3rd Enfield Boys' Brigade news 
We're back...!
Added 3rd September 2010 by Tom Boorman
Our new session at BB starts this Monday, 6th September.
We will be meeting at the normal times - 6:00pm to 7:30pm for Anchor Boys and Junior Section, and 7:30pm to 9:30pm for Company Section and Seniors - in full polo shirt uniform with a change of clothes for games.
If any boys have friends that are interested in coming to BB, please bring them along as we are always open to new members! We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.
This weekend (4th and 5th September), Enfield Battalion has a stand at the Enfield Town Show in the Town Park. It is open from 10:30am to 6:00pm on each day, and we are looking for boys that are interested in helping out for any amount of time. All boys are welcome to come along and help!
Summer camp 2010
Added 22nd August 2010 by Tom Boorman
From 24th to 31st July, members of the 3rd Enfield joined with the 10th Enfield Boys' Brigade and 1st Winchmore Hill Girls' Brigade for our summer camp, which was held in Beeston Regis, Norfolk.
A total of 12 boys, 3 girls and 10 members of staff went on the camp, which took place on the 10th Enfield's campsite, on a cliff top on the North Norfolk coast. Everyone got to take part in a number of activities such as a climbing wall, zip wire, go karting, pitch and putt, swimming, a trip to Pleasurewood Hills theme park, and more. There were also activities organised on site including beach trips, camp Olympics, football, a quiz, water games, an assault course, among other things. During periods of free time, everyone got the chance to play games on site or go into Sheringham, the nearest town. There were also devotions each day, led by the youth work team from Winchmore Hill Baptist Church, where the 10th Enfield BB and 1st Winchmore Hill GB are based.
During the week there was also an inter-tent competition, where the tents competed in teams in activities such as the beach Olympics, quiz, water games, etc., as well as the traditional daily tent inspections! A highlight of the week was the talent show on the last night, where everyone had to come up with and perform an item either individually or in groups of up to four people. The show included singing, dancing, magic tricks, a comedian, world record attempts and even an eating contest between the 10th Enfield and 3rd Enfield!
We had very good weather for most of the week on camp, and a very enjoyable week was had by all. We are always very grateful that the 10th Enfield invite us to join them on camp, and while the dates and location for next year are to be confirmed, it is sure to be another great week.
Check out some photos from the week below:
(Photos 1 and 9-15 taken by David Hann, © 10th Enfield Boys' Brigade)
3rd Enfield Summer BBQ
Added 13th July 2010 by Tom Boorman
On Monday 12th July we held our summer BBQ, which was the last night of our summer programme.
The event was open to boys from all sections, as well as families, and everyone was provided with lots of food and drinks!
We are now on our summer break - our summer camp will take place from 24th to 31st July, and we will then start our new session on Monday 6th September.
If any boys feel at a loose end during the summer holidays, why not consider coming along to Holiday Bible Week, an event for children aged 5 to 11 years in the Enfield area. The purpose of the event is to introduce children to Jesus in a relevant, contemporary way, in a safe and secure environment. Anyone over 11 can also take part as a helper, and booking forms can all be downloaded from the website. It is always a fantastic week, and always involves a number of BB members, so why not come along from 9th to 13th August?
Enfield Battalion visits Thorpe Park
Added 12th July 2010 by Tom Boorman
On Saturday 10th July, Enfield Battalion organised a trip to Thorpe Park for members of Companies in Enfield.
The trip was open to members of Junior Section, Company Section, Seniors and Amicus, and members of the 1st, 3rd, 10th and 18th Enfield Companies took part.
We got to go on rides such as Saw, Stealth, Tidal Wave, Nemesis Inferno, and more. A great time was had by all, and you can see some photos below...
Summer programme - 5th July
Added 7th July 2010 by Tom Boorman
On Monday 5th July we joined with the 10th Enfield on a trip to an activity centre in Lambourne End to go on a water low ropes course.
The trip was part of our Company Section summer programme, where boys went on the low ropes course which was mostly situated over a lake! This was the last summer programme activity for this session that we joined with the 10th Enfield for, as next week (12th July) we are holding our annual summer BBQ in the Church garden. We would like to thank the 10th Enfield for inviting us to join with them for some activities in their summer programme, all of the activities have been very enjoyable.
