October 2006 - The Boys` Brigade UK

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The official quarterly journal of The Boys’ Brigade
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Crossover
Cameroon 2006
KGVI
PLUS: Publicity & Recruitment poster
VOLUME 114 No. 4
• October 2006
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The Boys’ Brigade
Patron: H.M. The Queen
President: The Very Revd Professor
Alan Main, TD MA STM PhD
Brigade Secretary: Steve Dickinson
Headquarters: Felden Lodge,
Felden, Hemel Hempstead,
Hertfordshire HP3 0BL
Tel 01442 231681; Fax 01442 235391;
Email: [email protected];
Website: www.boys-brigade.org.uk
Our Object
The advancement of Christ’s Kingdom
among boys and the promotion of
habits of Obedience, Reverence,
Discipline, Self-Respect and all that
tends towards a true Christian
Manliness.
The Gazette
The Gazette is the official publication
of The Boys’ Brigade. Official notices to
members appear under Brigade
Announcements. Opinions expressed
in any other articles are those of the
author of the article and do not
necessarily reflect Brigade policy.
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Editorial Team
Mary Care, Steve Dickinson, Chris
Norman, Jan Williamson
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“Let the children
come to me, for the
kingdom of heaven
belongs to them”
Matthew Chapter 19, verse 14
Editorial
The Boys’ Brigade –
The adventure begins here
Contents
Special Features
98
Brigade Council 2006 ............
104
Commendations..................109
Crossover ..............................110
Regular Features
Brigade Announcements ....100
106
Programme Review................111
Here and There ..................
Engage a Generation ..........
KGVI ....................................
119
Stedfast Association ............119
Around Scotland ..................122
Chaplain’s Corner ................
120
Company Spotlight ..............
124
Athletics Championships ....125
Samaritan’s Purse ................127
Jamaica 2006 ......................128
Trip to Cameroon ................129
123
NW District Display ............
126
Obituaries ............................130
Small ads ..............................131
Global Fellowship ................
I am always conscious of the immense
privilege it is to serve as Brigade
Secretary and it is a real delight to be
able to meet many of the young people
who are taking up leadership positions
within our Companies. In summer I was
fortunate to be able to share with cadets
on KGVI courses around the regions
and was impressed greatly not only by
their commitment to the movement, but
also by their enthusiasm, their passion
and their overriding desire to share their
faith with those in their Companies. If
your Company has not considered
sending young leaders to KGVI then I
urge you to think again, the investment
will be well rewarded.
Further in the Gazette you will read
about overseas opportunities
undertaken by two groups of young
men whom I had the opportunity to
accompany. In Cameroon two of our
young men met with boys and leaders
to find out about the BB there and how
Companies in the UK might be able to
support them. There were many
difficulties in arranging visas,
insurances, and inoculations etc. but
these paled into insignificance at the
warmth of the welcome. In Jamaica, the
Seniors of the 7th Northampton & 17th
Nottingham Companies worked on a
project to build a school for one of the
poorest communities. Friendships were
forged, real concern for the
disadvantaged fostered and lives
enriched.
All of these occasions have emphasised
to me the spirit of The Boys’ Brigade
and the real sense of family that exists
irrespective of the physical distances
between us. A family that looks out for
each other and goes the extra mile. For
some of our young people they will not
experience that sense of belonging
anywhere else and we need to be
mindful of the responsibility that is
ours.
As the new session begins I wish you
every blessing for the times that lie
ahead – The adventure has truly begun.
Steve Dickinson
VOLUME 114 No. 4 • October 2006 • page 97
Brigade Council Report 2006 Brigade Council Report 2006
There was a Welcome…
in Cardiff Bay for Brigade Council 2006
M
ANY OF THOSE ATTENDING
COUNCIL set aside a few extra
days to explore the many
attractions of Cardiff, particularly along
the modern dynamic waterfront of
Cardiff Bay, in which Council was held.
Accommodation was in the Future Inns,
which was easy to find as the hotel
towered above most landmarks. Young
people had their own accommodation
in the Urdd Centre. The number of
registrations was up on last year, no
doubt partly due to the business on the
agenda and also the very attractive
setting of Council.
The weekend got off to a good start on
Friday with a Reception at the
impressive new Welsh Assembly
building at the Senedd. While admiring
the architecture or sitting in comfortable
chairs, guests were entertained by the
Cardiff Male Voice Choir, which echoed
through the large reception area. A
warm welcome to Council members was
given by David Aubrey QC, President of
Wales District and the Minister for
Welsh Culture, Councillor Carwyn
Jones AM. The Brigade President in his
response thanked all those who had
contributed to the organising of council
and wished all well for a positive and
inspiring weekend. To conclude the
evening, 51st Birmingham BB and 35th
Birmingham GB band entertained us
against a backdrop of twinkling
lights in the Bay.
On Saturday morning we were greeted
by the sound of wind and rain bouncing
fiercely off the window panes and so it
continued for most of the day.
Fortunately, there were minibuses to
ferry people the short distance to the
County Hall where the day’s
proceedings were held.
To start with guests huddled under the
awning on the forecourt of the County
Hall to witness the beginning of the
relay carrying message from Cardiff to
The Duke of Edinburgh at the Award
General Council in the Edinburgh
International Conference Centre in
November, to mark the 50th anniversary
of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Scheme. 5th Croydon Company Pipes
and Drums Band played and the Brigade
Chaplain, Revd T Wilson, prayed for the
safe journey of the message and those
carrying it. The Brigade President
handed the message to Wales District
representative, Rhys Davies of 21st
Cardiff and members of the band begin
the first leg to the Brecon Beacons. The
message will travel by different modes of
transport to designated centres in
England and Wales, onward through
Scotland to be finally handed over to
The Duke of Edinburgh. This will be a
splendid achievement by
the Brigade and
thanks are due to many who organised
the event.
Day visitors swelled the numbers for the
business meeting. Members of Council
were welcomed to Cardiff by The Rt
Hon The Lord Mayor of Cardiff,
Councillor Gareth Neal and by John
Winchester, Chairman of Wales
Regional Committee and Brigade
Executive member.
In presenting the Annual Report John
Young, MBE, Vice President portrayed
how active the Brigade is in many
different aspects. This included the
ongoing work of the Development Plan,
the improved service provided by
Supplies since being outsourced, the
plans for the Brigade’s 125th anniversary,
leadership and training work, including
the MV Scheme, Disability Advice
Network, Company Support Scheme,
Engage a Generation, KGVI, Programme
Review, progress by the Brigade’s
Participation Worker and special events
including Firm Foundations, Crossover,
the Queen’s 80th birthday celebrations.
Most people were awaiting the outcome
of the motions on the agenda. (Fuller
details are contained elsewhere in this
Gazette).
Non-constitutional motion to amend
the uniform regulations to permit,
5th Croydon Company
Pipes and Drums Duke
of Edinburgh’s Baton
Relay launch
page 98 • VOLUME 114 No. 4 • October 2006
Brigade Council Report 2006 Brigade Council Report 2006
where desired, the continuance of
wearing haversack and jacket and white
shirt with plain black tie in place of
current uniform on ceremonial
occasions. (The current boys’ uniform
consisting of navy blue sweatshirt, blue
polo shirt or navy shirt and BB tie
became mandatory from 1st September
2006 to replace the above-mentioned
uniform). The motion was lost with
total votes For 113 and totals votes
Against 290.
Constitutional motion in the name of
the Brigade Executive to open
membership to girls, where it is the will
of the company and the church or other
body of which the company is part and
where there is a need. There was also
an amendment to the motion in the
name of West Lothian Battalion, which
was defeated. After a lengthy debate
and a card vote, although the total
number of votes For was larger than
Against, the motion was lost because it
failed to achieve a two-third majority,
which is required for a constitutional
motion.
After lunch a number of lively
presentations were made covering
several Brigade initiatives. These
included up to date reports on ‘Engage a
Generation’, Company Support Scheme,
Programme review, Participation of
Young People. Tim Pratt, Chief
Executive of Global Fellowship gave an
interesting insight into the work of the
Fellowship. He introduced Henry
Angetile from Zambia and Theodore
Brown from St Kitts, who gave brief
outlines of the BB work in their
countries. The challenges are how to
address the issues of lack of leadership
and training materials, a need to have
their own regional offices and the desire
to expand the work. The BB generally
has these problems but set against
poverty, lack of basic resources and HIV
and AIDS being rife, particularly in
Africa, it is another matter.
Members were also challenged by work
achieved by young BB members in this
country. Stephen Cowden, 4th
Newtownabbey and Robert Botting, 1st
Woodley, gave a presentation of their
recent visit to the BB in Cameroon,
West Africa. Likewise, Andrew Wade,
Adam King and Malcolm Semenytsh of
the 7th Northampton and 17th
Nottingham spoke of their trip to
Jamaica where they helped refurbish a
local school by building a class room
and clearing a playground.
Mr John Young, MBE, made a
presentation to Mary Care, BEM, paying
tribute to her 40 years of service to the
Brigade as a member of HQ staff. Mary
has recently retired as Assistant to the
Brigade Secretary.
Before finishing with this year’s Council,
we were invited to Brigade Council
2007. Michael Elliott, Chairman of
England Committee, gave us an enticing
and amusing invitation to Bradford next
year.
Business over, everyone enjoyed a
relaxing evening of Welsh
entertainment. During the courses of an
excellent meal we were entertained by
the very talented Castle Singers, who
performed a selection of traditional
Welsh and modern songs accompanied
by the beautiful tones of a Welsh harp.
This was much appreciated by all
present and the Castle Singers did not
get away without encores. The rain had
stopped and some enjoyed a leisurely
walk back to the hotel.
Sunday morning service was held at
County Hall. Nigel James and Revival
Cymru led an inspiring service
challenging all leaders present on how
our faith can be passed on to the next
generation.
This year young people were invited
and they stayed in the Urdd Centre and
had their own programme for the
weekend. As well as attending the
Council meeting there was ten pin
bowling and time to look at the
opportunities available to young people
in the BB today.
And so another Council bites the dust.
Tribute must be paid to Wales District
for the excellent organisation. An
efficient team of Welsh members
worked tirelessly, beforehand and
during the weekend to ensure all went
smoothly and the comfort and care of
the guests were uppermost. A big thank
you to the organising committee, which
in no small way contributed to the
success of Council 2006. We certainly
received a welcome, if not in the
hillsides, certainly in the Bay.
Brigade announcements Brigade announcements
BRIGADE EXECUTIVE
The following have been elected to the
Brigade Executive for the session 2006/07:
England: Messrs R Baker, J Eales, M
Elliott, Revd Dr R Reid
N Ireland: Mr T W P Donaldson, Miss S
Mackey, Revd T McCormick, Mr J
Thornberry
Republic of Ireland: Mr R L Buttimer
Scotland: Messrs A Joss, A McIntosh, D
Richmond, L Stein
Wales: Mr J Winchester
Under 26: Mr M Baron
REGIONAL COMMITTEES
England: Ms G Archer (Eastern); Mr J
Eales (South Midlands); Mr M Elliott
(North Midlands); Mr J Goodbody
(West of England and CI); Mr A
Pannell (London) Mr C Preston
(Yorkshire & Humberside); Revd Dr R
Reid (North West); Mr N Thompson
(North of England); Mr R Vogel
(Southern); Mr D While (West
Midlands).
Northern Ireland: Rev T McCormick,
Mr T.W.P. Donaldson, Mr M Murdock,
Mr H Patton, Mr M Currie, Mr F
Picton, Mr D Montgomery, Mr D
Thompson, Mr P Ballentine, Mr D
Doggart, Mr T Dundee, Mr D Smyth,
Mrs I Lowry, Mr P McCarroll, Miss S
Mackey, Mr N Clingan, Mr J
Thornberry, Mr T McMurray, Mr I
Sampson, Mr B Andrews and Miss C
Edmondson.
Republic of Ireland: Miss E Armstrong,
Mr R L Buttimer, Mr P Daley Mr M
Denner, Mr W Galloway, Mr A
Thackaberry, Mr A Vincent.
