The Brigades annual marching band and music essembly "Soundsport" Championships
The event is open to all Boys’ Brigade, Girls’ Brigade, Amicus, District or Battalion Bands plus any music ensemble who would like to participate in the Brigades Soundsport on Saturday 1st June 2019.

Tied with this session’s Brigade campaign ‘Raise the Bar’, Scottish HQ is running four training roadshows in early 2019.  These will be a chance to support leaders at all levels with updates relating to programme, funding, structure and much more.  See the details below for details and how to register.

During this quarter, Scottish Headquarters are holding a series of roadshows to:

• Update on their current workplan
• Introduce the plan for the Under 11s programme review
• Launch a new mini grants scheme
• Update on the Guild project
• Consult on the effectiveness of the current Brigade structure in Scotland
• Provide training opportunities, based on training needs identified in the end of session company survey

Open to: All Company Officers and Under 26 leaders. Each Battalion is encouraged to provide at least 2 representatives, who can bring consultation questions back for discussion.

Registration:

Please register through this link  There are up to 50 places available at each of the roadshow events.

The events are being heavily subsidised by the National Voluntary Youth Organisations Support Fund, which keeps the cost down to £5.00 per person. This provides access to all sessions, lunch, teas and coffees.  It is preferred that the registration fee is paid in advance by calling SHQ on 01324 562008 (option 1) during office hours.

Workshops:

We are in the process of confirming speakers for workshops at present, but we hope to be able to provide input on:

Mental Health and STEM at the Edinburgh and Banff events and Additional Support Needs and Sharing Christian Faith at Perth and Paisley ones.

Tied with this session’s Brigade campaign ‘Raise the Bar’, Scottish HQ is running four training roadshows in early 2019.  These will be a chance to support leaders at all levels with updates relating to programme, funding, structure and much more.  See the details below for details and how to register.

During this quarter, Scottish Headquarters are holding a series of roadshows to:

• Update on their current workplan
• Introduce the plan for the Under 11s programme review
• Launch a new mini grants scheme
• Update on the Guild project
• Consult on the effectiveness of the current Brigade structure in Scotland
• Provide training opportunities, based on training needs identified in the end of session company survey

Open to: All Company Officers and Under 26 leaders. Each Battalion is encouraged to provide at least 2 representatives, who can bring consultation questions back for discussion.

Registration:

Please register through this link There are up to 50 places available at each of the roadshow events.  

The events are being heavily subsidised by the National Voluntary Youth Organisations Support Fund, which keeps the cost down to £5.00 per person. This provides access to all sessions, lunch, teas and coffees.  It is preferred that the registration fee is paid in advance by calling SHQ on 01324 562008 (option 1) during office hours.

Workshops:

We are in the process of confirming speakers for workshops at present, but we hope to be able to provide input on:

Mental Health and STEM at the Edinburgh and Banff events and Additional Support Needs and Sharing Christian Faith at Perth and Paisley ones.

Annual national cross-country championships for BB members aged 11 - 18.

This session’s event will be hosted by Strathkelvin Battalion on Saturday 16th March 2019. Closing date for entries is Friday 18th January, to allow the host Battalion time to send joining instructions to participating Battalions in good time. You don’t need to have held a Battalion competition to qualify.

Entry Form  

Annual showcase and competition of new and established bands from across BB in Scotland.

• Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day priced £4 for adult and £2 for Under 16s and senior citizens.
• Contest 2019 Entry Form
• Information for Pipe Bands
• Information for Wind Bands

2019 marks 40 years of the contest, which has always proved exciting event to showcase the existing and up-and-coming musical talent of BB members.  Whether your band has been involved recently, or not, please give consideration to getting involved.

Like to know more about the event, like to know more or keen to develop music in your company?  Please get in touch with Alan Hunter at Scottish HQ.
alan.hunter@boys-brigade.org.uk | 01324 562008

All Generations Walking Together 

Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Susan Brown has come up with a special event for organisations, churches, communities and people of all ages to be walking, talking and sharing together.  We have been working alongside the Guild, CoS Youth team and Girls’ Brigade Scotland to run the ‘Big Footprint’ event on April 20^th (Easter Saturday).  This aim of this event is that it will bring different generations and the wider community together.  There will be four hub events (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen) but why organise your own?

Further information

The course based at Carronvale House takes place over the weekend 10 – 12 May. 

The training course leads to the awarding of the Certificate in Expedition and Outdoor Leadership for all those who wish train young people in Expedition skills and/or supervise Expeditions. The certificate is set at three levels:

• Basic – for those who wish to instruct young people and lead accompanied training expeditions in moderate and familiar terrain and in doing so gain experience
• Standard – for those leaders training and supervising Expeditions within the Brigade’s Award Scheme (i.e. up to Queen’s Badge and DofE Silver standard)
• Advanced – for those leaders training and supervising Expeditions to DofE Gold Standard

BOOKING - please complete the 2019 Expedition Leadership Course Flyer and Booking Form

To find out more, please contact Irene Davidson at SHQ – irene.davidson@boys-brigade.org.uk | 01324 562008 (option 1)

National canvas camp residential for company sections taking place in Millport, Isle of Cumbrae between 24th - 27th May 2019.

View the full details 

The annual Brigades' Marching Band Championships and Soundsport will take place at Northwood Stadium's Indoor Arena - Stoke-on-Trent on Saturday 1st June 2019. Full details and the 2019 application form can be found on our website: http://www.showcasemarchingbands.co.uk If you require any additional informtion please email us at: info@showcasemarchingbands.co.uk

Krakow will be the 2019 destination for the Young Leaders’ Network European excursion.   Rich in history, the southern Polish city is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.  The four-day, three-night excursion departs Edinburgh on 24^th June, returning on the 27^th.

Situated close to the Czech border, Krakow is renowned for its well-preserved medieval centre, Jewish quarter and spectacular architecture.  The trip will include excursions to the salt mines, Schindler’s factory and a tour to Auschwitz.

Above all, you’ll get the chance to explore an amazing city and surroundings in the company of other BB young leaders from across the country.

Find out more and book your place

The Boys’ Brigade Zambia has invited Global Fellowship to hold its Triennial Council and Conference in Lusaka from 13th to 17th August 2019.

This will be the opportunity to shape the future direction and identity of Global Fellowship as well as an opportunity to share the culture of Zambia and visit local Boys’ Brigade activities. The event is open to any registered leader from member organisations, but only nominated delegates may exercise a national organisation’s vote.

BB UK & RoI are looking to put together a delegation of young leaders aged 18-26 to represent us at this event. If you are interested in being part of this delegation please email jayne.thorne@boys-brigade.org.uk as soon as possible for more information.

For those interested in booking directly, online registration for the event is now open and further including the Conference programme can be found at:
globalfellowship.net/triennialconference2019

Join us in Wales for Brigade Conference 2019 - from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September.

The weekend will feature a packed programme with workshops, worship, opportunities for fellowship, as well as the AGM. The University has good transport connections by road with the M4 motorway close-by, direct trains from London Paddington and is 45 minutes from Cardiff Airport with flights in and out of Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin.

The conference is open to all leaders in the UK and ROI, and we would particularly encourage as many young leaders from across the Brigade family to attend.

More details will be shared through the e-BB news and on the Leaders website at
leaders.boys-brigade.org.uk/council.htm