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The Northern Ireland District of The Boys’ Brigade is currently recruiting for two positions as detailed below, based at NIHQ, Newport, Hillsborough. We have the…

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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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13th Motherwell BB, Scotland who won the National Final of Masterteam held at Newport in Culcavy, the home of the NI District of The Boys' Brigade, on Saturday 25 March 2023

Congratulations to the team from 13th Motherwell BB, Scotland who won the National Final of Masterteam held at Newport in Culcavy, the home of the…

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Winners of BBNI Music Competitions 2023

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Congratulations to the following winners of the Anchors’ Praise Competition and the Junior Section and Company Section Musicians of the Year 2023. And the winners…

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The Northern Ireland District of The Boys’ Brigade seeks to appoint an Engagement Assistant based at the Headquarters known as ‘Newport’ in Hillsborough, County Down….

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Looking for a New Hobby? The Boys’ Brigade Centenary Male Voice Choir invite past BB members or any men who have a connection with or…

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The Boys’ Brigade Remembers

Sunday 13th November 2022

This week thousands of members of The Boys’ Brigade have taken time to remember all those who sacrificed so much for our freedom. A contingent…

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Trustees’ Week 2022

Wednesday 9th November 2022

This week, 7th to 11th November, is Trustees’ Week – an annual celebration of the role of Trustees, celebrating all the hard work they do…

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Launching our ‘Your Future’ programme

Tuesday 8th November 2022

A pioneering national programme to help young people achieve their full potential has been launched by The Boys’ Brigade in partnership with the University of…

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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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Celebrating our leaders: Harry’s story

Friday 28th October 2022

The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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To mark the new Charity partnership with Cancer Fund for Children for the 2022/2023 session, Lisa Keys Director for NI and members from 1st Slieve…

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Celebrating our leaders: Cynthia’s story

Friday 30th September 2022

The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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Over the last 12 days members across the Brigade have been taking part in a range of events and activities to commemorate the life and…

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‘BB is Back and You Can Play a Part,’ is the title of a new Leader/Helper Recruitment video resource launched today by The Northern Ireland…

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King Charles III Visits Northern Ireland

Tuesday 13th September 2022

The Northern Ireland District of The Boys’ Brigade was honoured to attend events marking the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the visit…

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The Northern Ireland District of the Boys’ Brigade is pleased to announce that our charity partner for the 22/23 session for Anchors, Juniors, Company and…

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Obituary: Remembering HM The Queen

Thursday 8th September 2022

HM The Queen21st April 1926 – 8th September 2022 For the duration of her reign, The Boys’ Brigade was proud to have Queen Elizabeth II…

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Introducing our new Brigade Chaplain

Tuesday 6th September 2022

The Boys’ Brigade is delighted to announce the appointment of Rev Stewart Cutler as the new Brigade Chaplain. Stewart’s association with the Brigade began at…

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From the Brigade Chaplain

Wednesday 31st August 2022

As he prepares to pass on the baton of a role he has held for the last three years, our outgoing Brigade Chaplain Rev Leigh…

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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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Celebrating our leaders: Alex’s story

Wednesday 24th August 2022

The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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NID Annual Report 21/22

Northern Ireland District of The Boys’ Brigade today released their Annual Report for 21/22 Introducing the Annual Report for the 21/22 session David Blevins, NI…

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Our Greatest Ambassadors

Monday 8th August 2022

The start of a new session presents a great opportunity to welcome new members to the BB family. In this blog piece, Robert Cunningham (a…

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The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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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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Jubilee Lunch at Number 10

Wednesday 8th June 2022

On Monday 6th June a small group of young people attended a Platinum Jubilee Lunch hosted by Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and…

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Volunteers’ Week 2022

Wednesday 1st June 2022

This week (1st to 7th June 2022) is Volunteers’ Week – a time to celebrate, thank and recognise the amazing contributions that our volunteer leaders…

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Buckingham Palace Garden Party

Thursday 26th May 2022

Young people from The Boys’ Brigade undertook stewarding duties at a Garden Party held at Buckingham Palace on 25th May 2022. The event, which took…

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The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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Partnership: Christian Aid

Friday 13th May 2022

For over 60 years, Christian Aid has held a fundraising week in May. This year we wanted to share more about Christian Aid and the work…

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Fundraising for Ukraine

Tuesday 10th May 2022

Over the past few months Companies across the UK have been busy talking to their children and young people about what’s been happening in Ukraine…

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A man of his time

Thursday 28th April 2022

This article originally appeared in the May/June 2022 edition of Sorted Magazine and is reproduced here in full with their kind permission. Launched in 2007,…

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Celebrating our leaders: Sarah’s story

Wednesday 27th April 2022

The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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Education Authority for NI is now inviting applications for funding from local youth groups such as the Boys’ Brigade for the 2022/2023 session.  This is…

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As part of its ongoing support to leaders, The Boys’ Brigade has launched a range of resources, competitions and ideas themed around HM The Queen’s…

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NI District President, David Blevins received an honorary degree from Ulster University on Thursday 31 March 2022, at a ceremony to officially install Dr Colin…

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The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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Partnership: HOPE for Autism

Monday 21st March 2022

World Autism Acceptance Week takes place from 28th March to 3rd April. One in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around…

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Ukraine conflict resources

Wednesday 2nd March 2022

The Boys’ Brigade has launched a special set of new programme resources to support and equip BB groups to explore the current conflict in Ukraine….

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We are all aware of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. As a member of European Fellowship of Christian Youth, we will particularly keep the young…

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Celebrating our leaders: Alexie’s story

Monday 21st February 2022

The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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Celebrating our leaders: Aaron’s story

Wednesday 26th January 2022

The Boys’ Brigade has over 10,000 volunteer leaders across the country who support children and young people to learn, grow and discover. Over the course…

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The Executive Committee of Global Fellowship of Christian Youth has announced that Lord Griffiths of Burry Port has been appointed as the organisation’s first-ever Patron….

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Launching e-learning for leaders

Friday 21st January 2022

The Boys’ Brigade has today launched a new series of e-learning modules for its volunteer leaders. Three e-learning modules have been launched to leaders across…

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The Northern Ireland District has announced a major change to its Mission 22 plans. Mission 22 was originally planned to be four live events in…

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Chief Executive’s Advent Message

Wednesday 8th December 2021

As another extraordinary year draws to a close, I am reminded of the words of one leader – “this year has been about focussing on…

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The Boys’ Brigade Remembers

Tuesday 16th November 2021

In recent days thousands of members of The Boys’ Brigade have joined with the nation to remember all those who sacrificed so much for our…

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