teachers, and Disabilityorganisations. <strong>The</strong>y have mailed Churches, Disability groups and Youth groups,produced a newsletter and a poster. <strong>The</strong>se are being sent to all companies thathave members 15 years and over. By the time you read this a new promotionalDVD will be available, which contains information about MV, an interview with aprevious volunteer and information about how to apply to MV. It is hoped that itwill be used at Adviser briefings and also for recruiting for the coming year. MoreAdvisers are still being sought. Here’s a snippet of what one Adviser said:“My favourite part of being an Adviser is sitting down with each volunteer at the endof 200 hours service and filling in the Personal Profile with him or her. This is usuallythe point where the volunteers realise just how much they and others have gainedfrom the experience.” Chris Hill.For more information e-maileric.hudson@boys-brigade.org.ukcynthia.allen@boys-brigade.org.ukjennifer.earlington@boys-brigade.org.ukTelephoneCynthia Allenbased in the South at Felden Lodge01442 231 681 ext209.Mobile 07835 114863orJennifer Earlington and Eric Hudsonbased in the North at Skelmanthorpe0870 092 0174.Mobile 07835 11483Please contact us if you know of anyone who could do an Adviser’s job or indeedif you can do it yourself or even if you just want information on what the jobentails.Cynthia and Jennifer are also part of the five member MV Steering group, whichmeets approximately four times yearly looking at ways to support volunteers,improving the scheme and meeting budget and recruitment targets. Moresupport for the group would be welcomed. If you are interested contact detailsare as follows.Jennifer Earlington, MV Project Officer150th Anniversary of the birth of Sir WilliamAlexander Smith, Founder of <strong>The</strong> Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong>OCTOBER 27TH <strong>2004</strong> marks the150th anniversary of the birthof our Founder. Manycompanies are planning to celebratethis milestone in their own specialservices.Memorabilia to mark the occasion,from buttonhole badges to the mugand plate, shown below have beenproduced.On 24th <strong>October</strong> at St Paul’sCathedral, London, at 3.15pm there willbe a special evensong with a BB themeto which <strong>Brigade</strong> members would bemost welcome. Depending onnumbers there may be the opportunityto visit the crypt following the serviceto see the Founder’s Memorial.On 27th <strong>October</strong> at Glasgow Centralstation a locomotive is being named‘<strong>The</strong> Sir William a Smith’. <strong>The</strong> namingceremony will take place at 10.00amand it is planned that the train willdepart at 11.00am.On 31st <strong>October</strong> in Thurso as part ofthe North Scottish Area Conferencethere will be a wreath laying ceremonyat Pennyland House followed by aparade and church service.Commemorative Cover. Basic cover:one definitive stamp and specialcancellation £2.75 inc p&p. Specialcover: BB Stamp, one definitive stampand special cancellation £3.75 inc p&p.Exclusive cover: covers will betransported on the train to be named:‘Sir William A Smith’. Two BB Stamps,special cancellation and railway cachet£5.50 inc p&p. Please make chequespayable to ‘<strong>The</strong> Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong>’. Deliverdate: After 27th <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>.It is hoped that this anniversary willprovide opportunities for you to sharewith your boys some understanding ofthe life of our Founder and give allleaders the impetus and fresh vision tocarry on his great work.Code No. 35–857-1Plate £25.00 Mug £4.75VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 101


<strong>The</strong> President’s diary <strong>The</strong> President’s diaryPaisley & District Battalion Annual AwardCeremonyI have been privilegedto have had moreopportunities to visita wide variety ofevents. In sharing myexperiences with you,I trust that you will beencouraged with themany positive thingstaking placethroughout the<strong>Brigade</strong>, where highstandards are beingachieved by boys.1st Beardsden Company President’s andQueen’s Badge Presentations<strong>The</strong>re is more to the 1st BearsdenCompany than its 106 years ofhistory! I gather with a capacityaudience in the company’s splendidpurpose built hall, for the AnnualInspection and Display. <strong>The</strong> variedprogramme of activities demonstratesthe remarkable practical link thecompany has throughout the GlobalFellowship. <strong>The</strong> <strong>2004</strong> Summer Camp inScotland was shared with a contingentof boys and girls from Neenah-Manasha,USA, the latest development in acontinuing programme of participationin events in Scandanavia and projects inAfrica. <strong>The</strong> recently formed Pipe Bandprovides a fitting climax, particularly forthe special guests, Carsten & HelgaKristiansen of FDF Denmark. I presentPresident’s Awards to eight seniors andthree Queen’s Badges.In the 121 years of the 1st GlasgowCompany there have only been eightcaptains. Nan and I share in a DinnerParty to mark the retirement of DouglasG H Rolland, the longest servingCaptain of the original company. <strong>The</strong>occasion is doubly pleasurable, for as anhonorary officer of the company, I knowmany in attendance and ourreminiscences of ‘<strong>The</strong> Captain’ are bothpersonal and accurate! Later I visit thecompany’s Annual Camp, near theoriginal site of 1886 at Tighnabruiach. Ifind the officers and boys in good spirit,enjoying good weather, good food and ahealthy outdoor holiday under canvas.<strong>The</strong> excellent supporting facilities of thecamp site enable members to enjoymany activities.<strong>The</strong> Annual Display of the 5th HamiltonCompany is a happy occasion amongfriends. It is our local company wheremy son and daughter served as officersand the Minister is both a former KGVICadet and Course Chaplain atCarronvale. All three sections are strongnumerically and contribute to abalanced programme of activities, whichblend with an element of fun andenjoyment through an Olympic theme.Awards and trophies are presentedincluding two young men gaining thePresident’s Badge.It is a stimulating experience to share inMorning Worship with almost 1,400young people and their leaders at FirmFoundations, held at Felden Lodgeduring the Spring Bank Holidayweekend. <strong>The</strong> organisation and teams ofvolunteers who deliver the programmeare highly impressive, representing aprofessionalism of which the <strong>Brigade</strong>can be proud. Every aspect of theprogramme – Worship, Activities, BibleStudies, Sport, Fringe Bands, Dance,Music, Food and much more - containssomething for everyone.