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BB Anchor badgeWhat is BB in S E Essex?

Boys' Brigade ("BB") is a national, christian organisation for boys and young men. It offers a varied and flexible programme of activities, in a friendly supportive environment to encourage  personal development and growth in the christian faith.

There are thirteen local units ("companies") of Boys' Brigade in S E Essex; together they form the South East Essex Battalion.

The website will show what Boys' Brigade is about and bring news of latest activities in S E Essex.

Events / Activities update

Next Council Meeting

22nd September.

Seniors and young Leaders

We 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.

Richard Davies has planned the first event to help bring all SEE BB young people together - a Paintballing Competition on 11th July. This and future events will be promoted on the Facebook Group so encourage your YP to view it from time to time even if they do not contribute.

Facebook Group =
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=86357347457

125 Celebrations

125 Outreach Concert

This event for the 11+ youth of the town, sponsored by the BB, has been postponed until 2009. More details will follow when known.

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

Publicity Material

We have designed two publicity items:

A4 Recruitment leaflet (can be overprinted with local info)

A3 Poster for general publicity

More details

Engage a Generation

A 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 Anglia

For details of District events:

  • Hourglass Challenge
  • Captain's and Officer i/c Training

see Eastern District website calendar page.

HQ News

Latest National News

BB Recycling - help the environment and raise funds

News

Success in National Competitions

9th Coy reach the badminton final. see more

Junior Section Bowling

50 Juniors at Super Bowl in March. see more

125 Celebrations

October 4th - 400 members and friends of BB in S E Essex met to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of BB. see more
150 BB folk watched Southend United play at Roots Hall see more

40 years of BB at Belfairs

The 23rd Coy celebrate their 40th Anniversary see more

BB publicity

BB had a stand in the Christians Together in Southend display. see more
BB banner at Essex County Cricket. see more

Basildon & District Camping Group

The Group recently celebrated 25 years of camping at Swanage see more

Site Guide

About BB
Calendar
News
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   Trust Fund
   Resources
   Engage A Generation
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   Want to Join?
Links
   Web resources
   Web Listings

Support the Battalion

Donate through CAFOnlineIf you want to support our work financially, you can make a donation online, through  (GAYE, CAF account or credit/debit card)

Thames Barge

Thames sailing bargeThe 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.

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.

 

Feedback

We 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