Scotland: Mr A Joss (Mid-Scottish); Mr
R Kyle (Glasgow); Mr A McIntosh
(North Scottish); Mr D Richmond
(West Lowland); Mr D Sneddon
(Lanarkshire); Mr L Stein (East
Lowland).
Wales: Mr J Boase and Mrs C Pasley
(Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan); Mr A
Barley and Mr C Smith (Newport and
Gwent); Nr N Pybus (North Wales); Mr
J Winchester (South & West Wales).
BRIGADE STAFF
Following nineteen years of loyal service
to the Brigade, Mr Martyn Waters is to
take up a new position with Thames
Valley Probation Service from October
2nd. Martyn has served as Field Officer
for Wales, Regional Director for England
and Wales and more recently as Director
of Programmes. The whole Brigade
wishes Martyn well as he takes on new
challenges and is grateful for the
dedication to the movement he has
shown.
Ms Jan Williamson has commenced her
position as Personal Assistant to the
Brigade Secretary based at Felden
Lodge. Again, the Brigade wishes Jan
well as she takes up this role.
In July Miss Margaret Bannatyne,
Training & Development Support Staff
at Carronvale House completed 40
years’ service with the Brigade. We are
grateful for Margaret’s loyalty and
commitment.
Following an overview of the work
carried out by Headquarters, there has
been a redesignation of roles and
functions at Felden Lodge. Ms Karen
Jay’s new title will be Children’s & Youth
Work Policy Director. Her role will
include oversight of the Brigade’s
Training Policy and Safeguarding Policy
as well as work relating to the
implementation of nationally recognised
youthwork standards and quality
assurance. The Brigade will be
appointing a Business Director with
responsibility for national functions
relating to membership, funding,
property, supplies’ contracts and
insurance. Whilst there will be overlap,
the division of our HQ work into
business and children’s & youth work
will enable there to be clear lines of
responsibility.
From 1st September, Mr Eric Hudson
has been appointed Director of England
Region. Eric will continue to be based
at, The Boys’ Brigade, Unit A2, Croft
Head Industrial Park, Croft Head,
Skelmanthorpe, Huddersfield, HD8 9EB
(0870 092 0174). The Brigade wishes
Eric well as he takes on these new
responsibilities.
Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland District are
delighted to announce the appointment
of Mr Philip Daley as National Director
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF
BRIGADE EXECUTIVE
This is a summary of the main items
covered at the meeting held in Cardiff
during the Brigade Council weekend
1-3rd September 2006.
New members were welcomed:
Mr R Baker, England
Brigade Office Bearers were reelected:
Brigade President: The Very Revd
Professor Alan Main, TD MA
Vice Presidents: Mr J Young MBE, Mr N
Batty, Mr C Row. Mr J Young was elected
as Chairman of the Executive.
Brigade Treasurer: Mr J T H Williams
Brigade Chaplain: The Revd T H Wilson
The Executuive approved the
appointment of Messrs Whiting &
Partners as the Brigade’s Auditors for
session 2006-07. The accounts for the
year ended 31.03.06 were received and
would be presented to Council on 2nd
September.
Other matters referred to in a meeting of
the Brigade Executive following the
Annual General Meeting included:
• The Executive agreed an amendment
in regulations regarding the renewal
of Holiday Leadership Certificates
(see separate announcement).
• The Executive agreed in principle to
a proposal from West Midlands
District to have a garden at the
National Memorial Arboretum.
• The Executive received a report on
the Programme Review for Company
Section and Seniors.
Change in regulation to Holiday
Leadership Certificates
The Executive agreed that the
requirements for the renewal of the
Holiday Leadership Certificate be
brought into line with those already in
place for Camp Craft Certificate.
Current regulations
Duration and Renewal of Holiday
Holiday Leadership certificates last for a
period of five years and can be extended
by further periods of five years by
undertaking appropriate re-training.
New regulations
Duration and Renewal of Holiday
Holiday Leadership certificates last for a
period of five years and can be extended
by further periods of five years by
individual officers submitting log sheets
to the appropriate Regional Headquarters
giving brief details of holidays attended
and the responsibilities they have
undertaken.
Those seeking renewal of their Holiday
Leadership certificate by this method will
need to undertake some responsibilities
at least one holiday every five years.
If no holiday is attended in the five year
period, the certificate will lapse and the
officer will need to attend a training
course. Log sheets will be available from
Regional Headquarters and will be
included in the next re-print of the
Leader Training Record file. Copies will
also be available on the BB web site.
UK Marching Band
Championships 2007
The UK Marching Band Championships
will take place on Saturday 2nd June 2007
at Northwood Stadium, Hanley, near
Stoke on Trent. It is run jointly with The
Girls’ Brigade (England and Wales) and is
open to BB and GB bands. The event
includes the following categories:
Indoor Event – Beginners: for bands
with little or no previous experience of
competitions. Novice: for bands with
more experience. Open: for all
comers. Contest: for those with more
advanced musical arrangements and
an attractive ‘display’. Championships:
for bands performing at a higher level.
Outdoor Event – Cadet Class: for bands
with some experience of competition.
Open Class: for experienced bands.
Individual competitions: Drum,
Bugle, Valved wind instruments (e.g.
trumpets).
Details of the event, entry forms and a
copy of the regulations are available
from Brigade Headquarters, 01442
231681 or email: [email protected] The organisers are
looking for people to help on the day.
The steering group is also keen to
involve more young people aged
between 16 and 25 in the planning and
delivery of this event.
Motions to Brigade Council
The results of the motions proposed at
Brigade Council on 2nd September 2006
are as follows:
A non constitutional motion in the
name of the following 5 officers:
P Hern 1st Malvern, W R Inglis 45th
Glasgow, H E Harrison 11th
Northampton, D Allan 2nd Alton, G
Taggart 25th Belfast
That the Uniform Regulations current
from 1 September 2006 shall be
amended as follows:
Add to 3:
On ceremonial occasions, at the option of
the relevant officer and by those in
possession, a white haversack may be
worn over the right shoulder and under
the belt, which may alternatively be
brown with brass Boys’ Brigade buckle; in
addition a dark blue or black jacket and a
plain white shirt, with a plain black tie in
place of the BB tie, may be worn in place
of the navy blue sweatshirt, blue polo
shirt or navy blue shirt detailed above.
Add to 4:
On ceremonial occasions, at the option
of the relevant officer and by those in
possession, a dark blue or black jacket
and a plain white shirt, with a plain
black tie in place of the BB tie, may be
worn in place of the navy blue
sweatshirt, blue polo shirt or navy blue
shirt detailed above.
Add to 5:
On ceremonial occasions when jackets
are worn by members as detailed above,
and at the option of the relevant officer
and by those in possession, officers may
wear a plain dark jacket, to match their
trousers / skirt; a plain white shirt, with
a plain black tie in place of the BB tie
will then be worn in place of the navy
blue sweatshirt, white polo shirt
detailed above.
Votes Cast
Ordinary
Proxy
Postal
TOTAL
For
45
37
31
113
Against
103
56
131
290
reference is made to Boys this
should be interpreted as members.
If the above amendment to the Brigade
Executive motion is passed it will be
necessary to amend the following
Constitution Articles.
Therefore, it is proposed that
Constitution Article 5 be deleted and
substituted by the following:
5. The age limits of members of the
Brigade shall be as defined by the
Regulations as to Age Limits.
and: it is proposed that
Constitution Article 8a be deleted
and substituted by the following:
8a. The Brigade shall be composed of
Companies. Each Company shall
divide its members into group on
the basis of age. These groups shall
be designated by category of
membership.
The amendment was taken first and the
vote was as follows:
The motion was defeated
Constitutional Motion in the name
of the Brigade Executive
It is proposed that Article 1 of the
Brigade Constitution be deleted and
replaced by the following:
1a. The organisation shall be called
‘The Boys’ Brigade’ (the ‘Brigade’).
1b. Membership is open to Boys.
Where it is the will of the Company
and of the Church or other body of
which the Company is a part, and
where they have agreed a need,
membership is also open to Girls.
1c. With the exception of Articles 1a,
36, 40, 43 and 44, where the
context so admits, after the word
‘Boy’ or ‘Boys’ shall be added the
word ‘or Girl’ or ‘or Girls’.
Proposed Amendment to the
Constitutional Motion in the name of the
Brigade Executive by West Lothian
Battalion
It is proposed that Article 1a, 1b and 1c
of the Brigade Executive’s Constitutional
Motion be amended by the following:
1a. The organisation shall be called ‘The
Boys’ Brigade’ (The Brigade) and shall
consist of Boys’ Brigade Companies
and Brigader Companies.
1b. Membership of Boys’ Brigade
Companies is open to Boys. Where
it is the will of the Company and of
the Church or other body of which
the Company is a part, and where
they have agreed a need, a
Company may operate as a
Brigader Company. Membership of
Brigader Companies is open to
Boys and Girls.
1c. With the exception of Articles 1a,
1b, 8f, 36, 40, 43 and 44 when
Votes Cast For
Against
Ordinary
24
123
Proxy
28
62
Postal
26
134
TOTAL
78
319
The amendment was defeated and the
motion in the name of the Brigade
Executive became the substantive
motion.
Votes Cast For
Against
Ordinary
103
42
Proxy
24
65
Postal
102
62
TOTAL
229
169
The motion failed to reach the two
thirds majority required for a
constitutional motion and was defeated.
CORRECTION
In the July 2006 Gazette the winners of
the Masterteam were listed as 6th East
Kilbride. It was in fact the 7th East
Kilbride and we apologise for any
disappointment caused.
Ayr Battalion Supplies Depot
We apologise that the changed opening
times for session 2006/07 shown below
were not indicated in the supplies
catalogue distributed in August.
• SATURDAYS (10am-12.30pm)
26/8/2006 – 19/05/2007
• WEDNESDAYS (6.30pm-7.30pm)
30/8/2006 – 1/11/2006;
28/2/2007 – 16/05/2007
Closed during Christmas Holidays and
Easter Saturday.
• for a short distance in an
unexpected necessity, if the right
child restraint is not available,
• where two occupied child seats in
the rear prevent the fitment of a
third child seat.
[Note – children under 12 years in front
seats must use the appropriate restraint –
that is the law already.]
USE OF SEAT BELTS AND
BOOSTER SEATS
From September 2006, with few
exceptions, children travelling in cars
will be required to use an
appropriate child restraint. This
includes children being transported
in leaders’ vehicles to/from BB
events. In vehicles where seat belts
are fitted, children aged 3 years to
135 cm in height (or 12th birthday,
whichever they reach first) MUST
use the appropriate child restraint.
“Child restraints” is the collective term
in the seat belt wearing legislation for:
• baby seats – rear-facing and for
children up to 13 kg (approx age
birth to 9-12 months);
• child seats – forward facing and for
children 9 kg to 18 kg (approx 9
months to 4 years);
• booster seats – for children 15 kg to
25 kg (approx 4 to 6 years);
• booster cushions – for children 6
years and up.
£30 fixed penalty notice for noncompliance. The maximum fine is £500.
Three exceptions allow these
children to travel in the rear of a car
and use an adult belt:
• in a taxi, if the right child
restraint is not available;
Passengers in minibuses, buses and
coaches that have seatbelts fitted will
also be required to wear those seatbelts,
and operators will be required to notify
passengers that seat belts must be used.
• The use of booster seats is not a
mandatory requirement in
minibuses
• Seat belt wearing is already
compulsory in mini-buses. The
driver is responsible for seat belt
wearing by children under 14
years
• The new regulations will mean
that seated passengers aged 3
years and above will have to use
seat belts where they are fitted in
the larger buses and coaches. In
vehicles over 16 seats, the driver
is exempt from this responsibility
because he cannot be expected to
monitor seat belt wearing and
drive safely at the same time
• The driver or operator will be
required to take reasonable steps
to remind passengers of the need
to wear seat belts including
reminding them of this
requirement at the beginning of
the journey. Alternatively a sign
that takes the form of a pictorial
symbol (shown at the end of this
article) depicting a white figure
on a blue background should be
displayed at each passenger seat.
Further information at: www.childcarseats.org.uk or BBHQ
I have been richly blessed in
belonging to the BB family and count
it a privilege to have made so many
friends, whom I will always
remember with affection. From the
bottom of my heart I thank you for
the wonderful gifts and letters I
received at Brigade Council. I shall
treasure the letters for ever. The BB
will always be part of me, I believe in
it, which is why it will never leave me.