<strong>The</strong> Queen’s Men of Lanarkshireassembled, with a large gathering ofparents, Civic, Church, KindredOrganisation representatives and friends,at the Gospel Literature Outreach Centrein Motherwell, to congratulate 60seniors on their achievements. In aunique form of presentation, supportedby the band of 2nd Wishaw/4th CarlukeCompanies, I have a personalconversation with each Queen’s manand am impressed with their positiveattitudes and how valuable they foundthe various aspects of involvement inthe Queen’s Badge.<strong>The</strong> company motto ‘Strive for the Best’was well demonstrated at the 75thAnnual Inspection and Display of the34th Glasgow Company, held in themodern, spacious venue of RosshallAcademy. An enthusiastic programme ofactivities was appreciated, a highlight ofwhich was the presentation of threePresident’s badges.It is a particular pleasure to be invited toaddress the Annual General Meeting ofStrathkelvin Battalion, as it reunited mewith colleagues when I representedGlasgow, Dumbarton & Strathkelvinelectoral area on the <strong>Brigade</strong> Executive. Iam encouraged to learn that thevigorous programme of boy activities,for which the Battalion is noted, iscontinuing. In commending theBattalion on its selfless service to youngpeople, I assure them that their examplewill encourage and inspire others.In an event which has been moreassociated with ‘welly boots’ rather than‘sun lotion’, it is good to share inCrossover <strong>2004</strong> at Comrie, Perthshire,in wonderful warm, sunny conditions.<strong>The</strong> 1,100 young people and theirleaders take full advantage of the multichoiceprogramme of activities outdoorsand there is a relaxed atmosphere in thespacious site of Cultybraggnan TrainingCamp. It is clear that the Crossoverevent is firmly established in theprogramme of many companies.Thirty-five President’s Men, 13 Duke ofEdinburgh’s Award winners and aninteresting range of Junior Sectiontrophy winners, form the background topage 102 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


<strong>The</strong> President’s diary <strong>The</strong> President’s diarya high quality evening with Paisley &District Battalion for the AnnualPresentation of Awards Ceremony. <strong>The</strong>venue is the impressive Wynd Centre,which serves as the Arts and multipurposecentre for the Paisley churches.<strong>The</strong> evening once again demonstratesthe calibre of our leadership, who inaddition to serving their owncompanies, find time to support andencourage the boys and young men atBattalion level.<strong>The</strong> magnificent setting of DunfermlineAbbey is the venue for a highlyimpressive ceremony, to mark theachievement of Queen’s Men from theMid-Scottish Area, in the presence of theLord Lieutenant of Fife. I join theChaplain of the Abbey who leadsworship and the challenging address isgiven by the Chaplain of St Blane’sChurch, Dunblane, a former KGVIOfficer Cadet in 1966. <strong>The</strong> carefularrangements and support of the LocalAuthority of Fife Council, ensures notonly the success of the day for parentsand guests, but an appropriate andsignificant occasion in recognition of theseniors’ achievement. <strong>The</strong> March Pastled by the band of 4th DunfermlineCompany, as Scottish Champions gives agood impression of the <strong>Brigade</strong> to thegeneral public and the day concludeswith a Civic Reception by Fife Council,in the Pavilion of Pittencrieff ParkI journey to the remote but spectaculararea of the North Yorkshire Moors toshare in the 40th year of the ClevelandHike. Fifty-four teams from all parts ofthe country assemble on the Fridayevening, with a rugged route of 37 mileslying ahead, interspersed withchallenging ‘incidents’. <strong>The</strong>re is a familyatmosphere, mixing fun and challengeand as the event draws to a close onDanby Green, composite appreciation asteams cheer each other on to theconclusion, recognising sharedexperiences. I present awards, as ChiefGuest, to proud young people. <strong>The</strong>organising team can be proud of anotherhighly successful hike.On behalf of the entire BB family I senda Presidential message of greeting andcongratulations to S P Chua, a foundingmember of the 1st Singapore Companyon the occasion of his 90th birthday. Heis not only highly respected but awonderful personality through the manygroups he has led to notableInternational gatherings in the UK. ‘S.P’has shown a personal love and affectionfor the high aims and objectives of theMembers of the 15th Luton Company atthe Cleveland Hike<strong>Brigade</strong>, through war time occupation ofSingapore and the life time influence hehas had on countless numbers of boysand young men. I salute this great manof the <strong>Brigade</strong> and on your behalf havewished him and his wife Rosie muchhappiness for the future.Nan and I join, in the gardens of thePalace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh,proud parents of young people whohave gained the Gold Standard of <strong>The</strong>Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. His RoyalHighness Prince Philip takes personalinterest in all of the recipients,commending the parents too for theirsupport and encouragement. I makecontact with seniors from 1st HoustonCompany and share their pride ofachievement. Already, many of them arerecognising their potential for futureleadership in a wide range of voluntaryorganisations represented on thisimportant day of celebration.John Neil OBE<strong>Brigade</strong> PresidentVOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 103


