Congratulations to the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade, based at Duston United Reformed Church, which has recently celebrated its centenary.
Founded on the 8 February 1923, the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade has been providing boys and young men with opportunities to learn, grow, and discover ever since.
The group, which works with five to 18-year-olds, also received a letter from King Charles to mark their 100th anniversary.
In the letter, King Charles wrote: “Please convey my warmest wishes to the 11th Northampton Boys’ Brigade and send my best wishes to all for a most memorable and successful day marking this significant milestone in the history of the company.”
Joe Harrison, Leader-in-Charge of the group who is also great-great-grandson of Henry Harrison who started the company in 1923, said: “It’s been brilliant bringing our young people together to celebrate 100 years of Boys’ Brigade in Duston.”
Including a thanksgiving service and a party, the young people have been marking the significant milestone in a variety of ways.
They aim to complete 100 challenges throughout the year including tasks such as trying to visit 100 London landmarks in a weekend, receiving more than 100 birthday cards, creating 100 care packages for the community, giving 100 volunteering hours and much more.
The company also received video messages of congratulations from important people across the town such as the Lord Lieutenant, Mayor Cllr Dennis Meredith, Andrew Lewer MP, and Northampton Town Football Club.
“Our boys had a great time at our 100th birthday party and we’re looking forward to carrying on our celebrations with our 100 challenges for 100 years,” continued Joe. “The letter from the King really was the cherry on the top and a few jaws certainly hit the floor when we read that letter out to our members.”
More information on Northampton Boys Brigade can be found here.
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