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Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries NEIL BOND (42) followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the 2 nd Cardiff Company at Clare Gardens Methodist Church where he remained as a boy and officer until its closure, when he transferred to 1 st Barry at Cadoxton Methodist Church. Neil had great inter-personal skills and encouraged boys who did not fit in or who were lonely or shy. Neil was committed to living out the Object wherever he was and served the company with complete loyalty and enthusiasm. He had the gift of humour and could easily make people laugh. Popular with boys and officers, Neil drew people to himself and was loved by all. His faith sustained him through periods of chronic illness and he bravely returned to BB after major surgery for cancer and was officer in charge of the Junior Section In 2005 Neil was presented with the ‘Thomas Award’, a company award for a boy or officer who had made an outstanding contribution to the company during that year. In 2006 the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Battalion awarded Neil, posthumously, the Terry Pasley Endeavour Award in recognition of his stoicism throughout his illness. We thank God for this great servant whom it was a privilege and joy to know. HIGH CRAWFORD (88) joined the 3 rd Airdrie Company as a boy. He served as Captain from 1946 to 1948 and again from 1954 to 2003. He also served as an elder in Clarkson Parish Church, a member of the Executive committee of the Airdrie, Coatbridge and District Battalion for many years and was made an Honorary Vice President when he retired as Captain. Many lives were influenced by Hugh’s guidance, friendship and Christian example. He is remembered with great fondness and respect by all those who had the privilege of knowing him. HUGH ELDER (86) joined the 76 th Perth Lifeboys in 1928. He gained the King’s Badge in 1939. Hugh’s forte was PT and swimming and once he became an officer he was appointed both Battalion PT and Swimming Convenor. He attended the Jubilee camp at Dechmont, the Royal Jubilee Review at Queen’s Park, Glasgow and most of the Battalion camps, as boy and officer. He left the company for army service in 1940 and in 1945 was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal for gallantry and resource on the battlefields of Burma. He returned to the company in 1947. After retiring from active company life, he was appointed to the Reserve of Officers of Perth & District Battalion and latterly was an Honorary Battalion Vice President. He is survived by his wife Mary, sons Rhoderick and Douglas (both ex-BB boys) and grandchildren. DAVID TAVISH FRASER, BEM (86) was the longest serving officer in the 1 st Thurso Company. He was officer in charge of the Lifeboys before becoming Captain of the company. David was highly respected and in 1990 awarded the BEM for his services to youth work in Thurso. He was an enthusiastic member of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the People’s Warden for many years. When The Boys’ Brigade Museum was opened in the 1 st Thurso Company hall in 2001, the museum was named the David Tavish Fraser room, where his memory will live on in the hearts of all those who were fortunate to have know him. He was loyally supported by his wife, Agnes and proud that his daughter Janet became Captain for many years. T MILLAR GIBSON (84) joined the 143 rd Glasgow Company as a young boy, eventually becoming Captain in 1954. He also served the Maryhill District as Convenor over several years. When he retired from the captaincy in 1968 he continued to serve as Battalion Honorary Vice President and then as Honorary President until his death. He also served his church for a period as Session Clerk and through all of these offices influenced, for good, many lives of boys and adults. BRIAN PETER HOATH (62) joined 2nd Grays Company at Riverview Methodist Church, Chadwell St Mary, Essex as a Lifeboy in 1952 and reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. As a member of the band he was senior drummer and he loved to sing solo at one of the London District Albert Hall Displays. He helped start the 2 nd Chelmsford Company in 1967 and continued as Lieutenant for many years, taking charge of the Junior Section. He also formed and acted as Bandmaster for the combined GB/BB band. In 1972 he became Captain for six years. His wife, Pat, was Captain of the GB for some years. Brain was an active member of the church and became a Methodist Local Preacher in 1985. When he and his wife moved to Chelmsford Brain became involved in the work of the newly planted ecumenical church. Brian was a real inspiration to many boys over the years. He is sadly missed by friends, colleagues and his wife, Pat, son and daughter and grandchildren. ROY McHUGH (85) was a former member and Captain of the 6 th West Middlesex Company from 1940-42. He attributed much of his success in life to the experience and leadership training he received in the BB. He was proud to have taken part in the display organised to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V in 1935. Roy retained a lifelong interest in the BB and the family involvement continued through his grandsons, David and Michael, who were members of the 2 nd Fleet Company. He will be sadly missed by his wife Joyce, four daughters and family. JOHN McKEAN (68) joined the 2 nd Kirkintilloch Company, but in 1958 transferred to the new 5 th Kirkintilloch Company at St Mary’s Parish Church. John served as an officer in the Junior Section and as an Elder in his church. Everyone who knew John had memories of a gentle, patient and caring man and we give thanks to God for his life and work. John leaves his wife Janet, sons Jim, Stephen and family. THE REVD JOHN MICHAEL REES (64) was Chaplain of 5 th Kingston & Merton Company at New Malden URC from 1977-85. BB Headquarters is indebted to him for his contributions to the Gazette Chaplain’s Corner in the 1980s for around seven years. SYDNEY ALBERT TORRINGTON (86) joined the 4 th Newport Company in the 1930’s based at the Central Hall. He transferred to 10 th Newport company, based at Maindee Mission. He was a keen member of the band and became lead drummer. During the war he saw service all over Europe with the Royal Engineers. He became Captain of the 10 th Newport in the 1960’s and brought a wealth of experience, which was manifest in the high standards of the company. He enjoyed camp as cook and quartermaster and became known as Uncle Syd. He was appointed Vice President of the Newport & Gwent Battalion. Sydney understood the meaning of service to boys. page 30 • VOLUME 115 No. 1 • January 2007