RULES:• Each event must be witnessed by a judge who is NOT a member of yourCompany. Chaplains are officers.• Each game may be practised beforehand.• Results can only be accepted from one attempt. <strong>The</strong> judge must be toldBEFOREHAND which attempt will be the “entry” one.• A team is made up of six Junior / No.1 Section Boys. <strong>The</strong> six may bechanged for different games.<strong>The</strong> completed result sheet must be received by 1 st April 2005.InternatTeam G1: CompassEquipment1 Chair6 Bean Bags6 Cards (approx 2” x 4”)Setting UpEach card should have the followingwritten on it; “two paces” and then acompass point. Only the four cardinaland four intermediate points are to beused. eg “two paces SOUTH WEST”.(<strong>The</strong>re will be two points that are notused). <strong>The</strong>se cards and the bean bagsshould be placed on a chair which is 3metres away from a start line. <strong>The</strong> boysshould sit behind this start line. Eightcircles should then be drawn aroundthe chair to represent the eightcompass points.<strong>The</strong> GameTo start the game, the judge will pointat a wall and say what direction that isand GO, eg “that wall is east – GO”.On hearing this, the first boy runs tothe chair, picks up a bean bag and apiece of card, then places them both inwhatever circle represents thatcompass point. He then runs backacross the start line and the next boygoes. Boys must not shout instructionsto whoever is running.ScoringThis is a timed game in minutes andseconds, starting on the start signaland finishing when all boys are sittingback down. Any bean bags placed inthe wrong compass point will incur atime penalty of 10 seconds whichshould be added to the time.2: Bible BooksEquipment1 Table12 Cards (approx 2” x 4”), with NewTestament Books written on one side.Setting UpA circle, 1 metre in diameter is drawn,1 metre from a start line. A table isplaced 3 metres away from the otherside of the circle. <strong>The</strong> cards are placedface down within the circle. <strong>The</strong> boyssit behind the start line, one behindthe other. <strong>The</strong> judge should write thenames of the books on the cards(please use only one occurrence ofbooks eg Timothy, and all fourGospels should be included).<strong>The</strong> GameOn the start signal, the first boy runs,picks up a card and crawls under thetable. He then places the card on topand returns across the line when thenext boy may run. This is done until allcards are on the table. Whilst at thetable, if a boy thinks the cards are inthe wrong order (ie the NewTestament book order from Matthewto Revelation), he may change them tothe order he thinks is correct. (It isworth mentioning that not all thebooks will be there). When finished,the boys sit down in a straight line.ScoringThis is a timed game in minutes andseconds, starting on the start signal andfinishing when all boys are sitting backdown. Any cards in the wrong place willincur a time penalty of 10 secondswhich should be added to the time.3: Leg RollEquipment1 FootballSetting UpBoys sit on the floor, side by side closetogether. <strong>The</strong> player at one end has theball put on his legs.<strong>The</strong> GameOn the start signal, the ball must berolled from one end of the line to theother without using hands or feet.When the ball gets to the boy at theother end, he gets up, runs with theball and sits next to the first boy andstarts the ball rolling towards the otherend again. If boys kick the ball, or ittouches the floor, the ball goes back tothe start of the line. <strong>The</strong> ball must onlybe handled when the boys are runningfrom one end of the line to the other.ScoringThis is a timed game in minutes andseconds, starting on the start signaland finishing when all boys are sittingback in their original starting position.page 104 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


ional Juniorames <strong>2004</strong>4: Circle DribbleEquipment1 FootballSetting UpSix circles are drawn (each 1 metre indiameter), with a one metre gapbetween each circle. <strong>The</strong>se circlesshould be drawn so that they form onelarge circle. Each boy then stands inone circle. One boy is given thefootball, who places it at his feet.<strong>The</strong> GameOn the start signal, the boys pass thefootball around the circle, from oneboy to the next, as many times as theycan, using their feet only. If a boyleaves their circle, then they must firstreturn to that circle before passing theball on.Scoring<strong>The</strong> total number of balls passesbetween the boys within two minutesare added together to give a total score.5: Card JigsawEquipment2 Picture Postcards (basic pictures orcolours).Setting UpEach postcard is cut up by the judgeinto eight pieces. <strong>The</strong>y should first becut diagonally, and then each piece cutinto a further four pieces of about thesame size. Each cut must be straight.<strong>The</strong> pieces are mixed up and placedface down in front of the boys.<strong>The</strong> GameOn the start signal, all boys participatein sorting the pieces and arrangingthem into two complete pictures.When finished, the boys sit down in astraight line.ScoringThis is a timed game in minutes andseconds, starting on the start signaland finishing when all boys are sittingback down.6: Bounce BallEquipment1 BucketTennis BallsSetting UpA line is drawn on the floor, with acircle (half a metre in diameter) drawn2 metres from it. <strong>The</strong> bucket should beplaced 1 metre away on the other sideof the circle.<strong>The</strong> GameEach boy stands at the throwing lineand takes it in turn to bounce onetennis ball at a time, into the circle toland in the bucket. Each boy has tenattempts. <strong>The</strong> ball DOES NOT have tostay in the bucket. (If it bounces out,that still scores).Scoring<strong>The</strong> total number of balls landing inthe bucket are added together to give atotal score.INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR SECTION TEAM GAMES – <strong>2004</strong>/05<strong>The</strong>se results were achieved by the __________________________________________________ Company1 Compass2 Bible Books3 Leg Roll4 Circle Dribble5 Card Jigsaw6 Bounce BallResultJudge’s signatureName and telephone number of Judge _____________________________________________________________________________Person to whom the final results and certificate should be sent (BLOCK CAPITALS)Name ______________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Post Code_____________________________________________________All UK and Eire Companies MUST send two 1st Class stamps for the issue of the certificate and results sheetResults must be received by 1st April 2005 at: lTG, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Boys'</strong> <strong>Brigade</strong>, Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP3 OBLEnquiries:international.team@boys-brigade.org.uk


