The HuBB. April & May Information. Forthcoming Events. Diary Dates. Craggan 2017 Bookings Now Open. Battalion Supplies Depot

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1 Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion The HuBB April & May 2016 Information Diary Dates 22 nd May 2016 Guard of Honour 30 th May 2016 CS Athletics 5 th June 2016 AS/JS Olympic Sports Day 13 th June 2016 Battalion Council AGM Craggan 2017 Bookings Now Open We are now taking Craggan bookings for 2017 and slots are filling up fast. If your company would like to make a booking please contact the office. The availabilty calendar is available on the website. Battalion Supplies Depot The Battalion Supplies Depot with be closed for the summer from 1 st to 31 st July Any orders required during this time please phone/ the office in the first instance. Forthcoming Events Anchors & Juniors Olympics Sports Day A fun Olympic themed sports day is being held at Lethem Park on Sunday 5 th June 2016 for all Anchors and Juniors. Companies between 2pm & 5pm. Choose a Country for your company to compete as in various events and see if you can get a place in the medal ceremonies. CS Pitch & Putt Pitch & Putt event is taking place on Wednesday 18 th May at Bruntsfield Short Hole Course from 6.15pm. Full details are on the website. Full details are on the website along with the entry form. Closing Date: 27 th May 2016 CS Athletics Event This sessions Athletics Event takes place slightly earlier than normal and will be held on Monday 30 th May 2016 with a start time of 6.30pm at Pinkie Playing Fields in Musselburgh. Closing Date: 20 th May 2016 Royal Highland Show Messengers Once again we have been invited to provide messengers to assist at the Royal Highland Show between Thursdays 23 rd Saturday 25 th June Messengers must be 13+ to attend and will CS Outdoor 5-a-sides An end of session 5 a side Football event is scheduled for Friday 17 th June at Lethem Park between 7pm & 9pm. Companies are welcome to enter a full team or composite teams can be made on the day. Entry forms are available on the website and should be returned to the office now. AS & JS Sunflower & Bad Hair Challenges AS Sunflower challenge takes place between now and September, simply place your entry with the office recieve your seeds and grow them over the summer. 1

2 be provided food/drinks vouchers for the duration. Entry forms are on the website places are limited so please ensure you respond promptly on this one. Closing Date: 30 th May 2016 JS Bad Hair Day event runs until 9 th June, grow some grass in small pot and, cut and sytle them in crazy ways, take a photo and send it to the office for a chance to win. Full details of both activities and entry forms are available on the battalion website. Results Junior Section Golf Event Our annual Junior Section Golf tournament was blessed with a gloriously sunny spring afternoon and a good entry of eighteen boys representing four companies. From beginners through to seasoned golfers there were some great shots played and of course some that were indicative of novice status. The competition was played on Saturday 30 th April, 2016, over the first six holes of the Hermitage of Braid course which was in great condition for low scoring. A magnificent level par round of 22 saw Ross Wolfenden, 1st West Linton Company retain the winner s trophy. Well done to Ross who also won the nearest the pin competition at the 3 rd hole. The longest drive competition on the 5 th hole, was won by Tom Weir, 1 st West Linton Company, who also finished runner up in the main event with a very creditable score of 31 strokes. Third place went to Charlie McPherson, 25 th Edinburgh Company, with a score of 33 strokes. Scoreboard BOY S NAME COMPANY Score Ross Wolfenden 1 st West Linton 22 Tom Weir 1 st West Linton 31 Charlie McPherson 25 th Edinburgh 33 Cameron Docherty 10 th L:eith 34 James Brain 1 st West Linton 35 Easton Falconer 25 th Edinburgh 36 Liam Kerr 1 st West Linton 36 Peter Rich 25 th Edinburgh 38 Cameron Zajak 25 th Edinburgh 44 Elliot Valentine 1 st Roslin 46 Jack Biagi 25 th Edinburgh 46 Jack Davies 1 st West Linton 46 Finn Tait 1st West Linton 50 William Doyle 1 st West Linton 51 Sandy Henry 25 th Edinburgh 52 Arthur Mann 1 st Roslin 57 Sonny Timms 25 th Edinburgh 57 Ruan Valentine 1 st Roslin 60 Company Sections Novice & Squad Drill The Company Section Squad Drill and Novice Squad Drill were both held on 22 nd April and were this time hosted by 48 th Edinburgh Company. Well done to the companies who took part on the night. 10 th Leith Company took first place in the Squad Drill Event 48 th Edinburgh Company won the Novice Drill Event Forthcoming Training Canoeing/Kayaking Weekend For Seniors & Leaders 2

3 Primarily to develop Members & Leaders personal paddling skills, and secondly, to give Members & Leaders the opportunity to gain BC awards & in-house training. Open to Seniors (S4-S6) and Leaders, but may be open to P7-S3 as well. Weekend of June 2016, Craggan Outdoor Centre National Courses (Scottish HQ Carronvale) The following Courses are available through the BB UK Website and should be booked through Carronvale: BB Duke of Edinburgh Open Gold Expedition 8-13 June 2016 KGVI Training Courses (Residential alternative to YLT for Young Leaders) - New Entrants July Second Year (by Invitation only) 30 July 5 August 2016 What s been happening in our Battalion? Anchors & Juniors Dirleton Castle Visit The Anchor Boy sections and the Junior Sections had a wonderful afternoon out at Dirleton Castle on Sunday 24 April. The afternoon started with a welcome and short service led by Rev Iain Gilmour. This was a perfect start to the afternoon with some 140 Boys and 25 leaders gathered together in the Great hall area listening in the glorious sunshine and beautiful surroundings. Then it was off to explore the castle, the grounds, and to take part in the archery and shield making. The Boys enjoyed the 2 activities and they loved scrambling around the castle walls and up and down the various steps and rooms. The sunshine enabled everyone to be relaxed, and to enjoy the gardens and the lawns as we sat and consumed our simple snack of crisps and juice. Well done and thank you to leaders and parents for bringing the Boys to Dirleton and for spending a wonderful afternoon as a Battalion group enjoying the large company. 3

