Old Boys of the Brigade

[Nakedbear]

Another 44th Glasgow member here. You were a good few years before me though going by your 70s comment

I was 44th too 1986-88, before I moved to England and 1st Waterthorpe (Sheffield) with @forebear.

 

[Wee Dick's Hairnet]

I was part of it.

I had a blue T-Shirt with the BB badge in black in the middle of it.

I remember getting changed in a school near to Ibrox.

I think we might had done some gym stuff on the pitch but can’t be certain. My Mum and aunty were in the crowd. Great day.

 

[cheeseisakindofmeat]

9th Edinburgh, Alan Wells ex boy

 

[Anony Mouse]

I was part of it.

I had a blue T-Shirt with the BB badge in black in the middle of it.

I remember getting changed in a school near to Ibrox.

I think we might had done some gym stuff on the pitch but can’t be certain. My Mum and aunty were in the crowd. Great day.

I was there on the pitch doing vaults over the horse, with many other guys.

 

[mdingwall]

Founders Day.

 

[mdingwall]

Well done boys!

 

[spotlight]

35th Dundee. League Champions.

 

[mdingwall]

www.thebbmuseum.org/the-boys-brigade/royal-patronage

 

[imager]

My youngest was awarded his Queens Badge on Wednesday night, the last Queensman in 3rd Greenock.

 

[MuddyWaters]

I was in 9th Coatbridge, don't think it's still going now ?
My 3 years in the BB's were a great part of my life

 

[Roskoranger]

The Boy's Brigade.. First for boys. 3rd Port Glasgow. Sadly no more.

 

[gordon_blue]

I have heard that the Steadfast Assoc are in talks with The Repair Shop to get the original BB Colours restored back to their best.

 

[RFC Graham]

Great memories of the Boys Brigade!
Taught me many good things & experiences, which I still hold dear today!
Would recommend any youngster to join!

 

[Eck2104]

My youngest was awarded his Queens Badge on Wednesday night, the last Queensman in 3rd Greenock.

I was there mate, my son is in the anchor boys. Well done to your boy, great achievement.

 

[BB155]

"We're the boys of the 252!"

252nd Company of the Glasgow Battalion of the Boys Brigade.

Netherton St Matthew's Parish, Church of Scotland.

"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."

SURE AND STEADFAST!

True values completely missing in today's society. I was in the BB 22 years. An incredible organization for BOYS to develop into productive young adults, who understood the meaning of respect and work ethic. Also a great precursor to Freemasonry. Sadly as we witnessed the demise of these organizations (boy scouts in America now being called Scouting America for inclusion) the demise of society followed. I wonder why?

 

[barneythebear]

35th Dundee. League Champions.

36th Dundee, we never could beat you boys.

 

[Anony Mouse]

I was there mate, my son is in the anchor boys. Well done to your boy, great achievement.

The joy of this forum. Two people in same place, same time and didnt know until a post made

 

[spotlight]

36th Dundee, we never could beat you boys.

That’s right. You couldn’t. Played you at Claypots a few times.

 

[Roskoranger]

2nd port glasgow all my days.

Left with queen's badge and an apprenticeship

My son has just moved into company section this year.

Magnificent

Good luck to your son. You must be proud. I was a member of 3 Port Glasgow BB St Martins Church. Sadly no more.

 

[Roskoranger]

Going to the funeral tomorrow of our ex captain of 1st Port Glasgow.
Rest easy skipper.

Was it Duncan Brown

 

[gersVids]

Canny remember this acknowledgement on ma youth despite gaining The Queen's Badge!

The Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Edward) inspects the Boys' Brigade at St Giles in Edinburgh today

 

[gersVids]

Well done to all present!

 

[Fitba Juice]

I got my President's Badge but didn't hang around long enough to collect my Queen's Badge, although I done most of the work for it. Still bugs me to this day.

 

[spotlight]

Sure and Steadfast.

 

[Captain Cutlass]

Well done to all the young men achieving their Queens Badge (although I assume it's now the King's Badge?)
Sadly like all Christian establishments, the Boys Brigade is rapidly declining in popularity amongst our youngsters so credit to these boys for sticking in and achieving something positive that they should be proud of for the rest of their lives!

 

[gersVids]

I checked up, changing to The King's Badge soon!

 

[Chubster]

I remember parading in front of The Queen at Holyrood back in the Centenary year. I believe it was all current boys who had gained their Queen's Badge.

 

[GovanFront4]

Got my Queens badge with 3rd Johnstone BB.

 

[Big Hepy]

They told me to go home and think about what I said. My crime? I don't believe in God. Never went back, Carmyle 136, we were shit at football

 

[scottie626]

31st Glasgow Penilee a great company famous for
Douglas David Hope (born 6 April 1944 in Erskine, Renfrewshire) is a former Scottish association football referee[1] who refereed over 1,000 matches, the last being the Scottish Cup Final of 1994.

His brother[citation needed] Kenny Hope refereed the 1987 Scottish Cup Final.

 

[GreigC]

Canny remember this acknowledgement on ma youth despite gaining The Queen's Badge!

The Duke of Edinburgh (Prince Edward) inspects the Boys' Brigade at St Giles in Edinburgh today

Think I must have paraded at the Opening of the General Assembly 3 or 4 times. I recall guys from my company going every year

 

[CalvinBassey55]

Went to B.B for 13 years in Belfast. Trips to Ayr and Ibrox every year with your mates. It’s half the reason I support rangers…

 

[imager]

I was there mate, my son is in the anchor boys. Well done to your boy, great achievement.

I hope your lad gates as much enjoyment out of it as mine has, he’s not missed a night since his first in the Junior Section 12 years ago, now more than ever with more and more use of technology youngsters need organisations like the BBs to gather and socialise.