Towards the end of the last session the BB in Wales was delighted to celebrate the achievements of a number of young people. David Aubrey QC, President BB in Wales introduced the awards and invited the recipients to share their reflections on gaining the award.

During the session four young people completed their Queen’s Badge and were presented with their awards including Samuel Huntley, 21st Cardiff; Joseph Owen, 2nd Blackwood; Jordan Parker and Connor Carter, 4th Gwent.

The boys spoke movingly and sometimes humorously about their work and the experiences that working towards the badge had given them. They spoke of their involvement in volunteering, skills development, and the expeditions they had undertaken.

They spoke of what it meant to them, the opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have had, their journeys in faith, their stories, and of their commitment to The Boys’ Brigade and the impact it has had in their lives.

Alongside this a number of other awards were presented including Western Mail Cup for 2015 presented to Ashley Fowler, 16th Cardiff and Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards to Connah Stickler, 1st Caerphilly and Samuel Huntley, 21st Cardiff.

The presentations were made as part of the AGM, which focussed on new growth and opportunities across the Region, as well as celebrating the achievements of the last session.

For a full list of dates go to boysbrigadewales.org.uk