Anchor Boys

Officer in Charge : Mrs J. Bruce

Friday Nights 6.30 to 7.30pm Church Halls

Fun, games, achievement classes. Anchor Boys are encouraged to attend Sunday School.

Friday nights begin with a short opening service, from then, there is an active programme of games, classes and group work. Classes may include arts and crafts, basic baking, group quizzes, stories, etc.,.

Age group: Primary 1 to Primary 3

Junior Section

Officer in Charge : Miss J. Clark

Monday Nights 6.45 to 8.30pm Church Halls

Fun, games, achievement classes, sports. Junior Section Boys are encouraged to attend Sunday School.

Monday nights are action packed with an opening service, inspection, achievement classes as the boys work towards gaining the different badges open to them through their three years in the Junior Section. There will be plenty of games, and an introduction to the Pipe Band (drum and chanter tuition). At the end of the night there is the closing service followed by the tuck shop. The Junior section participate in district events, and play regularly in the District Football league and cup competitions.

Age group: Primary 4 to Primary 6

Company Section

Officer in Charge : Mr M. S. Gordon

Friday Nights 7.35 to 10pm (with late night games for Non Commisioned Officers) Church Halls

Fun, games, achievement classes, sports, drill, Bible Class, competitions, etc.,. Company Section members are expected to attend Bible Class.

The Company Section is the busiest section of the ‘128’. Friday nights are packed with classes and sports. The evening begins with the opening parade, this includes an opening prayer, and inspection, and is then onto the programme. The programme usually starts with drill for all ages, followed by the classes whilst the PE takes place in the large hall. There is a short interval in the night’s proceedings when the canteen is open. At the end of the evening the Company has its closing parade and dismissal. The NCO’s are permitted to stay behind for an extra half hour to play sports in the hall. Occasionally, the Friday night programme is replaced with a special activity or outing. Our Pipe Band is part of the Williamwood Pipe Band which grew from the BB’s Pipe Band to become World Champions (Grade 4). The Company Section competes in District (Cathkin), Battalion (Glasgow), and National Competitions. In most competitions we have friendly rivalry with our neighbouring Companies and in or two events we join forces to allow us to field a full strength team. We also get the chance to attend our summer camp during the first week of the school holidays.

Age group: Primary 7 to Secondary 5

Senior Section

Officer in Charge : Mr G. Smith

Arrangements vary from week to week, depending on activities.

Fun, sports, outings, Bible Class, competitions, etc.,. Senior Section members are expected to attend the Company Section Bible Class and/or Church.
The Senior Section caters for those who have completed the badgework of the Company Section, Seniors and young officers. It offers a varying range of activities both sporting and educational, including five a sides, factory visits, etc.,.

Age group: Secondary 6 +