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Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion

The HuBB May 2017

Information

Diary Dates 21st May 2017 Guard of Honour

27th May 2017 JS Golf Event

5th June 2017 CS Athletics

12th June 2017 Battalion Council AGM

16th June 2017 CS 5-a-side Football

Limited Edition – 60th Anniversary Badge (Almost Gone) The Boys’ Brigade Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion

Beating Retreat 60th Anniversary (1957-2017) Badge

It's a momentous occasion and to mark the 60th

Anniversary this year a special Anniversary Badge has

been designed.

Support the Battalion and buy a limited edition Beating

Retreat 60th Anniversary Badge for £3.00 from Battalion

HQ.

Badge size: Diameter 25mm.

Thank you for your support.

To order email: finance@thebb-edinburgh.org.uk

Forthcoming Events

CS & S Fordell Firs Activity Day CS Outdoor 5-a-side Football A day out at Fordell Firs Activity Centre is being planned

for 24th September, which will include a variety of 6

different activities during the day. These may include,

abseiling, Zip Line, Jacobs Ladder, King Swing, Low Ropes

Course, Archery or maybe even Crate climbing! The event

will run for the full day from 10am – 4pm at a cost of £15

per participant.

We need to secure our date for the centre and provide

We are planning holding a 5-a-side football event at

Lethem Park on Friday 16th June 2017, between 6.30pm

and 8.30pm.

Companies can choose to enter as a team or we can

make composite teams on the day which would allow for

all those interested to join in.

Entry forms are on the website.

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numbers. Please note the quick closing date for this

reason. Entry forms are our website which will also give

you details to look at the centre and activities available.

CLOSING DATE: 20TH MAY 2017

http://www.thebb-edinburgh.org.uk/activities-

events/events-entry-forms/cs-seniors-fordell-firs-activity-day/

CLOSING DATE: 27th May 2017

http://www.thebb-edinburgh.org.uk/activities-

events/events-entry-forms/5-a-side-football-event/

Royal Highland Show Messengers JS Fun Golf Event Once again we have been invited to provide

messengers to assist at the Royal Highland Show

between Thursdays 22nd and Saturday 24th June

2017.

Messengers must be 13+ to attend and will be

provided food/drinks vouchers for the duration.

Entry forms are on the website places are limited so

please ensure you respond promptly on this one.

CLOSING DATE: 18th May 2017

http://www.thebb-edinburgh.org.uk/activities-

events/events-entry-forms/royal-highland-show/

Numbers are restricted and will be given on a first

come basis.

A fun mini golf event has been planned and we invite all

junior section members to come along. The event will

take place at Adventure Golf Island in Dunfermline on

Saturday 27th May 2017.

The venue has an indoor and outdoor 18 hole mini golf

courses, so no matter the weather this event will go

ahead.

This is a fun day out so no experience required.

Cost £3 per child

Please ensure each child has a completed consent form

before participating in the event.

Transport should be arranged by the Company

Leaders/Parents, who can also join in the fun if they wish

at a cost of £7.50.

Free and secure parking is available onsite.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 19TH MAY 2017

http://www.thebb-edinburgh.org.uk/activities-

events/events-entry-forms/js-golf/

CS & Seniors Athletics CS & Seniors Kayaking Course This sessions Athletics Event takes place slightly

earlier than normal and will be held on Monday 5th

June 2017 with a start time of 6.30pm at Pinkie

Playing Fields in Musselburgh.

Entry Forms and information are available on the

Battalion Website.

Closing Date: 20th May 2017

http://www.thebb-edinburgh.org.uk/activities-

events/events-entry-forms/css-athletics/

The course consists of three sessions and they will take

place at Forth Canoe Club, Harrison Road, Edinburgh,

EH11 1HU on Tuesday 13th, 20th & 27th June 2017,

from 6.15pm to 8.15pm.

The course is designed to introduce and develop personal

skills, and will end in a British Canoeing Paddlepower

Start or Passport assessment.

The cost of the course is £20. The cost includes: three 2

hour sessions, a British Canoeing certificate, and use of

paddlesport equipment.

CLOSING DATE: 30th May 2017

http://www.thebb-edinburgh.org.uk/activities-

events/events-entry-forms/css-beginners-kayak-course/

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Forthcoming Training

Canoeing/Kayaking Weekend – For Seniors & Leaders 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

Further information is available on the Battalion Website

Queens Badge Information Queen's Badge - Completing Candidates

As you plan for Parent's Night; a reminder that, if you have Boys completing Queen's Badge this session, you need to

apply to Carronvale for the Badge using the Queen's Badge application form. This form must be countersigned by one

of the Advanced Awards Advisers (Andy Ralston or Lindsay Stein), or the Queen's Badge Organizer (Kenny Young).

If you have not already done so, in order to save postal delays, if you are not able to have this done in person, please

complete the form, and send it along with a stamped envelope and cheque (payable to "The Boys' Brigade") to your

adviser.

There are a few pieces of work outstanding in order for candidates to complete. Your adviser is aware of requirements,

and these should be completed and verified at the earliest opportunity; and arrangements made with your adviser to

have the book and form signed off.

The annual Certificate Presentation will take place in Edinburgh on the evening of Wednesday 7th June. Full details will

be provided nearer the time.

Queen's Badge - New Registrations

If not already done so, please apply as soon as possible for the President's Badge. The application form is submitted to

Carronvale, and requires to be countersigned by Alan Summers.

