During the year, apart from completing activities for their badges, the boys also gain weekly inspection marks. The boys gain marks for attending on a Friday night, attending church/Church Parade and for a smart turnout with a smart uniform.
At the end of each session in July we have our Annual Awards Evening, when the boys are presented with the badges that they have been working for throughout the past year.
Other awards are given to boys in each section. See below for more details.
At the end of each session in July we have our Annual Awards Evening, when the boys are presented with the badges that they have been working for throughout the past year.
Other awards are given to boys in each section. See below for more details.
We have 5 major Company awards in our company.
THE CLIFF BOSLEY SHIELD (Anchors)
THE CLIFF BOSLEY COMMEMMORATIVE SHEILD (Juniors)
THE BOSLEY CUP (Seniors)
These are awarded in memory of founder member and our second Company Captain
SIR ALLEN LANE CUP (Company/Seniors)
The 'Sir Allen Lane cup' was presented to the Company by Sir Allen Lane, Founder of Penguin Books. (Cliff Bosley was his Chauffeur)
BRIAN TAYLOR CUP (Juniors)
Awarded in memory of Brian Taylor who was Officer in Charge of our Juniors in the late 60's
THE CLIFF BOSLEY SHIELD (Anchors)
THE CLIFF BOSLEY COMMEMMORATIVE SHEILD (Juniors)
THE BOSLEY CUP (Seniors)
These are awarded in memory of founder member and our second Company Captain
SIR ALLEN LANE CUP (Company/Seniors)
The 'Sir Allen Lane cup' was presented to the Company by Sir Allen Lane, Founder of Penguin Books. (Cliff Bosley was his Chauffeur)
BRIAN TAYLOR CUP (Juniors)
Awarded in memory of Brian Taylor who was Officer in Charge of our Juniors in the late 60's
ANCHORS AWARD
CLIFF BOSLEY SHIELD
This is awarded annually for the ‘Best Anchor Boy’. Gaining most points for overall attendance, participation and achievement during the past year.
CLIFF BOSLEY SHIELD
This is awarded annually for the ‘Best Anchor Boy’. Gaining most points for overall attendance, participation and achievement during the past year.
JUNIORS AWARDS
CLIFF BOSLEY COMMEMORATIVE SHIELD
This shield is awarded annually for excellent attendance at Junior Section meetings, Regular attendance at Church Parades and for general smartness and keenness throughout the past year.
The BRIAN TAYLOR CUP
Awarded for keenness and smartness, attendance at Junior Church, Church Parades and Junior Section meetings during all 3 years in Junior Section.
COMPANY AWARD
Sir ALLEN LANE CUP
This cup is awarded annually to the Company Boy specially commended for his commitment, participation and development during the year.
SENIORS AWARD
The BOSLEY CUP
This cup is awarded annually to the Senior Section Boy specially commended for his commitment to the Company and growing in leadership and towards adulthood during the year.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a youth charity that offers the world's leading achievement award for young people. Many Boys Brigade companies take part, as well as many school and other youth organisations. A DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by. You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold) - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh founded The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in 1956.
In the past we have had many boys achieve at least 1 award and some that have achieved 2. This year (2021) we hope that James Bowman will achieve his Gold award, becoming the first member of our company to do so.
2017: James Bowman (Silver)
2016: James Bowman (Bronze)
2015: Raghav Puri (Silver)
2014: Raghav Puri (Bronze)
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a youth charity that offers the world's leading achievement award for young people. Many Boys Brigade companies take part, as well as many school and other youth organisations. A DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there’s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by. You achieve your Award by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five if you're going for Gold) - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh founded The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in 1956.
In the past we have had many boys achieve at least 1 award and some that have achieved 2. This year (2021) we hope that James Bowman will achieve his Gold award, becoming the first member of our company to do so.
2017: James Bowman (Silver)
2016: James Bowman (Bronze)
2015: Raghav Puri (Silver)
2014: Raghav Puri (Bronze)
PRESIDENTS BADGE
* Complete 2+ Nights Away within last 24 months or 3+ Adventure Days.
* Complete 10 hours volunteering in Company/Church or complete ‘Volunteer’ Staged Award Level 3 (alternatively a young person could have completed Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to fulfil this element).
* Complete Building your Skills Course or complete ‘Teamwork’ Staged Award Level 3.
* Be an ‘Active’ member of the Company.
OUR PAST ACHIEVERS HAVE BEEN
2017: James Bowman
2013: James Salma, Raghav Puri
2010: Thomas Rees, Christian Hinton
2004: Peter Hull
- Awarded from Year 1 in the Seniors age group, the Presidents Badge is the first of two major awards which can be gained in Seniors.
- To gain the award a young man has to:
- * Gain a Core Activity Award in the last 12 months (alternatively a young person could have completed Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to fulfil this element).
* Complete 2+ Nights Away within last 24 months or 3+ Adventure Days.
* Complete 10 hours volunteering in Company/Church or complete ‘Volunteer’ Staged Award Level 3 (alternatively a young person could have completed Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to fulfil this element).
* Complete Building your Skills Course or complete ‘Teamwork’ Staged Award Level 3.
* Be an ‘Active’ member of the Company.
OUR PAST ACHIEVERS HAVE BEEN
2017: James Bowman
2013: James Salma, Raghav Puri
2010: Thomas Rees, Christian Hinton
2004: Peter Hull
THE QUEEN'S BADGE
The Queen’s Badge is the highest award that may be gained by a member of The Boys’ Brigade.
It’s a real opportunity; it aims to challenge and equip the individual, provide new opportunities and expand horizons while remaining accessible to young people of all abilities.
A young man wishing to work towards their Queen’s Badge must first have completed their President’s Badge.
The Queen’s Badge offers the chance to engage with the local community, take on responsibility, set personal goals, build self confidence and experience a sense of achievement.
What are the requirements? In order to achieve the Queen’s Badge a young person must complete the following activities:
The Queen’s Badge is the highest award that may be gained by a member of The Boys’ Brigade.
It’s a real opportunity; it aims to challenge and equip the individual, provide new opportunities and expand horizons while remaining accessible to young people of all abilities.
A young man wishing to work towards their Queen’s Badge must first have completed their President’s Badge.
The Queen’s Badge offers the chance to engage with the local community, take on responsibility, set personal goals, build self confidence and experience a sense of achievement.
What are the requirements? In order to achieve the Queen’s Badge a young person must complete the following activities:
- Hold the President’s Badge
- Attend a Candidate’s Meeting
- Participate in skills-based training
- Take responsibility within the BB or Church
- Provide voluntary service or support to others outside the BB or Church
- Develop Interests (Skills, Physical, Expedition)
- Participate in a Completion Residential
- Record Activity
OUR QUEEN'S BADGE ROLL OF HONOUR
Throughout our Company history we have had 11 boys who have achieved their Queens Badge. Over the years there have been 3 styles of badge . Our Roll of Honour below shows those boys who have achieved the badge and which style of badge they achieved.
2006 - Peter Hull
2012 - Thomas Rees 2012 - Christian Hinton 2015 - Raghav Puri |
1977 Shaun Mellett
1981 - Michael Reid |
1965 - David Campbell
1967 - Brian Taylor 1970 - Derek Presland 1970 - Paul Vincent 1970 - Thomas Batten |
