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BB Junior Section: Bible Knowledge 2023
The Angus Stuart Trophy for Bible Knowledge was begun in honour of Mr Stuart’s many years of faithful service to the 137th. It is quite a difficult competition and requires a lot of work by the boys. The winner this year – for the second time – is Ethan Hooper.

BB Junior Section: Glasgow Battalion Kurling 2023
The Glasgow Battalion Indoor Kurling Competition took place at Ibrox Parish Church on Saturday, 25th February, 2023.
A great time was had by all the boys who attended. The 137th had two teams taking part and had excellent success with one team winning the competition and the other one came fourth. Well done to all the boys who took part.

BB Junior Section: Indoor Uni-Hoc Competition
On Saturday, 12th November, four of the boys from the 137th Junior Section attended the Glasgow Battalion Uni-Hoc Competition and had a great afternoon – especially as they won a bronze medal. The boys pictured below are Jacob, Jay, Dylan and Charlie. Well done boys and thanks to Glasgow Battalion for a fun afternoon.

Ross Mckendrick’s 90th BIrthday Celebration
Ross McKendrick recently celebrated his 90th Birthday – a fantastic achievement. On Sunday, 9th October, 2022, the congregation attended a birthday celebration for Ross after church. We were treated by an introduction by Alistair, enjoyed the fabulous lunch catered by some of the ladies in the church, and then by an amusing and interesting speech from Ross, which also included a humourous song which was greatly appreciated.

Christmas Worship Video December 2021
Here is our Christmas worship video, featuring the children from St Andrew’s and Mure Memorial. We hope you enjoy viewing and hearing the children.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.

Junior Section Christmas Party 2021
The boys enjoyed their Christmas Party on Thursday, 16th December, 2021 and had great fun at the various games, including pass the parcel, musical chairs and charades. Please click on the thumbnails below to view the pictures.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.

Christmas Angels 2021
Thanks to Garrowhill Primary School children for decorating the church railings with Christmas Angels. Looks very nice.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.

Christmas Card Design Activity 2021
We are delighted to announce the three designs which will be printed as Christmas cards for distribution to our church members, were designed by the following children:
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.

COP26 POETRY SUCCESS
One of our Junior Sections boys, Steven Bennie, achieved great success when taking part in the Lord Provost’s COP26 Poetry Competition, by reaching the final of the competition.

BONFIRE NIGHT EVENT
Mure Memorial and St Andrew’s BONFIRE NIGHT EVENT at Mure Memorial Church grounds
on 5th November, 2021 from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.

Ringing Support for the NHS
Jack found an excellent use for the BB Junior Section bell. Ringing his support for the NHS. Well done Jack! Hope you remember to keep it clean.

Sheila Blackwood’s 50 Years of Service to Girl Guiding
A surprise celebration was held in Mure Memorial on Saturday, 29th February, 2020, to mark the 50 years of outstanding service that Sheila has given to the Girl Guides. Her fellow Guide leaders laid on a fantastic afternoon tea which was enjoyed by all.

BB Junior Section: Indoor Sports Competition 2020
The 137th Glasgow Company attended the Glasgow Battalion Indoor Sports competition at the Emirates Arena on 16th January, 2020. The boys had a great time taking part in the impressive Emirates Sports Arena. This is an exceptionally competitive event which is very well attended, and success is hard to come by. All the boys did very well, and two of them reached great success.

Chalking the Step 2020
On Sunday, 5th January, 2020, Mure Memorial held a Chalking the Step blessing after the morning service.
This was in collaboration with visual artists Gardner & Gardner and the Moderator who invited every congregation to gather at the front steps of their church and pray a blessing on everyone who will cross the threshold of their building in 2020.

John Coutts – Bon Voyage
After many, many years of service within Mure Memorial, it was good for the congregation to be able to wish farewell to John as he moves down to Southampton to live with his daughter.