What we do:
Central to the Anchor Boy programme is playing games and having fun, but the boys, 25 strong this year, have also to complete a new national programme of achievements, leading to the presentation of award badges.
On a wider stage, the boys participate in local Battalion events and each year enter teams for various games and activities.
Some of the outings that the boys have attended this year is the Christmas cinema outing to the local Cinema in December, Deep Sea World in North Queensferry and a picnic at Scott Lodge.
Who could not be rejuvenated after spending time with this very energetic and enthusiastic group in their bright red jerseys.
History of the Anchor Boys:
In 1975 the Boys Brigade advised organisations that they could start taking boys from Primary 2 school age. At this time it was very much an experiment and very informal.
There was no official designation for this group, so it was decided that they would be called the Shipmates. They now have the name of the Anchor Boys and wear the ever distinctive red jumper.
Anchor Boys 2008:
We have 25 boys this year in the Anchor Boys, also a new helper, who is going on to do her training as an officer although she has previous experience in the Girls Brigade.
The officer in charge along with 5 other helpers, two of which have recently completed a section of the Duke of Edinburgh awards make up the leadership of the section.
The Anchor Boys works for achievements, which they should complete over the two year period that they are with the section. This is a fun section, in which we play games, do craft work and have storytelling.
We also enter competitions and at the moment the boys are colouring a picture of 'Joseph' (and his coat of many colours) which is being entered nationally.
We also have competitions against other companies where they get a chance to meet other boys in Anchor Boy Sections.
At Halloween there is always a party and at Christmas an outing to the cinema.
In the spring we have an outing and last year we went to Scott Lodge for a picnic and joined up with our Junior Section who were staying there over the weekend.
If you would like to join our Anchor Boys you will be made very welcome and have a lot of fun.
Email us for details or contact any officer.