You can see some photos from the low ropes course below...
End of 2009/2010 session
Added 7th July 2010 by Tom Boorman
The last meeting of our 2009/2010 session will be held next Monday (12th July).
This will be our annual summer BBQ, which will be held from 6:00pm in the Church garden. It is open to all boys in the Company, as well as their families, and there is no charge for this event.
Our summer camp is being held on 24th to 31st July, and then our first meeting of the 2010/2011 session will be on Monday 6th September at 6:00pm to 7:30pm for Anchor Boys and Junior Section and 7:30pm to 9:30pm for Company Section and Seniors.
Life 2 the Max 2010
Added 6th July 2010 by Tom Boorman
On Saturday 3rd July 2010, Enfield Battalion held a summer fun day called Life 2 the Max at Oasis Academy Enfield.
The event was open to all sections, so the boys and girls took part in various activities in their sections (Anchor Boys, Junior Section, Company Section/Seniors/Amicus) including crafts, games, devotions, a football tournament, scrapheap challenge, giant slide, gladiator duel, team challenges, a visit from the Metropolitan Police and much more.
There was great weather on the day, and it was enjoyed by all. There were 78 boys/girls and 24 staff from 7 Companies in attendance. You can check out some photos from the day below:
Summer programme - 28th June
Added 1st July 2010 by Tom Boorman
Last Monday (28th June) the Company Section joined with the 10th Enfield on a trip to Phasels Wood.
The boys got to do rifle shooting and a small assault course. Next week we will once again be joining with the 10th Enfield to do low ropes and an assault course, before we have our end of session summer BBQ on 12th July. Then, on 24th July, we head off to Sheringham in Norfolk for our summer camp!
You can check out some photos from last Monday below...
Enfield Battalion Junior Section Weekend Camp 2010
Added 30th June 2010 by Tom Boorman
Junior Section members from across Enfield have just enjoyed a weekend of camping at BB Headquarters, Felden Lodge in Hemel Hempstead.
The canvas camp took place from 25th to 27th June, and there were 24 boys and 6 staff in attendance from four Companies (2nd, 3rd, 10th and 16th Enfield). The boys did a number of activities including games on site, an assault course, Aeroball, potholing, revolving wall, rifle shooting, Aquasplash, football and much more.
The date of the camp next year is 24th to 26th June 2011. Junior Section boys, book the date in your diary now!
London District Beating Retreat 2010
Added 30th June 2010 by Tom Boorman
London District's annual Beating Retreat ceremony took place on 26th June at the Royal Chelsea Hospital.
The event featured performances from the London Massed Bugle Band, the West London Gym Team, the 5th Croydon Pipe Band, a special guest item from Girlguiding in Barnet, and more.
For more information about the London Massed Bugle Band, check out their website here. You can also check out some photos of the performance by the Band below:
Summer programme update
Added 24th June 2010 by Tom Boorman
Our summer programme is continuing with a number of exciting activities and events for boys in all sections!
The Anchor Boys and Junior Section have done activities such as a games night, trip to McDonald's and football on Chase Green in recent weeks. In the last three weeks the Company Section and Seniors have had a video and pizza evening with the 10th Enfield at Winchmore Hill Baptist Church, a bike ride in and around Hillyfields, and a games night at our hall including a FIFA 10 tournament on the Xbox and table tennis.
We now have three weeks left of this session - the Company Section and Seniors will be joining with the 10th Enfield for rifle shooting and a low ropes/assault course over the next two weeks, and on the last Monday (12th July) the whole Company will be holding a summer BBQ in the Church garden, to which family and friends are very welcome!
On 24th July (just over 4 weeks away) we will again be joining with the 10th Enfield, along with the 1st Winchmore Hill GB, for our summer camp in Sheringham, Norfolk...!
President's Badge presentation
Added 21st June 2010 by Tom Boorman
The 3rd Enfield's twenty-fourth ever President's Badge was presented during the Church Parade on 20th June 2010 at Christ Church URC.
The President's Badge was introduced in 1968, and is the second highest Award in The Boys' Brigade, with members having to be at least 15 years of age to gain it. Members who do gain it can then begin work on the Queen's Badge. Gaining the award involves a variety of skills based activities, physical recreation, leadership courses and Christian faith development.
