The Juniors joined the Company Section on the Company's Church parade to All Saints Church, Bearsden.   The Boys and Staff joined the congregation in the Candlemas service.   Boys, from both Junior and Company sections, took an active role within the service.   Boys who had a specific role within the service are to be complimented for their contribution.  Thanks also to parents and friends who came to support the Boys at this church parade.

All Boys took part in the Battalion Bible Knowledge paper on the texts of the Battle of Jericho and Paul's arrival in Rome.   Two Boys from each age group then took part in the team element of the paper covering Bible General Knowledge.   Boys are to be commended for their efforts in this competition.  The results of the competition will be announced to us at our Battalion Church Parade to Duntocher Trinity Church on March 15th.

Entries that Boys had prepared at home for the Battalion 'Bible Art' and 'Bible Story' competitions have also now been submitted for judging.   Good Luck to Boys who submitted entries for these competitions !

The Boys enjoyed an evening with a volunteer from the British Red Cross.   They listened closely to his experiences and watched the application of a fist and head bandage.   The Boys had great fun in trying these out on each other as you will see if you look at the photos of the evening.   There may be a further visit, time permitting, before the end of this session.

To round off the Autumn session, the Boys enjoyed a fun packed Christmas party night, with games including "Santa, Santa, Reindeer", "Bauble Run" and a Christmas Quiz.   To 're-charge the batteries', the Boys then tucked into a selection of party food, including slices of Christmas Chocolate cake !!   To finish the night off, the Boys enjoyed a game "Christmas Pass the Parcel".

The annual Battalion Carol Service took place in Westerton Parish Church on Sunday 14th December.   The Service was for Boys, parents and friends of all Companies in the Lennox and Argyll Battalion.   This well attended Christmas themed service was concluded by the singing of such favourites as 'Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer', 'Jingle Bells' and of course, 'The 12 Days of Christmas' all led by the Battalion President.

On the morning of Saturday 6th December, 1st Bearsden held its annual Christmas Market in the BB Hall.

The event was well attended, especially considering the freezing conditions outside.   There was a wide variety of Christmas gifts on sale as well as a home baking stall, 0&5 stall, a drawing competition and various games.   From the efforts on the day, a grand sum of £1800 was made.

Many thanks to those that helped during the day and to those parents and friends who supported the event.

Held at Vale of Leven Swimming Pool, 1st Bearsden Juniors took part in the annual Battalion Swimming Gala.   This Battalion Competition is a joint Company and Junior Section event, with Boys taking part in heats and finals in their respective age group.   As ever, the Gala was well attended by Boys from throughout Battalion.

The 1st Bearsden Juniors competed well, and managed to make it through their heats into several of the finals.   Overall, 1st Bearsden Juniors managed to secure 3rd place in the Juniors placings.  Well done Boys !!   Thanks also to the parents who supported the Boys, and helped with the timekeeping at this event.

The Enrolment Parade this year was to New Kilpatrick Parish Church.   There was an excellent turnout from each of the 3 Sections, and the weather behaved itself as well.... !

The Central Churches of Bearsden, to which 1st Bearsden are attached, take it turn to host and conduct Parade Services, such as our annual Enrolment Service.   Later this Session, we will parade to two of the other churches to which we are attached, Baljaffray Parish Church and All Saints Episcopal Church.

The Juniors enjoyed a very fun and noisy halloween party.  The boys (and staff) came along dressed up ready for fun.   This started very quickly with themed games including zombie tig, balloon pirates and mummy race where boys were wrapped up in toilet paper before our 'mummies' raced each other.   The boys moved on to some squad fun playing the mars bar game...sweets, fun and taught how to use a knife and fork while wearing gloves, hat and scarf...whats not to love?   While boys enjoyed this and a quick clean of the hall (12 rolls of toilet paper unwrapped makes a lot of mess!) the main event was set up.   An obstacle race with marshmallows, doughnuts and bobbing for apples all included, a very messy but fun game to play and watch!   A very happy group finished the evening with some refreshments and snacks and the announcement of our costume winners from each year group.   A very lively evening enjoyed by all !

The Juniors enjoyed a visit to the Milngavie Fire Station where they had an opportunity to try on the uniform, get to grips with the hose nozzles, prepare an accident victim ( a volunteer! ) for transportation on a back board and wash the cars in the car park.   On a more serious note the boys were given a talk on general fire safety and the importance of smoke alarms.  They were also told how dangerous "prank calls" can be and that they endanger lives.

If any parents need advice on providing smoke alarms or how to prepare a Fire Plan for use in an emergency please call the Fire Station as they will be happy to help.

Having received positive feedback from Parents and the Boys' who attended last Session's Annual Weekend Camp at PGL Dalguise, near Dunkeld in Perthshire, the Section will return to PGL Dalguise for its Annual Weekend Camp in May 2009, on the weekend 1st to 3rd May .

As with previous camps, numbers are limited and places will be filled on a first come, first served basis.   Information on the camp was issued on Thursday 4th September.

Parents who wish to ask any questions regarding the camp should speak to Mr Kelly.

The Junior Section held their Enrolment night on Thursday 28th August at the BB Hall.  With returning Boys from last year, Boys moving up from our Anchor Section and our new Starts, Section numbers are looking very healthy for the forthcoming session.

The first Session night began on Thursday 4th September at 7:05pm, (Doors Open 7:00pm).

Uniform orders of BB Polo Shirt and Sweatshirt were issued on 4th September. Uniform orders of BB Waterproof will be available within a couple of weeks subject to stock levels at the manufacturer.