The Object of The Boys' Brigade 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." |
The Anchor Boys meet on a Monday night from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. The Anchor Boys is for boys aged P1-P4. Each Monday they play team games, do arts and crafts and learn about God and all have fun. The officer in charge is
Simon Harkness, helped by Laura Murphy, Susan Purdy, Andrew Downey and
Jack Stewart. |
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The Officers of First Ballyeaston Company Boys Brigade are as follows: Captain - Gardiner McAuley Anchors - Simon Harkness Juniors - Gardiner McAuley Company - Eric Cooper |
The Junior Section meet on a Friday night at 7:00pm-8:30pm. The Junior Section is for boys aged P5-P7. During a Friday night they take part in Figure Marching and O’grady’s Drill, mat work letting all the boys have a go at some gymnastics. They also play sports from football, unihoc, dodge ball as well as team games allowing every boy to take part and have fun. The officer in charge is Gardiner McAuley helped by Eric Cooper, Andrew Currie and Rhys Wallace. |
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Our History: 1st Ballyeaston Boys Brigade Company was established in November 1947 after permission was granted from the Kirk Session of Second Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church. In 1968 the Junior Section was formed followed in 1974 by the Robins, now known as the Anchor Boys. The BB has grown from strength to strength and continues to grow. |
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First Ballyeaston Boys Brigade Company meet in Second Ballyeaston Presbyterian Church Halls from September to March. The Company caters for boys from Primary 1 to Upper Sixth with new boys always welcome. If you would like to know more about the Boys Brigade please contact us at boys.brigade@ballyeaston.org |
The Company Section meet on a Monday night from 7:30pm-9:30pm. The Company Section is for teenagers Year 8 to 18 years old. The Company Section take part in drill, box work as well as team games and other sports such as football, basketball, volleyball and skittle ball. As part of the Discovery Programme the boys work on projects to achieve badges such as crafts, skills, community and recreation. The officer in charge is Eric Cooper helped by
Geoff Jamison and |
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