The recipient of the award was Christian Collins-O'Connor, who has shown great commitment to the Company and in recent months has assisted with the running of our Anchor Boys and Junior Section almost every week without fail.
For his work in our younger sections, Christian also received a Young Volunteer Award. The YVA is a new award in The Boys' Brigade and recognises the voluntary work that boys do in the Company with awards for 50, 100 and 200 hours. Christian was also promoted from the rank of Lance Corporal to the rank of Corporal.
Twenty-four young men have now gained their President's Badges in the 3rd Enfield, and a handful of these have also gone on to gain the Queen's Badge, the highest award in The Boys' Brigade, which Christian now begins working towards.
North London Zone Athletics 2010
Added 19th June 2010 by Tom Boorman
A team from the 3rd Enfield's Junior Section entered the North London Zone Athletics competition on 19th June 2010.
The competition was held at Picketts Lock Stadium and featured teams from Enfield, Barnet and Haringey Battalions. The Junior Section and Company Section competitions were held on the same day, and four boys from the 3rd took part in events such as a 60 metre sprint, long jump, cricket ball throw, a relay race and other Junior Section events.
Out of 9 teams in the North London competition, the 3rd Enfield came 4th (also coming 3rd out of 7 in Enfield). The competition was won by the 1st Barnet (with the 1st Hoddesdon and 11th Enfield jointly winning the Enfield competition). The Company Section competition was won by the 1st Barnet, with the 11th Enfield winning the Enfield competition.
The majority of Companies that we were up against had bigger teams, so the boys did brilliantly to come 4th overall and even win a couple of events! Very well done to Danny, Owen, Marcus and Caspian.
Check out some photos from the day below...
YOU Enfield showcase in Enfield Town Park
Added 18th June 2010 by Tom Boorman
YOU in Enfield was launched with a community fun day in Enfield Town Park on 13th June 2010.
The YOU London event brought together Scouts, The Boys' Brigade, Girlguiding, Air, Sea, Police and Army Cadets, The Girls' Brigade and St John Ambulance in an afternoon of activities open to all.
During the afternoon activities on offer included an assault course, bungee run, football shoot, water games as well as bands and competitions in the arena with all organisations taking part.
There was a performance by the Enfield Battalion Band, and a tug of war competition which was won by the team from the Scouts, with the team from The Boys' Brigade coming fourth. Check out some photos from the day below - more are also available to view on www.youenfield.org.uk
Upcoming event - YOU Enfield launch
Added 4th June 2010 by Tom Boorman
YOU in Enfield is being launched on Saturday 13th June 2010 in Enfield Town Park.
YOU (Youth Organisations in Enfield) is a partnership of The Boys' Brigade, The Girls' Brigade, Scouts, Girlguiding, ATC, Sea Cadets, St John Ambulance and Volunteer Police Cadets. The launch event is a Community Fun Day for the residents of Enfield and is an opportunity to find out more about the organisations involved. There will be lots of activities for children and young people to do including a flight simulator, bungee run, football shoot competition, arts and crafts, water activities and more, plus arena displays and some competitions!
For more information about YOU please see www.youlondon.org.uk or the Enfield site at www.youenfield.org.uk. You can also download the poster for the event here.
Upcoming event - Life 2 the Max
Added 4th June 2010 by Tom Boorman
Life 2 the Max is a day of activity for all members of the BB in Enfield.
It is being held on Saturday 3rd July 2010 at Oasis Academy Enfield. There will be lots of games, crafts, food and fun and activities including gladiator duel, giant slide inflatables, a mini-soccer tournament, team challenges, tug of war and more!
More information will be given to all boys soon, but put the date in your diary now! You can also view the poster for the event here.
Teeing off at the 3rd Enfield!
Added 31st May 2010 by Tom Boorman
Our Company Section summer programme for 2010 got underway with a trip to Top Golf in Chigwell.
This year we are joining with our friends from the 10th Enfield for some activities, and we are doing some activities on our own. This is resulting in a much more varied programme this year.
A number of boys took part in the trip to Top Golf from both Companies; check out the photos below and keep checking back for more photos from our upcoming activities!
Company Display 2010
Added 21st May 2010 by Tom Boorman
Our Company Display took place on Monday 17th May in the Church hall.