International Junior Section Team Games 2003/04Results Table<strong>The</strong> point scores are in ascending order whereby the winner has the lowest number of points1 2nd Annalong Northern Ireland 1342 83rd Birmingham England 1373 1st Castlecaulfield Northern Ireland 1474 19th Nottingham England 1735 23rd Vic Diamond Valley Australia 1816 1st Weston-super-Mare England 1917 2nd Poole 'A' England 1928 1st Batu Pahat Malaysia 2279 7th Nottingham England 2329 4th Lisburn Northern Ireland 23211 61st NSW Carlingfrod Australia 23512 1st Torquay England 24513 1st Rockhampton Australia 24813 1st Bishop's Stortford England 24815 16th Brisbane Australia 24916 25th Stirling (Dunblane) Scotland 25017 1st Dungannon Northern Ireland 25118 2nd Poole 'B' England 25518 10th Wolverhampton England 25520 3rd Wallasey England 25921 1st Middlewich 'A' England 26222 18th South East Essex England 26423 9th WA Riverton Australia 26524 4th Newtownabbey Northern Ireland 26724 1st Castledawson Northern Ireland 26726 2nd Bovey Tracey England 27427 38J Company Singapore 28428 5th Gloucester England 29428 1st Caledon Northern Ireland 29428 1st Gold Coast Australia 29431 23rd Luton England 30032 23rd SA Noarlunga C.D.C. Australia 30533 74th Birmingham England 31134 1st Magheragall Northern Ireland 31935 3rd Caboolture 'Blue Team' Australia 32236 2nd / 4th Motherwell Scotland 32437 1st Holmer Green England 32838 1st Elworth England 33839 2nd Brentwood England 33940 1st Ballywatt Northern Ireland 34041 19th Motherwell Scotland 34342 1st Oadby England 34543 5th Coleraine Northern Ireland 35544 1st Stourbridge England 35645 32nd WA (Goldfields) Australia 35746 16th Motherwell Scotland 36047 1st Walsall Wood England 36648 1st Watford 'A' England 36748 3rd Chelmsford England 36750 7th Chelmsford England 36851 9th South East Essex England 37252 13th Motherwell Scotland 37453 1st Watford 'B' England 37554 1st Portglenone Northern Ireland 37655 1st Crumlin Northern Ireland 37756 18th Redbridge England 38257 5th Nottingham England 38457 19th NSW BelAir Australia 38459 1st Brixham England 38560 1st Blackwood Wales 38761 1st Wellingborough England 38862 20th SA Hallet Cove Australia 39063 2nd Larbert Scotland 39464 20th Motherwell Scotland 39564 1st Sawston England 39566 10th Hamilton Scotland 40067 37th Nottingham England 40468 124th NSW Toronto Australia 40669 2nd Chelmsford England 41569 1st Garvagh Northern Ireland 41570 2nd Blackwood Wales 41872 1st Ahoghill Northern Ireland 42073 4th Sutton / 10th Mid-Surrey England 42173 76th Belfast Northern Ireland 42175 10th Romford England 42876 25th Brighton England 43077 22nd Luton England 43578 1st Woodley England 44279 4th Bellshill Scotland 44580 1st Cranham England 44781 3rd South East Sussex England 44982 1st Plymouth England 45282 18th Worcester Park 'B' England 45284 6th Ispwich Australia 45785 21st Waltham Forest England 45886 1st Clonakitty Ireland 45987 2nd Maryborough Australia 46088 5th Exeter England 47588 18th Brisbane Australia 47590 7th Arbroath Scotland 48491 1st Ponteland England 48792 4th Plymouth England 48993 28th Nottingham England 49493 3rd Caboolture 'Gold Team' Australia 49495 4th SA Salisbury Australia 49595 11th Kingston & Merton England 49597 7th Motherwell Scotland 50398 33rd Vic Boronia Australia 50499 8th Canberra Australia 50599 2nd Albert Australia 505101 7th Doncaster England 509101 178th NSW Castle Hill Australia 509103 1st Cheam ''B' England 514104 2nd Port Talbot Wales 517105 1st Coleraine Northern Ireland 518106 1st Holytown Scotland 531107 1st Macosquin Northern Ireland 534108 1st Uphall Scotland 538109 1st Middlewich 'B' England 539110 187th NSW Revesby Australia 542110 20th Luton England 542112 1st Leyland England 549113 18th Worcester Park 'A' England 552114 3rd Bellshill Scotland 560114 2nd Burntwood England 560116 14th Leicester England 561116 192nd NSW Hornsby Heights Australia 561118 1st Newport (Wormit) Scotland 565118 1st Billericay England 565120 48th Brisbane Australia 569121 45th Brisbane Australia 578122 8th Plymouth England 579122 1st Cheam 'A' England 579124 113th NSW Penrith Australia 584125 9th Wolverhampton England 588126 1st Newport Wales 589127 1st Newport (IOW) England 599128 3rd West Bromwich England 604129 1st Logan Australia 605130 2nd Caboolture Australia 609131 41st WA (Dale) Australia 618132 7th Logan Australia 624133 2nd Hornchurch England 628134 1st Whittlesey England 629135 17th Brisbane Australia 634136 51st NSW East Maitland Australia 643137 1st Aylesbury England 647138 25th Vic Mentone Australia 649139 12th Hull England 663140 3rd Caboolture 'White Team' Australia 676141 1st Pine Rivers Australia 679142 36th Stirling Clackmannan Scotland 681143 Chasetown England 738144 18th Gateshead England 749page 106 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


Cleveland Hike<strong>2004</strong>THE 40TH ANNUAL Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong>Cleveland Hike took place on26/27 June. Over 200competitors in teams, ages between 9and 45 years, set out on this year’sHike. Due to the fitness of thecompetitors and the competent mapreading all teams finished the course.