A Battalion Queen's Badge Candidates' Meeting will be arranged in May. This is open to all new and existing Queen's

Badge Candidates. New Candidates should have had the opportunity to review the requirements prior to attendance.

What have we been doing?

Anchors & Juniors take Flight On Sunday 14th May the Annual Anchor and Juniors Activity and Service took place and they had a great day out at

The National Museum of Flight. With over 120 children attending the afternoon involved lots of activities and

interaction for the children and Rev Ian Gilmour incorporated a perfect service for the afternoon.

It looks like all had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Thanks to all the leaders, parents and staff who assisted on the day.

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1st Roslin & 67th Edinburgh

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51st Bonnyrigg

51st Bonnyrigg

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25th Edinburgh

Beating Retreat 60th Anniversary A massive thanks must go to all the bands, guests, leaders and young members who came along to assist, participate

and attend the Beating Retreat 60th Anniversary on Saturday 6th May 2017.

The evening began for the guests with an Anniversary Reception hosted by the Governor of Edinburgh Castle, Major

General M L Ridell-Webster CBE DSO in The Great Hall no less, whilst the bands held a short performance at Parliament

Square before parading upto Edinburgh Castle for the main event iteself on the Castle Esplanade, drawing a crowd of

approximately 500 spectators.

There were 150 musicians of all ages from across Scotland who played at Edinburgh Castle. The event featured the

Massed Pipes & Drums, Central Band of The Boys' Brigade, 3rd Johnstone Brigade Band, and 2nd Port Glasgow BB

Band.

The bands performed for Major General M L Riddell-Webster CBE DSO, Governor of Edinburgh Castle; and Diane &

Alex Mackie, Edinburgh Risk Management General Ltd.

This event was organised by The Boys’ Brigade – Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion in partnership with Edinburgh Risk

Management General Ltd.

Further information and photos can be found via the website:

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http://www.thebb-edinburgh.org.uk/news/latest-news/beating-retreat-2017/

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These are just a select few of the images from the Beating Retreat this time around and it would be great to include

photos of all that participated but there are just so many to choose from, but if you would like to see more of these there

is a link on the website for all to view.

Well done again to everyone for making this event happen and for the guests and spectators we do hope you had a

wonderful evening.

Brigade Matters

Kilbryde Hike 10th – 11th June 2017

Whether you’ve been involved before or not, give the 2017 Kilbryde Hike a try!

Learn more http://www.bbglasgow.org.uk/events/kilbryde/kilbryde.asp

Brigade Conference The 2018 conference takes place at the beginning of September 2018 and the Scotland Committee has launched a

search for a great logo for this event. Companies across Scotland are encouraged to get involved. Find out all the

details here http://boys-brigade.org.uk/2018-conference-logo-competition/

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Duke of Edinburgh Gold Expedition DofE Gold Expedition is also open to Girls’ Brigade candidates.

It takes place at Scott Lodge, Glen Doll from Wednesday 21st June until Monday 26thJune 2017. To find out more and

to book your place, please contact Irene at Scottish HQ – irene.davidson@boys-brigade.org.uk or call 01324 562008

Craggan Bookings Book now for 2018

The 2018 calendar is already filling up with more requests coming in daily, if your company wishes to book for 2018 it

is advised that you make your provisional bookings now. As always dates are offered on a first come basis and will not

be held based on a previous year.

Booking can be made via the website or by email to the office.

2017 Available Dates:

28th May – 2nd June

11th – 16th June

13th – 18th August

20th – 25th August

8th – 10th September (This is the first available weekend date)

For later dates please contact the office or visit our website.

Other Events and Interests

Heart and Soul – Helpers Required Once again, Boys' Brigade Scotland has teamed up with Girls' Brigade Scotland to exhibit at the Heart and Soul

festival. It takes place on Sunday 21st May (2-6pm) in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.

Boys' Brigade Scotland is looking for young people in the Battalion to be part of its team. If you have any young people

willing to help out, please contact niall.rolland@boys-brigade.org.uk or david.scott@thebb-edinburgh.org.uk

For information about the event, visit http://www.heartandsoul.org.uk/

BB Supplies - Display & Presentation Orders As we approach display time and presentation of awards, can you please, where possible email your requirements to finance@thebb-edinburgh.org.uk in advance in order that I can ensure items are in stock prior to you making a journey to the Supplies Depot at Pollock Pavilion. I shall than confirm when you order is ready to collect. The full range of trophies, medals and badges are available, but stocks go quickly at this busy time. To view items please click on the following link: https://shop.boys-brigade.org.uk/catalogue.aspx?cat=20

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Prayer Points Pray for:

All the Displays / Parents’ Nights and end of Session events taking place over the coming month. Pray that this

would be an opportunity to tell of and show the good news of Jesus.

safety, fun and opportunities to experience our living God at all the expeditions, camps and trips that will take

place over the coming months.

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 – 1st Loanhead (Loanhead Parish Church), 1st Port Seton (Chalmers Memorial Church), 1st Roslin

(Roslin Parish Church) and 1st West Linton (St Andrew’s 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.

It is your responsibility to ensure this has been done.

Forms are available at www.boys-

brigade.org.uk/forms.htm

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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

June 2017. If you have anything you would like

considered for inclusion please email it to office@thebb-

edinburgh.org.uk by Tuesday 6th June 2017 at the latest.

Items submitted after this dates will be included in the

following month.