October 2004 - The Boys' Brigade

Here and there Here and thereFrank Smith MBEFrank Smith, Honorary Vice President,recently received the MBE from HMThe 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 2004Youth 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’. TheCaptain received a letter from a local resident,which she had written to the County Press. Theletter 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 2004 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. The 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.The 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 (akaThe Battered Bugle) at Talbot Road MethodistChurch. An open day was held for visitors tosee and hear the new band equipment.VOLUME 112 No. 4 • October 2004 • page 89