Retirement of Mary Care BEM
Brigade Council was the end of a
chapter in my story with the BB over
40 years. It culminated on the
Saturday afternoon of Brigade
Council in Wales and I could not
have dreamed of a better ending.
Since retiring at the end of May I
have been overwhelmed by love and
messages of goodwill. It certainly
does not feel like 40 years since I
started in Abbey House when in the
winter we had to carry a bucket of
coal up many flights of stairs to make
a fire in a room I shared with David
White, Junior Section Secretary,
before we started the day’s work.
May you all continue with the
wonderful work you are doing for
God by serving your boys in your
companies week after week. You
have so much to give them. The boys
need you and if you are faithful they
will be too. With huge thanks for
making my BB service so enjoyable
and fulfilling.
I am taking a host of memories with
me and hope to keep in touch with
the aches and pains and pleasures
and successes of the BB for many
years to come.
Mary Care
APPOINTMENT OF
BUSINESS DIRECTOR
Based at Brigade Headquarters,
Felden Lodge
Main responsibilities will include
oversight of the following:
Membership information;
Brigade Contracts;
Property;
Funding;
Insurance.
For further details and an
application form, please contact
Ms Jan Williamson (PA to the
Brigade Secretary) at Felden
Lodge.
Jan.Williamson@
boys-brigade.org.uk
01442 231681
Closing date for applications
Friday 27th October
International Junior Section Team Games 2005/06
There were 228 entries into this
years competition from around the
world including Austrailia,
Malaysia, Bahamas, Scotland,
Republic of Ireland, Wales,
Northern Ireland and England. The
top ten were as follows:
Full results can be found on the
BBUK website at: www.boysbrigade.org.uk/ international/
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5th East Durham, England (52 points)
1st Caledon, Northern Ireland (64 points)
10th North Suffolk, England (85 points)
3rd Wallasey, England (88 points)
19th Nottingham, England (102 points)
1st Sittingbourne, England (121 points)
18th South East Essex A, England (143 points)
1st Saffron Walden, England (155 points)
6th Grimsby B, England (157 points)
1st Cranham, England (159 points)
Robin Hood Knockout
The Nottingham Battalion hosted the
competition in May at the
Powerleague Soccercentre in
Nottingham for BB members.
Eighteen teams from Ireland,
Scotland and England took part. The
Lord Mayor of Nottingham,
Councillor Mohammed Munir
presented the prizes. The BB in
Nottingham was awarded £150 from
The Co-operative Group’s
Community Dividend Fund towards
the cost of prizes, medals and
trophies. Congratulations to all those
who took part in a splendid day.
Over 200 competitors set out on
the annual BB Cleveland Hike in
June. Due to the fitness of the
competitors and the competent
map reading all teams finished.
Ingleby Greenehowe was the
starting point and the first teams
set off at 7.30am after kit check and
map reading test, with the rest
following at short intervals. There
were checkpoints along the way and
when the weather turned hot and
sunny the teams had to ensure they
drank plenty of water and applied
sun cream.
Overnight camp was at Ingleby
Greenhowe, the teams having
completed a circle and were back
where they started that morning.
The later teams had to put tents up
and eat meals in the rain that
Outdoor Under 14 5-a-side Football Competition 2006
David Nunn Memorial Trophy
and Robin Hood Knockout Competition:
Winners Cup plus gold medals
Runners-up silver medals
Top Goal Scorer Trophy
Runner-up £5 gift voucher
2nd Sutton-in-Ashfield Company
17th Nottingham Company
Robert Taylor, 17th Nottingham Company.
Callum Reid, 1st Viewpark Company
(Glasgow)
Best Sporting Team (Gascoine Cup) 3rd Hemel Hempstead Company
Mini-League Competition Winners The Clifford Jones Memorial Trophy
– 2nd Bedford Company.
always falls on some part of hike
weekends. The teams left on Sunday
morning at 6 am in mist and damp,
heading for Battersby Moor. After
stops at Baysdale Junction and
Castleton Bridge the competitors knew
they were almost home. Finally, at
Danby Village Hall supporters and hike
staff were waiting to cheer them on.
A well earned hot meal was most
welcome. The teams had covered
approximately 33 miles. The prize
giving ceremony was conducted by
Tom Parkin, Cleveland Hike
Chairman, and the awards and
certificates were presented by the
Director of Prestons of Potto and
his wife.
RESULTS
12-19 winners:
1st
Hartlepool Battalion BB (A) Team
2nd
4/5th Kilmarnock BB (A) Team
Winners of the Veterans:
1st
1st West Kilbride BB (D) Team
2nd
WCD
Expedition Team Winners:
1st
3rd Gateshead BB (A) Team
2nd
2nd West Kilbride BB (A) Team
Engage a generation
A Good Start
ORTHAMPTONSHIRE BATTALION was
asked if we would like to pilot a
localised development campaign
as part of the ‘Engage a Generation’
initiative. We had a real desire to be
involved in the campaign and
were delighted to be asked
to move forward with
this bold, proactive
approach to
developing the work
of The Boys’
Brigade. In
considering it, we
felt there was a
very clear process
that we would
need to follow to
achieve our
objectives.
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Support from existing groups
Ideas and support from chaplains
Local Publicity
Research
Send churches information about the
diversity of The Boys’ Brigade today
• Contact to arrange a face to face
meeting
• Meet to promote the work of The
Boys’ Brigade as relevant to their
youth work
We were aware of how important the
support and encouragement of all our
existing groups and volunteers would be
to the success or failure of the pilot. We
wanted everyone to know that whilst we
were committed to exploring new
groups and new ways of working, that
was not to the neglect of our established
groups. We also invited chaplains from
existing companies to come to a
conference and their input and
constructive feedback was useful in
moving forward.
We realised we needed to ‘engage’ with
the media and use it to our advantage as
much as possible. By attracting press
coverage for the project, through articles
in local newspapers and through a
broadcast on local BBC Radio, we were
able to get some excellent exposure and
the feedback we subsequently received
highlighted the effectiveness of using
local media.
The purpose of our research was to
establish a mailing list of churches,
strategically chosen from a set of clear
criteria: Churches where there had been
a BB group in the past, where there was
girls’ work but no boys’ group and
finally, in areas of the county where the
BB was under-represented. Once we had
our list, packs were sent containing
information, a DVD and a letter
advising that we would be contacting
them to discuss the possibility of
meeting with them. However, key
volunteers were needed to
make these phone calls and
some training was needed to
prepare them for some of the questions
or responses they might get. The
purpose of the calls was to arrange a
face to face meeting not to have the
conversation on the phone!
We were able to arrange six face to face
meetings with church leaders from
several different areas and
denominations. A return of 10% on the
packs we sent out, which we felt was
successful. At the meetings we were able
to share the strengths of The Boys’
Brigade in a very real way; our ability to
reach young people who the church
might have had difficulty; our resources,
training and the support network; a
national organisation with 123 years of
experience working with children and
young people. The meetings were the
start of an on-going dialogue with the
church leadership about their churches
youth work and all were very positive.
We are confident that we will have at
least one new group starting next
session in an area where the BB,
historically, has never had any
representation.
opportunity to break down any
misconceptions ministers may have had
about The Boys’ Brigade The process is
still very much on-going but we are
committed to it and we have made a
good start!
The whole process was a great
What would William
Smith do?
AM WRITING THIS ARTICLE the week
before Brigade Council. By the
time you read this, important
decisions about our future will have
been made. Over the past few weeks,
many have been keen to share their
views on these matters and this has
prompted me to write as I do today.
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I remember my first BB Display as a
thirteen year old awaiting the award
of my first badges. I had learned the
motto, object, basic facts about the
Founder and had practised receiving
awards. The Inspecting Officer was a
Battalion Vice President and after
presenting the awards and
complimenting the Company, he then
went on to tell this story:
A visiting local preacher accompanied
by his daughter was preaching at a
chapel in the Yorkshire Dales. As he
arrived he noticed in the porch a
collecting box which was labelled, “For
the visiting preacher’s expenses”. He put
in 25p (I was thirteen a long time ago)
and went on to take the service. As he
was leaving the steward called him to
one side and told him that there was
always a collection for the preacher’s
expenses. The steward opened the box
and gave the preacher the contents –
25p. The preacher didn’t comment,
thanked the steward and went on his
way. On his way home his daughter
looked at him and said, “Dad, If you’d
put more in, you’d have got more out.”
The analogy was then made as is always
the case on such occasions with BB life
– the more you put in, the more you’ll
get out. The Inspecting Officer then
added that this is what the Founder
would want us do.
This was the first time that I had heard
anyone state what William Smith
thought or would think about the
present day. Since that time and
especially more recently I have
met many people keen to espouse
the mind of WAS. Interestingly
the views expressed are often
diametrically opposed; one
person telling me that WAS
would think one thing and
another telling me the direct
opposite.
Often it seems that individuals
use the spirit of WAS to
promote their own views.
I think we live with danger if
we try to relate our reaction to
the situations facing young
people in the 21st century to
that facing the Founder in the
closing years of the Victorian
era which undoubtedly
influenced his thinking.
When I am asked, “What
would William Smith do
today?” I have to be honest
and say I don’t know. But
from my readings of the
Founder’s own words I do
know that he did indeed
put more in, that he was
deeply concerned for
individuals, and that his
sole motivation was his
Christian Faith and his desire to share
it.
It is clear that the Founder created an
organisation that was fit for purpose,
that served its objectives and because
of this was rapidly taken up by those
facing the same challenges. We today
need to ensure that The Boys’ Brigade
is fit for purpose. This will mean going
back to our basic core principles and
from that defining the methods of
delivery that are most effective. That
doesn’t mean change for change sake,
but a constant evaluation to ensure that
we are giving our very best to the
young people in our care.
Isn’t that what Sir William would have
wanted? Or, have I fallen into the same
trap?
Here and there Here and there
Reach Out Awards 2006
Big Birmingham
Birthday
Some members of 32nd Nottingham Company.
The Reach out Awards 2006 recognise
those who help others and were
sponsored by the Nottingham Evening
Post and BBC Radio Nottingham in
association with Nottinghamshire
County Council and Royal Mail. There
were 10 categories and the 32nd
Nottingham Company was nominated
for and won the ‘Children in the
Community’ section, based on its
involvement in the Emmanuel House
Christmas Appeal 2005 where Junior
Section members collected together
boxes of toiletries and their
sponsorship and maintenance of a
community re-cycling unit for Broxtowe
Borough Council. At a special
ceremony at Nottinghamshire County
Hall, the company was presented with
a trophy, certificate and cheque for
£100 together with various gifts from
Radio Nottingham. The company is
also involved in other charity fund
raising throughout the session.
Beating Retreat
Sports and Things
This event was run in partnership with
Edinburgh Presbytery for Anchor and
Junior Section boys and Sunday school
children 5-12 years at the newly
refurbished Edinburgh, Leith and
District Battalion HQ. One hundred
children took part, which was formally
opened by Mark Lazarowicz, MP for
Edinburgh North and Leith,
Ten year old Errin Noland of the 1st
Hillingdon Company wanted to take part in
the Massed Bugle Band but was not tall
enough to play a drum. It was decided that
he could be drum major, which he did with
smartness and aplomb. He must be the
youngest ever drum major in the Brigade.
This was part of the annual ceremony of the
Beating Retreat by the massed bands of BB
London District at the Royal Hospital,
Chelsea. Other items included West London
Gym Team, tent pitching demonstration,
drill by 1st Enfield and Pipes and Drums of
5th Croydon Company.
Junior Section members Stuart Ash and
Michael Walton of 73rd Birmingham
Company presented a bouquet of flowers
from the Company to Mrs Lilian Riley who
celebrated her 100th birthday on 31st May
2006. Mrs Riley started the Life Boy Team
at Lyndon Methodist Church in 1939 at
the outbreak of war. Her late husband
founded the company in 1940. The
company in its 67th year continues to
flourish thanks to that initial vision and
determination shown by Lilian and her
husband.
accompanied by Ms Anne Mulligan,
Moderator for the Presbytery of
Edinburgh and Mr James Ralston,
Battalion President. Various outdoor
sports were played and for the less
sporty there were storytelling, circus
skills and juggling and craft workshops.
