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Heavenly Help for a Busy Time

Tuesday 4th April 2023

Officers and parents alike may well feel stretched at this time of year, marked by a flurry of activity in the Boys’ Brigade calendar. Battalion…

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With one week to go preparations are well underway! Staff members at The Boys’ Brigade NI District are inviting all BB Leaders to come along…

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You Never Forget It!

Tuesday 30th August 2022

Rev Dorothy Dunwoody shares a message of encouragement for all our BB Leaders at the start of another BB session. “As the rain and the…

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The Northern Ireland District is currently seeking nominations for a charity partner for the 22/23 session. Our charity partner can be supported by our Anchors,…

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NI Director Lisa keys appeals for expressions of interest for new NID panels

The NI District is currently seeking expressions of interest from leaders who could get involved at District level in the new Panels and ad hoc…

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The Boys’ Brigade Northern District has announced the launch of a major new Mental Health project in that will be delivered in partnership with Made for More NI, funded by The Education Authority and uniquely designed for the children and young people in the Boys’ Brigade in Northern Ireland.

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Covid-19 Operating Status

Friday 9th October 2020

As we continue to navigate our way through the pandemic and return to face-to-face BB activities, we are asking Companies to let us know what…

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COVID-19 Update to Leaders

Friday 3rd July 2020

This update was issued to all leaders by Jonathan Eales, Chief Executive on 3rd July 2020. At the time of writing the Brigade is operating…

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District President of the Northern Ireland District today [Saturday 14 March] made the decision to suspend all District activity with immediate effect and encourage Battalions and Companies to do likewise.’

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Ruth Bromley, Ruth Bromley, PCI Children's Development Officer, Nick Harding author of the Church and Boys and David Penney NID Programme and Training Officer pictured at The Church and Boys event held in Assembly Buildings Belfast.on Saturday 8 February 2020.

The Church and Boys

Friday 14th February 2020

If Boys Don’t Have Men to look Up to they won’t be in Church! That was just one of the key messages explored at the Church and…

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Celebrating 70 years of Felden Lodge

Wednesday 23rd October 2019

Over 80 current and former members of The Boys’ Brigade came together on Saturday 19th October for a celebration event to mark the 70th anniversary…

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We have launched the first term of our all-new programme resources for the Under 11’s age groups. The Anchors and Juniors Activity Programmes for Autumn…

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The ‘Raise the Bar’ Roadshow is coming to a venue near you . . . This session we have challenged ourselves to raise the bar…

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STEM Ambassadors

Wednesday 3rd October 2018

Can you help us develop STEM activities in The Boys’ Brigade? STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from a wide range of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)…

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Unite 2018

Tuesday 3rd July 2018

On Friday 25th to Monday 28th May around 250 young people and leaders came together for Unite at Felden Lodge. Throughout the weekend there were…

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Life 2 the Max

Friday 29th June 2018

Over 750 young people and leaders came together for Life 2 the Max 2018 which took place over the weekend at Felden Lodge. The event…

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BB Mums – Lynda from 135th Glasgow

Sunday 11th March 2018

Please say a little about you and your family? Hi, I’m Lynda McCallum and an Officer in charge of the Anchor Boys and I also…

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BB Mums – Julie from 3rd Trafford

Sunday 11th March 2018

Please say a little about your family I have three children Erin (12), Haydn (11) and Ollie (8). What about your journey as a BB…

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Sunday 11th March 2018

To help celebrate Mother’s Day today (Sunday 11thMarch), The Boys’ Brigade is hearing from some of the many ‘BB mums’ who balance being a mum…

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Please say a little about you and your family? I work part time for the Methodist Church as a Children and School’s work team leader…

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Please introduce yourself I am Emily Bell from 1st Lenzie BB company. Why do you volunteer as a BB leader? I love volunteering and BB…

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Please introduce yourself My name is Yvonne Duthie and I am a Lieutenant and joint Officer-in-Charge of the Company Section of 1st Fraserburgh. I am…

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Please introduce yourself Jennifer Kay Mcintosh, Officer in charge of 1st Buckie Company Boys’ Brigade for 39 years. Why do you volunteer as a BB…

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Please introduce yourself I’m Fiona Graham and I’m 17, I volunteer on a Tuesday night at the 1st Blackburn in West Lothian battalion. Why do…

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Please introduce yourself I am Sandra Laurie a leader with the 28th Bridge of Allan company. Why do you volunteer as a BB leader? I…

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The Top Team Challenge is a Brigade wide activity for Company and Seniors, where Companies across the country take part in challenges in their own meeting…

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Ultimate Challenge Plus

Wednesday 25th October 2017

Ultimate Challenge Plus is a UK & RoI-wide mental and physical competition for senior aged young people in The Boys’ Brigade. Participants will compete with…

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To mark the start of National Safeguarding Month on 28th February, UK Youth is calling on all organisations that work with young people to Stop…

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BB groups across the country are being challenged to raise £100 for Red Nose Day 2017! Red Nose Day is all about the power to make the world…

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Launch of new animated video

Friday 6th January 2017

The Boys’ Brigade has launched a brand new animated feature as part of the One for All recruitment campaign. The short animation is aimed at providing…

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One for All blog – Parents Perspective

Thursday 1st September 2016

Doreen’s son James is a member of the 25th Stirling company based in Dunblane. She offers a parent’s perspective on what the BB offers young…

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JOB VACANCY – DEVELOPMENT WORKER

Wednesday 8th June 2016

DEVELOPMENT WORKER: FULL TIME 37.5 HRS PER WEEK The Pearson Centre for Young People is a voluntary organisation based in Beeston, Nottingham. It works with…

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John Forrest of 26th Stirling company and Stanley McMillan of 1st Scone company have received a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Youth Worker…

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