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The HuBB 2013/14 - Issue 3
(November)
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Information
Diary Dates 24
th November 2013---------
26th
November 2013--------- Building your Skills Training Battalion Executive Meeting
Christmas Cards Available Now A Selection of Christmas cards are now available for purchasing from the Battalion Shop. Orders can also be placed for collection.
Forthcoming events
Company Section Musician of the Year
Junior Section Indoor Football
The event for all the budding musicians, the Musician of the Year Competition is being held on Tuesday 3
rd December 2013
at North Esk Church in Musselburgh. The competition is open to all Company and Senior Section Boys. Entry forms should be submitted to the office now if you have not already done so.
Entry forms have now been issued for this event which will be taking place on Sunday 26
th January for P4/5 category and
Sunday 2nd
February 2014 for those in P6. The indoor Football will be held at Meadowmill between 1pm and 5pm both days. Entry forms are now available and you have until 17
th January
2014 to return them to the office.
Junior Section Swimming Gala
Company Section Compass &
NCO Drill
The junior section gala is once again being held at Leith Academy, on Saturday 30
th November from 4pm to 6pm. Entry
forms and rules are available on the website or from the office and we hope that we have another good turn-out of boys and companies for this event. Closing date for all entries is 25
th
November.
By now everyone should have received the entry forms and full movement instructions, general knowledge questions, etc for both of these competitions which are being held on Monday 27
th January 2014 at Penicuik North Kirk.
Company Section PT Event
Junior Section Figure Marching Competition
The Company Section Physical Training competition will be held on Friday 6
th December 2013 at North Esk Church Hall from
7pm. Entry forms and the exercises have been issued and can be found on the website or by request from the office. All entries must be sent to HQ no later than Friday 29
th November
This years’ JS Figure Marching event will run from 3rd
February until 14
th February 2014. After the success of previous years the event is
being offered so that you can pick your date between the 2 weeks given and for the judges to visit your own halls at a time to suit your company. Please submit your entry forms no later than 17
th
January 2014 Information can be found on the Website.
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Company Section Indoor Football
The Company Section Indoor Football competition takes place on Sunday 8
th December at Currie Community High School. All entries
must be with the office no later than Monday 2nd
December. As the draw needs to be done at this point late entries will not be accepted.
Events coming next ..................
3rd
December 2013 ---------- 6
th December 2013 ----------
8th
December 2013 ----------
Musicians of the Year Company Section PT Event CS Indoor Football
Upcoming Training Dates
First Aid Training
Building Your Skills (Boys)
First Aid Training is due to take place on 18th
January, should there be anyone who requires to take this during this session please contact the office as we would like to have numbers prior to booking the trainer. Should there be insufficient interest the course may not go ahead. Replies to the office by 29
th November. Those completing Youth
Leader Training this session, please note it is mandatory that you also do Emergency First Aid Training if you do not already have a certificate.
This course is specifically for boys who are currently in company section and who are working towards their Presidents Badge. This training session will be held at Pollock Pavilion on Sunday 24
th November 2013. The
course runs from 1.30 – to 5.30pm. Please arrive for a prompt 1.30 start time.
Holiday Leadership Certificate Renewal
Leaders can renew instead of redoing the ‘Holiday Leadership’ course. It is an ideal time to renew your certificate as you may have been on a camp during the summer and this will allow you to be signed off for the next 5 years. Holiday Leadership – Campcraft Log sheets are available from Battalion Headquarters
Anchor Boys Age Regulations In Edinburgh, Leith and District Battalion the normal starting time for Anchor Boys is Primary Two. However, we would like to remind Companies that they can take in Primary 1 boys as long as they are aged 5. Common reasons for Companies taking boys earlier include: ‘competing’ with their local Beavers section and/or to increase the numbers in their Anchor Boys section. It is important to note that if you work with boys aged 4 to 5, you must satisfy Brigade Regulations: Section Five Age Regulations: Clause 5. If you have any queries on this issue, please contact the Development Officer by phone 0131 551 1200 ext 22.
