News

This is the general news archive. Note however that most news relating to Camps and other Events will not be found here, as it is normally placed on the page that exists for each Camp/Event.

Kinver Edge this Thursday

Submitted by Mr Robert Parker on Sun, 08/06/2014 - 15:46

This coming Thursday 12^th June, all Sections will be going to Kinver Edge for the evening.

Please arrive on time (18:00) such that we can leave in good time. We intend to arrive back at The United Church in Lye for 20:00.

We'll be going for Fish & Chips on the evening, so Boys should bring some money for this.

Haden Hill Park tonight

Submitted by Mr Robert Parker on Thu, 05/06/2014 - 12:53

This Thursday night, all Sections will be going to Haden Hill Park. Please arrive on time (18:00) so that we can leave as early as possible; we'll be back and finished by 19:45.

As with most weekly meetings this side of Spring Camp, uniform should not be worn.

Junior Dodgeball 2014 postponed

Submitted by Mr Robert Parker on Fri, 30/05/2014 - 21:53

Please note that this year's Junior Dodgeball competition, originally scheduled for Saturday 12^th July, has been postponed.

Swimming tonight

Submitted by Mr Robert Parker on Thu, 22/05/2014 - 11:43

A reminder that all Sections will be going swimming at the Crystal Leisure Centre tonight, as The United Church is being used as a Polling Station for today's local and European elections.

Further details (what needs to be taken, times, etc.) have been given in previous weeks.

Easter break

Submitted by Mr Robert Parker on Sun, 13/04/2014 - 17:51

We're now closed for the Easter break - so there will be no weekly Section Meeting until we restart on Thursday 8^th April. Yes that's a week later than most local Schools restart.

Of course, during this break, a number of our Boys joined from the 1^st Kidderminster Company at Coopers Mill in the Wyre Forest for our Easter Camp.

Have a Happy Easter!

Half-term break

Submitted by Mr Robert Parker on Tue, 11/02/2014 - 23:12

Our meeting this Thursday 13^th February will be the last before the half-term break.

There will then be no meeting on Thursday 20^th February, and we will resume on Thursday 27^th February.

Facebook group reminder

Submitted by Mr Robert Parker on Sun, 02/02/2014 - 15:23

A reminder for Boys (aged 13+) of our Company, and their Parents: if you're on Facebook then don't forget to join our closed Facebook group, run jointly with the 1^st Kidderminster Company. It's a great and safe place for Parents and Boys (aged 13+) to get news and ask questions.

Note that membership is expressly limited to those who are involved with either of the Companies. We also have a public Facebook page (alongside a Google+ page and Twitter profile) which everyone is free to like/follow.

Camp updates and no uniform this Thursday

Submitted by Mr Robert Parker on Tue, 21/01/2014 - 18:36

This past Thursday 16^th January, Mr Graham Knight handed out final letters and consent forms for the upcoming New Year's Camp. Introductory letters were also handed out for this year's Spring Camp in Portsmouth.

Given that it will need to be packed for the weekend's Camp, please do not wear uniform this coming Thursday 23^rd January.

January restart

Submitted by Mr David Burt on Thu, 02/01/2014 - 17:28

Thursday 9^th January will see the session resume for the new year.

Any new members will be made welcome - see our Joining us page for details.

KFC, the Christmas break and other December happenings

Submitted by Mr Robert Parker on Thu, 05/12/2013 - 11:12

The weekly meeting of this coming Thursday 12^th December will be our last before the Christmas break, so to celebrate we will be having an outing to KFC. Therefore please do not wear uniform on the evening.

1st Lye Boys' Brigade