The evening began with the parade of the Company, including a time of prayer led by our Company Chaplain, Rev David Atkinson, and singing led by Martyn Stogden. There were a number of items including figure marching by the Junior Section, speed skating by the Company Section/Seniors, team games (which included volunteers from the audience!), a video showing some of the activities the Company has taken part in over the last 12 months, drill by the Company Section/Seniors and gymnastics by the Anchor Boys/Junior Section.
At the end of the evening, the awards were presented. As well as a number of activity badges, the following awards were presented:
Anchor Boys
Best Anchor Boy - runner-up: John Mogaji
Best Anchor Boy - winner: Kenneth Herath
Promoted from Anchor Boys to Junior Section: John Mogaji, Kenneth Herath
Junior Section
Best Junior Section Boy - runner-up: Jason Lissner
Best Junior Section Boy - winner: Jack Tulley
Promoted from Junior Section to Company Section: Jack Tulley, Owen Jones, Alby Jones, Danny Wells
Company Section/Seniors
Promoted to the rank of Corporal: Owen Newport
Promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant: Sam Rowsell, Jamie Newport
Company trophies
The R. L. Plowman Trophy: Owen Newport
The T. R. Plowman Trophy: Sam Rowsell
The Elsie Hart Centenary Cup: Jason Lissner
The Frank Head Trophy: Jamie Newport
The Cecil Brett Shield: Christian Collins-O'Connor
The Chris Bullock Memorial Trophy: Sam Rowsell
The George Page Senior Football Cup: Owen Newport
(More information about all of the Company trophies can be found here)
Special awards
Young Volunteer Award - 50 hours: Christian Collins-O'Connor
Thank you to everyone who came along to our Display, and thank you for your ongoing support of the Company.
Making donations...
Added 20th May 2010 by Tom Boorman
If you are interested in making a donation to the 3rd Enfield, please read on...
The Company relies on donations to help us continue our work, and any amount is gratefully received, no matter how big or small.
If you would like to make a donation, please speak to one of the Company Officers (see the contacts) or email us at 3rdenfield@boys-brigade.org.uk.
Your continued support of the 3rd Enfield is greatly appreciated.
Company Section Weekend Away
Added 13th May 2010 by Tom Boorman
From 30th April to 2nd May, the 3rd Enfield and 10th Enfield joined together for a weekend away at Felden Lodge, Boys' Brigade HQ.
We stayed in the newly refurbished Thurso Centre, and enjoyed a number of activities including football, swimming, crate stacking and Aeroball at Phasel's Wood, Xbox, team gams and much more.
Six boys from the 3rd Enfield took part in the weekend and a great time was had by all.
Enfield Battalion 6-a-side Football
Added 2nd May 2010 by Tom Boorman
On Saturday 24th April the 3rd Enfield joined with the 10th Enfield to enter the North London 6-a-side Football competition.
Boys from both Companies combined to enter the Senior competition at Bush Hill Park Playing Fields, and came 6th overall and 3rd in the Enfield Battalion competition.
The Company Section competition was won by the 11th Enfield and the Senior competition by the 10th London (with the 11th/12th Enfield winning the Enfield trophy).
Company Display 2010
Added 2nd May 2010 by Tom Boorman
Our Company Display is just around the corner!
It will be held on Monday 17th May 2010, starting at 6:30pm in the Church hall, and will be an opportunity to see displays from all Sections in the Company, and the presentation of awards, Company trophies and special awards.
You are all very welcome to join us for this event, and we look forward to seeing you there!
To all members: this Monday (3rd May) is a Bank Holiday and therefore there will be no meeting. We will return as normal on 10th May.
London District Band competitions
Added 17th March 2010 by Tom Boorman
On Saturday 13th March, the combined band of the 1st and 3rd Enfield took part in the Devonshire Cup.
The contest formed part of an evening of London Band competitions, and the event was held at Oasis Academy Enfield. The combined band last won the Devonshire Cup in 2008, and both Companies have won the Cup on a number of occasions.
The test piece for the Devonshire Cup was the march Devonshire, and the competition was entered by five bands. The 1st/3rd Enfield band put in a good performance to come third.
