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The Boys’ Brigade is a worldwide, Christian, youth organisation for boys  aged 4 to 18 years. In Northern Ireland, the Boys' Brigade, sometimes referred to as the BB or BBNI, is the largest uniformed youth organisation. We have 300 BB Companies meeting weekly, usually weeknights, from September – April / May. The Boys’ Brigade companies are run in local churches and missions throughout Northern Ireland by officially trained local volunteers from the church or mission. Junior Section Musician of the Year 2010
In its fifth year the Northern Ireland Junior Section Musician of the Year competition once again attracted a good entry with 36 boys from throughout Northern Ireland taking part. A range of 9 different instruments was played along with 4 boys who sang solos. The winner was Joseph Parkes from 6th Carrickfergus playing his Tenor Horn. Second place went to Matthew Edgar who played the piano and third place went to Lewis Rodgers playing the bagpipes.
Visit by the LBM Belfast Giants to Ballysillan Presbyterian  Ballysillan Presbyterian Church BB was recently visited by ice hockey star Jeffery Szwez of the LBM Belfast Giants, as part of the Giants’ Companies That Care Initiative. As well as spending time with over 40 of the young people who attend the BB each week, Jeff talked with them about how he came to be a Belfast Giant, what he likes most about living in Belfast and it’s people, and answered the many more questions they had about his experience of school and passion for ice hockey. Jeff then spent the remainder of the evening playing uni-hockey and football with the teenagers and learning more about the things they enjoy and challenges they face growing up. Some of the young people even had their own ice skates, and Jeff advised them on how to work to develop their skills and experience on the ice. Helping the Children's Hospice  Smiles all round as 150 Anchor Boys from Portadown and District Battalion represented Northern Ireland District, in the hand over of a cheque for £13,415.88 to the Northern Ireland Children's Hospice. This formed the balance of money that came through NI Headquarters that is estimated to be in excess of £20,000 as part of the commitment to raise £125,000 in our 125 year throughout the UK and Ireland.Thanks from the Northern Ireland Hospice for all who contributed.
EXTRA! - Skills For Queen's Badge Course  Due to increased demand, we are planning to run another Skill's For Queen's Badge Weekend on the 4th-6th June 2010. With changes in Queen's Badge that mean that a young man cannot complete his Queen's Badge Residential (old Queen's Badge Completion) until six months after finalising his Skills Course, it was felt beneficial to offer the opportunity to complete their Skills For Queen's Badge Course before the summer break. So Captains please think ahead and enrol your boys by 1st May 2010.This course is particularly suitable for Queen's Men who have not completed a Skills Course and are finishing in the Boys' Brigade Session 2010/11 as this will enable them to complete their Residential early 2011.( Application Form).
Youth Leader Training on the Road - West Ulster
We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity of non-residential Youth Leader Training through our West Ulster Battalion taking place in Fintona Presbyterian Church on Saturday 8th May and Saturday 22nd May 2010. This training is open to all and application should be made through the application form. All registrations should be at Rathmore no later than Wednesday 28th April 2010. Updated Safety Handbook (Edition 3)The Safety Handbook has been updated (Edition 3) and is available online or from BB Supplies. K.G.V.I What is K.G.V.I.? It is a training scheme that prepares young men and women for Leadership in The Boys' Brigade. It consists of two residential weeks separated by one years' service in a BB Company. But it is a lot more than that - it is a challenge, it is an experience, it is good craic and it is an opportunity to make friendships that can last a lifetime. KGVI Leaflet. Captains have you any candidates that you should be encouraging or are ready for application.This years course runs from Sat. 17th July - Fri. 23rd July 2010 and if you want to know more or you have some suitable candidates contact Kenneth McLaughlin (Training Support and Development Officer) at
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or on 02828272794 or register your interest by applying through this form.
Under 11 Programme Ideas
We are currently updating the programme packs for Anchors and Juniors and are on the look-out for new ideas from our members. We would also like to build up resources for "Display ideas" that can be shared through our website.
We are looking for activities for all 5 programme zones including Body, Mind, Spirit, Community and Creativity. If you have an activity/idea you would like to share please download this form and return it to
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as soon as possible. Rugby Competition Saturday 8th May (PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FROM CALENDAR) is the date for our Junior and Senior Rugby Competition to be held at Omagh Rugby Club. All entries should be with Rathmore House by 17:00 on Monday 19th April 2010. |
CS Junior Rugby 2009–2010 (18)
