THE BOYS' BRIGADE ANNUAL REPORT 2003 – 2004

The Boys’ Brigadewhich has helped strengthen the quality of training within Scotland.With increased work and family commitments it is encouraging and greatly appreciated thatlocal leaders give of their time freely to attend training courses to ensure that knowledge andskills are kept up to date. This in turn means that the boys can experience a qualityprogramme provided by the volunteer leaders. Thanks are also extended to the volunteerswho work tirelessly to ensure that the training provided is of a high standard.The Scottish Bands ContestThe John Wright Sports Centre in East Kilbride provided a new venue for the competitionthis year. Chief Guest for the day was the Brigade President, who provided words ofencouragement to all the bands and presented the trophies. The Bands’ Committee appreciatethe support of volunteers from East Kilbride Battalion and further afield for stewarding thecontest and compiling the results and to the teams of adjudicators for their support andencouragement to the bands.Results:Trumpet/Bugle ContestTrumpet/Bugle CompositeFlute CompositeMini Pipe Band ContestMini Pipe Band ChampionshipPipe ContestPipe ChampionshipTrumpet/Bugle Championships1 st Fraserburgh217 th Gilbertfield2 nd Wishaw/4 th Carluke6 th /8 th Dundee ‘A’1 st Troon ‘B’47 th Aberdeen1 st Troon4 th DunfermlineCross CountryAirdrie, Coatbridge & District Battalion hosted the 2004 event where 216 boys from 17battalions competed. Grateful thanks are due to the battalion for the organisation of anexcellent afternoon of fellowship with keenly contested races.Results:Junior winnerStewart King, Paisley & District BattalionJunior team winners Glasgow BattalionIntermediate winner Gary Grieve, Wishaw & District BattalionIntermediate team winners Glasgow BattalionSenior winnerKyle Cowie, Banffshire BattalionSenior team winners Airdrie, Coatbridge & District BattalionVisitationsDuring the year the two staff members from Scottish Headquarters have visited 22 out of the31 battalions in Scotland to provide details of the Brigade’s five-year Business Plan and toupdate on the development work at Carronvale House. The staff are grateful to all thebattalions for the invitations to come and speak and for the warm welcomes received.Seniors’ Ten Pin BowlingThe eighth annual competition was held in Stirling in February. Fifteen teams from sevenbattalions took part with a team from Dunfermline & District Battalion, the eventual winners12