Handbook 1819

East Antrim Battalion Handbook

Session 2018 -2019

Ballyclare Ballyeaston Ballylinney Ballynure Cairncastle Carrickfergus Greenisland Islandmagee Kilbride Larne Mullaghdubh Raloo Whitehead

www.boysbrigadeni.org.uk/eastantrimbattalion

[email protected]

11 Glenburn Manor Carrickfergus BT38 7TX August 2018

Dear Fellow Officers,

Welcome to another year in the life of Boys’ Brigade within East Antrim. I trust you all were able to manage some quality time with family during the summer months and you are now refreshed to start working to reach boys and young men for our saviour.

The executive were greatly encouraged by the numbers attending the rewarding volunteer dinner in April and are busy discussing the changes you wanted to happen.

A big thank you to all companies and individuals who sponsored me on my 35 mile walk from Rathmore to Newport. I am delighted to say I made it home and we raised over £10,000 leaving HQ debt free on the new complex.

Serious consideration must be made within each council section to bring forward new names for the officer bearers in 2 years time. I trust you all give these post prayerful consideration.

This year the Conference / Council in Edinburgh will be updated on progress of last year’s NI motion. Our President, Mr David Bevins has written to all Captains with an update. This year there is a motion to change “boys” to “young people” in Brigade regulations and my view is we should oppose this.

The 2018/19 session has again a selection of events both sporting and social; I encourage officers to attend and to encourage the boys to enter the competitions.

The Battalion will attempt to communicate with officers via Whatsapp this session and the executive have already commenced doing so with some success.

Please remember we still hold two meeting per session and you can find the dates in another part of this handbook.

The website continues to be our main communication tool. Please make sure you keep up to date by visiting the site regularly and if you are involved with competitions or events please email a report to [email protected] so that the site is kept up to date.

I would like to express my appreciation to all officers who worked at District, Company and Battalion level throughout the last session.

I also wish to inform you that I have been appointed to the Boys’ Brigade UK Executive and I look forward to being able to attend meetings at Felden soon.

So at the start of a new session can I encourage you to get involved more with your Company.

Give that little bit extra and collectively we can achieve our object of Advancing Christ's Kingdom among boys.

God bless you in this new session.

Yours sincerely

Drew Buchanan MBE Battalion President.

Dates for Session 2018/19

August Wednesday 23rd Executive 8th Carrickfergus

October Sunday 7th Annual Church Parade 2nd Carrickfergus & Officers’ Dedication

October Tuesday 16th October Battalion Councils Training 1st Ballylinney

February 2019 Thursday 21st Executive 1st Kilbride

May 2019 Thursday 2nd Clotworthy House, Antrim (Treasure Hunt)

Executive visit the Mayor of Newtownabbey

Office Bearer - Session 2017 - 2020

Honorary Vice-Presidents Miss Sarah Gardner, 8 Magee Park, Larne BT40 1PP Mr Brian. P Smyth, 26 Castlerocklands, Belfast Road, Carrickfergus BT38 8FJ Mr Frank Picton, 32 Fairview Park, Carrickfergus, BT38 7JG The Rev. Dr. Colin D McClure, The Manse 5 Whitla’s Brae, Larne, BT40 3BY

President Drew Buchanan MBE , 11 Glenburn Manor, Carrickfergus, BT38 7TX Tel. 07803 146938 Email [email protected]

Vice- Presidents (CS) Colin Bell 10 Raloo Road Larne BT40 3DR Tel. 07720 720066 Email [email protected]

(JS) David Hoy 155 Ballycorr Road Ballyclare BT399DF Tel.07837 359290 Email [email protected]

(AB) Margaret McAdoo, 202 Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9RL Tel. 028 9332 4911 Email [email protected]

Secretary Alan Miles, 47 Brook Avenue, Carrickfergus BT38 7TE Tel. 028 9336 8821 Email [email protected]

Treasurer Drew Buchanan, 11 Glenburn Manor, Carrickfergus, BT38 7TX Tel. 07803 146938 Email [email protected]