Letters Letters Letters Letters Obituary: Roy Herbert Although the name of Roy Herbert was known to those of us who had to deal with the old ILEA, I didn’t personally come into contact with Roy until ten years ago when I had the privilege of becoming Vice President and then President of the London District. The biggest task which confronted the BB then, and now, was how we were going to develop our work in a modern and relevant way. This was a task which required a certain sort of Christian person – someone who matched this Christianity with knowledge, commitment, concern, a genuine love of children and young people and of the organisation as a whole. Who better than Roy Herbert? So, Roy became our Development Officer and for the next few years travelled the length and breadth of the Capital, visiting every single unit. He drew up imaginative programmes of how we might push forward, identified new opportunities and, in true Roy fashion, pressed his views with energy and enthusiasm. His commitment to the BB and to those we serve and to his Christianity meant that he was not afraid to speak his mind and challenge the beliefs, and sometimes, the taboos of others. Roy represented the very finest that The Boys’ Brigade could produce. The seeds he sowed throughout his long and distinguished work with the organisation, and his care for those individuals, including myself, who had the good fortune to come into contact with him, will continue to be his true legacy. Mike Sparks MBE Former President, London District BOYS’ BRIGADE ARE GREAT AMBASSADORS FOR TOWN I would like to thank members of the 11 th Northampton Boys’ Brigade Company for their excellent band display they gave in July in Newquay, Cornwall. They held their summer camp at the local sports centre. They were ambassadors not only to their organisation but also to their town. The Boys’ Brigade is a great organisation and any young person would not go far wrong in life if they joined. They received praise in our local paper and I feel their local community should know of their efforts and achievements. Having been a member of the 9 th Plymouth Company for 11 years in my youth, I was proud to present the boys with their camp awards. I am pleased to say that they have decided to return to Newquay in 2007 for their annual summer camp. I look forward to their return. Sergeant Aaron Bevan Newquay Neighbourhood Team Devon and Cornwall Constabulary Federation News The Federation is pleased to welcome members of the London Stedfast Association (LSA) into the Federation. We have been working closely with officers from London for some while and we look forward to the Association continuing to play a full part in the Federation. As previously notified, next year’s Federation Council Meeting (the new name for the AGM) will be held in Dublin over the weekend of 11-13 May 2007, hosted by the Republic of Ireland Stedfast Association. Details will be made available as soon as possible. Planning for the 2008 International Stedfast Association News Convention, to be hosted by the Northern Ireland Stedfast Association in and around Belfast has also begun and details will be made available in due course. News from London Stedfast Association The LSA Brass Band held a concert in memory of the late Denis Morley at Wesley’s Chapel in London on 8 th October 2006. A report will be included in the next issue of “FedNews”. An excellent concert was the result of hard work by those involved and it was a fitting tribute to one of London’s best loved bandsmen. Terry Roper, Co-ordinator, is on the lookout for new members. He is trying to arrange a Spring Concert and to play at the Association AGM Church Service in 2007. More information can be obtained from Terry Roper on 020 8248 0409 or (07767) 408931 or t.roper3@ntlworld.com The Borneo Mountain Climb The Federation Chairman, Paul Juby, is planning to lead the fourth sponsored climb of Mount Kinabalu (14,500 ft) in June 2008. All funds go directly to “BB Asia” for the extension of the Brigade in Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Cambodia. Paul is, therefore, looking to members of the Stedfast family to consider joining him in the climb or helping with sponsorship. You can contact Paul by email, pandejuby @tiscali.co.uk or by phone (01493) 369135. Any contributions for future columns are welcome. Contact me on (01633 215753 or at phillip.stallard @wales.gsi.govo.uk Postal address: 100 Stelvio Park Drive, Newport, S Wales NP20 3ES. VOLUME 115 No. 1 • January 2007 • page 31
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Page 3 and 4: Contents Special Features DofE 50th
Page 5 and 6: DOE 50 logo 1 st Uxbridge Company.
Page 7 and 8: COMPANY SUPPORT SCHEME “It works
Page 9 and 10: Brigade announcements Brigade annou
Page 11 and 12: Resources The programme will be pre
Page 13 and 14: From the West Anglia Battalion….
Page 15 and 16: Here and there Here and there Treas
Page 17 and 18: Queens Badge Review of 2005 - 2006
Page 19 and 20: Paisley & District Battalion Renfre
Page 21 and 22: 15th National 10-Pin Bowling Champi
Page 23 and 24: Scottish Cross Country Contact Carr
Page 25 and 26: Global Fellowship Chapters from the
Page 27 and 28: The wider BB Family …at the Lord
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