Issue Number 25 | December 2024
Scouts
28 th Ayrshire Scouts ( Troon ) is an amazing experience for any ages , you have lots of opportunities for international camps ( Kandersteg , Jamborees etc .) Some of the troops went to Kandersteg in Switzerland during summer 2024 , as someone who went there it was the best 2 weeks of my life , I met scouts from America , Portugal , Ireland and many more countries . I hiked to lakes with the most beautiful views , went white water rafting and went into Thun on a double decker train . I was so sad to leave Switzerland because of how much fun I had and how many memories were made . - Maya Grace Thomson 3p2
Boy ' s and Girl ' s brigade Written by Blair ( S3 )
The Boys Brigade is one of the largest Christian youth organizations in the UK and Northern Ireland . They have over 20,000 Young people and 7,000 volunteers across 750 companies , Including The 1 st Troon and 1 st Dundonald . The Boys Brigades objective is -
" The advancement of Christ ' s kingdom among boys and the promotion of habits of obedience , reverence , discipline , selfrespect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness ."
The boys brigade offers a diverse range of skill-building activities for the boys . The activities range from Camping and kayaking to Music and Crafts . So , whatever type of person you are , the boys Brigade have activities to cater to whatever your interests . We asked 2 members of 1 st Dundonald about their experiences in the boy ’ s brigade . Anonymous : " The Boys Brigade helped me and ( friend ) to advance our self-respect for people because of the discipline and kindness of the officers at the Boys Brigade . We find it a lovely way to spend our Friday night with our friends . You do all sorts of things like games , Drill etc . Everything you do at the Boys Brigade will help you later on in life as you can put it on your CV for completing your Boys Brigade badge ."
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