Battalion Chaplain Rev. Leslie Addis Tel: 07824 44 6011 Email: [email protected]

Under 26 reps Philip Ross, 17 Cloverbrook, Larne, BT40 2UP Tel.07496259702 Email [email protected] Jonathan Morgan, 27 Old Shore Road, Carrickfergus,BT38 8PF Tel. 07702678417 Email [email protected]

Representative to NI District Executive Drew Buchanan MBE, 11 Glenburn Manor, Carrickfergus, BT38 7TX Tel. 07803 146938 Email [email protected]

Training Officer Dr John Cathcart 13 Baird Avenue Carrickfergus BT38 7XH Tel. 07710745030 Email [email protected] or [email protected]

Public Relations Officer 4

Drew Buchanan, 11 Glenburn Manor, Carrickfergus, BT38 7TX Tel. 07803 146938 Email [email protected] Served by website at www.boysbrigadeni.org.uk

Section Representatives Anchors: Claire Hull, 14 Princess Gardens, Larne, BT40 1RQ Tel. 07739 518538 Email [email protected]

Junior: Lorraine Bell 10 Raloo Road, Larne, BT40 3DR Tel. 07526 740436. Email [email protected]

Company: Adam Fittis, 102 Woodburn Road, Carrickfergus BT38 9AB Tel. 07530 621526 Email [email protected]

Battalion Committees Finance Drew Buchanan (convenor) and Colin Bell Training John Cathcart (Convenor), Niall McConkey, plus Section Reps Publications Alan Miles and Drew Buchanan C. Education Alan Miles Honorary Auditor John Richardson, J.P.

Anchors Council Chair Margaret McAdoo, 202 Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9RL Tel. 028 9332 4911 Vice Chair Vacant Tel. Secretary Elaine Smith, Tel. Rep NI AB Vacant Tel. Training Officer Vacant Tel.

Junior Section Council Chair David Hoy 8 Hamlet Grove Ballyclare BT39 9GF Tel.028 9334 2092 Vice Chair Vacant Secretary Lorraine Bell 10 Raloo Road, Larne, BT40 3DR Tel. 07526 740436. Rep NI JS Wesley Magill, 1 Gordonvale Drive, Larne BT40 Tel. 028 2827 6674 Training Officer Vacant

Company Section Council Chair Colin Bell, 10 Raloo Road, Larne, BT40 3DR Tel. 07720 720066 Vice Chair Stephen Lindsay, 17 Tern Crescent Carrickfergus Tel. 02893 35 0462 Secretary Jim Brown, 33 Broadlands Drive Carrickfergus BT38 7DJ Tel 02893 36 0241 Rep NI CS Colin De Leeuwe, 6 Sandringham Court, Carrick BT38 9BQ Tel.07548 668213 Training Officer John Cathcart 13 Baird Avenue Carrickfergus BT38 7XH Tel. 07710 745030

Drill Committee Michael Crooks and John Cathcart

Queens Badge Walter Lambe, Michael Crooks, and Colin Bell Advisors

D of E Award Advisors Nicholas Irwin, Gregory Lorimer and Alistair McGruggan

THE ANNUAL EXECUTIVE REPORT 2017 -2018

As we come to the end of another season of BB we must give thanks to Our Lord and Saviour for all the goodness that He has bestowed upon us in East Antrim Battalion during this season.

The Executive would like to express thanks to all the Officers, Leaders and Helpers who work hard each and every week within the Battalion, the Executive appreciates the loyalty and work that is carried out with the aim of the Boys’ Brigade, the Advancement of Christ’s Kingdom amongst boys, being the centre of this work.

The Executive would also like to express thanks to all those involved in duties at NID level. A special thank you goes to all the Officers who work tirelessly with the young men at Queen’s Badge level, Duke of Edinburgh level and at KGVI levels.

The Executive would also like to express thanks and appreciation to all those Officers, Leaders and Helpers who for one reason or another are standing down this session. The Executive wish God’s Blessing in whatever they do. Without Officers Leaders and Helpers, Companies have difficulty operating. The Executive would also like to thank those who will be continuing in new roles come September.

