The 1st Bournemouth Boys' Brigade
The 1st Bournemouth Company has been an active part of Christian youth work in the Bournemouth area for well over 100 years. We have both a strong vision for the future and a pride in our past.
The best way to discover more about our Company is to see what we do! All the latest news can be found on the three section homepages (Company & Seniors, Junior Section and Anchor Boys) and on the Friends and Family page.
To get you up to speed, here are some key facts about our Company:
1st Bournemouth at a glance
- So far this year we have enjoyed around 250 events and activities
- In March 2007 we celebrated our 113th birthday
- In 1907 we helped start the first ever Boy Scout camp on Brownsea Island, sending 7 of our boys
- We enjoy a range of activities including Adventure, Community, Leadership, Interests and Sport
- Our Company is one of four BB Companies in the Bournemouth area
There are four different age groups:
Anchor Boys
Boys aged 5 - 8 years, meeting Mondays 6:45 - 8:00 (along with Juniors)
Juniors
Boys aged 8 - 11 years, meeting Mondays 6:45 - 8:15
Company & Seniors
Boys aged 11 - 19 years, meeting Thursdays 7:30 - 9:30 and Fridays 7:30 - 10:00
For more information or if you'd like to join us, please email info@1stBmthBB.org.uk
What is the Boys' Brigade?
The Boys' Brigade (BB) is a Christian Youth Organisation, with over half a million members world-wide. The BB offers a wide range of activities including Games, Crafts, Sports, Christian Teaching, Music and Holidays.
Want to know more...
There's lots of good information about the Boys' Brigade in the UK & Ireland (known as The BB). To read the latest developments, visit the official website at www.Boys-Brigade.org.uk or perhaps you might be interested in reading "First for Boys" - the centenial history of the BB, a copy of which can be read on this website by clicking here!
In the near future, we hope to provide an online copy of our own Company's history book "One Hundred - Not Out" but in the meantime please contact us if you would like to read a paper copy.