Why not turn your meeting place into another country for the night with these ‘flying the flag’ themed ideas.

Learning the language

Could you pick out some common words (hello, thank you, please might be a good place to start) and learn how to say them?

On the Map

Get a large map or globe and take a look at where the country is, what continent is it on and which countries/oceans/seas surround it.

National Identity

What gives the country its national identity? Could you make a flag or decorate a cake/biscuit in national colours?

Local Life

Do a little research to see what it’s like to live in the country – weather / main industry / economic situation / recent events. You could show a tourism video which would help you see what the country is like, and this could be followed up with a quiz.

Play a National Sport

Could you learn to play or have a go at the country’s national sport.

National Dish

What’s the national dish (or a favourite food), could you try making it, tasting it or creating a game/challenge?

National Dress

Could the children and/or leaders come in national dress (where appropriate)? It will add to the atmosphere and make it an evening to remember.

Have you held a national theme night?

If so, let us know what activities you did and send us some pictures so we can share them with others.

Your Help

Could you contribute a game, craft, devotional or theme night idea for the Spring 2014 issue?

Send it to gazette@boys-brigade.org.uk

Please include something about why this idea works well in your Company.