The Executive would also like to thank Dr. John Cathcart the Battalion Training Officer for organising the Grade 111 Leadership course and would also like to thank those in 1st Whitehead and 1st Ballyclare who held these two courses.

On Sunday 1st October 2017 we held our Annual Battalion Church Parade and Officers Dedication Service in the town of Ballyclare. The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Council along with other Councillors attended the Church Service.

We were again blessed with wonderful weather and an attendance of 16 out of 22 Companies being represented, it was very rewarding to witness Ballyclare Presbyterian Church, Ballyclare filled with boys and Officers from all over the East Antrim area. There were over 400 members on parade, a truly wonderful sight. Congratulations to 1st Larne and 1st Raloo Junior Sections who were jointly awarded the Fitzell Trophy and 1st Carrickfergus Company who were awarded the McCune Trophy. Congratulations also to 1st Ballynure and 1st Raloo who were the first recipients of the Sarah Gardner Trophies.

The Executive were deeply saddened at the sudden loss of one of our esteemed Vice President’s, Mr Ken Hogg who passed away during this session. Sympathies were expressed to his family circle. At his funeral, there was a large contingent of both past and present members. His passing will be greatly missed not only within our Battalion but also the wider Boys’ Brigade circle.

During the year there have been many competitions and events across all sections. All these events and competitions could not be held if it were not for the dedication of all the Officers who arrange each event.

Thank you to everyone.

Well done to all the boys within all Sections who took part and congratulations to all the winners. It would be unfair to single any particular Company out. However, a “Special” mention must go to 5th Carrickfergus Company who represented the Battalion at the UK National 5-aside Competition in Derby.

As like last year, a Christian Education examination was held; it is disappointing that only a small number of Companies within the Battalion participate in this examination.

As boys from East Antrim Battalion prepare to attend a Queen’s Badge presentation evening on 18th May 2018, at which a number of young men from the East Antrim Battalion will be presented with their Queen’s Badges the Executive hope and pray that these young men will continue to remain within Boys’ Brigade.

The Executive would like to wish anyone attending holiday or camp weekends a safe and rewarding experience, and hope that the aim of the Boys’ Brigade will be at the heart of each and every event.

We hope and pray that all Officers and Boys have a refreshing break from Boys’ Brigade during the summer and pray that each and everyone will return renewed and ready for the new session in September 2018.

I present this report on behalf of the Battalion Executive.

Alan Miles Secretary

Golf Competition

Annual Accounts for period ended 28th February 2018

Prepared By Drew Buchanan MBE Treasurer Audited by John Richardson Approved by Executive on 7th February 2018

28th Feb 28th Feb 28th Feb 28th Feb 2017 2018 2017 2018 Opening Balance £12,512.30 £9,729.10 Late J Simms 50th Anniversary £160.00 £5,147.90 50th Anniversary £34.00 £4,856.50 Battalion Battalion Bank Interest £9.16 £8.00 NI Dues £1,500.48 £1,557.98 Battalion Dues £696.50 £648.00 Insurance £95.55 NI Dues £2,228.80 £2,203.20 Bank fees £52.88 £42.59 Website £75.00 Webmasters £720.00 £720.00 Church Parade £547.95 £428.45 Misc £356.39 £212.00 Newport £3,750.35 £118.40 Secretary's Expenses £354.00 NIR Bursary Fund £55.00 £36.80 Church Parade Charity £550.00 World Fellowship £55.00 £36.80 Treasurer Expenses £55.00 Misc Income £59.00 £1,108.00 Sandford Bequest Newport £6,472.13 NI Bursary £35.00 World Fellowship £51.00 Company Section Volunteers evening £700.00 Sports Dues £1,090.00 £415.00 Company Section QB skills £240.00 £245.00 Sports account £451.58 £766.70 Christian Educ Exam & prizes £210.00 £195.00 Sports Convenor's expenses Band Expenses £400.00 £320.00 National Competitions £400.00 £200.00