It is hoped this will be the first of many
joint events with churches within the
Battalion area.
The ‘opening’ of
Sports and Things.
Irish/American Exchange
The 16th Newtownabbey Company
hosted 26 American young people and
leaders for an evening in July. They
were in N Ireland for three weeks on an
EIL (‘Experiment in International
Living’) Summer Abroad Programme.
The company has been involved with
this organisation for a number of years
and has sent boys to Washington DC to
Perranporth Camp 2006
be part of The Presidential Classroom
Programme. The visitors were able to
meet various community groups and
the evening concluded with supper and
fellowship. During their visit they also
helped in summer schemes in the city
and at the weekends enjoyed some
sight seeing. It proved to be a very
worthwhile project.
The 8th Plymouth hosted camp for the
2nd Chard and 1st Havant & Leigh Park
companies for an action packed week
of activities in Perranporth, Cornwall.
Thirty-six boys and officers from the
three companies came together and
made new friends while taking part in
Quad Biking, Horse Riding,
professional surfing lessons plus plenty
of visits to the beach, which, of course,
meant a sandcastle competition.
Mid-Ulster Retirement
London JS
Bible Trophy
Congrats to camper
The 2nd West Kent (Blackheath)
Company was pleased and honoured to
receive the London District Junior
Section Bible Trophy. The team
consisted of JJ McWhinney, Thomas
Dalton, Ivo Almond and Barnabas Pitts.
They received the trophy at the London
District Beating Retreat at Chelsea
Hospital in July.
JS Bible competition winners; Barnabas Pitts
and Ivo Almond
Dougie Crowe, Lieutenant in 92nd
Belfast (and ex Captain) attended his
50th consecutive summer camp this
year. He has left his stamp on 92nd
camps in many ways having acted in
just about every role over that time
from Cook to Captain (and both at the
same time too!). This year was the
company’s 58th annual camp in
Dawlish, Devon and it is due to men
like Dougie that this important part of
the company’s work continues. He was
presented with a frame containing an
old brass tilley lamp pump, a wooden
peg and certificate outlining his
achievement.
Walter Mullen, a well known figure in
the BB in Northern Ireland has retired.
He was captain of 1st Stewartstown
Company but is widely known for his
work and dedication to the BB in the
Mid-Ulster area and throughout the
Province. Walter became an officer in
1st Stewartstown Company in 1954 and
in 1997 was appointed Captain. He has
made a considerable contribution to
the Mid-Ulster Battalion, as a member
of the Battalion Executive for 30 years,
Battalion President on two separate
occasions and has organised a variety
of events and competitions. Walter has
attended 53 Battalion camps and has
been heavily involved in organising
most of them. His wife, Jennifer, has
been working side by side with him and
at the Company Display in March,
Walter and Jennifer received gifts to
mark their involvement in the Company
for 56 years.
Roland Millar (CS), Jim Sinclair (Company
President), Revd K Hall (Chaplain), Walter
Mullan, Philip Hull (AB), David Adams
(new Captain), Matthew Millar (JS),
Jennifer Mullan.
Queen’s Badge Presentations
1st Largs – Steven Aitken and Craig
McLoughlin with their badges. Since
receiving their awards, Steven has been
accepted to work with children at Camp
America and Craig has won a scholarship
to play golf in America.
1st Castlederg – (l to r) Jonathan Marshall
(mother Anne), Adam Crockett (mother
Isobel), Alan Lowry (mother Charlotte),
Graham Lecky (mother Isobel) and
William Sproule (mother Valerie).
1st St Combs – Sarg Euan Alexander receiving QB from Mr A Brodie, Buchan VicePresident and (right) Sarg Bruce Buchan.
MV Presentations
Aberdeen & District Battalion – Annual
presentation held at BBHQ in Aberdeen.
The Queensmen received their certificates
from Mr Willie Miller of Aberdeen Football
Club.
7th Birmingham – Ian Sherwin and Luke
Bates with the Brigade Secretary.
Trip to Wales
Eric Hudson, MV Project Manager and
Michael Elliott with head of St Paul’s
Catholic School in Leicester and some of the
MV’s from year 13 at the presentation at
their leaving celebration.
Michael Elliott, Chairman England
Committee with award recipients at the
BB/GB presentation in Birmingham.
Members of the 3rd Wolverhampton Company leave their mark during a trip to Wales.
Commendations Commendations
PRESIDENT’S COMMENDATIONS
In June this year Mr Steve Dickinson, Brigade Secretary,
presented Brigade President’s Commendations to:
WILL MORTON
2nd Sutton Coldfield Company
A year and a half ago, Will was a
typical eleven year old, when he was
suddenly taken ill and suffered
severe physical disabilities. He
spent many months undergoing
hospital treatment.
Despite his many health difficulties,
Will has been a loyal and popular
member of the Company and has
shown great determination. While
steadily recovering he participates
as fully as possible in all activities.
EWEN REID
3rd Inverness Company
Ewan was presented with the
President’s Commendation by the
Brigade President recognising his
presence of mind and prompt action in
raising the alarm when discovering a
neighbour’s house on fire. If it had not
been for the speed of Ewen’s response
it is very likely that the fire would have
had tragic consequences. Ewen is a
credit to himself, his family and The
Boys’ Brigade.
NEAL JOBLING
73rd Birmingham Company
Despite his many health difficulties,
Neal has been a loyal member of the
Company since he joined four years
ago. He participates as fully as
possible in all activities, especially
football. He is a popular company
member and has shown great
determination and commitment.
Will, Neal and Ewen’s positive attitude
is an inspiration to all who know them.
They are a credit to themselves and
their families and the Brigade is proud
to have them as members.
ARTHUR BEAUCHAMP AWARD
Presented by Mr John Mendus MBE,
President of Birmingham Battalion, on Sunday 25 June 2006
JOE ROOKE & LEO MORTON
2nd Sutton Coldfield Company
The Arthur Beauchamp Trophy is
awarded to boys / young men in the
Battalion who deserve special
recognition for effort, special
achievements, or service beyond the
call of duty.
In June 2006 the Arthur Beauchamp
Trophy was awarded to Joe Rooke and
Leo Morton of the 2nd Sutton Coldfield
Company in recognition of their
support for Will Morton. Joe is Will’s
best friend who first introduced him to
The Boys’ Brigade and is always with
him to help him on Company nights.
Leo, Will’s younger brother, is also a
member of the Company and is always
willing to help out when needed.
Will Morton (centre) with his brother Leo (left) and Joe Rooke (right)
Scotland’s biggest and best
Christian Youth Festival
Crossover
16 – 18 June 2006
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HE FESTIVAL ENJOYED A NEW
this year, the weather
during the week before the event
was good! The meant solid ground at
Broomlee and dry condition to set up
the site, erect marquees and prepare
the campsite. Some of the campers did
miss their waterbed, and complained
the ground was hard!!
EXPERIENCE
With 800 on site at the peak all had a
super experience. There was a great
atmosphere around the site, with so
much to do, all the activity going on,
choices to be made and a wonderful
opportunity to reach out with the
Christian message to so many young
people.
The Labyrinth proved so popular the
organisers had to go home on
Saturday and print off more materials
as attendances exceeded their
estimated 180 visitors. This does show
young folk are happy to explore their
own faith at their own pace. Perhaps
even enjoying an escape from all the
activity to peaceful contemplation.
The Rev. Keith Mack ably organised
and led worship, Tony Stephen; a youth
worker from Banchory delivered the
message, the only complaint, too loud,
from young people? The Brigade and
the Mission & Discipleship Council,
supported by Christian Aid, Impact,
Cosy, Y.F.C, ICC, The Scottish Bible
Society, The Girls’ Brigade and Wesley
Owen all worked together to deliver
Scotland’s residential Christian youth
Festival.
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Craft – Christmas Stocking
Supplies needed:
• Thick coloured paper, or felt
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Glue
• A holepunch
• Wool
• Felt tip pens or crayons
Draw a large stocking on thick coloured paper (or felt). Cut out two copies of this stocking Glue
the two stockings together around the edges (make sure you don’t put any glue along the top
opening). Punch holes around the edges of the stocking.
Weave wool in and out of the holes. Leave a loop of wool at one end, and tie it in a knot. Decorate
your stocking with crayons, markers, stickers or glitter.
Christmas game
Read or tell the Nativity story to the group. The boys should be sat in a circle and before the story
starts they should have been given names of people or places in the story, such as Joseph,
Nazareth etc. When they hear their name read out they must run around the circle and then sit
back down in their space.
Devotions
Have three wrapped gift boxes of different sizes. Ask the boys which of the gifts they would prefer.
It is likely that the boys will chose the largest gift. Ask the boys why they chose that particular gift.
Say that although we sometimes like large presents there are many children this Christmas who
will receive no presents.
Explain that at Christmas the real gift is Jesus. Open all of the boxes and have the name Jesus
inside
Christmas prayer
The stars that shine at Christmas
Shine on throughout the year;
Jesus, born so long ago,
Still gathers with us here
We listen to his stories,
We learn to say his prayer,
We following his footsteps
And we learn to love and share
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uncooked rice (approx. 2 cups)
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materials to make nose and mouth
• googly eyes
• red wool
• glue gun
Fill a plastic bag with 1 cup rice. (this should fill 2/3 of sock, you may need more or less depending
on the size of the sock). Tie the top of bag with twist tie. Put bag inside tube sock. Tie tightly with
string. Repeat above using 1/2 cup of rice (more or less). Tie tightly with string, just above the
bag.
Fold over the ribbed part of the sock to make the snowman’s hat. Cut 3 strands of wool and tie
around the snowman’s neck. Glue on green buttons, brown mouth and nose. Glue on eyes. Make
a tassel on the top of the hat with wool and glue.
Devotions
Many churches run appeals at Christmas time to highlight the needs of people less fortunate. It
may be possible for a member of the church to come along and inform the boys about the appeal.
One national organisation that helps is Operation Christmas Child. Shoe boxes are filled with a
variety of toys, games and toiletries and distributed to those in most need. More information can
be found at www.samaritanspurse.uk.com
Santa’s sleigh
First split the boys into groups of around 4-5, then give to each group a large box big enough for
one child. Then tell the young people that this is to be their sleigh and that they must decorate it
appropriately using paint, pens, glitter, tinsel and anything else appropriate you can find. To finish,
on the front of the box make two small holes approx 15cm apart and through these holes put
some rope that can be used to pull along the sleigh. The leader could prepare the holes and rope
prior to the decoration.
Groups sit facing a pile of clothes (hat, scarf, gloves, wellington boots) at the opposite end of the
hall. When the game starts each team member takes it in turn to get in the sleigh and be pulled by
another team member to the pile of clothes, they put on a piece of the clothing get back in the
sleigh and are pulled back, the same is repeated until all members of the team have on a piece of
the clothing.
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Snowman Maze
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“They think it’s all over…”
cannot hold it back, I have to share
it! It’s true; I’m a Liverpool fan.
Yes, I know I was born hundreds of
miles away in Essex and, yes, there are
better teams out there. (And a lot
worse; I mean I was brought up in
Southend!) But, back in 1976, aged 7, I
made the lifelong decision to support
Liverpool. Through the 80s, this was
fabulous, and through the 90s, and the
00’s at times; it’s been exhilarating,
but at other times I’ve wanted to hide
away. If you’re not into football, then
OK; bee keeping and taxidermy ‘can’
be as exciting, I guess, but do please
read on anyway.
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In May 2005, Liverpool won the
European Cup, now called the
Champions League for the 5th time
(remember that, all you ‘new’ Chelsea
fans). For those who remember and
who weren’t complaining that
Coronation Street had, once again,
been moved to 10.30 p.m, it was a
memorable evening because, at halftime, Liverpool were losing 3-nil!
In our house, my Son and I were
surrounded by other Liverpool fans
(two to be precise) and some fans
of…well, let’s say, other clubs, who
took great delight in seeing our forlorn
faces when, after thirty minutes, we
were being, to put it bluntly,
“smashed”. Boy, did they let us have it.
