4th Clydebank Boys' Brigade Company

04/11/2026

On Sunday 8th November, the Boys of the 4th Clydebank will participate in a short poppy laying service at the Father and Son statue on Milldam Road, meeting at 10.20am. We will then attend Faifley Church for a full service of remembrance, commencing at 10.50am.

We are looking forward to seeing parents, neighbours and friends join the Boys and Staff on this important occasion.

Lest we Forget

27/10/2026

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On 27th October 1854 Sir William Alexander Smith, Founder of The Boys' Brigade, was born in Pennyland House, in Thurso on the north coast of Scotland.

Today, 172 years later, we celebrate Sir William's life and legacy, and give thanks for his vision which has grown into a worldwide movement - inspiring generations of young people to discover their potential, develop their skills, make a positive difference in their communities and encounter the Christian faith 🙌

We also give thanks for every leader who invests their time in the next generation, continuing to carry Sir William's vision forward through The Boys' Brigade ⚓

04/10/2026

On this day 143 years ago, Sir William Alexander Smith founded the 1st Glasgow BB Company and consequently, the glorious Worldwide Boys' Brigade Movement.

For 64 years, the reformed 4th Clydebank Company has met continuously in Faifley, Clydebank providing education on the Gospel and important life skills, discipline, fellowship, leadership, respect for self and others, a sense of achievement and of adventure, memories for life for so many and for 40+ Boys, the ultimate BB achievement of the Queen's and King's Badges.

I am very proud to have been part of this wonderful adventure for 58 years, all spent happily in the 4th Clydebank Company.

If you know of any boy who could benefit from what we offer, please be sure to visit us any Thursday evening in Faifley and Duntocher Parish Church Hall or pass on the word to another parent who may want their son to join.

Many thanks,

Grant Mitchell
Company Captain

04/10/2026

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On this day in 1883, a Sunday School teacher in Glasgow decided he’d had enough of chaos in his classroom.

William Alexander Smith was a businessman and Volunteer soldier who couldn’t keep his boys in order — so on the evening of 4 October 1883, he threw open the doors of the Free College Church Mission at 329 North Woodside Road with two friends, the Hill brothers. They called themselves “the Dauntless Three.”
The first session was pure drill. No boy could fall in if he was even a minute late. But it worked — fifty-nine names in three weeks, boys aged twelve to sixteen.

That one evening became the world’s first uniformed youth organisation. It pioneered organised camping for young people in 1886, and Baden-Powell later drew on it when he founded the Scouts in 1908.

From a mission hall in Glasgow to 750,000 members worldwide.

02/10/2026

The Boys created some great sounds last night 🎶 and had lots of fun crafting speaker systems 🔊🎵 for their mobile phones.

One Boy took it to the next stage and made a 4 speaker system for his (and everyone else's) listening delight 😃 👏🏻👏🏻

25/09/2026

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25/09/2026

A fun night last night for the Anchor Boys drawing some anchors and for our newest Company Section Recruit learning how to clean the brass work on his BB belt ⚓

21/09/2026

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20/09/2026

A memorable couple of days were experienced by Boys and Staff at our Chuch's 70th Anniversary celebrations yesterday and today.

The 4th Clydebank's exhibition of photographs and memorabilia were very well received by the public, members of our congregation and by ex Officers and Boys of the 4th alike.

A lot of name searching, laughter and reminiscing was the order of the day.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to come in (sometimes twice!) and share their memories with us, wonderful!

18/09/2026

The Boys and Staff of the 4th Clydebank are all ready for tomorrow's Church 70th Anniversary exhibition, complete with clay models of the Church Hall, Sanctuary and Bell Tower.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow between 10.30am and 3.30pm and if not then, hopefully at the Commemorative Service on Sunday at 11am until 12noon after which there will be entertainment and a free community BBQ and ofcourse, another chance to look around the many stands on show.