Anchor Boys
If you are interested in knowing more about Anchor Boys
Sadly Boys Brigade has been suspended untill we can recruit more leaders. If you are interested then please contact us using the information on the Contacts Page.
Anchor Boys is the youngest section of the Boys Brigade. We are a uniformed, church based organization catering for boys aged between 5 and 8 years old. We meet every Wednesday from 5.45pm to 7.05pm at Bromyard Road Methodist Church Hall.
What we do on a Wednesday evening
Above all, whatever we do the emphasis is on FUN!
During the first part of the evening we play games. These can be team games e.g. obstacle courses, football, treasure hunts etc. We also play group games e.g. cat & mouse, stuck in the mud, beans etc. These are examples of our ‘rowdy games’. However we also play ‘quiet games’ e.g. guess the length of a minute, memory games & hunt the anchor.
During the second part of the evening we provide a wide range of craft activities. We make models from card, fabric etc. We make gifts, cards & decorations for various occasions, particularly Christmas. Sometimes crafts are related to bible stories. We also cook at least once a term. We bake simple biscuits & cakes which the boys can take home at the end of the evening.
We have recently embarked upon badge work with the boys which gives more purpose and value to our games and craft activities. Our badge work is divided into five categories:-
Body – Fit for fun
- Games and physical activities
Mind – Think and do
- Quizzes, thinking games, treasure hunts
Spirit – God and me
- Devotions, prayers, bible stories
Community – Me and my world
- Conservation, helping others
Creativity – Make and do
- Crafts, cooking
Our evening is brought to a close when we join the Junior Section of Boys Brigade. Their opening devotions are our closing devotions led by the Sergeant of the Company. This involves a short story promoting Christian values and a prayer.
On the first Sunday of every month we meet at Church at 10.15am for our Parade Service. The service usually finishes about 11.45am when the boys can be collected. If however you wish to join us for the service you are very welcome.
We charge a small weekly fee of less than 50p to cover our costs. We get extra income from collecting aluminium cans and foil. Boys can bring a small amount of money to spend at our tuck shop. (No more than 25p)
If you are interested in knowing more about Anchor Boys please come along and find out more at
Bromyard Road Methodist Church Hall
Bromyard Road
St Johns
Worcester
Wednesday evening 5.45pm to 7.05pm.
Helen & Margaret will be very glad to speak to you and welcome your child to a ‘trial session’.
We look forward to meeting you
Helen Laird