The results for all of the competitions were as follows:
Devonshire Cup: 10th Ealing
Company Band: 1st Orpington GB
Novice Band: 2nd West Kent
Best Drum Major: 1st Orpington GB
Bugle Team: 3rd Bromley
Drum Team: 3rd Bromley
3rd Enfield visit Wembley Stadium
Added 24th February 2010 by Tom Boorman
On Saturday 20th February, members of the 3rd Enfield visited Wembley Stadium to go on one of their Stadium tours.
During the tour we got to see areas of the Stadium that wouldn't normally be accessible to the public. This included areas such as the England team's dressing room and warm up area, the press areas, FA Headquarters, a view from pitch side followed by the 107-step climb up to the Royal Box! We got to hear a lot of interesting facts and information about the Stadium, and also got a chance to see a replica of the FA Cup.
Thirteen boys from all Sections in the Company went on the trip. We had a great trip in terms of weather (if a bit cold!), and an enjoyable day was had by all.
Check out some photos from the trip below...
Pizza night
Added 15th February 2010 by Tom Boorman
On Monday 8th February the Company had a pizza night where boys in all of the Sections got to make their own pizzas.
The boys were given a pizza base and tomato purée, and had a choice of a variety of toppings - ham, cheese, chicken, pineapple, sausage, mushroom and many more. When the pizzas had been made, they were cooked and the boys could then eat their creations!
The evening counts towards the different badges that all of the boys are currently working for. You can check out some photos from the evening below:
Advance notice: Company Display 2010
Added 29th December 2009 by Tom Boorman
Our annual Display and Presentation Evening will be held on Monday 17th May 2010. It will be an opportunity to see displays from all Sections in the Company, and the presentation of awards, Company trophies and special awards.
All are welcome to join us for this event, we look forward to seeing you on 17th May!
Christmas party
Added 17th December 2009 by Tom Boorman
On 14th December all of the Sections in the Company had their Christmas party.
The Anchor Boys and Junior Section had theirs together first, followed by the Company Section and Seniors. Everyone enjoyed food and drinks, music and games including our new Xbox 360.
All Sections start back following our Christmas break on 4th January 2010 at the normal times. Our Wednesday night band practices with the 1st Enfield resume on 6th January 2010. From all at the 3rd Enfield, merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Company Section football
Added 15th December 2009 by Tom Boorman
The North London Company Section football league is now underway. The 3rd Enfield are this year teaming with the 10th Enfield in the league, which is for boys of 15 years old and under.
Fixtures will be played between November and February against other teams from Enfield, Barnet and Haringey Battalions.
Check out some photos below, from our match against the 12th Enfield on 21st November 2009:
(Photos taken by David Hann, © 10th Enfield Boys' Brigade)
North London Brass visits 3rd Enfield!
Added 11th December 2009 by Tom Boorman
On Monday 7th December the 3rd Enfield had a visit from North London Brass ahead of its launch in January 2010.
North London Brass is a traditional brass band based at Christ Church URC and run by Martyn Stogden, an instructor at the 3rd Enfield.
Boys in the Company Section got a chance to try out a number of instruments, including trumpets, flugel horns and tubas - including Christian pictured here trying a tuba...!
For more information about North London Brass or any of the other Four Hills Music projects, please visit their website at www.fourhillsmusic.co.uk.
Anchor Boys and Junior Section make Christingles
Added 10th December 2009 by Tom Boorman
On 7th December the Anchor Boys and Junior Section made Christingles and learnt about what they mean.
The boys spent time putting the Christingles together using the various different items. A number of the items came from a special offer arranged between The Boys' Brigade and The Children's Society, to whom we are very thankful.
After the Christingles had been made, the candles were lit - check out the picture below.
Remembrance Sunday
Added 10th November 2009 by Tom Boorman
Members of all Companies in Enfield Battalion joined with other organisations for the Remembrance Sunday Parade on 8th November 2009.
After meeting at Christ Church United Reformed Church, we paraded to the Royal British Legion to meet up with the other organisations, and from there to the War Memorial on Chase Side for the Remembrance Service. After that we paraded through Enfield Town and back to Christ Church.
10 members of the 3rd Enfield took part, out of a total of 87 members of Enfield Battalion on parade.
Enrolment Service
Added 4th October 2009 by Tom Boorman
The annual Enrolment Service took place at Christ Church United Reformed Church on 4th October 2009.
