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Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion

The HuBB March 2016

Information

Diary Dates 1st April 2016 Anchors & Juniors Easter Story

16th April 2016 CS Combat Ready Taster

19th April 2016 Executive Meeting

22nd April 2016 Novice & Squad Drill

New Craggan Price List

Good news for all a new price list has now been set and

published for Craggan and is available on our Website or

can be requested from the office.

Further more this year we will be offering a 10% discount*

to all Boys Brigade Groups outwith ELD Battalion who stay

during 2016.

Its going to be a busy year so don’t waste time and make

your bookings now!

*T & C’s apply please contact us if you are interested.

Easter Break

The Battalion shop & office will be closed for the weekend

from Friday 25th March. Reopening as normal on Tuesday

29th March.

The shop and office will also be closed on Friday 1st April.

Forthcoming Events

Anchors & Juniors Easter Story & Craft CS Combat Ready Taster Event The Battalion has added a new Anchors & Juniors activity

to the calendar of events this Session. ‘Easter Story and

Activity’ aims to help members understand the real

meaning of Easter.

The activity is open to all members from Primary 1 to

Primary 6 and can take the form of a craft, media, music,

arts or images. Further details are on the website

Closing Date: 23rd March 2016

Something a bit different, a taster session open to all CS

covering Kickboxing, Krav Maga, Conditioning and

Weights. This is a 2 hour session held by qualified

instructors on Saturday 16th March at a cost of £10 per

person. Parents/officers are not required to stay onsite

but can if they wish.

Please see the website for full information and entry

forms.

CS Squad & Novice Squad Drill Anchors & Juniors Dirleton Castle & Service

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By now everyone should have received the entry

forms and full movement instructions, general

knowledge questions, etc for both of these

competitions which are being held on 22nd April

2016 by 48th Edinburgh. The Compass Drill will

commence at 7.30pm followed by the NCO Drill at

8.00pm.

Entry forms and papers are now available.

Anchor and Junior Section Activity Day and Service is

now been confirmed and will be held at the Dirleton

Castle, North Berwick. There will be shield making,

archery, free time and a short service during the

afternoon. Refreshments will also be provided.

Full details are on the website along with the entry forms.

Closing Date: 13th April 2016

Junior Section Golf Event Company Section Swimming Event Being held once again at Hermitage Golf Course,

the JS Golf Event takes place on Saturday 30th April

2016 from 2pm. All are welome to enter from golf

pro to beginners. Always a fun afternoon enjoyed

by all. Further details are on the entry forms and

can be found on the website.

The Swimming Event will take place on Tuesday 26th

April and is once again being held at Musselburgh Sports

Centre. Companies can enter as many participants as

they choose for this one, but only one relay team per

company is permitted.

Entry forms have now been issued and we hope you can

come along and support this event.

Results

Junior Section Musicians Event Another excellent Competition, although low in numbers it continues to astound me as to the talent of the BB in

Edinburgh. Only 2 entrants this year, they came from the 7th (in the 10 years or so the competition has been in

existence the 7th have always had an entry) and this year for the first time the 55th had an entrant. These two Boys –

Ruairidh McKay (7th) and Theo Jebsen-Moore (55th) didn’t disappoint. Ruairidh was declared the outright winner with

his rendition of “Dance of the Hours” on piano and Theo gave an excellent performance of “Jim Along Josie” on cello.

Many thanks to our neutral adjudicator – Liz McLaren.

In preparation for next year – quiz your parents at Parent Night, find out if their children have a musical flare and

encourage them to come along – if you don’t have an actual instrument to play remember we all have our own

instrument – a singing voice.

Rona McLaren

Organiser

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Forthcoming Training

Child Protection Building Your Skills – For Boys This training session will take place at Pollock Pavilion on

Saturday 19th March 2016 between 10am and 12noon.

The course is open to all Officers, Leaders and helpers in

the Battalion and will be free to anyone participating.

Closing Date for entries: Thursday 10th March 2016

Entry forms are available on the website or from the office.

