1959 - 2009
50th Anniversary

As mentioned before, back in October 1959 Mr P W Reed started our Company with just a handful of eager lads.  Two of the original members are still active (well almost!), currently serving as officers in the Company. October 10th 2009 was a brilliant afternoon with a good number of past members returning to share memories and news.  Memories come flooding back with photographs, videos and other memorabilia to prompt past members and friends, the phrase “Do you remember when…” was commonly heard. While enjoying a splendid tea, the afternoon was filled with happy chatter, and occasional guffaws of laughter. Many messages had been received, including a letter by the founding Minister, Rev Douglas Sparkes, and these were on display for folk to read. It was encouraging to realise the influence that the BB had had on so many young lives, and how so many still valued their BB experiences. The founder Captain, Mr Peter Reed, and current member, Peter Williams, are shown cutting the celebration cake. Prior to the event, we dug out, and dusted off, some very old photo's, and wonder how many events, and past members, can be identified - See our Photo Archive Pages Click here to see photos taken at the event itself.