Isn’t it amazing how childish grown
men can be?! Not that it bothered me
much as I simply planned ways of
pointing at them during the next
sermon when I was preaching on
Paul wrote to the Corinthians that it is
in our weakness that the glory of God
can be seen. The treasure of Christ is
displayed in jars of clay or, as one
author puts it, ‘broken old pots!’
Leviticus, especially the bits about
infectious skin diseases and boils!
Yet, something inside me said
optimistically, “If we could just score
one goal, then maybe, just maybe, we
could score another, and another”.
Remarkably, wonderfully, astonishingly,
they did just that, and managed to
hold on through extra time, and then
win on penalties! I was so excited and
jumped up so quickly all the blood
drained away and I almost fainted!
Much celebration ensued and much
more childish behaviour from all of us
Liverpool fans getting our own back on
those from other clubs.
The point is that, in life, we can
sometimes feel like we’re 3-nil down.
Everything seems to be against us and
we’re faced with utter defeat and
Stedfast
Association
News
Federation News
The Federation held its AGM in the
Belfast Battalion’s Ganaway Centre in
May, hosted by the Northern Ireland
Stedfast Association. Next year’s
meeting will be held in Dublin, 11-13
May. Details will be made available
soon for the next International
Convention in October 2008 in Belfast.
humiliation. Perhaps it feels like the
end of the road, or there’s no way
forward or back. Yet, the truth is that
God is in control and, whilst it may not
seem that way, we are on the winning
side. We must not give up.
Sometimes the most difficult of
circumstances can be altered with
perseverance and prayer. OK; in reality,
there are times when ‘things’ come to
an end, or a ministry of some years
draws to a close, but this is not always
a sign of defeat. I wish I could always
know when to fight on or retire
gracefully. It’s an art in leadership and
in life.
If anyone would like to receive a copy
of the quarterly Newsletter ‘FedNews’,
please let me know, preferably by
email.
News from the Associations
The London Stedfast Association has
reformed the LSA Brass Band, which
ceased some years ago. The Band
So, keep going, through weakness,
through difficult circumstances; don’t
give up but keep on going. There have
been times in my life when I have
desperately wanted to get out and do
something else, when my tears have
been my food day and night. When my
knees have ached from prayer. It has
felt like I’m 3-nil down, but it’s not
over…God is in control.
As a kind of postscript, something
practical. You’re not on your own.
Why not grab someone’s hand and ask
them for prayer and wise counsel.
Sometimes the best decisions can only
be made with others.
Have a great session…and keep
going…God is with you
Rev Jon Stannard
made its debut at the LSA Service in
the Royal Hospital Chapel, Chelsea and
afterwards at the London BB Beating
the Retreat Ceremony. Further
concerts are planned in the North West
in October and in London and Halifax.
The Band is looking to increase its
membership and more information
can be obtained from Terry Roper, coordinator, on 020 8248 0409 or
(07767) 408931 or
[email protected]
If anyone would like to contribute
anything for future columns, please
contact me on (01633) 215753 or at
[email protected]. My
home address is 100 Stelvio Park Drive,
Newport, South Wales, NP20 3ES.
KGVI
The King George VI training courses for
young leaders have rightly for many years
been regarded as the highlight of Brigade
training. Courses this year have been well
attended at Carronvale House, Rathmore
House and Felden Lodge.
From the President
T BEING EXACTLY FORTY YEARS since my first acquaintance with the KGVI
Course for Officer Cadets, it was high time that I renewed that
acquaintance to see for myself what our next crop of prospective officer
material looked like, an exercise which took me first to Rathmore, then to
Felden Lodge, and finally to Carronvale. Spending time at each Centre made
me very aware of the great potential of the KGVI Courses as a marvellous
development tool, highly praised by the Cadets and the Staff members on
the respective courses, which all consisted of a judicious blend of the
informative and educational, the challenging, and the enjoyable.
I
These visits as Brigade President also brought home to me how indebted
we are in The Boys’ Brigade to the large number of dedicated people who
give so willingly of their time and their talents in the work of Companies,
Battalions, and Courses – often giving up much of their holiday time to
participate in the running of a Course.
The visits were for me both inspiring and encouraging as I surveyed the
high quality of young persons on the courses, confirming my strongly held
view that in The Boys’ Brigade we have an organisation that is very much “fit
for purpose” in our present days and that it can have a future as bright and
glorious as its past. I count it a great honour to be part of its ongoing story.
Robert Stanex
FIRST LEARNT OF KGVI after seeing the
four letters on the jumper of one of
my BB officers and asking what they
stood for. I was told that the King
George VI Officer Cadet Course was
the highest and most prestigious form
of training that BB offers as it gives the
cadet , over two years, the ability to
work in all three sections of the
company.
I
And so when KGVI was mentioned at
the Queen’s Badge Leadership course I
decided to put my name down for
more information. A few months
passed and I had forgotten all about
KGVI when my Captain handed me an
application form which had been
forwarded to him. I filled it in straight
away and sent it off, not really
considering what I was about to
embark upon, it just seemed like the
logical next stage of my BB career.
When the pack arrived at the beginning
of the summer I was immediately
sceptical and apprehensive. The week
seemed to be too regimented and
traditional, that’s not the type of
person I am and so I decided to pull
out of KGVI. My mum persuaded me
to talk to some people in church who
had taught at KGVI and after much
discussion I decided not to pull out
but to go and see how it went.
The first day I arrived at the cadet
course just on time and was shown to
my room. I took the only available bed
and sat down. Nobody spoke. Despite
being in a room of eight guys there
was complete silence for around forty
five minutes until dinner when we
dashed downstairs to be greeted by a
slightly aggravated adjutant who
informed us that we should be in full
uniform for the evening meal which
would start in exactly one minute. I
thought “what have I let myself in for?”
By the end of the week my opinion was
the complete opposite. I loved every
minute of that week. It was sometimes
a lot to take in and it physically drained
you but that was all part of the fun.
The one memory that I will take away
“As a Christian I loved sharing
my faith with others and
discussing different issues
which we face in today’s world.”
from that week was the conversations
late at night, sometimes continuing
long into the night, once right into he
morning. As a Christian I loved sharing
my faith with others and discussing,
even arguing at times, different issues
which we face in today’s world. That
strong fellowship, finding out about
each others lives, beliefs, plans for the
future, that is the most powerful
element of KGVI
Spending a year working in my
company came naturally to me. I have
a burden for children’s work and so I
felt called into working with the Anchor
Boys. I was able to implement all of
the teaching I received at KGVI building
on ideas and plan I had seen at the
course. I went down every Tuesday
evening hoping to teach and yet from
various experiences and unexpected
circumstances, which seem to crop up
frequently when you work with under
eights, it was I who learnt the most.
Second year came without even
noticing. The three months prior had
been filled with exams and outreach
work and so preparation for KGVI got
pushed to the side and before I realised
I was on my way to Larne only half
prepared for my presentations. Like
first year I had plenty of late nights, but
this time not through conversation, I
“Patience and perseverance are key in reaching out
to young people. What God has planned won’t
always be a walk in the park.”
had to take time late at night and early
in the morning just to get my
presentations as perfect as I could
make them. When it comes to teaching
young people about God’s love they
deserve nothing less than perfect.
Some found it hard standing up in
front of their friends and officers taking
a mock class but I found it far easier,
but working with eighteen year old
leaders is a lot more subdued than
working with energetic four year olds.
Less can go wrong when teaching
youth leaders.
My time at KGVI came and went so
quickly, I met new people and learnt so
much. This course which I thought
wasn’t for me proved invaluable. I
learnt that things don’t always go right
first time round. You have to keep
trying different codes and
combinations until you succeed.
Patience and perseverance are key in
reaching out to young people. What
God has planned won’t always be a
walk in the park. I’ve learnt that you
need to go out of your comfort zone if
you want to be a strong leader and in
doing this you often get the greatest
rewards.
One statement which was emphasised at
KGVI was that the BB is not a mere
organisation. We are a movement. But
which way are we moving, forwards or
backwards? KGVI equips young leaders
with the knowledge to lead a company
but we as leaders need to be enthusiastic
about the work, always encouraging
young men and boys into a more
enriched life. If we want the BB to move
forward we need to have Christ central to
our lives and that of our company. If God
is the driving force He will advance
Christ’s kingdom among boys.
I feel that God led me to KGVI. If I’d
given up at the first hurdle I would have
missed out on what has been one of the
most crucial experiences of my life. I am
now proud to wear those four letters. I
am now ready for a life of active service
for God in the Boys’ Brigade. Where my
life will go from here I don’t know but I
trust the Father to guide me in the right
direction and be my stronghold when
times get rough.
The Gathering
Will you find The Gathering? On Saturday 24th
February 2007 at Carronvale Senior Boys and young
Officers between 16 and 26 years old from throughout
Scotland will meet with a single purpose clearly in
view: to begin shaping their Brigade according to their
vision. Young people’s participation at all levels in the
movement is a central aim of the current Brigade
Development Plan; in fact, it’s its keynote. This event
– planned entirely by young Officers – will be a day of
fun and fellowship, of friendships forged and renewed,
of change. Spread word of The Gathering. Mark the
date in your diary. Tell your Senior Boys and young
Officers this simple message: it’s their movement and
it’s moving already, all they need to do is gather and
decide the direction they want it to go.
Northern Ireland
Next Year …
Does your company have any young leaders who
would accept the challenge and attend KGVI in 2007?
Details available from Regional Headquarters.
England & Wales Years 1 &2
KGVI
Officer Training Course
If you have any young men or women that you think would make suitable officers
then why not consider next year’s course on 4th August – 11th August 2007.
Contact Carronvale for more details.
In Scotland this year 13 cadets from 8 Companies ( 3rd
Galston, 145th Glasgow, 1st Inverurie, 3rd Johnstone, 7th
Motherwell, 1st Muirkirk, 2nd Polmont, 1st Tulliallan) have
successfully completed their KGVI training. This
comprised of 1 week at Carronvale last summer, one year
working back in their own Company, followed by a second
week at Carronvale to assess their skills.
A further 20 cadets started out on their first week of KGVI
training. They came from 13 companies (66th Aberdeen,
1st Bothwell, 1st Buckie, 1st Culloden, 1st/2nd
Dumbarton, 3rd Dumfermline, 4th Dunfermline, 41st
Edinburgh, 3rd Galston, 1st Glasgow, 3rd Kilsyth, 1st
Muirkirk, 1st St Combs).
Domino Run – on a mobile phone
Competition for Company Section
and Seniors – details on the BB
Scotland website or paper copies
are available from Carronvale (This
competition is not restricted to
Scottish companies – any BB
Company can enter) They make a
domino run of the anchor and video
it on their mobile phones. Closing
date for entries 25th November
2006. The prizes for this
competition have been sponsored
by Hamilton & District Battalion. If
your battalion would like to sponsor
a competition (£60) please contact
Carronvale.
Keep in touch
Seniors’ Challenge
Looking for activities for your
seniors – try the Scottish Seniors’
Challenge – 100 activities which
seniors choose from.
Gain certificates - 10 challenges
for a Bronze certificate, 20 for
Silver and 30 for Gold. More
details on our website.
Website
for boys
BB Scotland has launched a
website BB4U aimed at boy
members rather than leaders.
Please encourage your boys to try
it out at http://scotland.boysbrigade.org.uk
If any of your boys/young men
are moving away or going off to
college / university please
encourage them to fill in the
form on our website so that we
can put them in touch with their
nearest Company in their new
location.
Contact Carronvale 01324 562 008 for
paper copies.
1st Knocknamuckley Company Spotlight
Shaping lives
The company is part of Portadown
Battalion in Northern Ireland. It was
formed in 1959 by Tom Somerville who
was captain for 40 years. The present
captain is Dennis Davison. Gareth
McIlwaine, Lieutenant, tells us about
the present 1st Knocknamuckley
Company.
What do you think has been and still is
the strength of the company?
The company is as strong as ever with
110 boys, 60 of which form the
Company Section, 27 boys in the Junior
Section and 23 in the Anchor Boys.