<strong>The</strong> Hike began at Levisham. <strong>The</strong> firstday was ideal for walking with sunnyintervals, light wind and cloud. <strong>The</strong>first checkpoint was at Ken AtherCentre where teams took part in a runaroundcourse with a difference. Eachteam member had to carry an egg andwere given points for it being intact atthe end of the course. Only three eggswere broken! <strong>The</strong>n on to Wind Hill fordarts run by 1st Reddich Company;continuing on to High Hammer to meetthe ATC from Stockton who invited theteams to try their skill at skiing. AtRosedale Chimney the teams got togrips with an assault course.By the time they arrived at BlakeyJunction the weather was a little damp.Still, the teams tried different methodsof rolling, carrying and pushing tyresaround the moors. <strong>The</strong> next stop wasOver Night Camp at Hall Farm and bynow rain had set in for the evening. Bythis time they had walked about 22miles.After pitching tents and cooking mealsthe teams were looking forward to awell-earned rest. Those who did notarrive early had the rain to test theircampcraft skills.A bright Sunday morning saw the firstteams on their way to Checkpoint 7,Waites House Farm. <strong>The</strong>re they tookpart in a sack race, all of one team inone sack! Cattle were in theCheckpoint area at Dibble Bridge soteams had a walk through (time only).Foot and Mouth is still very much oneveryone’s mind in this area and we arevery aware of the dangers to ourcompetitors and the livestock on themoors. <strong>The</strong> last Checkpoint on the daywas at Danby Bridge where all teamsgot the inevitable WASH!Danby Village Hall marked the finishwhere a very welcome hot meal awaitedteams and their supporters who werethere to cheer them on as they finishedthe Hike. <strong>The</strong> teams covered about 35miles. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Brigade</strong> President presentedthe certificates and prizes on DanbyVillage green in the sunshine.Being the 40th Hike a number of facesfrom the past were evident and it wasgood to reminisce old times.Next year’s Hike: 26th and 27th June2005.Competitors at the end of the Hike onDanby Village Green.National Canoe Championships <strong>2004</strong>Slenningford MillRobin Hood Football CompetitionNottinghamRIVER RACESWinner: Junior NoviceWinner: Junior ExperiencedWinner: Senior NoviceWinner: TeamsHarry Soar2nd ChesterfieldPhillip Mann4th SouthamptonTom JulianBeverleyJ Wolfson/P Mann/R Mann4th SouthamptonWinners:Runners-Up:Top Goal Scorer:Sporting Team:2nd Ruislip16th NorthamptonJames Russell16th Northampton(13 goals)25th NottinghamSLALOMWinner: Junior NoviceWinner: Junior ExperiencedWinner: Senior NoviceWinner: Senior ExperiencedWinner: Open TeamsRichard ChrystalBeverleyPhillip Mann4th SouthamptonRobert PlumleyStainesTom JulianBeverley1st AshfordMini League Winners:Penalty Shoot Out:2nd Colne/1st Church2nd Ruislip;48th London;32nd Nottingham ‘A’;2nd Colne/1st ChurchVOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 107


Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries ObituariesMALCOLM (MAC) CAMPBELL (53)joined the 31st London Life Boy Teamin 1958 and went on through thecompany to become a Queen’s Man. In1968 at the age of 18, Mac stepped intothe role of Captain and continued assuch for a further 18 years. He laterbecame an officer in the 14th CroydonCompany, serving as Lieutenant andgym instructor during which time hecoached the company team to win allteam and individual London Districtgym competitions. Mac held manyBattalion posts, including GymConvenor, Secretary and Vice Presidentof South & East London Battalion. Hislove of gym led him to become afounder coach of the London DistrictGym Display Team in 1982 in readinessfor the <strong>Brigade</strong> centenary celebrationsin Glasgow in 1983. He developed thehighest standards in the Display Team,which were acclaimed both nationallyand internationally. He also started theShirley (Croydon) Gym Club, whichtoday is one of the leading gym clubs inthe UK representing Great Britain atmany international festivals andperforming throughout the UK, its closelinks with the BB still being maintainedthrough its coaching staff. Mac leavesa widow, Deborah and two childrenMatthew (18) and Rebekah (16). Mac’slegacy to children and young peoplewill continue for many years and futuregenerations in demonstrating love,commitment and encouragement to themost and least able. His influencespread far and wide and he will besorely missed by many.DONALD F CORRIGAN (79) was amember of the Life Boys in MillerMemorial UF Church in Glasgow. Hebecame a Lieutenant when a CompanySection was formed. After his marriagethe family moved to Drumchapel andDonald became Captain of 250thGlasgow Company until 1968. Inaddition, he served as Assistant AreaSupervisor and District Chairman forthe Life Boys. When he moved toCumbernauld it was not long beforeDonald took an another captaincy aswell as President of CumbernauldBattalion. From there he becameCaptain of 128th Glasgow from whichpost he retired in 2002. During histime as Captain he ensured goodstandards, participating at local andnational events and arranging annualcamps. On retirement he found otheravenues of service within the Battalion.He was not one for living in the pastand would be prepared to try newmethods. Most of Donald’s life wasdevoted to the BB and he was a man forwhom the Christian way of life meanteverything.TOM DUNLOP was a former officer inthe Paisley & District Battalion andserved the <strong>Brigade</strong> in various capacitiesfor many years. He was enrolled as anofficer in the 26th Paisley company (StColumba’s Church) in 1961. He wasappointed Captain of 3rd Paisley in1968 before returning to 16th PaisleyCompany in 1974. In 1984 Tombecame the founding Captain of thecurrent 11th Paisley (LyleslandChurch), a position he held for 11years. During session 1996/97 he was aBattalion Vice-President. For manyyears Tom was caretaker of theBattalion’s former Headquarters inOakshaw Street and was instrumentalin the move to Orchard Street. <strong>The</strong>attendance at his funeral was testimonyof the regard in which he was held. Tohis wife Nan and all his family, weextend sympathy.BILL FOTHERINGHAM (86) was bornin Bellshill, Lanarkshire. After servingin the Royal Engineers in the 2ndWorld War and five years’ NationalService, he was posted to Ollerton andwhere he formed 1st OllertonCompany. He married Gwen and theymoved to Edgeware in the 1950s andattended Wealdstone MethodistChurch. He worked for NationalChildren’s Homes, a cause very dear tohim. He also loved local preaching andas a lay preacher he was called uponwherever he lived and continued until2001. Bill was employed by nationalBoys’ <strong>Brigade</strong> and gave a number ofyears of loyal service in the financedepartment at Parsons Green. Gwenand Bill moved to Thame, Oxfordshire,in 1998. Bill was a quiet, graciousChristian gentleman. His whole lifewas one of service and he became adependable, good friend to many. Hewas Treasurer in his church at Thameuntil his death. Our prayers andsympathy extend to his wife, Gwen,daughter