BASKETBALL COMPETITIONBASKETBALL COMPETITION

1 April 20231 April 2023| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

This evening the 1st Fraserburgh hosted the Battalion Company and Seniors Basketball competitions. Four companies were represented comprised of 1st Fraserburgh, 1st Strichen, 1st Rosehearty and 1st Sandhaven.

The results were as follows:

SENIORS

1st Place – 1st Fraserburgh (3 Points)

COMPANY

1st Place – 1st Strichen (3 Points)

2nd Place – 1st Rosehearty (2 Points)

3rd Place – 1st Sandhaven (1 Point)

Certificates were presented by the Battalion President.

Thanks to all the boys and girls who took part in the competition and thanks to the 1st Fraserburgh for hosting and making us all very welcome.

Two competitions remain: Golf and Ten Pin Bowling! Dates to be announce shortly!

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ANCHORS QUIZANCHORS QUIZ

31 March 202331 March 2023| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

We had a great time at New Pitsligo tonight with the Anchors Quiz! 6 teams took part from across the Battalion.

It was a very close run thing but the winners were as follows:

1st Place: 1st Strichen

2nd Place: 1st Rosehearty

3rd Place: 1st New Pitsligo

The certificates were presented by Lynne Bruce, Chair of the Anchors Committee.

Thanks to Elaine and the leaders at 1st New Pitsligo for organising another excellent competition!

Well done to all the boys who took part. It was the most fun we have ever had at a quiz!

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

30 March 202330 March 2023| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

MARCEL SPYRKA – 4th FRASERBURGH

RAIKO MEADE – 4th FRASERBURGH

Well done to Marcel and Raiko who were presented with their President’s Badges last night. Both will now begin their Queen’s Badge Journey, their Badges being presented by their Queen’s Badge Advisor.

Although they begin their Queen’s Badge Journey, it will likely be another award they finish with!

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QUEEN’S MEN 2023 – 4th/5th FraserburghQUEEN’S MEN 2023 – 4th/5th Fraserburgh

30 March 202330 March 2023| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

NICHOLAS BIRNIE – 4th FRASERBURGH

LIAM MCDONALD – 4th FRASERBURGH

CHRISTOPHER GAMMACK – 5th FRASERBURGH

ARCHIE BUCHAN – 4th FRASERBURGH

JONATHAN BEAGRIE – 4th FRASERBURGH

MARCUS COOK – 4th FRASERBURGH

AARON HASTIE – 4th FRASERBURGH

LEWIS NOBLE – 5th FRASERBURGH

CALUM SCOTT -4th FRASERBURGH

Well done to the 9 young men from the 4th & 5th Fraserburgh Boys’ Brigade who were presented with their Queen’s Badges last night! A credit to Buchan and the Brigade!

Great to have the awards in the vibrant community based Fraserburgh West Parish Church in the Company’s 70th Anniversary Year!

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UNIHOC COMPETITIONUNIHOC COMPETITION

24 March 202324 March 2023| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

Last night the 1st New Pitsligo Company hosted the Junior Section Unihoc Competition. Six teams participated representing 4 companies.

It was a very close run thing with all participants being in contention for medals – goal difference and penalties were required to determine the winners who were as follows:

1st Place: 4th Fraserburgh (3 points)

2nd Place: 1st Rosehearty (2 points)

3rd Place: 1st New Pitsligo (1 point)

The medals were presented by Elaine Michie, Captain of 1st New Pitsligo. Thank you to Elaine and her team for organising and running this last competition of the session and thank you to everyone for coming to support it!

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BATTALION CHAMPIONS – 4th FraserburghBATTALION CHAMPIONS – 4th Fraserburgh

24 March 202324 March 2023| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

Well done to the 4th Fraserburgh Juniors who were crowned Battalion Champions last night taking home the Sid Newlands Trophy.

The Company accumulated the most points from all Junior Competitions this year. Accepting the trophy on behalf of the Company was their winning unihoc squad with joint Officer-in-Charge Garry Birnie!

The Junior Section Committee thank all who have supported and taken part in this session’s competitions which appear to have been enjoyed by all!

The results of the Championship were as follows:

1st: 4th Fraserburgh – 12 points

2nd: 1st Rosehearty – 7 points

3rd: 1st Strichen – 4 points

4th: 1st Sandhaven – 3 points

5th=: 1st New Pitsligo – 2 points

5th=: 1st Fraserburgh – 2 points

7th=: All others – 0 points

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LONG SERVICE AWARDSLONG SERVICE AWARDS

12 March 202312 March 2023| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

At this morning’s Battalion Parade long service awards were presented to two very dedicated officers.

Our Vice-President Steve Wilson, Captain of 1st Strichen, was presented with his Gold Award for 30 years of service as an officer. Meanwhile our Battalion Secretary, Yvonne Duthie, was presented with her Silver Award for 20 years service. Yvonne is also Officer-in-Charge of the 1st Fraserburgh Company Section.

In presenting the awards our Battalion President Marc Thomson noted the hard work and dedication both have put into their companies and their battalion. Neither were aware of the award and were taken by surprise by the President.

Well done both and thank you for everything you have done and do to keep our Battalion strong!

Photo: (l-r) Battalion President Lt. Marc Thomson, Lt Yvonne Duthie, Capt Steven Wilson.

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BATTALION PARADE & CHURCH SERVICEBATTALION PARADE & CHURCH SERVICE

11 March 202311 March 2023| Ross DuthieRoss Duthie|

The President and Executive of the Buchan Battalion invite all members of all companies in the Battalion to attend tomorrow’s parade and Church Service at Rosehearty’s Pitsligo Church.

All should be at The Square, Rosehearty, at 1.20pm for a 1.30pm march. Full uniform as worn by your Company.

The Battalion has organised the below transport:

Bus 1
12:20pm Methodist Church Queens Street, Peterhead
12:50pm OPC Centre Fraserburgh
1pm Sandhaven Church

Bus 2
12:30pm Strichen Church
12:40pm New Pitsligo Square

Here’s hoping for a big turnout as we retire our current Battalion colours and adopt new ones.

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