The great strength of the company
over many years is largely attributed to
its ability to hold on to its senior boys,
many into officership. Also, we do a lot
of fundraising, such as auctions, BB
week, treasure hunts and barbeques
and car washes.
How do you hold on to senior boys?
The boys are encouraged to attain
Stage 111 Leadership, President’s and
Queen’s Badges and the Duke of
Edinburgh’s Award is carried out at all
levels. 27 boys participated in Bronze
and Silver expeditions in the Mourne
Mountains recently and another 14
completed the Gold venture in the
Lake District. Another 20 commenced
Bronze level. Adventure weekends are
planned throughout the session and
the company enters all Battalion,
District and national competitions with
varying success, having won the
National Volleyball competition on
three different occasions. We have had
success in the
Battalion Cross
Country
championships
and
Northern Ireland District football. The
company has also acted as a feeder
organisation for the Craigavon Aztecs
Volleyball Club with many of its past
and present members belonging to the
company.
Do you offer the boys any other
activities in addition to the weeknight
meetings?
The Junior Section highlight of the
session is Superstars competition with
events such as ‘welly-boot’ throw,
sports, basketball shots and penalty
kicks. They attend a weekend in the
Portadown Battalion run Rocky
Mountain Centre when they have their
first taste of adventurous activities.
On Saturday mornings there is Under18 and Under-14 football. Annual
camp remains a firm favourite which is
usually a joint BB/GB event.
Is there anything you think that
guarantees the company’s existence
and continuation?
We have a small but highly motivated
staff team, who willingly use their skills
for the benefit of the boys. We create
occasions when staff and boys can
spend time together, chatting at
tuckshop time or playing darts, table
tennis etc. The staff try and
communicate with boys on all
levels as well as the weeknight
parade.
What form of Christian worship
and Bible teaching do you share
with the boys?
All officers take
turns in leading devotions or Bible
Class, explaining the gospel message
to the boys while sharpening their own
personal Christian witness.
A final thought to pass on to other
companies?
Shaping the lives of boys in your care
is becoming increasingly difficult in
today’s world but 1st Knocknamuckley
strives to provide for the physical,
mental and, most importantly, spiritual
needs of its boys into adulthood.
Thank you for sharing a brief glimpse
of company life in the 1st
Knocknamuckley, which we hope will
encourage others in their company
programmes.
Does your company have a story
to share with others? Do you
have a waiting list? Have you
experienced increasing numbers
this session through good
practice? Would you do more if
you had more leaders? We
would love to hear from you and
any more examples of good
practice will be published in
future Gazettes.
Sparkling
Southport
2006
The 55th Annual North West District Display
The performers adapted well to the new theatre style stage rather than the
traditional large open arena. The show ran smoothly thanks to the production
team, the co-operation of the theatre staff, Battalion officials, arena orderlies and
the inspiration of the Chaplains. The District was very pleased to have the Brigade
Secretary, Steve Dickinson, as guest of honour. A variety of well presented items
by many companies in the District was much enjoyed by large audiences in two
performances. A selection of pictures illustrates some of the items:
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Music in various forms was provided
by The Liverpool Battalion Band
comprised of 11th, 35th, 48th
companies, Silver Band of 1st Rishton,
and ‘Wirral Sound’ of 1st Moreton
BB/2nd Moreton GB.
Other performers were 1st Elworth
with ‘Ivan and Abdul’, 7th Southport’s
‘Footballer Dream’, 1st Ashton-inMakerfield’s ‘Come Forth’ – music and
mime story of Martha, Mary &
Lazarus, 24th Oldham Company &
Girls’ Association with ‘New
Commandment’, 9th Southport –
brass and keyboard skills with ‘Musical
Twosome’.
Congratulations to all performers for a
very professional show.
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2
5
4
Above: 8th Wigan – ‘The Road to Wigan Pier’ – a light-hearted twist on the parable of ‘The
Good Samaritan’ (1); 1st Ashton-in-Makerfield – ‘Ashton Olympics’ – a typical JS games
evening based on the Winter Olympics (2); 1st Bare JS – ‘Staying Live’ – figure marching
with a contemporary image (3); 3rd Trafford – ‘Is this the way?’ – traditional Company
Section drill, followed by ‘Is this the way to Amarillo?’ with modified steps to the tune of the
song (4); 3rd Trafford & 1st Congleton – United Flyers’ – gymnastic display (5);
Background image: ‘Ivan and Abdul’: 1st Elworth.
English Athletics
Championships
The English Athletics championships took place in Birmingham in July. There was
initial concern from the organisers that no-one would come and compete, due to
the England football squad playing their quarter final match that afternoon!
However, plans were put in place to overcome that factor. There was no way that
a football match was going to cause young men to withdraw to their lounge tellys!
One very kind BB Company in Birmingham agreed to host the football after the
athletics, including putting on refreshments. So with that minor issue sorted and
bribes in hand, the athletics could continue.
eams represented Battalions from
Birmingham, Devon, London,
Mid Staffs, Northampton and
Nottingham, in three age groups. The
usual events were competed in 100m,
200m, 400m, 800, 1500m, Hurdles, 4 x
100m relay, 4 x 400m relay, High Jump,
Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot, Discus
and Javelin.
T
The Junior competition was won by
Northampton, who only failed to win
three events and miss the perfect score
by ten points! Something suggests that
may be we have potential Olympic 2012
competitors from this area! The
intermediate age group was very closely
contested with Birmingham beating
Nottingham by one point. Birmingham
also won the senior age group,
however, members from the 70th
London put on a good fight finishing
second by four points. Mr Steve
Dickinson, Brigade Secretary, joined us
for the afternoon to present the medals
and trophies.
Following the athletics meeting, most
teams trundled off to 33rd
Birmingham’s HQ, where the football
was being televised. Drinks were on
tap and at half time, we were fed with
hot dogs and cakes – can’t be bad! The
only disappointing end to the day was
the football result. Competitors had a
great afternoon together and being able
to watch the footie together was an
excellent finish to the day.
Congratulations to all who took part,
you were a credit to yourselves and
your teams. Hopefully, we will see
some of you in London in 2012.
2007
FINAL RESULTS:
JUNIORS:
INTERS:
SENIORS:
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
1st
2nd
3rd
Northampton
Birmingham
Nottingham
Birmingham
Nottingham
Northampton
70th London
Birmingham
Nottingham
81 points
66 points
55 points
76 points
75 points
67 points
74 points
71 points
58 points
Next year’s event is already being
planned. So get the date in your
diary – Saturday 7th July 2007 at
Harvey Hadden Stadium,
Nottingham. Don’t forget if there
is only one company in your
Battalion who wants to compete,
that is fine – still come along and
represent your Battalion. Extra
competition being added for the
morning - watch this space for
further details.
Global Fellowship
Chapters from the GF Story: For the full
account click on to www.globalfellowship.net
Fresh Grants
GF Executive met in Cardiff
alongside the BBUK Brigade
Council 2006 and approved the
following grants for;
BB Singapore
Membership currently stands at 7250
spanning 117 Companies. A major
recent undertaking has been the
development of the BB Learning
Centre in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This
was dedicated on 10 June. The centre
currently sees 50 youths regularly who
attend English lessons and take part in
other activities such as music, arts and
crafts. For the second time, His
Excellency S.R. Nathan, President of
the Republic of Singapore presented13
Boys with their President’s Award
which is Singapore’s highest
achievement, on 20th July. The annual
BB CARES (Community Activities
Rallying Everyone to Serve) event was
held on 22nd and 23rd July. Each
Company brought beneficiaries from
its selected welfare organisation for a
weekend of fun and fellowship.
BB Côte d’Ivoire
The BB Côte d’Ivoire was founded in
1962. Due to civil war it was forced to
cease activity in 1990. However the
ministry resumed in March 2004
through the Methodist Church. The
Executive Officer Bassi Jérémie visited
churches and discovered that 7
companies were still in operation. Over
the last 2 years new companies have
been added so that BB is now active in
5 districts; South, North, Yopougon,
Abobo in Abidjan, and Abengourou .
BB New Zealand
Director Graham Creahan reports that
over 3 years ago BBNZ positively
adopted a fresh programme designed
to stem the organisation’s rapid
decline. The result is an action packed
21st century programme for youngsters
in the 6–13 year age range. ICONZ was
commenced with a new modern style
T-Shirt and baseball cap. There are no
military terms and the curriculum
Burundi
• Training of 40 new Officers
Kenya:
• Training of 270 officers for
the establishment of 45 new
companies in the Embu
region
• Youth governance.
Rwanda
• Training of 80 new officers
• Pastoral follow-up of existing
companies
• Work with street children
• Establishment of income
earning project rearing goats
SE Caribbean
• Implementation of strategic
plan.
Swaziland
• Establishment of 6 new
companies
West Africa
• Pastoral support for
struggling BB work especially
in Benin, Ivory Coast, Togo,
Gambia
includes much physical and outdoor
activity. There are now just under 25
ICONZ units operating. Executive has
asked for work to commence on
developing an ICONZ style curriculum
for 13–18 year olds. The annual
National Leadership Development
Course is an intensive 7 day live in
training experience for our senior guys.
Participants camp out solo for three
nights with no watch, radio or any
human contact – they just loved it. In
total 42 young men plus 12 leaders
attended.
The South East Caribbean Region
The Region held a Camp from 18th 27th July. They report that it was well
supported with representation from
several Isands throughout the region
including Antigua, Anguilla, Grenada,
St. Martin, St. Kitts, Trinidad and
Tobago. The programme comprised of
a number of parades, drills and drum
displays, as well as a variety of
sporting, arts and craft, hiking, first aid
and other educational, social and
spiritual activities. The region has
developed a strategic plan that will see
a focus on fundraising, increasing
membership, officer and youth
training, development of a website and
the establishment of a regional office.
This year, the BBCI will organise 2
Bible Camps and next year intend to
create a BB section at the University
and in secondary schools.
FDF Denmark
FDF has recently enjoyed a very
successful International Camp which
attracted over 13000 participants.
HIS AUTUMN, why not invite your
boys to pack and send a shoe box
full of simple Christmas gifts to a
desperately poor boy of their own age,
somewhere in Eastern Europe?
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Operation Christmas Child, the world’s
largest children’s Christmas project,
has hundreds of thousands of deprived
boys aged four to 14 on its lists this
year. Most live in Eastern Europe,
some in central Asia, and some in
Africa.
Your boys’ shoe boxes may well be not
just this year’s only present, but the
ONLY present these boys will ever
receive throughout their entire
childhood. Your boys would be
welcome to send a personal letter of
greeting to the boy to whom the box is
given
Through our wide range of free
resource aids, including DVDs, videos,
posters, prepared devotional material
on ‘sharing what we have’, and even a
puppet, you could spend an evening
introducing your Anchor Boys, Juniors,
Company Section or Seniors to the
lives of needy children of Eastern
Europe, Asia and Africa.
OCC shoe boxes go to children living
in International Displaced Persons
camps, in disused railway carriages, in
austere orphanages, in hospitals, in
overcrowded flats, in slums, and even
living beside rubbish tips and in
underground sewers.
The videos depict the stark poverty –
but also show what your boys can
achieve through sending shoe boxes.
Samaritan’s
Purse
The joy and relief these gifts can bring
to a deprived child is deeply moving.
“The genuine delight on the faces of
the children when they opened their
boxes was so apparent,” recalls one
OCC distribution team member. “A
tennis ball, a finger puppet, a small
plastic toy – their value to the child is a
thousand fold the cost to the person
who has prepared the box.
“Simple gifts really do make a world of
difference to children whose families
struggle to provide them with even the
day-to-day essentials. The children
were so thrilled with their boxes that it
was humbling to see.”
Our Operation Christmas Child leaflet
gives simple and detailed instructions
about the sort of presents needed:
from toothbrushes to tennis balls to
simple toys to pencils and paper.
You might suggest that the boys go
shopping with a parent or a carer and
select a number of the presents from
the list. Or you might even do a
simple fund–raising activity so that
your Company could buy the gifts
instead.
A further evening could be spent with
the boys gift-wrapping the shoe boxes,
and packing them together to send off
to your local Operation Christmas
Child warehouse.