Janet, son in law Roger andfamily.ERNEST GREEN (76) joined the 2ndWigan Company (St Mark’s ParishChurch) as a boy and was greatlyinfluenced by the distinctive ministry ofthe Company Chaplain. This led to alifetime of commitment to both the 2ndcompany and his Parish Church. Erniefirmly believed that BB was a Sundayactivity that continued throughout theweek. For several years he contributed<strong>Brigade</strong> Notes to the Wigan Observerunder the pseudonym ‘Stedfast’, andthis is what he was in all his manyinterests. Our prayers and sympathiesgo to his wife Daisy. He will be greatlymissed.JAMES C JESSOP (61) started BB as aboy in 5th Nottingham Company in1952 and over the years was involvedwith 7th, 16th, 30th Nottingham and1st Kegworth companies. Also, for atime he was Captain of 1st SandiacreCompany. Jim was a <strong>Brigade</strong> TrainingOfficer and held Nottingham Battalionposts of Queen’s Badge Adviser, DrillConvenor and Company SupportManager. He was also a Battalionrepresentative on the North MidlandDistrict Executive and Duke ofEdinburgh’s Award Assessor. Jim gaveimmeasurable service to young people,particularly in the Long Eaton andNottingham areas and it was good tosee many Queen’s Badge participantspaying tribute at his thanksgivingService.ROSEMARY LOWDEN (44) began in1st Kilbride Company in N Ireland atthe age of 16. She moved to Londonwhere she joined the 16th RedbridgeCompany. Throughout her time withthe BB she served in 1st Woodbridge(Suffolk) which she started; 1stWickham Market (Suffolk); 1stWhittlesey (Cambridgeshire) which shealso started; 1st Hinckley(Leicestershire) and the 5th Burnley(Lancs) where she was Junior Sectionofficer-in-charge. Rosemary’s BB servicecovered almost 30 years. She will begreatly missed by fellow officers andboys, for her ambition and enthusiasmin helping to take the companyforward.DENIS MORLEY (78) was an officer inthe 5th London Company since 1944.For a time he ran the pre-Junior Sectionof the company, then called the PilotJacks. He took part in many aspects ofcompany life and challenged the boysto do their best in all things. Denis wasan outstanding musician and wasBandmaster with the company, firstlywith the bugle band then, in the mid-1960s, he started a silver band whichproved very successful. In the early1970s he became Bandmaster to theLondon District Central Band, aposition he held until his death. From1974 to 1986 he was President of thepage 108 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries ObituariesIslington & East London Battalion,during a time of change in the citycentre and he helped to keep alive thetrue BB spirit. Denis was a MethodistLocal Preacher, being accredited in1958 and was often invited to traveloutside London to take services. Manywill thank God for the life and witnessof Denis; he will be sorely missed butrichly remembered with thankfulnessand gratitude. Our sympathy andprayers go out to all of his family.LEN MOYES (94) joined the 2ndBirkenhead Company (Beckwith StreetMission) as a boy and after promotionto Staff Sergeant, became a Lieutenantin the 6th Birkenhead (TranmereCongregational). When he moved toAtherton he became a member ofWesthoughton Congregational Churchwhere he was invited to form the 1stWesthoughton Company. For severalyears he was a member of the NorthWest District Executive and served asPresident of the Bolton Battalion from1972-83. He was the author of ‘<strong>The</strong>History of <strong>The</strong> Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong> in Bolton1887-1987’. Highly skilled in woodturning he made the Gavel and stand,which is still used at District meetings.Our sympathy is extended to hisdaughter Margaret and son Andrew.TOM SOMERVILLE (75) served in 3rdLurgan Company as a boy and after abreak of 12 years rejoined and becamefounder Captain of the 1stKnocknamuckley Company, attached toS Mathias Parish Church. He held thisposition for 40 years, 1959-1999. Tomwas a great motivator, innovator andencourager but above all he was a greatChristian. His enthusiastic Christianwitness, inside and outside the BB,played a major part in many youngpeople committing their lives to Christ.Although a teacher by profession, Tom’stalents extended beyond the classroom.He organised and conducted a localmale voice choir for 41 years, was localPresident of the Full Businessmen’sChristian Fellowship Institute, played aprominent role in the local CommunityGroup and still found time to run avery successful Bus Company for 25years. Thanks to his vision, devotionand hard work, the 1stKnocknamuckley Company developedfrom small beginnings to one of themost successful in N Ireland. From 23boys and staff in 1959 the presentcompany strength exceeds 140. Tom’sfuneral was a fitting tribute to one whodevoted the major part of his life‘advancing Christ’s Kingdom amongboys’.PAMELA WILLIAMS was never a BBofficer but she gave great support toher husband Allan, when he was amember, then an officer and finallywhen he became Captain of the 1stNewport Company. She was alwaysvery interested in the company and itsactivities and encouraged andsupported the boys in all theirendeavours. When Allan becamePresident of the Newport & GwentBattalion her support became evenstronger; she attended all Battalionevents, always with a kind word to allwhom she met. She became wellknown to the members of the Battalionand the fact that Havelock StreetPresbyterian Church was packed forher funeral shows just how much shewas loved. Her smiling face andsupport for the <strong>Brigade</strong> will be sadlymissed.We’ve got Mail!It was interesting to read the letter inthe April Gazette about age limitsand admission of girls. I think JimCurrie is quite right that we shouldlook into the 21st century and moveforward. I do not know enoughabout the ‘girls’ situation tocomment, but I can express a viewabout lower age limits.