Junior Section Carol Service £22.60 Junior Section Football Sports events and medals £313.60 Carol Service £127.50 Anchor Boys Anchor Boys Anchor Boy project £150.00 Appeal £150.00 Carol Service £22.60 Expenses £107.35 Fun & Games Carol Service £57.87 Balance £9,729.10 £10,004.71 £21,629.06 £20,169.85 £21,629.06 £20,169.85

The Battalion Executive consists of the following members: 1. Battalion President and chair of Executive – 2. Vice Presidents (chair of section councils) as elected by each section to represent and feedback from Council meetings; Company Section – Junior Section – Anchor Boys 3. Secretary – 4. Treasurer, to administer the finances of the Battalion including dues, expenses and sources of income/funding – 5. Chaplain – 6. Training Officer, representing the training committee dealing with all aspects of training within the Battalion – 7. Northern Ireland District Executive Representative – 8. Under 26 representatives 9. One elected representative from each section; Company Section – Junior Section – Anchor Boys

All its members are elected at each Council meeting or the AGM.

Whilst each section council will deal with their own affairs, i.e. competitions, sports, training etc, the Executive serves as a forum to facilitate discussion of issues common to all sections, control finance, offer assistance and guidance, and represent local concerns at regional and district levels.

To assist the Executive as they seek to be of assistance to Companies of the Battalion, a series of informal visitations are arranged to facilitate an opportunity to meet with individual companies and their officers. This is not an inspection, but an opportunity to meet, learn and share together, with input available from the visitors (with prior arrangement!). As the visit is informal there is no feedback as such, general comments will be shared and the visit noted at the next Executive meeting.

The Executive is yours, elected by you, seeking to serve you. If you have any queries with regard to the Battalion, or problems within your Company, contact the secretary in confidence for assistance.

1st Raloo Unihoc Winners

Battalion Presidents 1967 - 1969 JW Sandford MBE JP 1st Larne 1969 - 1971 Thomas Dorman 2nd Larne 1971 – 1974 J Nigel Boal 2nd Carrickfergus 1974 – 1981 Samuel Murphy JP 1st Carrickfergus 1981 – 1994 Jonathan Simms MBE 3rd Carrickfergus 1994 – 2002 Adam J McKinley 1st Larne 2002 - 2009 Brian P Smyth 1st Greenisland 2009 - Drew Buchanan MBE 8th Carrickfergus

Battalion Church Parade Rota 2006 1st Ballyeaston 2018 2nd Carrickfergus 2007 3rd Ballyclare 2019 1st Ballynure 2008 7th Carrickfergus 2020 1st Greenisland 2009 1st Mullaghdubh 2021 3rd Larne 2010 5th Carrickfergus 2022 1st Kilbride 2011 1st Raloo &1st Ballylinney 2023 3rd Carrickfergus 2012 8th Carrickfergus 2024 1st Ballyeaston 2013 1st Larne 2025 6th Carrickfergus 2014 2nd Ballyclare 2026 2015 1st Carrickfergus 2027 2016 2nd Larne 2017* 1st Ballyclare

* In 2017 the Battalion celebrate 50 years.

MOST IMPORTANT Statement of Insurance

All fees MUST be paid by 30th November 2018

Any Company not having confirmed to the Battalion Secretary by 15th January 2019 receipt of their Statement of Insurance from Brigade Headquarters and/or not having paid Northern Ireland and Battalion Dues WILL NOT be permitted to take part in any Region or Battalion Competition or other event.

