8 To place editorial email [email protected]
1ST STEWARTON BOYS’ BRIGADE new session
We have now re-started the session after
the summer break. All the sections have
now enrolled, with good numbers attending.
During the summer as well as the usual
years planning, five of the Senior boys
were training for their Duke of Edinburgh
Silver hike which they are going to do in
September near Aberfoyle. We were out
at Loch Doon in early August and also
going down to Glen Trool for their main
practice at the of end of August. Their
preparation also included Sunday nights
for going over route work, map reading,
compass/bearing work, first aid, safety,
cooking, camp craft and so the list goes on.
Our Junior Section during the summer had
a wee trip down to New Cumnock open air
swimming pool. Something we had tried
to arrange during the session but due to a
short summer season we could only go in
August. Ten in total attended and we had a
great day including playing a water version
of Danish Longball! It was a good wee day
out with even stopping for pool side snacks
half way through the afternoon. A lesson
learned by our Captain is that after the
snack you should really leave your wallet in
your bag and not in your swimming shorts
pockets… much to the amusement of the
boys of course! Even a couple of heavy
rain showers didn’t dampen their spirits.
Our Company/Seniors also recently
attended the Rok outdoor centre,
Whithuagh Park, Newcastleton (Scottish
Borders) where the boys enjoyed a
really busy weekend, with Zip Wire,
Mountain Biking and gorge walking,
Along with this we even had a couple
of hours with hired inflatables!
All our programmes for the year are now
planned out. Our numbers are steady but
we are always keen to get new recruits
on board for all sections. Our Junior
Section run a 'Bring a Friend Night'
(This will be the 3rd year we have run
this) and it’s a good opportunity for the
boys to show their friends what they
do and hopefully encourage them to
join. So far we have had 4 new recruits
as a direct result of these nights.
If you require any information on
the Company, or joining details,
contact W. Campbell (07932 540097)
or any other staff member.
M
Est. 2015
merito
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Welcome to Merito your new Bar & Restaurant in Dunlop
Come and visit the newly refurbished bar & restaurant formerly the Village Inn in Dunlop. Now a family run business serving fresh local
produce at reasonable prices seven days a week. A family friendly environment for all, bring the kids and let them sample the children’s menu.
For the adult’s our Dunlop Destroyer hotdog or freshly made pizza washed down with one of our premium beers, cider or real ale are going
down a treat.
Food served daily from 12 o’clock with a light lunch menu on until 3pm. Our imported Tuscan coffee is a must as when you have one you will
be desperate for another!
Newly introduced is a Sunday Roast with all the trimmings starting from midday. Sky sports, live entertainment first Saturday of the month.
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