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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.

Glasgow Battalion Bible Knowledge 2019
The Boys’ Brigade’s Glasgow Battalion Bible Knowledge Competition was held in Kenmure Parish Church on Saturday, 24th February, 2019. The competition was well attended and yielded great success for the 137th with the team coming in first. The successful team below were Mason McCutcheon, Adam Forrester, Callum Patrick and Cameron Arthur.

Co-operative Community Fund Presentation – MAP
The Mure Access Project which is providing improved access to our church building received a fantastic boost of £4126.36 from the Co-operative Community Fund from our two local Co-operatives both located in the Barrachnie shops area.
Church members were delighted to be presented with the cheque from the two managers of the shops, Lee and Neil, and all members are very grateful to them and the community for their support.

GB Explorers: Collage Competition 2019
The 45th Glasgow attended the Girls’ Brigade Collage Competition at Renfield St Stephen’s Church, on Saturday, 26th January, 2019, with three teams entering.

BB Junior Section: Glasgow Battalion Indoor Sports 2019
The Glasgow Battalion held an Indoor Sports Competition for Junior Section boys on the 18th January, 2019. There were over 100 boys taking part in the various events at the Emirates Arena. All boys tooks part in events of 60 and 200 metre races, shot putt and long jump. There was a also a team relay race and tug-of-war. The boys enjoyed themselves immensely.