10 Companies in the Battalion

1st Ballyclare Presbyterian Church Doagh Road

Company Section Thursday Captain Captain Niall McConkey 30 Village Green Doagh Junior Section Meets Thursday night 6.45 to 8.15. BT39 0UD Gavin Patrick 02893 34 0670 14 Russell Court Ballyclare [email protected] 07718899866 [email protected]

Anchors Thursday Lucy Hull 66 Village Green Doagh

07715726279 [email protected] 1/8/18

3rd Ballyclare St John's Parish Church Doagh Rd

Captain Company Section Monday Ian Heaney Captain 20 Russell Manor Ballyclare Co Antrim BT39 9YR Junior Section Thursday Mr Neil Jess 07849 599257 5 Cogry Square Email [email protected] Doagh BT39 0PY Tel 07866 522948 email [email protected]

Anchors Wednesday Gillian Taylor 29 The Proiry Ballyclare BT39 9WB 1/8/18 07843 669930 email [email protected]

Companies in the Battalion

1st Ballyeaston Brann Memorial Hall Trenchill Rd

Captain Company Section Monday Gardiner McAuley Eric Cooper 115 Ballynashee Road, 6 Sawmill Road, Ballyclare Ballyclare, BT39 9JP BT39 9TH, 02893 324659 Tel: 07902045416 [email protected] [email protected] Junior Section Monday Gardiner McAuley 115 Ballynashee Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9TH, Tel: 07902045416 [email protected]

Anchors Monday Simon Harkness 57 Ballynashee Road , Ballyclare BT399TG Mob: 07870169912 Home:02893340232 [email protected] 1/8/18

1st Ballylinney Presbyterian Church Ballylinney Rd

Margaret McAdoo Company Section Thursday 202 Ballyrobert Rd Walter Lambe Ballyclare 23 Grange Valley Way BT39 9RZ Ballyclare, BT39 9AZ 028 93323854 02893 32 4911 [email protected] [email protected] Junior Section Thursday Neil McAdoo Andrew Hamilton

202 Ballyrobert Rd 12 Castlebrook Lane

Ballyclare Ballynure

BT39 9RZ BT39 9GZ 02893 32 4911 028 93342563 [email protected] [email protected] Anchors Thursday Margaret McAdoo [email protected]

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Companies in the Battalion

1st Ballynure Presbyterian Church Main Street

Captain Company Section Monday Irvine Richardson Captain 27 Legaloy Rd 02893 32 3527 Ballyclare BT39 9PS

02893 32 3527 Junior Section Monday Simon Wells [email protected] 11 Belfast Road, Ballynure BT39 phone 07808244787 [email protected]

Anchors Monday Tony Riley 40 Castle Green, Ballynure BT39 9 GN 07828633288 [email protected] 1/8/18

1st Cairncastle Presbyterian Church

Acting Captain Company Section Glyn Forbes

[email protected] Not Operating at present

Junior Section Tuesday

Anchors

Companies in the Battalion

1st Carrickfergus Methodist Church West Street

Captain Company Section Tuesday Stephen Lindsay Captain 17 Tern Crescent Carrickfergus Junior Section Tuesday 02893 35 0462 Gregory Moore 07583 374662 6 Heston Drive Carrickfergus [email protected] BT38 9EL 02893 36 8216 [email protected]

Anchors Tuesday Mrs Emma Lough 52 Oakwood Road, Carrickfergus, BT38 8ET Mobile: 07491 960311 E-mail: [email protected] 1/8/18

2nd Carrickfergus Joymount Presbyterian Church

Captain - Andrew McKeegan Company Section Wednesday 31 Rathmoyle Park West, Andrew McKeegan Carrickfergus BT38 7NG 02893361632 [email protected]

Junior Section Wednesday Andrew McKeegan

Anchors Wednesday Andrew McKeegan

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Companies in the Battalion

3rd Carrickfergus North Street Presbyterian Church

Captain – Company Section Thursday Alan Neilly 11 Kingsland Drive Alan Neilly [email protected] Carrickfergus BT38 9DZ

Tel: 029 9332 9315 mobile: 07803 254598 Junior Section Thursday email: [email protected] Alan Neilly [email protected]

Anchors Thursday

Kathryn Robinson [email protected] 1/8/18

5th Carrickfergus Woodlands Presbyterian Church

Captain Company Section Thursday Stephen Kinkaid Peter McAlister 73 Barn Mills 14 Highgrove Green, Taylors Avenue Carrickfergus, Carrickfergus BT38 9UB BT38 7GY 07428918871 [email protected] Tel: 07450510255 [email protected] Junior Section Thursday

Marty Magill [email protected] 07840339331.

