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Thought for the BB Events
Battallion Sports Day
Our Anchor boys managed to retain the trophy for the second year well done to all the boys taking part.
A good afternoon for everyone with our Juniors doing well in the various events.
Summer Fete and Table Top Sale Thanks to all who came down and supported us or who brought tables, we raised over £490 for the Company funds. A great effort by all concerned.
Sponsored walk
Well done to all the boys a great turn out and a lot of fun, now we just need to collect all the money promised by the sponsors.
Summer Camp
31st July to 7th August
This year we are off to the Isle of Wight.
BB News
Cricket success
The photo shows our Junior Section winning team in the recent Battalion 6-a-Side Cricket competition. Our boys won there pool winning all of there games, then in the final they managed by just 2 runs to beat the 2nd West Kent Company who are based at Blackheath.
This built upon the success we had in winning the Battalion Junior Section 5-a-Side Football a few weeks ago.
The Boy's Brigade 22nd West Kent Company
What is the Boys’ Brigade?
Each week The Boys' Brigade works with thousands of young people, many of whom have no other connection with the Church. Today we are working with over 60,000 children & young people in over 1500 companies (groups) in the UK & Republic of Ireland every week.
The Boys' Brigade provides a balanced programme of activities for children and young people from 5 to 18 years old.
We aim through our programmes to make a positive contribution to a young person's life and be able to share their faith.
We are the oldest uniformed voluntary youth organisation.
The Boys' Brigade Motto is: 'Sure & Steadfast'
The motto is taken from the bible, the book of Hebrews, Chapter 6, Verse 19.
What is our aim?
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"
Mission Statement...care for and challenge young people for life through a programme of informal education underpinned by the Christian faith. How do we do this? We work in partnership with our church and are an integral part of the church. We support the church by challenging boys and young men with Gospel of Jesus Christ. Provide a bridge into your community. We are a link to non-church families share in mission and outreach provide a fully resourced programme We provide training and support for leaders. We value young people and release their potential provide. Christian nurture of young people provide progressive programme of activities award activities and simple uniform.
What are our activities?
Download and view the Boys Brigade Activities PDF
Who is the Boys’ Brigade for?
Anchor Boys – 5 to 8 years old
Juniors – 8 to 11 years old
Company Section & Seniors – 11 to 18 years old
What are the meeting times and place?
Anchor Boys – 6.00pm to 7.00pm – Wednesday
Juniors – 6.30pm to 7.30pm - Wednesday
Company Section & Seniors – 7.30pm to 9.30pm – Wednesday
All sections meet in the halls during the winter months, from May the Juniors & Seniors meet in Eltham Park South unless wet then in the halls.
For further information contact:
Anchor Boys – Tina Guy – 020 8852 2690
Juniors – Mick Meech – 020 8850 7041
Seniors – Mick Chalmers – 01322 441725
Captain – Dave Hodgkiss – 07801 878501 mobile, 01689 820678 home, email- dave.j.hodgkiss@btinternet.com
Further links:
www.boys-brigade.org.uk
www.london-districtbb.co.uk