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.

Christmas & New Year's break

Submitted by Mr Rob Parker on Fri, 19/12/2014 - 13:20

Having held our Christmas Party on 18^th December, we're currently on our Christmas & New Year's break.

In the new year, we will be restarting on Thursday 8^th January, at usual times and in uniform.

The above applies to all Sections. On behalf of the Company, may I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Anyone looking to join in the new year will be made welcome - see our Joining us page for details.

Clent this Thursday

Submitted by Mr Rob Parker on Mon, 16/06/2014 - 22:07

This coming Thursday 19^th June, all Sections will be going out to Clent.

Please arrive on time (18:00), so that we can leave in good time. We expect to be back and finished by 19:45.

As is the case for most weekly meetings this side of Spring Camp, uniform should not be worn.

Jonathan Salter

Submitted by Mr Rob Parker on Thu, 12/06/2014 - 21:37

Jonathan Salter during Spring Camp 2008 at Bournemouth It is with great sadness we share the news that our Company's former Captain Jonathan Salter died yesterday.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Kinver Edge this Thursday

Submitted by Mr Rob 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 Rob 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 Rob 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 Rob 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 Rob 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 Rob 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 Rob 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.

1st Lye Boys' Brigade