Anchors Thursday Mrs Pauline McCullan 12 Woodburn Avenue Carrickfergus 1/8/18 02893 364567

Companies in the Battalion

6th Carrickfergus Downshire Presbyterian Church

Captain:- Company Section Monday Jim Brown Captain 33 Broadlands Drive Carrickfergus Junior Section Monday BT38 7DJ Ivor Archibald, Ivor Archibald 07729565495 14 Harwood Gardens [email protected] BT38 7US [email protected]

Anchors Monday Jason Crockard 70 Victoria Rise BT38 7UR Carrickfergus Mobile 07545914135 [email protected]

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7th Carrickfergus Elim Pen. Church North Road

Acting Captain Company Section Tuesday Dessie Burgess Dessie Burgess 22 Windslow Heights 22 Windslow Heights,Carrickfergus Carrickfergus BT38 9AT BT38 9AT 07813 140562 02893 361772 [email protected] 07813 140562 [email protected] [email protected] Junior Section Thursday [email protected] David Redmond 7 Love Lane, Carrickfergus BT38 8SL 07947 570096 [email protected] Anchors Tuesday Nadine Redmond 41 Downshire Gardens Carrickfergus BT38 7LN 02893 364570 07951 214381 [email protected] 1/8/18

8th Carrickfergus Holy Trinity Church Prospect Road

Captain Adam Fittis Company Section Monday 102 Woodburn Road, Jonathan Morgan Carrickfergus 27 Old Shore Road BT38 9AB Carrickfergus BT38 8PF 07530621526 07702678417 [email protected] [email protected] Junior Section Monday John Fittis 22 Killaloe Carrickfergus 07817646849 [email protected]

Anchors Monday

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1st Greenisland Presbyterian Church Upper Rd.

Captain Company Section Wednesday Eric Chalmers Captain 11 Hillview Gardens Carrickfergus BT38 8YE Juniors Monday 02893 365293 Alan Brown 5 The Cairn [email protected] Greenisland, BT38 8ZT

Tel. 07854362440 [email protected]

Anchors Friday Mrs Lorraine Clayton 11 Knockmore Park Trooperslane Carrickfergus BT38 8PQ

07833 647506

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Companies in the Battalion

1st Kilbride Presbyterian Church

Captain Company Section Tuesday David Hoy Captain 8 Hamlet Grove 02893 342092 Ballyclare BT39 9GF Junior Section Thursday 02893 342092 David Hoy 8 Hamlet Grove [email protected] Ballyclare BT39 9GF 02893 342092 [email protected]

Anchors Tuesday Christine Cromie 12 Brook Meadows Doagh BT39 0QS 1/8/18 02893 342288

1st Larne 1st Larne Presbyterian Church

Acting Captain Company Section Friday

Wesley Magill 1 Gordonvale Drive, Larne BT40 028 2827 6674 [email protected]

Junior Section Tuesday Wesley Magill 1 Gordonvale Drive, Larne BT40 028 2827 6674 [email protected]

Anchors Tuesday

Companies in the Battalion

3rd Larne Craigyhill Presbyterian Church Churchill Road

Captain Company Section Friday John Dundee 301 Old Glenarm Road See Captain Larne BT40 1TU Junior Section Friday Stephen Wharry 02828 272549 114 Brustin Brae Road 07969 355018 Carincastle Larne [email protected] BT40 2RL 028 2858 3228 07738 004479 [email protected]

Anchors Friday Louise Dundee 301 Old Glenarm Road Larne BT40 1TU 028 2827 2549 07855 111738 1/8/18 [email protected]

1st Mullaghdubh Islandmagee Community Hall

Captain / Chaplain Company Section Wednesday Peter Bovill Captain 65 Low Road Islandmagee BT40 3RD Junior Section Wednesday 07795694499 Jacqui Bovill 65 Low Road [email protected] Islandmagee BT40 3RD 028 9338 2203 [email protected]