4 31 st Edinburgh Bridge Walk Members of the 31st Edinburgh (South Queensferry) Boys' Brigade ready to take part in the annual Christian Aid Sponsored Bridge Walk over the Forth Road Bridge on Saturday 23 April. The local Boys' Brigade Company have been taking part in the bridge walk for many years now, and have raised over in total for Christian Aid. This year, they are expecting to raise over

5 Well done to all who took part. Easter Themes Spy Wednesday (Judas the Spy Camp) The leaders and Boys of the 10 th Leith Junior Section led the Wednesday evening service of the Easter Week services in the Leith churches. As the Wednesday theme was about betrayal and Judas betraying Jesus the JS took up this up as a spy in the camp theme with many boys coming disguised as spies. The leaders and Boys received several well done messages and the Boys really did take the messages of betrayal and faithfulness fully to heart. 5

6 65 th Edinburgh Crowned Champions Andrew Sawkins, Peter Sawkins, David Kong and Jason Wang, of 65 th Edinburgh have done their company proud by earning them the well deserved title of National Badminton Champions for the second time running at the UK and ROI finals on Saturday 16 th April 2016, when they beat 1 st Largs in the final. Councillor Thomas Hogg, Mayor of Antrim and Newtonabbey Council, presented the National Trophy to the members of the 65th Edinburgh. 6

7 59 th Annual Beating Retreat It may have been a chilly night up on the Castle Esplande but once again the Battalion did themselves proud with the 59 th Annual Beating Retreat taking place on Saturday 7 th May with many guests coming along and we were honoured to have Colonel Donald G Ross for the evening as the Chief Guest. Performing on the evening were Massed Pipes and Drums Central Band of the Boys Brigade, 10 th Leith BB Bugle Band and also Bugles & Drums of the Stedfast Association and for this thanks must go to all the bands people for their time and effort that goes into making this event happen each year. Thank you also to the officers and Leaders who assisted the Battalion on the night, and finally to Kim Kjaersidef 25 th Edinburgh for being the offiical photographer. We look forward to the big 60 th Beating Retreat next year and hope to see many of you there. 7

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9 News from Scottish Headquarters Camps & Residentials Any camps, residentials and expeditions must be registered in advance by notifying BB Scottish HQ. You can do this online by visiting These and other outdoor events are also great opportunity for people out with the Brigade to see the quality and variety of the BB programme. Please consider how we can make the most of this and ensure that we are all being positive ambassadors for The Boys Brigade FDF Camp Seniors and young leaders have a fantastic opportunity to attend the FDF s Camp from 7th to 15th July at the FDF camp ground Sletten by Lake Julsø in Denmark. Organisers are offering BB Scotland young people a reduced cost of 100 Euros and also the covering of travel costs. Anybody interested can send any enquiries to nationalcamp@fdf.dk and find more info at Riding of the Parliament There will be a special procession taking place in Edinburgh on July 2nd where organisations which represent what s best about Scotland will be invited to take part. More information can be found here Can you please rhona.drummond@boys-brigade.org.uk with expression of interest and approximate numbers. Should interest exceed the places available, a ballot will take place to decide who will represent the Brigade at this prestigious event. Join Christian Aid for Another Way in 2016 In 2015 Christian Aid explored the mountains of Scotland through our 70 Munros challenge. On this inspiring and challenging journey many people found the time and space to reflect on the way we live and how this has an impact on the 9

10 lives of others. This year CA would like to invite you to take part in Another Way a series of events that will encourage us to live and work another way in a global context. There s something for everyone and it is hoped to encourage BB companies and individuals to get involved. To find out more about the events you can take part in visit: or contact Amy Menzies amenzies@christian-aid.org Prayer Points Pray for all the Displays / Parents Nights and end of Session events taking place over the next few months. Pray that this would be an opportunity to tell of and show the good news of Jesus. Pray for safety, fun and opportunities to experience our living God at all the expeditions, camps and trips that will take place over the coming months. Pray for God s guidance that we can be faithful stewards of His provision and that we can take sure and steadfast hope in His ongoing care, protection and provision for the work of The Boy s Brigade. Company focus 10 th Leith (South Leith Parish Church), 19 th Leith (Granton Parish Church), and 20 th Leith (Newhaven Parish Church). Other Information Leader Registrations All Company individuals working, assisting and helping to run Sections must be registered. Captains and staff are requested to ensure the relevant paperwork is completed. It is your responsibility to ensure this has been done. Forms are available at Like us on Facebook & Follow us on Twitter Please like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (eldbb) to keep up to date with important deadlines and what is happening in Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion. Also, please use the Facebook group to share ideas, post reports on what you are doing in your Company and to connect with other BB Companies and ELD Battalion. Contact Us The Boys Brigade Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion Pollock Pavilion, 227 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4SP T: E: office@thebb-edinburgh.org.uk Connect with Us eldbb eldbb Change of Details Please notify Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion Headquarters of all changes of personnel and contact details as soon as possible. Notification can be made by post or using the contact details printed above. Next Edition The next edition of The HuBB will be issued around 15 th June If you have anything you would like considered for inclusion please it to office@thebbedinburgh.org.uk by Tuesday 7 th June 2016 at the latest. The object of The Boys Brigade: The advancement of Christ s kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness. 10