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Treasure Trail
Junior Section members of Edinburgh,
Leith & District Battalion took part in a
treasure trail last Autumn through the
Hermitage of Braid in south Edinburgh.
Boys followed the route with clues and
questions to test their observation etc
and at the end various physical tasks
were required. Passers by were given
flyers about the BB!
Remembrance Sunday
The 1 st Larbert, 4 th Londonderry, 3 rd Carrickfergus and 1 st Knocknamuckley
Companies represented The Boys’ Brigade at this year’s Remembrance Ceremony
at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. The Boys’ Brigade Contingent was
amongst other Youth Organisations represented including The Girls’ Brigade that
marched past the cenotaph and laid a wreath during the National Service of
Remembrance.
BB Canoe Club
The annual Championships of the BB Canoe Club were held last autumn on the
banks of the River Wye in Herefordshire. Glorious sunshine added to great fun
and fellowship enjoyed by 25 young people who took part. The overall champion
was Michael Donaldson of 1 st Rugby Company. Full results can be found on the
website http://canoeclub.boys-brigade.org.uk which is linked to the main BB web
site. Details of various training and fun events can also be found on the website
and those who have an interest in this activity are welcome to join the Club.
Captain retires
Mike Morey has served the 3 rd Warley
Company at Warley Baptist Church for
50 years, 24 as Captain. He started in
the Life Boys and worked his way
through the ranks. He was treated to a
surprise party which included a ‘This is
Your Life’ tribute. Mike has inspired
many boys and officers during his long
and faithful service and will be missed
by company members.
VOLUME 115 No. 1 • January 2007 • page 13