Build Your Skills Course

This is required by Boys wishing to complete their

President’s Badge and we are offering two opportunities:

Sunday 20 March 206 (1.30pm to 5.30pm) – Battalion

HQ, Pollock Pavilion, Ferry Road, Leith

Closing Date: 10th March 2016

Canoeing/Kayaking Weekend – For Seniors &

Leaders

Other Battalion Courses

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 24-26 June 2016, Craggan Outdoor Centre

Details of the following Courses will be circulated once

finalised and may change:

Introduction to Outdoor Activities – Saturday 16 April

2016, Joint with West Lothian Battalion

National Courses (Scottish HQ – Carronvale) The following Courses are available through the BB UK Website and should be booked through Carronvale:

BB First Response – Practical First Aid Course – 7-8 May 2016

Expedition Leadership – Training and Assessment – 13-15 May 2016

BB Duke of Edinburgh Open Gold Expedition – 8-13 June 2016

KGVI Training Courses (Residential alternative to YLT for Young Leaders)

- New Entrants 16-22 July 2016

- Second Year (by Invitation only) – 30 July – 5 August 2016

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What’s been happening in our Battalion?

Edinburgh Castle Visit A number of Anchors and Juniors visited Edinburgh Castle on Saturday. They took part in tours of the castle, as well as handling sessions; Some also completed the Explorers Quiz. Thanks must go to Nathan and Sharon (Historic Scotland) for facilitating the visit, as well as all the Leaders and parents who brought Boys along.

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Combat Ready Martial Arts & Weight Lifting Taster Event On Saturday 12th March 2016, the Battalion arranged the first taster event with Combat Ready Gym. The 2 hour taster

session covered four areas and was run by fully qualified staff. The session involved Krav Maga, Kickboxing, Weightlifing

and Conditioning. Those who participated had a great afternoon and the good news is for anyone who missed this the

first time around we have another session being held on 16th April 2016.

Information for the next session is on the website.

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This fitness camp will once again be running during the Easter Break, for dates, times etc please contact liz@crgcrossfit.com

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News from Scottish Headquarters

Online Brigade Manager Goes Live in May OBM will provide a range of functionality to assist local Companies in administration and communication, as well as

replacing our current headquarters database. It will deliver quick and easy record keeping, including data of young people,

an attendance register, badge records and programme activities, as well as camp/holiday/event management. There are

two Scottish launch events to provide leaders with an overview of the system – Tuesday 19th April at Carronvale House and

Saturday 7th May in Glasgow.

Learn more about these events and how to register by visiting

http://boys-brigade.org.uk/getting-ready-to-launch-online-brigade-manager/

Sport Relief 5000 Mile Challenge This year the Boys’ Brigade have teamed up with Comic Relief who have set us an exciting and gruelling target – The Boys’

Brigade 5000 Mile Challenge! A number of companies have already got involved and there is still a chance for you to play

your part!

Learn more by visiting http://boys-brigade.org.uk/5000-mile-challenge-for-sport-relief/

YLN Seniors Sevens

YLN is again organising a football tournament for BB seniors - this time in a new venue! Young people in senior sections

are invited to represent their Battalion for this annual tournament on Sunday 10th April 2016.

The cost per team will be £30. Please contact Scottish HQ to make payment over the phone. Alternatively, you can send a

cheque payable to ‘The Boys’ Brigade’ to Carronvale House.

To register your team, please email niall.rolland@boys-brigade.org.uk

Prayer Points

Pray for the Annual Displays and Parents’ Nights. Ask God for many opportunities to share the BB object

with parents, friends and the wider church family.

Pray for Companies who are planning and preparing to attend Camps and Residentials over the next

number of months – that this would be a time of growing faith.

Pray for safety for those who are involved in expedition work – may they recognise God’s goodness

through what they see and appreciate the friendship and fellowship with those whom they journey with.

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 – 63rd Edinburgh (Craigsbank Parish Church), 65th Edinburgh (Currie Kirk), 66th

Edinburgh (Old Kirk & Muirhouse Parish Church), 67th Edinburgh BB & GA (St David’s Broomhouse Parish

Church), 1st Kirkliston (Kirkliston Parish Church), and 1st Leith (North Leith 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.

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It is your responsibility to ensure this has been done.

Forms are available at www.boys-

brigade.org.uk/forms.htm

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: 0131 551 1200 | E: office@thebb-edinburgh.org.uk

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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 email using the contact details printed above.

Next Edition

The next edition of ‘The HuBB’ will be issued around 15th

April 2016. If you have anything you would like

considered for inclusion please email it to office@thebb-

edinburgh.org.uk by Tuesday 12th April 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.