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Brigade</strong> is moving in the rightdirection by lowering age limits, buthas not gone far enough! For 15 yearsour church has had a separate CabinBoys group for boys who are 3 1 / 2 - 5years old. This has given us theopportunity to link up with boys andtheir parents much earlier and buildrelationships – relationships whichhave lasted until the boy, as a youngman, is finally discharged from thecompany.their boys to come to Cabin Boys –should we miss this opportunity byturning them away? I hear doubterssaying that these Cabin Boys will loseinterest in later years and leave thecompany. Not our experience – ourofficers understand that ourprogramme for all ages needs to bevaried, non-repetitive and progressive,to support our boys’ development.Since the formation of Cabin Boys wehave seen our company grow as thesenew boys have worked their waythrough the age groups – ourCompany Section has grown from alow of 14 in the early 90s to its currentstrength of over 40.So I say, well done BB, for lowering theage, but have the vision to follow thisthrough – and give us another tool tohelp us achieve our Object.Letter to the editor,Isle of Wight County PressI do hope that one of your reporters orphotographers was present at SandownPier at 7.45pm yesterday (Sunday) tosee and hear the splendid band of the11th Northampton BB company. Thisband has won the Youth MarchingBand Competition for the last threeyears. <strong>The</strong>y had marched and playedfrom their camp in Yaverland to theMethodist Church for a service andafterwards to the pier, where theyperformed for about 20 minutes, andthen marched, still playing, back toYaverland. <strong>The</strong>y were accompanied byother non-band members of the<strong>Brigade</strong>, and the appearance andbehaviour of the whole group was anobject lesson in what can be achievedby regular caring but firm discipline.As a former Scout leader I know theproblems that are faced by youthgroups today, but the example set bythis BB company was a good exampleof youth at its best. You may beinterested to know that they will berepeating their performance nextSunday evening at the same time.Many of our parents have noconnection with our church, but wantPeter McKechnie5th Lisburn CompanyMrs Judy Winter-GoodwinYaverland, Isle of WightVOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 109


Small ads Small ads Small ads Small adsSmall Advertisements Copy to Mary Care, Felden Lodge, Hemel Hempstead, Herts.HP3 0BL. <strong>The</strong> Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong> takes no responsibility for statements made in anyadvertisements here or elsewhere in the BB Gazette. Advertisements for Januaryissue should be received not later than 1st November. <strong>The</strong> cost is 20p per word.APPROVED CAMPSITES<strong>The</strong> following sites have been officiallyapproved, having met Guidelines laiddown by the <strong>Brigade</strong>, and local Fire andPublic Health Authorities:CAMP 2006 NORFOLK. BB canvas camp sitefully equipped for up to 50 persons nearSheringham. Superb clifftop location with seaview and access to beach from camp site.Contact Chris Norman for more information: (t)020 83604529 (e) chris@boys-brigade.org.ukAUCHENGILLAN OUTDOOR CENTRE offers achoice of camping areas and modern indooraccommodation in an unrivalled setting in thecentral Scottish Highlands near to Loch Lomond.Visiting groups can undertake an extensive rangeof challenging and adventurous activities (on-andoff-site) and there are lots of places of interest tovisit close by. Free colour brochure available fromAuchengillan Outdoor Centre, Blanefield,Stirlingshire G63 9AU. Tel: 01360 770256; Fax:01360 771197; E-mail: center@auchengillan.com.Website: www.auchengillan.comFELDEN LODGE CAMPSITE 2005. BB canvascampsite (operated by 10 th Enfield Company) fullyequipped for up to 50 (smaller camps welcome) atthe BBUK Headquarters in the County ofHertfordshire throughout summer 2005 (fromJune to September). Mains toilets and showersprovided. Minibus available for hire. Access tosports hall and all-weather outdoor sports pitch onsite, close to activity/leisure centres (for climbing,abseiling, archery, swimming, bowling etc). Alsowithin easy reach of the ‘Thorpe Park’,‘Chessington’ & ‘Legoland’ theme parks andcentral London. For more information and anenquiry pack contact Chris Norman on (t) 07703571915 (a) 82 Hoodcote Gardens, London N212NE or (e) chris@boys-brigade.org.ukHONEYHILL CAMP; (NW Kent Battalion). 12acres Bearsted near Maidstone. Easy access tocoast, places of interest, sports facilities.Building with kitchen, gas, electricity, mess tent.Contact S R Lower 57 Beauvoir Drive,Sittingbourne ME10 2TW or emailslower@bcuinternet.com 01795 554465Enjoy the Blue Flag beaches and the hills of theCambrian Coast. <strong>The</strong> Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong> WESTMIDLAND DISTRICT CAMPING CENTRE atDYFFRYN ARDUDWY, GWYNEDD has threesites, all with electric lighting, calor gas cooking,flush toilets; showers are available. Two of thesites for 20-50 persons have vacancies for 2005,each in its own 2-acre field with a 40x20 marqueeand a purpose built food preparation unit, fullyequipped, canvas camping. Details from TrevorGibbs, 125 Taylor Road, Birmingham, B13 OPB.Tel: 0121 444 1723.SWANAGE, DORSET – 2005 and 2006. Excellentfully equipped camp site. Close to town andbeach. Comprehensive, well maintained facilitiesand canvas. Gas, electricity, flush loos. Forjoint/single camps, any size up to 100. <strong>Brigade</strong>approved. Brochure: Steve Nice, 20 Botelers,Basildon, Essex SS16 5SD. Tel: 01268 545907.Email: snice@fish.co.uk. See the facilities on ourwebsite at www.bdcg.org.ukCOOPERS MEAD CAMPSITE, WHITECLIFF BAY,IOW. Large, secluded field, excellent canvas andcookhouse, flush toilets. Please ring for dates in2005 and 2006 and a very competitive price! TedWalliss: 01737 352732 oredwardwalliss@btinternet.comLEE BAY, NORTH DEVON. <strong>The</strong> site is betweenIlfracombe and Wollacombe with sea viewsacross the Bristol Channel. We have a permanentcookhouse, showers, toilets and marquee. <strong>The</strong>camp is available throughout the summer.Contact Geoff Hills, Warcombe Farm, Mortehoe,Devon EX34 7EJ. Tel: 01271 870501.CAMPING ANDHOLIDAY ACTIVITIESBLACKPOOL AREA. Self-cateringaccommodation. (1) Accommodation for 44 incomfort. 4 single bedrooms for staff. 2 showerrooms, bedding and crockery provided. Fullyequipped kitchen. (2) Small Party Unit for 16persons, including 2 staff rooms. Fully equippedas above. (3) Camp site with campkitchen/dining room, shower and toilet facilities.