Author: Ross Duthie

SILVER LONG SERVICE AWARD – Andrew McLemanSILVER LONG SERVICE AWARD – Andrew McLeman

25 March 202425 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

Yesterday afternoon at the Battalion Kirk Service at St. Combs the Battalion President, Marc Thomson, was delighted to present Andrew McLeman, Captain of the 1st Sandhaven Boys’ Brigade, with a Silver Long Service Award.

Andrew has been an Officer with the 1st Sandhaven for 21 years, the vast majority of that time as Company Captain. He gives a great deal of his time to the Company, running all sections with the help of other volunteer leaders.

The President thanked Andra for his great service to the Battalion and his commitment to the 1st Sandhaven. All in the Battalion join with the President and send our congratulations on this significant milestone!

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BRONZE LONG SERVICE AWARD – Sandy GavrylukBRONZE LONG SERVICE AWARD – Sandy Gavryluk

25 March 202425 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

At yesterday’s Battalion Parade and Church Service the Battalion President, Marc Thomson, was delighted to present Sandy Gavryluk, Captain of the 1st St Combs Boys Brigade, with a Bronze Long Service Award.

Sandy has been a BB officer with the since 2006, a Company in which he has been in since a boy. Astonishingly he has been Captain of the Company for 11 of his 18 years as a leader. The President congratulated Sandy on his long service and further praised him for his leadership in getting the 1st St Combs back into business following the pandemic.

All in the Battalion send their congratulations to Sandy on this significant occasion.

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ONE WEEK TO GO! – DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARDONE WEEK TO GO! – DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD

18 March 202418 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

The DofE classes for those who are signed up for Bronze and Silver DofE Awards will begin on Monday 25th March at Strichen Parish Church.

The DofE Advisor asks that parents attend this first evening to allow him to explain what will be required for the course and expedition.

After this initial week, there will be a break for the holidays before the 9 week course resumes after Easter.

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SCOTLAND COMMITTEE NOMINATIONSCOTLAND COMMITTEE NOMINATION

11 March 202411 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

This morning the President of the Buchan Battalion submitted the relevant paperwork to nominate Michael Strachan to be the North Scottish Rep on the Scotland Committee.

The nomination was supported by the Captains of 1st Fraserburgh, 4th & 5th Fraserburgh Boys’ Brigade, 1st New Pitsligo, 4th Peterhead and 1st Strichen as well as endorsed by the Battalion Secretary.

With some reluctance the nomination has been accepted by the candidate. If another candidate is nominated an election will be held.

Michael Strachan has served as the Captain of the 1st Rosehearty Company for the past 5 years and is King’s Badge Advisor, Junior Section Chairman and a past President of the Buchan Battalion. He also currently sits as Vice-President of the North Scottish Area, having served the NSA Committee for much of the past decade.

We send our best wishes with this nomination!

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HENRY DUTHIE MBE – MEMORIAL SHIELDHENRY DUTHIE MBE – MEMORIAL SHIELD

10 March 202410 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

This morning the Battalion’s Anchors Chair received the Henry Duthie MBE Memorial Shield ready to be presented to its inaugural winners!

The Shield, donated by 4th Fraserburgh in honour of their late former Captain, will be the Championship Shield for the Anchors Competitions.

It has been wonderful to see the number of Anchors competitions increase in the last couple of years and it is great to see a Battalion award in honour of Henry!

We look forward to seeing its first presentation!

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140 SLEEPOVER140 SLEEPOVER

9 March 20249 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

Last night the 1st Fraserburgh, 4th Fraserburgh and 1st Rosehearty Juniors came together to celebrate #BB140 with their 140 Sleepover!

As you can see it was a busy night with three teams of Boys taking part in three stations! First it was team games in the hall; then pancake making with Mrs Duthie and Mrs Bruce in the Kitchen; and the assault course run by the 1st Fraserburgh Seniors.

Thanks to Mrs Leel who donated medals for the assault course competition with every members getting either a gold, silver or bronze depending on their teams performance.

It was a late supper of Pizza before bed, the idea being the Boys would fall asleep watching a movie! Nearly worked, but all quiet by 1.45am!

After breakfast this morning all Boys were presented with their 140 Sleepover Badge! Well done all for taking part!

Thanks to the 1st Fraserburgh for hosting at the OPC Centre Halls and thanks to the Leaders and young men for giving their time to ensure it could happen!

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SYD NEWLANDS TROPHY – 4th FRASERBURGHSYD NEWLANDS TROPHY – 4th FRASERBURGH

6 March 20246 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

Well done to the the 4th Fraserburgh Juniors who have retained the Syd Newlands Trophy – the Battalion Championship award for Juniors!

This means they scored the most points combined from across the Battalion competitions which this year included football, chess & draughts, unihoc, and the Quiz.

Final Scores were:

1st Place: 4th Fraserburgh – 12 Points

2nd Place: 1st Rosehearty – 9 Points

3rd Place: 1st New Pitsligo – 2 Points

3rd = : 1st Fraserburgh – 2 Points

3rd = : 1st Strichen – 2 points

6th Place: 1st Sandhaven – 1 Point

7th Place: All other Companies – 0 Points.

Well done to all for taking part and well done to 4th Fraserburgh for retaining the championship trophy!

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CONGRATULATIONS! – QUEEN’S MENCONGRATULATIONS! – QUEEN’S MEN

3 March 20243 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

Congratulations to Bailey Lynch (4th Peterhead), Jon Anderson (1st Fraserburgh) and Brody Tocher (1st Fraserburgh) who have successfully completed their Queen’s Badge work!

The three attended the North Scottish Area’s Completion course at Kincraig this week. Well done to all three for the high standard of work they put in to achieve the award.

We will look forward to seeing them received their badges at presentation nights in the very near future!

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