Nearly all of the members of the 3rd Enfield were present at the service, where the members and congregation renew their promises to the Company, and the membership cards are presented.
The service was led by our Minister and Company Chaplain, Rev David Atkinson. In addition to the Enrolment, the service also included Holy Communion.
During the service, Jamie Newport was presented with a Jack Petchey Award for Outstanding Achievement, and Sam Rowsell was presented with his President's Badge, the second highest Award in The Boys' Brigade.
Enfield Battalion at the Town Show
Added 7th September 2009 by Tom Boorman
Enfield Battalion had a display stand at the annual Town Show on 5th and 6th September.
The weekend was opened with a parade through the Town Centre, which featured a performance by the Battalion Band, including the 3rd Enfield. At the Show itself, a display stand allowed people to look at some of the activities provided by the Battalion, as well as encouraging potential new members to join their nearest Company.
The weekend was a great success for the Battalion. For more information, see the Battalion website at http://enfield.boys-brigade.org.uk.
Summer camp 2009
Added 5th August 2009 by Tom Boorman
The 3rd Enfield has just enjoyed its annual camp with our friends from the 10th Enfield BB and 1st Winchmore Hill GB at Beeston Regis, Norfolk.
The camp took place from 25th July to 1st August, and the group of 13 boys and 4 girls took part in a number of activities including go-karting, high ropes, water games, an assault course, beach trips and much more. We also enjoyed fantastic food and devotions led by Lewis Pearson and Kirk Edwards from Winchmore Hill Baptist Church.
Details about camp next year are yet to be decided, but they will be made available as soon as they are known.
Please see also the website of the 10th Enfield Boys' Brigade Company.
(All photos taken by David Hann, © 10th Enfield Boys' Brigade)
Change in meeting times
Added 11th July 2009 by Tom Boorman
With effect from 7th September 2009, the meeting times for each of the 3rd Enfield's sections will be changing slightly.
The new times will be as follows:
Anchor Boys (5 to 8 years) - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Junior Section (8 to 11 years) - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Company Section/Seniors (11 to 18 years) - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
If you have any queries or would like some more information, please contact the relevant person using the details on the contact page.
End of 2008/2009 session
Added 3rd July 2009 by Tom Boorman
The last meeting of the 2008/2009 session will be on Monday 13th July.
This will be our traditional summer BBQ and all parents are welcome to join us for the evening, which starts at 6:30pm.
We will return for our 2009/2010 session on Monday 7th September.
London District Beating Retreat
Added 27th June 2009 by Tom Boorman
London District held their annual Beating Retreat ceremony on 27th June at the Royal Chelsea Hospital.
The 3rd Enfield was once again represented in the London Massed Bugle Band who performed at the event, along with performances from the Pacemakers, 5th Croydon Pipe Band, a 1st Enfield drill routine among other things.
Thunderstorms threatened to provide a problem on the day, but luckily the rain just about held off!
North London Zone Athletics
Added 6th June 2009 by Tom Boorman
A small 3rd Enfield team entered the North London Zone Athletics competition on 6th June.
The team of Jamie Newport and Owen Newport combined to take part in various events, coming 7th overall in the North London Zone competition, 5th in the Enfield Battalion competition and winners of the Enfield Battalion Small Companies Athletics cup.
The 3rd Enfield last won this trophy back in 2004. Well done to Jamie and Owen!
We're back...!
Added 3rd September 2010
Our new session at BB starts this Monday, 6th September.
(read full article)
Summer camp 2010
Added 22nd August 2010
From 24th to 31st July, members of the 3rd Enfield joined with the 10th Enfield Boys' Brigade and 1st Winchmore Hill Girls' Brigade for our summer camp, which was held in Beeston Regis, Norfolk.
(read full article)
3rd Enfield Summer BBQ
Added 13th July 2010
On Monday 12th July we held our summer BBQ, which was the last night of our summer programme.
(read full article)
Enfield Battalion visits Thorpe Park
Added 12th July 2010
On Saturday 10th July, Enfield Battalion organised a trip to Thorpe Park for members of Companies in Enfield.
(read full article)
Motto: Sure and Steadfast (Hebrews 6:19), Object: The advancement of Christ's Kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian Manliness