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Events / Activities updateNext Council MeetingTuesday 26th January, 8:00 pm at Hawkwell Baptist Church. Company UpdateSadly, we have to report that the 2nd Wickford Company (Shotgate Baptist Church) has closed. We are pleased that the 9th (Shoeburyness Baptist) have been able to re-open Anchor Boys and Junior Sections. The 6th have recently launched their new website. Seniors and young LeadersWe have set up a Facebook Group so that our Seniors and young Leaders can link up to share news and thoughts. Please tell the young people in your Company (School year 10 and above) about this and encourage them to join. This will also be used to promote future events, so young people in BB may learn about these, even if they do not contribute. Jack Petchey Awards Scheme
BB in S E Essex has been accepted as a participant in the above award scheme. The battalion may nominate members in the company, senior or AMICUS section (up to nine in a year) for an award for a personal achievement that they have made. The winner of each award will receive a certificate, badge and cheque for £200 for their Company, to be spent on a project/item of equipment of their choice. More info - Jack Petchey Foundation website Engage a GenerationA national initiative to start new BB groups and explore ways for working with young people and churches. See what we are doing in S E Essex. BB in East AngliaFor details of District events see Eastern District website. HQ NewsBB Recycling - help the environment and raise funds |
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Support the Battalion If you want to support our work financially, you can make a
donation online, through (GAYE, CAF
account or credit/debit card)
Thames Barge
According to folklore, a barge was crewed by a man, a boy and a dog. Many have been preserved, either privately or with businesses offering cruises. There is a barge race every year, off the coast of Southend on Sea.
FeedbackWe welcome your comments and questions. Let us know if you have found the site useful or interesting. Direct comments and enquiries about S E Essex Battalion, to the Secretary, Glen Johnson the website, to the webmaster, John Wootton |
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What
is BB in S E Essex?
The
boat in our banner above is a Thames sailing barge. These vessels
traded around the Essex and Kent coasts and up the river to
London. Their shallow draught allowed them to enter the creeks
and small estuaries of the area.