Anchors Wednesday As Juniors

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Companies in the Battalion

1st Raloo Presbyterian Church Raloo Cross Roads

Captain Company Section Friday Colin Bell Colin Bell 10 Raloo Road 10 Raloo Road Larne Larne BT40 3DR BT40 3DR 07720 720066 07720 720066 [email protected]. Junior Section Tuesday [email protected]. Mrs Lorraine Bell 10 Raloo Road Larne BT40 3DR 07526 740436 [email protected] Anchors Tuesday Elaine Smith 78A Raloo Road Larne BT30 3DU 02828 260152 [email protected] 1/8/18

1st Whitehead Brown Memorial Hall Kings Road

Captain Company Section Monday Michael Crooks Captain 4 Brooklands Park Whitehead Junior Section Monday BT40 9SN Miss Sally Picton 21, Fernagh Avenue 02893 378936 Newtownabbey 07702 305989 BT37 0BG Tel 02890 870291 mobile 07823 325090 [email protected] email [email protected]

Anchors Tuesday Mrs Olive Crooks 4 Brooklands Park Whitehead BT38 9SN 02893 378936 1/8/18

Roy McCune Cup Regulations

1. Open to Companies operating within the Borough of Carrickfergus.

2. Points will be given in accordance with the regulations current at the particular time and the Cup awarded to the Company with the highest number of points.

3. The award is under the control of the Battalion Executive.

4. POINTS

Company Level a) Company strength in Junior and Company Section according to the statistical returns will be added and one point will be given for each member increase over the previous year. No points to be deducted where there is a decrease.

Anchors Section b) One point for each Section attendance at the Carol Service and Officer representation at Section Council meetings and Battalion Annual General Meeting.

Junior Section c) The total number of achievement badges will be worked out as a percentage of the declared section strength. Points will be given in descending order, i.e. if there are 10 Companies eligible to compete, the highest percentage will get 10 points with the lowest one point. Equal percentages will be given equal points. No entry will produce any points. d) Entry by the Section in NIR Competitions – Quiz Kids, Senior Boy Rally, 5-a-side Football, Figure Marching and attendance at the Carol Service, will each attract one point. Where the NIR Competition and one of the others merge, only one point will be awarded. e) One point each for Officer attendance at Section Council meetings and Battalion Annual General Meeting.

Company Section f) Percentages, as above, worked out against Section strength, in respect of CE Examination passes, Leadership III passes and numbers attending the Section Church Parade. Points awarded, as above, in descending order. g) One point each for representation at Section Council meetings, Battalion AGM and marking of Christian Examination papers.

Where Companies are unable to attend meetings, an apology given beforehand to the appropriate Secretary by the Company, will be counted as attendance.

All points awarded to each Company are totalled and the Cup awarded to the one securing the highest number.

Recommended by a meeting of participating Company representatives at Cairncastle on 23rd April 1998 and confirmed by the Executive on 12th May 1998.

Sarah Gardiner Cup Regulations Ballyclare

1. Open to Companies operating within the Area of Ballyclare.

2. Points will be given in accordance with the regulations current at the particular time and the Cup awarded to the Company with the highest number of points.

3. The award is under the control of the Battalion Executive.

4. POINTS

Anchors Section b) One point for each Section attendance at the Carol Service and Officer representation at Section Council meetings and Battalion Annual General Meeting.

Where Companies are unable to attend meetings, an apology given beforehand to the appropriate Secretary by the Company, will be counted as attendance.

Sarah Gardiner Cup Regulations Larne

1. Open to Companies operating within the area of Larne.

2. Points will be given in accordance with the regulations current at the particular time and the Cup awarded to the Company with the highest number of points.

3. The award is under the control of the Battalion Executive.

4. POINTS

Anchors Section b) One point for each Section attendance at the Carol Service and Officer representation at Section Council meetings and Battalion Annual General Meeting.

Where Companies are unable to attend meetings, an apology given beforehand to the appropriate Secretary by the Company, will be counted as attendance.

The President with members of 5th Carrick and 1st Ballyeaston on the 35 mile walk.

Supporters from 5th Carrick