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Company Statistics
All companies please submit a copy of your Company Statistics to Pollock no later than Monday 9th
December 2013. Thank you to the companies who have already done this
Celebrating the 130th Anniversary The 65
th Edinburgh Company show us how to celebrate in style as the Boys’ Brigade reaches its 130
th Anniversary. An evening of
fun was had in Currie
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News from BB Scotland Brigade Training Officers Alan Hunter has already sent information about the new intake for Brigade Training Officers, which will take place at Carronvale 25th/26th January 2014. Some Battalions have strong training teams, whilst others perhaps struggle to deliver training. Please consider this worthwhile course and identify new trainers for your Battalion, who would benefit from attending. For more information, contact Alan at [email protected] Carronvale Burns Supper Advance notice that next year the Burns Supper will take place on Monday 20th January at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced £15 and usually sell out very quickly. If you would like to book a space please contact Irene at HQ. [email protected] Scottish Rugby – Autumn Internationals Are you backing blue this November? Inspire the next generation of young players and sports fans with a trip to watch live rugby at Murrayfield this season! Scottish Rugby has a great group ticket offer running that's open to everyone - schools, sports clubs and youth organisations, including the Boys' Brigade. It includes two free tickets for adult organisers, with under-18 tickets from just £5. Visit http://www.scottishrugby.org/clubs-schools/schemes-funding-support/club-commission-and-group-offer for further information.
Company Development & Support The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) We have a range of DofE leaflets (A Quick Reference Guide for Leaders and volunteers; Information for DofE volunteers; and Information for Young People)in the Office. For more information, advice and support on DofE, please contact Lindsay Stein and/or David Scott. Volunteering: President’s Badge / Queen’s Badge / DofE We have a number of ‘Volunteer Opportunities for young people aged 18 years and under’ booklets in the Office. For more information, advice and support on volunteering, please contact the Alan Summers and/or David Scott. Disability Leaflets We have a range of Disability Leaflets in the Office. For more information, advice and support on disability issues, please contact David Scott. John Muir Award We have a number of ‘John Muir Award’ handbooks in the Office. For more information, advice and support on the John Muir Award, please contact David Scott. Saltire Awards We have a number of ‘Saltire Awards’ leaflets in the Office. For more information, advice and support on the Saltire Awards, please contact Alan Summers and/or David Scott. Company Health Check and Support Request Form We encourage all Captains in conjunction with the rest of their Leaders to complete the Company Health Check. We also encourage Companies to complete the ‘Support Request Form’ as part of their Health Check. For more information, advice and support on the Company Health Check and Support Request Form, please contact David Scott by phone 0131 551 1200 ext 22 or by email [email protected] Advanced Notice: David Scott is looking to plan, organise and run the following next year:
John Muir Award project
DofE Practice and Qualifying Expedition
Paddlesport (Canoe and Kayak) taster sessions
Challenge Plus Day Please let him know if your Company is interested.
Funding Opportunities http://www.cashbackforcommunities.org/funding-opportunities - Various options available so please look on the website for information and closing dates. Youth Scotland already support the BB’s so may be a good starting point!
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CSV Action Earth Grab a Grant Environmental projects in Scotland- need more Edinburgh applicationshttp://[email protected], Robert Henderson 0131 222 9083 Deadline Feb 2014
Shop Hours - Daily
Please all note that for the time being and with immediate effect the shop hours have now changed. The shop will now be open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm. Out with these times please contact the office with an order and arrange a suitable collection time.
Shop Hours – Christmas Break
As the winter break is fast approaching we would like to make it known that the Shop will close at 1pm on Thursday 12th
December 2013 and will re-open on Monday 6
th January 2014. Collections can be made upon arrangement with the office until
Tuesday 17th
December if orders are submitted in advance.
Contacting us
(0131 551 1200)
Administration Pamela Chalmers 9:00 – 1:00 Monday to Thursday Tuesday Evenings
Ext 20 [email protected]
Bookkeeper / Shop
Moyra Wood Ext 21 / 26 [email protected]
www.thebb-edinburgh.org.uk
227 Ferry Road, Edinburgh, EH6 4SP
EdLeithBoysBrig
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Edinburgh-Leith-Seniors-Boys-Brigade/264859110225919
The HuBB is your magazine …. The next edition of the HuBB will be issued around 12
th December 2013. Articles for inclusion should be with us no later than
Monday 9th
December.
