England Regional Athletics Championships 2008
16th May 2008 by Wendy Kane
Looking forward to the 2012 Olympics? Well look no further than the BB's own English Athletics Championships - this is an opportunity for us to see some of the country's future athletes.
The England Regional Athletics Championships for members in school year 6 and above will be held on Saturday 5th July at Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottingham, commencing at 1pm.
Battalions are encouraged to enter teams, or alternatively Companies can submit teams.
This is a really fun packed afternoon for athletes and spectators alike. Further details can be found using the link below.
"Sure & Steadfast" Atlantic 75 RNLI Inshore Lifeboat
13th May 2008 by John Boon
"Sure & Steadfast" Atlantic 75 RNLI inshore lifeboat news from Harwich, Essex
The following appeared in the Friends of Harwich Lifeboat Newsletter: Many children as they grow up become members of.... youth clubs such as The Boys' Brigade....During the 1990's The Boys' Brigade decided to raise funds for The RNLI and funded two ILB's one in Scotland and the other here at Harwich.
At the naming ceremony in May 2003 the Harwich crew were pleased and honoured that the boat was named "Sure& Steadfast", Since then the ILB has lauched over 250 times and is credited with saving many lives. Since The Boys' Brigade donated the ILB to the Harwich Station, the crew here have established a rapport with members from 2nd. Witham BB. The boys regularly visit the station, and a Harwich Lifeboat Trophy has been presented to James Toddington, for his outstanding effort in becoming a RYA powerboat level 2 helm.
5th Kirkintilloch celebrates 50th anniversary
30th Apr 2008 by Stephen McKean
The 5th Kirkintilloch Boys' Brigade will soon be celebrating its 50th anniversary and we would like to invite any former boys, Queen's Men or Officers to join us in celebrating this milestone.
The 5th was formed on 17th Febuary 1958 (then the Life Boys) and our Company Section on 17th November 1958 and has run continuously since then. It is our intention to hold a series of events in November, hopefully covering most aspects of Company life.
Throughout the weekend we will have displays of Company memorabilia, if anyone has anything that they feel would be of interest to young or old please let us know. We will label any items with the donors name and ensure their safe return after the anniversary. Also we hope to hold a Celebration Dinner, if you would like to attend, please let us know.
For further information about the weekends events or to donate any items of historical significance please contact us by e-mail or phone:-
e-mail 5thkirkintilloch@boys-brigade.org.uk
Iain Hill 0845 224 1052
Church Office 0845 224 1026
Garry Burns 0845 224 1084
Robin Hood Knockout Outdoor 5-a-side Football Competitions 2008
29th Apr 2008 by Keith Vinerd
On Saturday, 26th April 2008 the Nottingham Battalion again arranged and hosted national outdoor 5-a-side Football Competitions at the Powerleague Soccer Centre in Nottingham for members of The Boys' Brigade.
Following an initial entry of 33 teams from Ireland and England, 27 teams actually took part in the Competition. The Sheriff of Nottingham, Councillor Jeannie Packer, visited and presented the prizes.
There were trophies, individual medals and prizes. This event and the one in 2007 were funded with help towards the cost of prizes from The Co-operative Group's Community Dividend Fund and in addition this year The Rotary Club of Wollaton Park kindly made a grant and the local branch of Sainsbury's Supermarkets plc helped towards the catering costs.
Congratulations go to all those who took part in a splendid day. The 25th and 39th Nottingham Companies did the catering and the 44th Nottingham Company based at Clifton Methodist Church provided overnight accommodation on the Friday for the teams from Torquay and Lancashire.
