The Boys' Brigade

The Brigade is split into sections based on age group with boys enjoying a range of activities from games and football to photography and crafts. Why not make new friends and also enjoy our parties, quiz nights, competitions and activity weekends.

Boys' Brigade Section	Date and Time
Anchor Boys (ages 5 to 8)	Thursday 6.00pm to 7.00pm
Junior Section (ages 8 to 11)	Thursday 7.15pm to 9.30pm
Company Section (ages 12 to 14)	Thursday 7.15pm to 9.30pm
Senior Section (ages 15 to 18+)	Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30pm

125th Anniversary Service

In 2008, a special service was held for the 125th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade with the unveiling of a new Cairn in the grounds. Many special activities were held during the year, which you can read about in Johns review of the celebrations.

View photos from the BB 125 service and cairn dedication

View photos from the cairn topping out ceremony

Some members of the Boys' Brigade led by John Methven MBE

Recent Awards

Captain John Methven, who led the Boys' Brigade at Bennochy (previously St. John's) Parish Church, was awarded an MBE in the 2009 New Years Honours List for "voluntary service to the Boys' Brigade in Kirkcaldy, Fife". At a special Church service on 29th November 2015 John 'retired' after 80 years with the Boys' Brigade.

Andrew Bease was presented with the Queen's Badge - the highest award available to a B.B. boy. He was presented at a special service in Dunfermline Abbey by the Lord Lieutenant of Fife on 6th June 2010.

Ian Hunter, one of our 'older' boys, arranged a special football match at Buckingham Palace on the 7th October 2013 in celebration of grass roots football.

As president of the Civil Service Football Club, Ian organised the special 150th anniversary match which was hosted by HRH The Duke of Cambridge. This event was widely covered by TV news broadcasts. Ian sent his good wishes to all current and previous Boys' Brigade members as well as to John Methven and the team.