Church Lads and Girls Brigade
In
1998 the company reformed the band. The band went from strength to
strength, incorporating bugles in 2004 and valved brass and woodwind in
2007.
The band performs in many of the local carnivals each year and combines with Hinckley Company to put on a concert each year.
The
band decided to enter the CLCGB National Band Competition in 2002,
finishing runners up in Novice and Winning Novice in 2003. After 2
years of consolidation in Contest Class, the band were Winners of
Contest Class in 2006. For the last 2 years we have performed in
Championship Class and in 2008 we also had a Junior Band in Novice,
finishing Runners Up.
The company also organises a tour most years for the band to perform. Skegness, Weston Super Mare, Mablethorpe, The New Forest,
Concert in Hastings, Tour 2007
Isle of Wight Tour 2008
A number of our band members were also fortunate enough to be asked to play in a combined band at the Lord Mayors Show in
THE CHURCH LADS AND CHURCH GIRLS BRIGADE
From about 1860 isolated ‘Brigades’ were formed all over the
The Brigade is an Anglican Youth Organisation with the object of extending the
ST MARYS BARWELL CHURCH LADS AND CHURCH GIRLS BRIGADE – ABOUT US
There have been companies in Barwell and surrounding villages since the early part of the century although the present company in Barwell has been in existence since 1974. There are currently 9 active units in Leicestershire divided into 3 Battalions, Watling (The newest Battalion set up in 2004 when Atherstone joined Leicester Regiment from Coventry Diocese, serving the Hinckley area),
For 5-7 year olds
The Martins have a group which meets on a Tuesday evening at St Christophers and another group which meets at the Village Hall on a Wednesday evening, both 6pm to 7.30pm
For 7-10year olds
The Y Team also have a group which meets on a Tuesday evening at St Christophers and another group which meets at the Village Hall on a Wednesday evening, both 6pm to 7.30pm
For 10 to 13 year olds
The JTC have a group which meets on a Friday evening at the Village Hall from 7.30 to 8.45pm
For 13-18 year olds
The Senior Corps have a group which meets on a Friday evening at the Village Hall from 7.30 to 8.45pm
Band practice is on a Friday evening at the Village Hall from 6 to 7.30pm
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ST MARYS BARWELL CHURCH LADS AND CHURCH GIRLS BRIGADE – WHAT WE DO
The
Brigade really does offer something for everyone. You get the
opportunity of trying lots of different activities on a ‘company’ night
and you can also take part in the various activities we have at the
weekends.
Each
week we have an exciting mixture of crafts, games and much more……Each
age group follows a badge scheme which lets them gain badges which are
worn on their uniform. Uniforms for the younger ages comprise a navy
blue sweatshirt and baseball cap.
Our
leaders seek to create a caring and safe environment in which
friendships can be established, helping children to grow in confidence,
developing their skills and abilities and helping them to work together
showing care and concern for others and their village.
Some of our activities
Football, Netball, Athletics, Unihoc, Camping , Arts & Crafts
Cooking, Visits & Day Trips, 10 Pin Bowling
