Battalion Weekend Away

Over the weekend several of our boys were away on the Birmingham Battalion Boys' Brigade and Girls' Association Young Peoples weekend away at Kingswood Centre, Shropshire.

A very full on weekend, but everyone enjoyed themselves.

72 Years of the 72nd

On 28th March 1946 the 72nd Birmingham Boys' Brigade Company was founded, 72 years on we held a celebration on Sat 17th March. We had a excellent turn out from across the years, with some of the oldest attendees being the first boys of the company. The celebration included a display of photo's, videos and memorabilia covering annual camps, band, activities, 1983 Centenary and much more. 

The quick change photobooth proved popular, using past and present uniform provided by Rob Bolton, at which the opportunity was taken to get a photo of the captains who were able to attend.

It was great to see the event attended by so many former leaders and member and was testament to the impact BB has on so many boys lives.

BBC Microbit Robot Challenge

All the work on the BBCmicrobit robots came to the test last night.
A straight drag race, a slalom and last one in the arena (square).
Only 3 made it to the challenges

Straight Race

Square Challenge

ASDA Foundation Contribution

Last year we were put forward for their Green Token Giving scheme. We were runners up and were awarded their £200 gift. Thank you to all those who voted for us with their tokens and to ASDA for accepting us.

The cheque was presented to our Anchor and Junior Sections on Tuesday evening by

Sandra Grice (Community Champion for Asda Shirley)

72 Year of the 72nd Birmingham Boys' brigade Company

Shrove Tuesday

All the sections got to eat pancakes, even the officers. Yummy

New Chassis/Body

Replacing the chassis with something more substantial