In fact, our many warehouses around
the country are always looking for
volunteer packers, and your older boys
might want to consider an evening
spent in one, helping out.
This Christmas, we hope to send more
than a million shoe boxes to needy
children in: Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bosnia, Kosova, Kyrgyzstan,
Liberia, Mozambique, Romania,
Serbia, Swaziland and Ukraine.
Your Company would be joining with
over 10,000 schools, 4,000 churches,
and thousands of other individuals,
families and businesses across the UK
in sending shoe boxes.
The gift filled shoe boxes cost us so
little – and the shoe boxes bring these
children so much. The boxes bring
some joy and fun into their drab lives,
and most important, a daily reminder
to the children that somewhere in the
world there is indeed love – and that it
is directed at them.
The shoe boxes are a reminder that
God gave Jesus to all of us for
Christmas. He has not forgotten
them, and neither have we.
For further details on our free
resources, our warehouses and
our National Shoe Box Sunday,
please go to:
www.samaritanspurse.uk.com
Jamaica
Project
N LATE JULY,
24 members and staff
from the 17th Nottingham and 7th
Northampton Companies travelled
half way around the world to the West
Indies, specifically Jamaica, to
undertake a community project to help
the local people of Ocho Rios.
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The story does not begin there though;
the preparation for this project had
begun about twelve months ago. A
great deal of money was required to
undertake the project, and both groups
of lads immediately started fundraising.
In total, £22,000 was required for the
trip. This was not a National project
and therefore we had to plan everything
from scratch. The total of 24 going paid
a deposit to get the ball rolling, and car
boot sales, a garden party and several
other fundraising events went a long
way towards paying for
accommodation, flights and also the
materials needed once in Jamaica. Fast
forward 9 months and the groups met
up in Gatwick airport to depart, and we
were soon in Montego Bay.(Well, ten
hours later)
On our first full day, the group went to
the Pineapple Basic School to look at
the progress made there in the last
three years since the previous trip. A
church had become the school’s
sponsor, and they were now doing
quite well. We were told our help was
needed elsewhere, in a region known
as “Exchange”.
The existing school in “Exchange” was
basically corrugated steel in
construction, with the main classroom
being open to the elements. The local
education advisor informed us the
school needed to be rebuilt, and we
decided to use our money to build
them a decent school. We hired a
couple of local builders and worked
shifts to do the manual work. The first
couple of days were taken up clearing
the new build area, but in no time our
work included transportation of
building materials, laying foundations,
with a few members even trying their
hand at bricklaying! The school was
constructed of brick foundations,
wooden walls and a corrugated steel
roof. The classroom was the size that
in the UK would house a class of about
30 pupils, however, that was going to
be split into two rooms each for 40.
Another part of the job was the
levelling of the playground, as well as
painting the new school and its toilets.
Outside the new school
The local people were hugely
appreciative, and members of the
community made us food and even
stopped passing cars to ask for
donations towards the project. At the
official blessing ceremony of the
school, with local media present and
the mayor and local MP, we also made
a donation of resources to the school,
including books, stationery and games.
In the two weeks we were in Jamaica,
we managed to construct the twoclassroom school, which will in
September be the school for about 80
local children of preschool age. This
will make a huge difference to the local
people. Before the children would have
to travel miles using an expensive bus
service, the unfortunate ones going to
the old basic school in Exchange. This
new school means those children will
be able to get a decent start in life; what
better gift can you give?
We were all affected by the whole
experience, and have learnt a lot about
how people in other countries live, and
it has made us appreciative of what we
have in this country. We would highly
recommend a trip like this. Our two
companies have shown how we can
make a difference to disadvantaged
children from around the other side of
the world, and maybe your company
could do something similar.
Adam King, Malcolm Semenytsh
(17th Nottingham) & Andrew Wade
(7th Northampton)
Visit to
Cameroon
arlier this year we were presented
with the opportunity to travel to
West Africa on behalf of The
Boys’ Brigade UK along with the
Brigade Secretary to visit BB
companies in Cameroon.
E
Cameroon is a very picturesque
country with a population of around 16
million; however life is not trouble-free
for those who live there. Cameroon
has an average life expectancy of 46; a
mortality rate for under 5’s of 14.9%;
and is a country where 40% of the
population live below the national
poverty line. Amidst all these
difficulties, The Boys’ Brigade
movement remains strong with around
6000 members in just over 300
companies.
Our trip was full of new experiences
and adventures, with adrenaline
running high before we even left the
UK – our VISAs were only received 3
days before departure, Stephen was ill
from taking the Malaria tablets, and we
all felt like pin cushions from the
number of precautionary injections
required, including Yellow Fever.
We all found the experience to be
greatly humbling. To witness people
who have nothing compared to our
luxuries, yet appreciate everything as a
great blessing from God – what a
challenge to us! Our eyes were also
opened to the commitment and
dedication of both staff and boys in the
BB. Staff would travel for three or four
days to attend training courses or
“Those who oppress the
poor insult their Maker,
but those who help the
poor honour Him”
Proverbs 14:32 (NTL)
council meetings, a journey taking
them shoulder height through
crocodile invested rivers – and we
complain about travelling for a few
hours to attend Brigade Council!
The BB in Cameroon is a forwardthinking organisation and aims to be
self sufficient by the year 2016. To date
they have started a farm in the
Northern Region for boys to work on
and generate income; one company
has a firewood project where they
bundle firewood and sell to local
residents; and another company keeps
chickens. But they have experienced
barriers as they do not have the initial
capital to employ a full time farm
labourer or to buy seeds. They need
help.
Stephen Cowden (4th Newtownabbey,
N Ireland); Rob Botting (1st Woodley,
Reading)
Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries Obituaries
ALAN BURGESS (70) joined the 2nd
Chislehurst & District Company at Days
Lane Baptist Church, Sidcup when he was
12. During his membership of the
Company he developed a love of music and
learned to play a number of brass
instruments. He became an officer in the
company and on moving to the Maidstone
area he joined the 1st Maidstone Company,
firstly as a Lieutenant and then Captain. A
further move took him to Yateley in Surrey
where he became an officer in the 1st
Yateley Company. He was also the secretary
of the Mid Southern England Battalion and
a member of the England Regional
Committee and the Brigade Executive.
Alan’s other interests were playing in the
church worship band, organising
pilgrimages to Ypres and working as a
volunteer on the Romney, Hythe and
Dymchurch Railway. Condolences are
extended to his wife Beryl and their five
sons and their families.
REG BURNETT (84) started the 1st
Costessey Company at Costessey Baptist
Church in 1952. He served the company
well for over 53 years, 21 of which he was
Captain. He took the boys on camps
including Austria and Switzerland. He
faithfully served the church as deacon and
treasurer for many years. Everyone who
knew him has their own fond memories of a
gentle, patient and caring man who will be
greatly missed. He was able to share in the
joy of his son’s wedding just five days
before peacefully going to be with his Lord.
We give thanks to God for his life. Our
thoughts and prayers are with his wife
Wendy, son Paul, daughter in law Lisa, the
family and his friends.
JOHN B FIDLER (61) joined the 3rd
Wallasey Company at Liscard
Congregational Church on its formation.
He proceeded through the ranks, gaining
both the Queen’s Badge and The Duke of
Edinburgh’s Gold Award before succeeding
his father as Captain in 1974. John
remained Captain of the company until his
sudden death in July. John had a firm
Christian commitment and was greatly
respected as Captain, headmaster of Park
Primary School and as a local preacher. His
gifted leadership enriched the lives of
generations of young people in the
community of Wallasey. Because of John’s
leadership the company participated in
national competitions, inter-change visits
with the FDF in Denmark and had a steel
band. We extend Christian love to his wife
Sheila, sons Stephen and Paul, mother Joan
and brother David.
GORDON HARPER grew up in the 45th
Birmingham Company at Yardley Wood
Baptist Church. He was a former Captain of
51st Birmingham Company at Northfield
Baptist Church, a position he held for eight
years. Gordon opened the Anchor Boy
section in 1981 and recruited officers who
shared his vision for the BB in Northfield.
Through his leadership and example he
instilled the BB object in the boys in his
charge. He encouraged the older boys to be
responsible for the younger one and offered
wise counsel to future captains. He will be
missed by many officers and boys who
knew him affectionately as Mr H. Our
thoughts and prayers are with his wife
Margaret and his to sons, Peter and
Richard.
JOHN NUGENT LAWTON (90) joined as a
Life Boy and worked his way up through the
ranks, becoming Captain of the 27th Dublin
in 1943 and a Lieutenant in the 14th Dublin
in 1961 after the companies amalgamated.
In 1965 he and his late wife Kathleen began
work with 9th Dublin and John was still its
Captain when he died in April this year. He
served the Battalion and District well in
various offices over the years, culminating
with election as a Vice-President. He was a
faithful member of the parish of All Saints,
Grangegorman and its Guild, an altar server
and Sunday School superintendent. John
served young people well, and even in old
age related easily to them. We give thanks to
God for his life and work and thoughts and
prayers are with his son Philip and family.
SHAUN McBRIDE (15) was a member of
the 212th Glasgow Company (Bishopbriggs)
for 11 years. Starting in Anchor Boys, he
progressed through all sections with
distinction and had recently received his
President’s Badge and the company’s Best
Senior. Shaun was an enthusiastic
individual, particularly when it came to
sport. He regularly participated in National,
Battalion and District events, golf and
football being his favourites. He was always
willing to lend a hand in all activities at
summer camp. A thoughtful and caring
person, Shaun’s friendship and personality
will be greatly missed by all within the
company. Our thoughts and prayers are
with his family.
Mrs NAN NEIL became known to many
thousands of members during the last two
years as wife of our former President, when
together with John she travelled many
thousands of miles attending Brigade
events throughout the British Isles, but she
was known to countless others through her
many years of devoted service to the
Brigade, which started as a sixteen year old
helper in the 9th Coatbridge Company.
Nan was an equal partner in the BB firm
“John and Nan Neil” and she played an
important role in John’s decision to take full
time service in the Brigade in 1961. Together
they made The Boys’ Brigade a life long
commitment and it was in recognition of
this service that Nan was made an
Honorary Vice President of the Brigade.
Nan valued this recognition highly and the
letter of invitation from the Brigade
President was kept among the prized
possessions in her handbag.
During John’s Presidential year, whatever
the occasion Nan was there, always
immaculate, always putting others first and
always deeply concerned for the Boys and
the influence that the Brigade might have.
That was Nan’s vision, based on the noble
traditions of the Brigade and shared
selflessly throughout her life. Few realised,
the seriousness of Nan’s final illness, which
she fought with her distinct steadfastness.
The whole Brigade is indebted to the
sacrifices that Nan made on all our
behalves and we assure John and family of
our prayers at this time.
ALAN VOCE (78) had 40 years’ association
with the BB. He was a Life Boy in the 33rd
Manchester Company and progressed to an
NCO. He helped run the company during
the war years and also the company at the
Moravian Church in Manchester. After the
war he became an officer in the 33rd
company, until he moved to Rochdale and
the Littleborough company. Several more
moves brought him to Devon where he was
instrumental in the formation and running
of the 1st Tiverton company. He was also
training officer for the Exeter area. Alan, a
local preacher, said the BB brought him to
Christ.
H R (RON) WRIGHT (84) was appointed
Captain of 3rd Blackburn in 1944. He
served in many capacities at Group and
District level until he was appointed to the
full time Brigade staff as Field Officer for
Lancashire and Cheshire District in 1966.
In 1974 he and his wife Edna were
appointed as Wardens at the Brigade
National Training Centre, Felden Lodge with
Ron having part-time responsibility as Field
Officer for South Midland District. After a
short time Ron secured a post as Youth and
Community Officer for the London Borough
of Harrow. In retirement Ron returned to
the North West and was appointed
Honorary Vice-President of the District. We
extend our sympathy to Edna and sons
David and Phillip.
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APPROVED CAMPSITES
The following sites have been officially
approved, having met Guidelines laid down by
the Brigade, and local Fire and Public Health
Authorities.
