BB at RBL Festival of Remembrance
Thursday 13th February 2014The Boys’ Brigade played a significant part in the national commemoration at the Remembrance Weekend in London.
In recognition of the Centenary of the King’s Badge, the Royal British Legion kindly allowed the Brigade to provide the Carpet Guard to welcome the Chelsea Pensioners to the arena at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
Twelve young men from England, Northern Ireland and Scotland assembled at Felden on the Friday morning to be taken in to London for an afternoon rehearsal followed by further practising late into the night back at Felden. A very early start saw the group back at the Albert Hall by 8.30am for a full rehearsal followed by an afternoon performance and evening performance in front of Her Majesty The Queen and other members of the Royal Family.
The young men performed their duties to a high standard and were a credit to their Companies and The Boys’ Brigade.
“It was a once in a lifetime opportunity to show that the sacrifices servicemen and women made are meaningful and important to today’s society, and I am proud, not to mention fortunate, to have had a small part to play thanks to The Boys’ Brigade.” – Zack Campbell, 4th Sutton Coldfield
