{"id":28,"date":"2026-01-09T17:09:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T17:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3rdbedford.boys-brigade.org.uk\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2026-01-20T13:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:06:55","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/3rdbedford.boys-brigade.org.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to 3rd Bedford Boys Brigade!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Who Are We?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n We are 3rd Bedford Boys\u2019 Brigade, based at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford, providing a fun, structured, and supportive environment for children and young people.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n We are part of The Boys\u2019 Brigade, a national uniformed youth organisation with groups in around 750 local communities across the United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland.\n As part of The Boys\u2019 Brigade, we offer a weekly programme of activities that helps young people build confidence, develop skills, and enjoy new challenges in a friendly and welcoming setting.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Join Boys\u2019 Brigade?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n Boys\u2019 Brigade is a safe, friendly place where young people can have fun, try new things, and develop practical skills and confidence.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Structured and safe<\/strong>
\r\n Activities are planned, supervised, and led by trained leaders.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Fun and varied<\/strong>
\r\n Games, challenges, learning, and skills-based activities that keep things interesting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Grow with confidence<\/strong>
\r\n Young people are encouraged to take on new challenges and responsibilities in a supportive environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Friendship and teamwork<\/strong>
\r\n Build friendships, work together, and feel part of a team.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

\r\nThere\u2019s something for everyone whether it\u2019s camping or hiking, first aid or five a side, music or crafts. Members develop skills, build confidence, make friends, take responsibility and are encouraged to make a difference.\r\n <\/p>\r\n

\r\nTo discover more about Boys\u2019 Brigade nationally, including its history and the values that shape the organisation, click the link below.\r\n<\/p>\r\nNational BB Website<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Sections<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\nOur programme is delivered across four age groups, each offering activities and experiences\r\nsuited to different stages of development. Every section focuses on building confidence,\r\nteamwork, and practical skills in a fun and supportive environment.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n Anchors (5\u20138 years)<\/strong>
\r\n A fun and active introduction to Boys\u2019 Brigade, with games, crafts, teamwork,\r\n and learning through play.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Juniors (8\u201311 years)<\/strong>
\r\n A varied programme of activities and challenges that encourage curiosity,\r\n confidence, and teamwork.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Company (11\u201314 years)<\/strong>
\r\n More adventurous and skills-based activities that help young people develop\r\n independence, responsibility, and teamwork.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
\r\n Seniors (14\u201318 years)<\/strong>
\r\n Youth-led sessions focused on social activities, new challenges,\r\n and opportunities to take on leadership roles.\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

\r\nTo discover more about our sections, what times they run and the types of activity’s they do, Click the link Below.\r\n<\/p>\r\nOur Sections<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where We Meet<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

\r\n We meet every Friday during term time at Priory Methodist Church, Bedford<\/a>. \r\n

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