CAMP 2007/08 NORFOLK. BB canvas camp
site fully equipped for up to 50 persons near
Sheringham/Cromer. Superb clifftop location
with sea view and access to beach from camp
site. Contact Chris Norman: (t) 07703 571 915
(e) [email protected]
AUCHENGILLAN OUTDOOR CENTRE offers a
choice of camping areas and modern indoor
accommodation in an unrivalled setting in the
central Scottish Highlands near to Loch
Lomond. Visiting groups can undertake an
extensive range of challenging and adventurous
activities (on-and off-site) and there are lots of
places of interest to visit close by. Free colour
brochure available from Auchengillan Outdoor
Centre, Blanefield, Stirlingshire G63 9AU. Tel:
01360 770256; Fax: 01360 771197; E-mail:
[email protected]:
www.auchengillan.com
FELDEN LODGE CAMPSITE 2007/08. BB
canvas campsite operated by 10th Enfield fully
equipped for up to 50 (smaller camps
welcome) at the BBUK HQ in Hertfordshire
(from June to September). Mains
toilets/showers. Minibus available. Access to
on site sports facilities, local activity/leisure
centres, within easy reach of theme parks and
London. Contact Chris Norman on (t) 07703
571915 or (e) [email protected]
SWANAGE CAMPSITE 2007/08. BB canvas
campsite operated by 10th Enfield (formerly by
London District) fully equipped for up to 60
(smaller camps welcome) in Swanage. Suitable
for mixed groups. Mains toilets/showers and
onsite sports field, tennis/basketball courts.
Contact Chris Norman on (t) 07703 571915 or
(e) [email protected]
HONEYHILL CAMP; (NW Kent Battalion). 12
acres Bearsted near Maidstone. Easy access to
coast, places of interest, sports facilities.
Building with kitchen, gas, electricity, mess
tent. Contact Ian Humphreys, Tel: 07870
197715. Email:
[email protected]
WEST MIDLAND DISTRICT CAMPSITE DYFFRYN Enjoy the Blue Flag beaches and the
hills of the Cambrian Coast. The Boys’ Brigade
West Midland District Camping Centre at Dyffryn
Ardudwy Gwynedd has three sites, all with
electric lighting, calor gas cooking, and flush
toilets, showers are available. Two of the sites,
for 20-25 persons, each in its own 2 acre field
with a 40x20 marquee and a purpose built food
preparation unit, fully equipped, canvas camping
are available in 2007, also booking for 2008.
Details from Jamie Copson, 67 Riverview Close,
Worcs, WR2 6DP. Tel: 01905 480955.
Camp 2007 and 2008. Popular site at
FRESHWATER, ISLE OF WIGHT, available
August. Fully equipped, flush toilets, mains
gas/electric cooking, electric fridge, freezer and
lighting. Close to safe, sandy beaches and
leisure center. Minimum charge 20 campers.
For free information pack and further enquiries
contact Kirk Lakin, Freshwater Camp
Equipment Trust, 100 West Court Road,
Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7DP. Tel: 01903
205 353 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.freshwatertrust.com
NORTH DEVON campsite. Large field, sea
views, permanent cookhouse, showers and
toilets. Fully equipped for up to 80. Contact:
Geoff Hills, Warcombe Farmhouse, Warcombe
Lane, Morthoe, N Devon EX34 7EJ. Tel: 01271
870501.
SWANAGE, DORSET – Booking now for 2007
Excellent fully equipped camp site. Close to
this delightful town and its sandy beach.
Comprehensive, well maintained facilities and
canvas. Gas, electricity, flush loos. For
joint/single camps any size from 35 to 100. BB
approved. Brochure: Steve Nice, 29 Botelers,
Basildon, Essex, SS16 5SD. Tel: 01268 545 907.
Email: [email protected]. See the facilities on
our website at www.bdcg.org.uk
BROMLEY BATTALION CAMPSITE situated at
Whitecliff Bay, Isle of Wight is available for a
few dates in 2007. Fully equipped with all
white canvas. Male/Female shower blocks,
Flush Toilets, Mains Gas and Electricity.
Details from George Francis, ‘Kenwyn’,
Beesfield Lane, Farningham, Kent DA4 OBZ
(013222 862401 or 01474 705475 (e)
[email protected]
VECTIS YOUTH CAMPS. Three beautiful
campsites on the Isle of Wight with permanent
kitchens, showers and toilets. Each site is self
contained and is in easy reach of safe beaches
and all the attractions of the Island. All tenting
and equipmnt supplied. Prices from £30 per
person per week. Ideal for organized camps of
between 25 and 200 people. Contact by
telephone 01344 430203. Email:
[email protected]; website:
www.vectisyouthcamps.org.uk
GLENGARRY CAMP 2007/8, Chideock, Dorset
(near Lyme Regis). Fully equipped approved
BB site 10 minutes from beach. Brick
cookhouse, running hot and cold water, gas
cookers and grills, chip fryer, new fridge freezer
etc. White canvas for 30 – 70 including 45’ x
30’ marquee. Nearby leisure centre with
indoor pool 10 mins. Contact Mark 020 8903
1116 or email [email protected]
CAMPING AND
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
BLACKPOOL AREA. Self-catering
accommodation. (1) Accommodation for 44 in
comfort. 4 single bedrooms for staff. 2 shower
rooms, bedding and crockery provided. Fully
equipped kitchen. (2) Small Party Unit for 16
persons, including 2 staff rooms. Fully
equipped as above. (3) Camp site with camp
kitchen/dining room, shower and toilet
facilities. The complex includes a large sports
hall with climbing wall and sports field. Quiet
situation near Kirkham, a market town on the
Fylde Coast. Within easy reach of Theme Parks
and Lake District. For brochure contact: The
Warden, The Boys’ Brigade, Carr Lane, Treales,
Kirkham, PR4 3SS. Tel/Fax: 01772-685000.
www.TheBoysBrigadeInTheNorthWest.org.uk
BARNABAS TRUST ACTIVITY HOLIDAY
CENTRES. Four beautiful locations in the south
of England, the Midlands and the Scottish
Borders offering self-catering accommodation
(indoors and ready pitched tents). A wide
variety of instructed activities at four centres
(catered option also available). For brochures
and prices contact Brian Barnes, Barnabas
Trust, FREEPOST TN2 186, Tonbridge, Kent
TN11 9BR. Tel: 01732 361361.
www.barnabas.org.uk
SOUTHERN SCOTLAND. Spacious Edwardian
house in its own grounds within the lovely town
of Moffat. Rent the Well Road Centre for a selfcatering conference/ activity weekend/week.
Open all year. Two meeting/ activity rooms.
Large kitchen and dining room. 13 comfortable
bedrooms of various size. Indoor sports hall.
The beautiful Moffat hills for hiking/
orienteering. Suitable for groups of 20 to 65 in
number. Only your group in occupation during
your stay. For brochure contact: Well Road
Centre, Moffat DG10 9JT. Tel: 01683 221040 or
e-mail: [email protected]
GREEN MOOR CENTRE, Sheffield & District
Battalion’s residential centre for Training and
Outdoor Pursuits. Sleeps 28 (3 dormitories, a
separate 2-staff bedroom and separate 2staff/disabled bedroom. Toilets, showers and
fully fitted kitchen. Situated in the Upper Don
Valley, 10 miles north of Sheffield on edge of
Peak District National Park, within easy reach
of MA. Grid ref SK280994. Contact Sue Cowie,
tel/fac: 01246-274021 email:
[email protected]
ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES IN CORNWALL.
Kayaking, Climbing, Open Canoeing, Surfing,
Abseiling, Archery, the River Challenge and The
Quest! A reputation for truly adventurous
activities in spectacular settings. We’re happy
to arrange anything from one-off sessions to
weekly programmes. great range of campsites,
bunkhouse and hostel accommodation.
Contact: Simon, Shoreline Outdoor Pursuits,
11a Crooklets, Bude, Cornwall EX23 8NE. Tel:
01288 354039. AALA LICENCED FOR ALL
ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES.
Camp 2007 ILFRACOMBE, NORTH DEVON.
Dates in August 2007. Canvas camp site for up
to 40 people with large marquee, cook tent,
brick built toilet/shower facilities, field for
sports/games. Local facilities for quad biking,
horse riding. 5 minute drive to Ilfracombe.
Surfing in nearby Woolacoombe. Contact Kevin
Harper on 0121 745 2456 (kdharper@
blueyonder.co.uk) for an information pack.
CAMP AT CHARMOUTH. Self-catering fully
equipped canvas site available summer 2007/8.
Easy access to coast, places of interest and sports
facilities. For information contact: 020 8466 1826
(ansaphone) or [email protected]
Brigade Summer camp, STOKE GABRIEL,
SOUTH DEVON. Come and camp in our fully
equipped white canvas camp next to a farm site
near Paignton. Shop/telephone/showers on
farm. Many local attractions. Please enquire
via a sae to Clive Gordon, 88 Farn Road, Oldbury,
B68 8QZ, 07718761150 or Jim on 07968520488.
SPECIAL DAYS
28TH OCTOBER 2006: CHANGE THE UK
CSV Make a Difference Day is the UK’s biggest
day of volunteering which last year saw around
114,000 people take part in over 4000 activities
across the country. 1,996 bags of litter were
cleared, 104,130 bulbs were planted, 21,148
litres of fresh paint were used. Log on to
www.csv.org.uk/difference: register an activity,
search those that have already been set up in
your area and look for inspirational activity
ideas. Alternatively contact Pete Sessions on
psessions@ csv.org.uk or call 0207 643 1440.
BOYS’ BRIGADE MEMORABILIA AUCTION
at Burntwood Methodist Church, Cannock Rd,
Burntwood. Saturday 21st October 2006. View
from 12 noon, auction starts 2.00pm.
Catalogues and info available from 1st
September on receipt of 2 x 2nd class stamps.
Postal bids accepted. Items include BB
Scouting badge, and Pre-merger Life Saving
Badge together with membership cards,
uniform items, other badges UK, overseas etc.
Proceeds to BB Development. K B King, 14
Gomer Close, Codicote, Hitchin, Herts SG4
8DP. [email protected]
Membership Card 2006-2007
Sold in packs of 10. Space is
included on the back to record
Church/Bible Class attendance
31 365 1
£1.30
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5IFXBSNFTUHS
Christmas Cards
A range of Christmas cards featuring The Boys’ Brigade
crest are available, sold in packs of 10 with envelopes.
NEW!
31 520 1 3 Kings Cards
£4.00
31 521 1 Snow Scene Cards £4.00
31 513 1
Nativity Cards
£3.50
31 515 1
Family Cards
£3.50
Pocket Diary 2007
Calendary year pocket diary incorporating
new anchor logo with ‘the adventure
begins here’ strap line.
31 593 1
BBSUPPLIES
£3.00
BB Supplies, Garcia Estate, Canterbury Road,
Worthing, BN13 1BW
Telephone: 08707 442 292; Fax: 08707 203 842
Order online 24 hours a day through the Online Shop at
http://shop.boys-brigade.org.uk
Also available at local depots around the UK
(See Supplies Catalogue or Website for more details).
Situated in the beautiful Scottish Borders, and easily
accessible from major routes, Whithaugh Park (pronounced
“Wit'ff”) is a superb well-stocked 110 acre activity centre
offering self-catering or full board options for groups of
between 5 and 200 young people. Accommodation is in
warm and welcoming log cabins. Whithaugh is run by long
established Christian charity Barnabas Adventure Centres.
Free overnight stay for leaders (exploratory visit)
110 acre venue amidst breathtaking scenery
Excellent self-catering accommodation for 5-200 young people
Scandinavian log cabins
Optional youth programme
Full board option
Indoor heated swimming pool
Sports hall
Optional instructed activities:
on site archery, canoeing,
climbing wall etc
Sports pitches
Close to motorway networks
Price List:
Weekends from
£33
Long weekends from £43
Mon-Fri from
£47
Summer weeks
£92
All prices are per person and include VAT
Call us now!
Whithaugh Park,
FREEPOST Newcastleton Scottish Borders TD9 0BR
Tel: 01387 375 394
Fax: 01387 375 661
Email: [email protected]
Please quote ref: BB Oct
Other Barnabas Adventure Centres:
Carroty Wood (Kent), Frontier Centre
(Northants) and Halls Green (Kent)
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