Wednesday, February 23, 2011

CNY 2011

On 12th February 2011, over 60 members of 1st Kuching Company, The Boys’ Brigade and The Girls’ Brigade attended the Chinese New Year Party at the Parish Hall. The party was organised by the non-commissioned officers (NCOs) and young leaders (YLs) of both companies.

Among those present were Chaplain and Dean The Very Rev’d Michael Buma Galami, Parochial Church Council (PCC) Secretary Robert Tnay, Kuching Stedfast Association Secretary Henry Aik, 1st Kuching BB Captain Norman Ng and 1st Kuching GB Captain Avril Soon.

The party started with an opening prayer led by our BB Captain, followed by Praise and Worship led by our NCOs and YLs.

Then there was a 30-minute lion dance performance by a professional lion dance group, which captivated the attention of everyone present.

Our party continued with one interesting game by NCOs and YLs. All BB and GB members took part in this game.

This year, both BB and GB members took time to entertain those present. The girls performed a musical medley and the boys performed a street dance.

At the end of party, our GB Captain said a grace for our light refreshments. Overall, our team has successfully organised the party.

We also received a lot of feedback from both members and officers since this year’s approach was very different compared to previous years.


Group Photo

Musical Medley by GB Members

Street Dance by BB Members

Lion Dance

Sunday, February 20, 2011

1ST KUCHING COMPANY- 50th ANNIVERSARY – 1961~2011

This year 2011 will be significant for the First Kuching Company of The Boys’ Brigade. It is the year when the First Kuching Company celebrates its 50th Anniversary of its founding. The birth of the BB in East Malaysia, Sarawak in particular, officially took place at the first Enrolment Service held in St. Thomas’ Cathedral on Sunday 17th December 1961. Since that fateful day, there are now 51 companies in East Malaysia alone, 34 in Sarawak, 15 in Sabah and 2 in Brunei.

HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2011:

Jan
Recruitment Drive

Feb
Chinese New Year party

Mar
Fireman’s Award
Obstacle race

Apr
BB Sarawak 50th Ann. Celebration -Sibu

May
Training/Recruit Camp
MIAW games

Jun
Gawai Party

Jul
1st Kuching 50th Ann. Dinner - Kuching
Enrolment Service

Aug
Training-BNTS/ANTS

Sep
Parish sale
Car wash Fundraising

Oct
Southern Region Founder’s Day Service

Nov
Southern Region 50th Ann. Camp -Kuching

Dec
Caroling
Christmas Party

Saturday, February 19, 2011