Category: Awards

QUEEN’S BADGE – Bailey LynchQUEEN’S BADGE – Bailey Lynch

2 May 20242 May 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

Well done to Bailey Lynch of the 4th Peterhead boys Brigade who was awarded his Queen’s Badge – the highest award in the BB – at display night last Friday.

Bailey put a lot of work into the badge including volunteering with the 1st Rosehearty Anchors and Volunteering with Waulkmill.Menagerie Petting Farm. For his skill Bailey learned about animal care and for his physical he improved his stamina in kickboxing. A lot of work indeed!

Bailey’s brother Leon received the Queen’s Badge 5 years ago whilst his father, Lt Kevin Lynch, received his badge in 1997!

The President was present to see the award and had already congratulated Bailey on behalf of the Battalion and Executive.

Well done Bailey! Very much deserved!

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DUNCAN LEEL JNR -MEMORIAL SHIELDDUNCAN LEEL JNR -MEMORIAL SHIELD

29 March 202429 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

The 1st Fraserburgh Boys Brigade Juniors have presented a Memorial Shield in honour of the late Duncan Leel Jnr.

The Shield was donated by the Company/Seniors and was first presented on Tuesday by Duncan’s mum, Jessie Leel. The shield is awarded for Sportsmanship and the inaugural winner named as James Peck. Well done James!

Duncan Jnr was a former OIC of the Juniors and for 20 years was Company Bandmaster. A fitting tribute!

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HENRY DUTHIE MBE – MEMORIAL TROPHYHENRY DUTHIE MBE – MEMORIAL TROPHY

29 March 202429 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

Friends of the Battalion will know that a new Championship Shield is to be presented to the Battalion this year in memory of the late Henry Duthie. On Wednesday his own Company, 4th Fraserburgh, also presented a trophy in his honour.

The Memorial Trophy is presented to the best boy in Company Section and its inaugural winner was Logan Thomson. Whilst Logan will not have known Henry, the poignant photograph of Logan and a friend paying their respects at Henry’s funeral was the one that made the paper, so perhaps it was meant to be! Congratulations to Logan!

It is wonderful to see both Henry’s Company and Battalion have honoured him.

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PRESIDENT’S BADGES – 4th & 5th FraserburghPRESIDENT’S BADGES – 4th & 5th Fraserburgh

28 March 202428 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

Well done to the six young men from the 4th & 5th Fraserburgh Boys’ Brigade who were presented with their President’s Badges last night.

The badge, the second highest in the BB, was presented to Sawyer, Harvey, Connor, Christopher, Wayne and Dylan by Battalion Secretary, Yvonne Duthie.

The Boys are now eligible to begin their journey towards the King’s Badge! Well done all!

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GOLD LONG SERVICE AWARD – Elaine MichieGOLD LONG SERVICE AWARD – Elaine Michie

25 March 202425 March 2024| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

The Battalion President, Marc Thomson, was delighted to present a Gold Long Service Award to Elaine Michie, Captain of the 1st New Pitsligo Boys Brigade – Public page, at yesterday’s Battalion Parade and Kirk Service.

Elaine has given 31 years service as an Officer of the 1st New Pitsligo starting in 1993! For 3 of those years she has been Captain of the Company. Whilst Elaine is always quick to say she has been Captain for ‘only’ 3 years, its amazing just how far the Company has come on in those three years under her leadership.

The President highlighted the high standard of BB work carried out by Elaine, her enthusiasm and popularity being evident by the cheers from the congregation when she was called forward for the surprise award.

All in the Battalion join with the President in congratulating Elaine for giving over 30 years of quality voluntary service to the 1st New Pitsligo and the Buchan Battalion.

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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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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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QUEENS BADGES – 1ST NEW PITSLIGOQUEENS BADGES – 1ST NEW PITSLIGO

24 June 202324 June 2023| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

The President and Executive of the Buchan Battalion send their congratulations to Connor and Brandon Mowat, twin brothers, who were presented with their Queen’s Badge on Friday evening. As remarked on Friday, both brothers far exceeded the requirements for the badge.

It was a ‘proud mam’ moment for Company Captain Elaine Michie too, who was chosen by the twins to present them with their badges – the highest award in the Boys’ Brigade.

In his remarks as Inspecting Officer the Queen’s Badge Advisor noted that these Queen’s Badges were historic for two reasons. First, it is understood that Connor and Brandon are the very first Queen’s Men of the 1st New Pitsligo Company. In the same breath, if the award changes with the new reign as anticipated, the twins will be the last in the Buchan Battalion to be presented with a Queen’s Badge.

Well done Connor and Brandon! The 1st New Pitsligo is a Company with a very bright future!

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