In the main this blog is centred around Scouting as practised by the Scout Association and other Scouting Groups but there are other groups for boys (and girls) that offer similar opportunities.
The Boys' Brigade is an international interdenominational Christian youth organisation, conceived by Sir William Alexander Smith to combine drill and fun activities with Christian values.
It was first established in Glasgow, Scotland on October 4th 1883 and currently has 750,000 members world wide.
Its objective is "the advancement of Christ's kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness"
There are Four Sections to a Company:
Anchor Boys - 5 to 8 years of age
Junior Section - 8 to 11 years of age
Company Section - 11 to 15 years of age
Seniors - 15 to 18 years of age
Their motto ‘Sure and Steadfast’ is taken from Hebrews ch 6 v 19 ‘'Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast' (Authorized Version)
Felden Lodge in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire serves as the main headquarters and England regional headquarters, while other regions have their own regional headquarters
The above photograph is of the Boys Brigade in Yorkshire circa 1971
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