<strong>The</strong> complex includes a large sports hall withclimbing wall and sports field. Quiet situationnear Kirkham, a market town on the Fylde Coast.Within easy reach of <strong>The</strong>me Parks and LakeDistrict. For brochure contact: <strong>The</strong> Warden, <strong>The</strong>Boys’ <strong>Brigade</strong>, Carr Lane, Treales, Kirkham, PR43SS. Tel/Fax: 01772-685000.www.<strong>The</strong>Boys<strong>Brigade</strong>In<strong>The</strong>NorthWest.org.ukBARNABAS TRUST ACTIVITY HOLIDAYCENTRES. Four beautiful locations in the south ofEngland, the Midlands and the Scottish Bordersoffering self-catering accommodation (indoorsand ready pitched tents). A wide variety ofinstructed activities at four centres (cateredoption also available). For brochures and pricescontact Brian Barnes, Barnabas Trust, FREEPOSTTN2 186, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 9BR. Tel: 01732354690.KENDAL. Church hall accommodation, sleeps 28in two dorms (bunk beds). Toilets and showers,fully furnished kitchen. Only 20 mins from theLakes & fells, 45 mins to Peak District. OutdoorActivities available on request. Easy access toBlackpool and Morecambe. For furtherinformation or details of the above, contact MikeMason Tel: 01539 727049SOUTHERN SCOTLAND. Spacious Edwardianhouse in its own grounds within the lovely townof Moffat. Rent the Well Road Centre for a selfcateringconference/ activity weekend/week. Openall year. Two meeting/ activity rooms. Largekitchen and dining room. 13 comfortablebedrooms of various size. Indoor sports hall. <strong>The</strong>beautiful Moffat hills for hiking/orienteering.Suitable for groups of 20 to 65 in number. Onlyyour group in occupation during your stay. Forbrochure contact: Well Road Centre, Moffat DG109JT. Tel: 01683 221040 or e-mail:Ben8363@aol.comANGLESEY. Self-catering bunkhouseaccommodation and camping on our 9-acresmallholding set in the tranquility of ruralAnglesey. One mile from Bennllech beach.Showers/toilets, large, recently refurbished, fullyequipped kitchen/dining room, drying facilities.Three carpeted bunkhouses, sleeping up to 28.Games room and large field for football etc.Ample parking. In addition to this beautifulsetting we have our own coarse fishing lake, alsoavailable for canoeing. Outdoor activities can bearranged. Discounts for group bookings. Familyrun business, we aim to please. More informationcontact Jean and Keith Twist 01248 853024. Email:keith@lakehouseholiday.co.ukCamp <strong>2004</strong>/5 – STOKE GABRIEL, S DEVON. Aprivate secluded farm site near River Dart. Farmfacilities include shop/telephone/showers. Fullyequipped for 45 with white canvas and cooking bycalor. For details send a sae to Mike Morrey, 8Castle Road West, Oldbury B68 OEW. Tel: 0121422 0479 after 6pm.GREEN MOOR CENTRE, Sheffield & DistrictBattalion’s residential centre for Training andOutdoor Pursuits. Sleeps 28 (3 dormitories, aseparate 2-staff bedroom and separate 2-staff/disabled bedroom. Toilets, showers and fullyfitted kitchen. Situated in the Upper Don Valley,10 miles north of Sheffield on edge of PeakDistrict National Park, within easy reach of MA.Grid ref SK280994. Contact Sue Cowie, tel/fac:01246-274021 email: Jmcowiefts@aol.comADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES IN CORNWALL.Kayaking, Climbing, Open Canoeing, Surfing,Abseiling, Archery, the River Challenge and <strong>The</strong>Quest! A reputation for truly adventurousactivities in spectacular settings. We’re happy toarrange anything from one-off sessions to weeklyprogrammes. Great range of campsites,bunkhouse and hostel accommodation. Contact:Simon, Shoreline Outdoor Pursuits, 11a Crooklets,Bude, Cornwall EX23 8NE. Tel: 01288 354039.AALA LICENCED FOR ALL ADVENTUROUSACTIVITIES.CAMP AT CROMER – fully equipped for 60,available summer 2005. Details: 0208 8044041.MARGATE BAPTIST CHURCH CT9 1BD – towncentre, close to shady beaches and sports centre.Details: B Kennett – 01843 228415.NATIONAL TRUST EXMOOR BASECAMP,DEVON Comfortable hostel surrounded byspectacular scenery. ideal for groups, sleeps 18.Conservation tasks can be arranged in exchangefor a free night’s stay. Contact karen on 01598741101 or email Karen.elkin@nationaltrust.org.ukVECTIS YOUTH CAMP, ISLE OF WIGHT. 3beautiful camp sites only 10 mins from beach. Allsites have permanent kitchens, hot showers andflush toilets. Suitable for groups of 20-200,exclusive use of site booked. Host of activities.call: 01344 430203.CHARMOUTH. Self-catering fully equippedcanvas site available summer 2005/6. Easyaccess to coast, places of interest and sportsfacilities. For information contact: 020 8466 1826(ansaphone) or sara.fagg@ntlworld.comFOR SALEVaulting box. Good condition. Offers invited£50. 1 st Margate Company. Tel: 01843 228415.No charge for collection.Surplus Bugles/Drums. Does anybody needsome bugles or drums from a disbandedcompany? Contact 0292 0765124.page 110 • VOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong>


Scottish YoungLeader dayTHIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY for young leaders in Scotland, agedbetween 16 and 25, to meet and share together and get involvedwith the International Team or Web Support Team.WHEN?Saturday 6th November <strong>2004</strong> –10AM TO 5PMWHERE?Carronvale House, Larbert, ScotlandBoth groups are looking for new members based in Scotland totake lead roles in their current and future projects. <strong>The</strong> day is freeand will include a buffet lunch. If you or others you know areinterested in attending this event then please contact Scottish HQto obtain a booking form.Contact Scottish HQ on 01324 562 008 orscottishhq@boys-brigade.org.uk for moreinformation; or for a booking form go to:www.boys-brigade.org.uk/leaders/projects/scotland04-bookingform.pdfCALL O1344 430203THREE BEAUTIFUL CAMPSITES ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT WITHPERMANENT KITCHENS, SHOWERS AND TOILETS.EACH SITE IS SELF CONTAINED AND IS IN EASY REACH OF SAFEBEACHES AND ALL THE ATTRACTIONS OF THE ISLAND. ALLTENTING AND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED. PRICES FROM £30 PERPERSON PER WEEK.IDEAL FOR ORGANISED CAMPS OF BETWEEN 25 AND 200 PEOPLE.OR E-MAIL INFO@VECTISYOUTHCAMPS.ORG.UKCheck our website on www.vectisyouthcamps.org.ukVOLUME 112 No. 4 • <strong>October</strong> <strong>2004</strong> • page 111


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