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If you are looking at this site, hopefully like me you were in The Boys’ Brigade or 'BB' as it was more widely called, at some point in your life or perhaps you have a ‘BB’ connection via family members or friends …… ……Either way, "Welcome!!" from me, David Kemp.
Working on the basis you are like many others in that you have not had any contact whatsoever with anyone from the Boys’ Brigade past or present over the years, are you aware that the BB still operates here in the UK (albeit in reduced numbers) and is thriving overseas? Sadly you rarely get to hear about the ‘BB’ on television and radio; or read about them in the press compared to the coverage the Scouts get, so I would not be shocked if you had thought the BB had actually ceased. However, if you have had some, but limited, contact with others over the years… Let’s take that as a bonus!
Some of these may look familiar to you!
Perhaps you will discover within this site and some of its links you have sadly missed out on things including events and social fellowship with kindred spirits in recent years and in particular since 1983. More information on what’s happened since 1983 on other pages.
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**** Latest news**** - Following an e-mail exchange I get to meet up with former London BB Boy - musician Rick Wakeman (see Letter / Photos).
**** Latest news**** - See video link about the life of ex 94th Glasgow BB Boy Bill Millin who sadly died recently but was famously portrayed in the 1962 blockbuster WW2 film 'The Longest Day' playing his pipes leading a column of british/allied soldiers. (see Links / Other Videos).
**** Latest news**** - The Bugles & Drums of The Stedfast Association appeared at an 'Open Day Air Show' event at Biggin Hill Airport on Saturday 10th September 2011 . See 'photos' section on this site, for a band photo taken at the event.
This was their first appearance at the event, which was hot on the heels of their first appearance at Edinburgh & Leith BB 'Beating Retreat' at the end of May 2011.
I gather their planned tour of Ireland in 2012 has had to be cancelled due to event date changes, however keep watching this space for possible news of an appearance at a major anniversary event (not BB related) in July 2012.
It's really pleasing for me to see that Paul Hern continues his excellent work with the band following him taking over from me in 2010.
One final thing before you move on to look at the other pages and all the 'active' links within this site - If you are still in contact with others that you were in the BB with; would you be willing to not only pass on your details (address, phone, email or all all three) to me but theirs too, so I can in turn pass these onto London Stedfast Association (formed and launched in 1983 for former members) so that they in turn can invite you to join 'LSA' (alternatively you can join direct by going to their website)..................... Thanks!