Results: Under-18 League Winners Shield: 22nd Dublin
Under 18 League Runners-up: 1st Torquay
Under 14 League - The David Nunn Memorial Trophy and The Robin Hood Knockout Competition Winners Cup: 48th London
Under 14 League Runners-up: 15th South Shields
Cup for the Best Sporting Team in the Under 18 League: 32nd Nottingham/1st Awsworth joint team
The Clifford Jones Memorial Trophy for the Best Sporting Team in the Under 14 League: 1st Ashton-in-Makerfield
78th Birmingham take part in local clean up operation
29th Apr 2008 by Richard Need
As part of the 125th Anniversary celebration of The Boys' Brigade and Hope 08, the 78th Birmingham Boys' Brigade lads and the 16+ group, with the support of our Pastor Steve Hurley, took part in a local clean up operation, engaging with the local community in Smethwick.
We would like to thank Sandwell M.B.C for their help and support by providing suitable equipment and removing a large amount of waste that we collected in and around the local streets of our church.
The project fitted in neatly with Sandwell M.B.C, Big Spring Clean Campaign.
Palm in Palm - 42nd Nottingham Fundraising Run
15th Apr 2008 by Matt Parkes
The 42nd Nottingham Company is organising a mile run around Edwalton to raise money for the project.
The run is going to be arranged for June. Also, Rushcliffe schools citizenship project is going to raise some money for us by doing a run around the sports hall, and if they win the citizenship award there will be £100,000 to split between their charities.
Southern District launches brand new website
15th Apr 2008 by Edwin Vogel
Southern District (covering Battalions and Companies across Southern England) has just launched its brand new website.
Please check it out and add to your favourites through the link below or via the Resources/links page of the BBUK site.
Edwin Vogel - Southern District Secretary.
You can find the website at http://southern.boys-brigade.org.uk/
6th West Bromwich obtains funding for band equipment
15th Apr 2008 by Leigh Maydew
The 6th West Bromwich BB Company has been successful in obtaining funding from our Local Area Budget in order to update some of our Band equipment and more importantly to be able to provide waterproof jackets to Band members.
We are very grateful to the help of Wednesbury Town Team in obtaining this grant and look forward to showing off our new equipment at the local Carnival and Severn Valley Railways Forties Weekends.
Captain of 17th Nottingham runs London Marathon
14th Apr 2008 by Wendy Kane
Wendy Kane, Captain of 17th Nottingham BB, has completed the London Marathon in aid of the BB Global Project Palm in Palm.
Wendy was hoping to raise £1,000 for this project, however, she has been overwhelmed with the response and current sponsorship is in the region of £1,200.
Anyone wishing to contribute to this achievement should visit the following website: www.justgiving.com/wendykane.
Member of 1st Kempston Company presented with Princess Diana Comm
13th Apr 2008 by Philip Timms
James Cox of the 1st Kempston Company has been presented with a Princess Diana Community Award.
James has spent the last year represeting young people in North Bedfordshire as the Member of Youth Parliament.
The company section also have visited the Houses of Parliament last summer by the kind invitation of local MP Patrick Hall, as part of a community and politics badge class. Could this be the BB's first Prime Minister!!!
Car restoration project receives funding . . .
13th Apr 2008 by John Boon
2nd Witham BB have been successful in gaining funding for the provision of a workshop / storage facility in the town, to undertake work on a Car Restoration project involving members from the community, an area to maintain the Company's 5 metre Humber Destroyer powerboat "Blue Whisper" and for storage.
The Car project commences 18th. April 2008, with the refurbishment of a 1.8 VW Golf GTi. Staff are drawn from BB staff and parents, plus Seniors.
Challenge Plus
11th Apr 2008 by BBUK Headquarters
Find out more about the Challenge Plus Programme for Seniors including more about when the programme will be launched.
The new programme for Seniors aged 15-18 will be available from BB HQ in July 2008. Look out for more information soon.
April Gazette on your doorstep ...
11th Apr 2008 by BBUK Headquarters
The April Gazette should be arriving on your door step any day now.
Giant Sleepover 2008
1st Apr 2008
Has your Company taken part in the Giant Sleepover before? If not then why not take part in this exciting event in 2008. Get involved in attempting to break two world records.
Palm in Palm - New International Team Project
1st Apr 2008
A new global youth work project has been launched by the BBUK International Team. Check out the new Palm in Palm project website to find out more!
