The 8th South Shields
The Object of the Boys Brigade is
the advancement of Christ's kingdom amongst boys
and the promotion of habits of
obedience, reverence, discipline, self-respect,
and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness
The Emphasis is on fun!
The varied programme includes art and craft work,
Bible stories, team relay games, unihoc and
football. We also enjoy parties and special
events at Easter, Bonfire Night and Christmas.
Boys do not work for badges until their final
session when they are able to complete the Anchor
Achievement which serves as a good way of
rounding off a time in Anchor Boys before being
promoted to the Junior Section.
The evening is filled with a varied programme
including team relay games, uni-hoc, football,
Kwick-Cricket, craft work, quizzes and badge work.
From time to time we are able to take part in
Battalion Competitions for football, uni-hoc,
painting and quizzes. Recently we retained the
Blockbusters Quiz Trophy and successfully
represented the Battalion at District level.
Boys tackle a series of achievements and in a
three year term will work for six badges. These
awards are structured around four main areas of:
John Harrison A varied programme includes team games, quizzes and problem
solving games, drill and badge work.
From time to time we are able to enjoy meeting with other companies
in the South Shields Battalion for
football, uni-hoc and volleyball competitions in addition to the
occasional outing to Wet 'n' Wild!
Badge work explores many different areas of interest including
expedition, leadership and spiritual
awards. There are many options - so there's something for every
one and the emphasis is always on team
work, fun and fellowship.
Billy Trotter
Anchor Boys Juniors
Anchor Boys are the youngest members of the Boys
Brigade Company and are aged between 6 - 8.
They meet on Tuesdays from 6.30 - 7.30pm.
The Junior Section meet on Fridays from
6.30 - 8.00pm for Boys aged 8 - 11.
Physical Spiritual Interest Community
There are a possible 132 achievements to be worked
at - so there's something for everyone!
Officer in Charge
Company Section
The Company Section is for boys aged 11+ and we meet on Fridays from 7.30 - 9.30pm.
Officer in Charge