News - Buchan Battalion Boys' Brigade

BATTALION 10-PIN-BOWLINGBATTALION 10-PIN-BOWLING

10 May 2023| Ross Duthie|

Tonight 55 BB & GA members participated in the Buchan Battalion 10-pin-bowling, hosted by the 1st Rosehearty Company Section.

The winners were as follows:

SENIORS

1st: Jonathan Beagrie, 4th Fraserburgh (3pts)

2nd: Marcus Stuart, 1st Fraserburgh (2pts)

3rd: Ethan Alexander, 1st New Pitsligo (1pt)

COMPANY

1st: James Grant, 1st Strichen (3pts)

2nd: Liam Burnett, 1st Rosehearty (2pts)

3rd: Ryan Strachan, 1st Strichen

– – : Levi James Chalmers, 4th Fraserburgh (1pt)

It was great to see 7 companies represented tonight and a good number of participants.

Thanks to our Battalion President Marc Thomson for organising the event as OIC of 1st Rosehearty Company Section.

Well done all!

BLUE LIGHT FESTIVALBLUE LIGHT FESTIVAL

7 May 2023| Ross Duthie|

Thanks to all Boys and Officers who volunteered to Steward at the Blue Light Festival today from the 1st Fraserburgh and 4th/5th Fraserburgh.

Well done all!

SILVER AWARD – DUKE OF EDINBURGH- Kyle StrachanSILVER AWARD – DUKE OF EDINBURGH- Kyle Strachan

7 May 2023| Ross Duthie|

Well done to Kyle Strachan of the 1st Strichen Company who was presented with his Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award on Friday night.

This is the first Silver Award for the Company in the 32 years their Company Captain has been involved. M

Well done Kyle!

SAVE THE DATE – CELEBRATION OF HIGHER AWARDSSAVE THE DATE – CELEBRATION OF HIGHER AWARDS

6 May 2023| Ross Duthie|

FRI 30th JUNE 2023

All young men and young women who have or will achieve their President’s or Queen’s Badges in the 2022/23 Session are invited to attend the Buchan Battalion’s first ever official celebration of higher awards.

The evening event, kindly hosted by the 1st Fraserburgh Company on behalf of the Queen’s Badge Advisor, will be held at the Fraserburgh Old Parish Church Centre. Family members will also be invited to attend with more details being made available closer to the time.

The event will aim to highlight and celebrate the achievement of each individual who has gained these higher awards with a view to making it an annual event.

The Andrew West Memorial Trophy will also be awarded for the first time to the Queen’s Man who has gone above and beyond to achieve the highest award in the Boys’ Brigade. The recipient will likely be the first and last Queen’s Man on the trophy!

PRESIDENT’S BADGE – Ryan StrachanPRESIDENT’S BADGE – Ryan Strachan

6 May 2023| Ross Duthie|

Well done to Ryan Strachan of the 1st Strichen Company who was presented with his President’s Badge last night.

The President’s Badge is the second highest award in the Brigade and we wish Ryan well as he pursues the highest award in the BB!

10-PIN BOWLING COMPETITION10-PIN BOWLING COMPETITION

6 May 2023| Ross Duthie|

The Battalion 10-Pin-Bowling Competition for Company Section and Seniors will be held at Fraserburgh Leisure Centre on Wednesday 10th May, starting at 7pm.

Companies are invited to enter as many young people as they wish. Please forward numbers to the Battalion President by the 8th of May at the very latest.

STEWARDING – Blue Light FestivalSTEWARDING – Blue Light Festival

30 April 2023| Ross Duthie|

Captain’s are reminded that companies of the Buchan Battalion have been invited to act as volunteer stewards at the upcoming Blue Light Festival (Sun 7th May 2023).

Boys, Girls and Officers should be in uniform and can work in shifts. Boys and Girls in Company and Senior Sections are sought.

Tasks include:

– manning entrances/exits

– keeping one way systems in place

– keeping an eye for anyone who may need assistance.

Captain’s should relay number to the Battalion Secretary as soon as possible.

200 HOURS VOLUNTEERING – Bailey Lynch200 HOURS VOLUNTEERING – Bailey Lynch

26 April 2023| Ross Duthie|

Well done to Bailey from 4th Peterhead who was recognised for undertaking over 200 hours of voluntary service!

Bailey is currently half way through his Queen’s Badge, due for completion in 2024. If successful he will be one of the Battalion’s first three recipients of the now anticipated King’s Badge.

Well done and keep up the good work!

PRESIDENT’S BADGES – 4th PeterheadPRESIDENT’S BADGES – 4th Peterhead

24 April 2023| Ross Duthie|

Congratulations to Kyle and Callum of the 4th Peterhead Company who were presented with their President’s Badges on Sunday!

The President’s Badge is the second-highest award in the Boys’ Brigade.

PRESIDENT’S BADGES – 1st NEW PITSLIGOPRESIDENT’S BADGES – 1st NEW PITSLIGO

23 April 2023| Ross Duthie|

Well done to Ethan and Kyran who were presented with the President’s Badge earlier today at 1st New Pitsligo!

The Company recently celebrated having their very first Queen’s Badges. Here’s hoping these young men take the chance to be their Company’s first Kingsmen!

Congratulations!

Image: Capt Elaine Michie (Company Captain), Ethan, Kyran, Lt Marc Wilson (OIC Company and Seniors).