Trio of King's Men for 3rd Falkirk Boys' Brigade company
A Falkirk Boys’ Brigade section is marking a remarkable achievement as they celebrate three of their members receiving their King’s Badge.
The trio from 3rd Falkirk Boys’ Brigade, Laird Campbell, Aidan Girvan and Ryan Jones, are the first from the company section to achieve their King’s Badge – the highest award in the BB, since it was renamed following the accession of HM King Charles.
All three have been involved in the Boys’ Brigade from a young age: Ryan joined 3rd Falkirk 12 years ago in the Anchors, Laird joined the company in the Juniors from 1st Bothkenar and Carronshore, and Aidan transferred in S2 following the closure of 1st Camelon.
In 2023 all three had the honour of representing the Boys’ Brigade on Remembrance Sunday at the National Service of Remembrance on Whitehall in London. They have played an active part in all 3rd Falkirk do including representing the company in local and national competitions and enjoying trips from outdoor weekends at Scott Lodge and to visiting Chamonix Mont Blanc last summer.
As part of their King’s Badge journey they have become a key part of Juniors leadership team – taking activities and games and becoming great role models for the younger members.
Russell Croal, 3rd Falkirk captain, said: “It is always a proud moment seeing our members progress through the company and achieve the BBs major awards. Aidan, Laird and Ryan thoroughly deserve their recognition, they are a credit to their parents and 3rd Falkirk.
“We are proud to be a thriving modern youth organisation with a well developed pathway from fun and games at primary school age to developing leadership skills and achieving major awards while at high school.”
The King’s Badge is the highest honour in the Boys’ Brigade movement, requiring candidates to complete a rigorous two year journey of personal and leadership development. To qualify, young men must dedicate at least 30 hours to volunteering within both their company and the wider community, commit to six months of a physical activity and a personal skill, and complete two residential courses.
3rd Falkirk was formed in 2013 and has grown to be one of the largest companies in the Falkirk area with over 60 members from P1-S6. They meet in Falkirk High School on Friday evenings where they enjoy use of the games halls and swimming pool.
The company’s annual awards evening takes place next week on Friday, June 5 in Falkirk Trinity Church at 7pm.
More information on 3rd Falkirk’s activities can be found on their website – very limited places remain for any boys hoping to start in August.