3rd Inverness

Boys' Brigade

News

Monday 31st May 2010

For our annual fundraising event we decided to host a Quiz Night, Beetle Drive and Silent Auction.

The evening was a great success with 14 teams taking part in the quiz and 85 people competing in the beetle drive; we also had a dozen items up for bidding in the Silent Auction – our thanks to everyone who donated items.

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Monday 31st May 2010 (updated 02/07/10)

The Boys’ Brigade session came to a close earlier this month with our Annual Display and Parent’s Night taking place on the 14^th May.

This year our Chief Guests were Brian Irvine and his wife Donna. Brian is a well known face around the Highlands, having finished his football career at Ross County and now being involved with Youth Inclusive.

In his remarks, Brian commented how important the Boys’ Brigade was to him as he grew up and progressed in his football career, in particular, the discipline that was instilled. He also told everyone how important his faith was throughout his life.

An evening of fun and games was enjoyed by parents and friends; the Anchor Boys and Junior Section took part in some games, marching and singing. Company Section scared the wits out of the parents during their gymnastics display and some new drill movements were on show in our version of “Strictly Come Marching” – thanks to Eddie Adie, Colin Baillie and Stewart McDonald for judging the teams.

It was decided that the collection from Parent’s Night would go towards St. Mary’s Hospice in Malawi; the grand total of £203.74 was raised and a cheque was presented to Chrisanne Macleod at the Quiz Night.

The Company Section had a new trophy to present this year – the Squad Trophy was donated by the Russell and Fraser families in memory of Gordon Russell who was an Officer in the Company for many years. It was great that Morag was with us to present the trophy to the winning squad.

Once again the highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2 highest awards available to boys in the Company.

This year Callum Urie was awarded the Queen’s Badge; Andrew Ross, Craig Black and Robbie Fyfe gained their President’s Badges.

Pictured above is Callum receiving his Queen’s Badge from Brian Irvine.

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Wednesday 14th April 2010

The Highland Battalion Golf Competition was held at Inverness Golf Club on the 9th April 2010.

In the picture below are the 5 entrants (all from the 3rd Inverness Company) before play commenced.

From Left to Right: Andy Ross, Craig Black, Ewan Reid, Adam Kelly and Robbie Fyfe.

Results

For more photos (click here).

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Wednesday 17^th March 2010

 
This year the Battalion decided to try something different for fund-raising instead of the usual Flag Day by asking for Boys and Staff to take part in the Half Marathon Fun Run [5K] on Sunday 14^th March 2010.

Pictured above are some of the Boys and Staff of the Company before the Fun Run started.

Above: The Boys and Staff set-off on the Fun Run.

Above: The Boys prepare the water station for the runners.

Above: The runners are starting to pass through the water station.

Last year the Company collected nearly 11,000 Tesco for Schools and Clubs vouchers. Our aim was to raise enough to order a new crash mat for gymnastics.

It seems some time ago that we pleaded with the Congregation to donate their vouchers to us but we made our target and beyond.

Our new crash mat was finally delivered at the end of January and was first used on the 5^th February.

We also ordered some games and sports equipment for the Anchor Boys and Junior Sections.

Pictured above are the Boys of the Company getting ready to use the mat for the first time.

We would like to thank everybody in the Congregation that donated the vouchers to us – it is very much appreciated.