32nd Nottingham Boys' Brigade

26/08/2026

Where we meet

We are an integral part of the youth work of Nuthall Methodist Church who kindly host us on a Friday evening.

Nuthall Methodist Church is loacted next door to the Temple Centre on Nottingham Road, NG16 1DP.

We are easily reached in a few minutes from all parts of Nuthall, Kimberley, Watnall as well as neighbouring Bulwell, Broxtowe, Hucknall, Greasley, Newthorpe, Awsworth, Cossall, Strelley and more.

There is plenty of parking available as well as secure cycle facilities and we are conveniently on the Rainbow 1 bus route.

New members are always welcome and a leader will greet you in the coffee lounge.

24/08/2026

The Boys’ Brigade is committed to prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in everything we do. Safeguarding underpins everything we undertake.

All leaders have a current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All leaders complete Safeguarding and Managing Risk training.

All leaders follow a Safer Recruitment process including references.

Activities are Risk Assessed to ensure Safety.

More details on the BB HQ Safeguarding Hub https://boys-brigade.org.uk/safeguarding-hub

22/08/2026

The BB has four age groups:
Anchors - Reception to Year 2
Meet on a Friday evening 6pm to 7pm
A fun hour of games, crafts, stories and challenges.

Juniors - Year 3 to Year 6
Meet on a Friday evening 6pm to 7:45pm
Some time shared in activities with our Anchors and some with our older young people.
Attending residential activities.
Competing in local competitions in unihoc, dodgeball, athletics, cross country.

Company - Year 7 to Year 9
Meet on a Friday evening 7pm to 9:30pm
Competing in local and national competitions in chess, football, unihoc, dodgeball, athletics, FIFA, table tennis, quiz, badminton, cross country.
Our Company follow a varied programme with the chance to take part in some more adventurous games, activities and thought provoking discussions.

Seniors - Year 9 to Year 13
Meet on a Friday evening 7pm to 9:30pm
Building on our Company activities our Seniors can attend leadership training and offer practical leadership to the younger age groups.
Many of the activities align with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award helping them work towards that.

20/08/2026

Today is GCSE results day in England & Wales, and so our best wishes go out to all BB members who are receiving their results - we are praying for them both now and in whatever comes next! 🙏

16/08/2026

Vision
Our Vision is that children and young people experience "life to the full." (John 10:10).
Our prayer and hope that children and young people experience life to the full through coming to know Jesus for themselves.

Mission
The Boys' Brigade has faith in young people and provides them with opportunities to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian faith.

Values
Faith - We are a Christian youth organisation, and our work is rooted in the Christian Faith. We have a hope in Christ as our anchor that sustains us throughout life (Hebrews 6:19).

Inspiring - We seek to inspire children and young people, challenging them to live their lives in the fullest sense. We also believe in peoples’ abilities to inspire and act as positive role models to others.

Caring - The Boys’ Brigade is a family. We believe in building loving, caring and inclusive relationships, as well as creating a safe and fund environment that is supportive and nurturing. We are responsive to the needs and aspirations of others regardless of ability, identity or background.

Trusting - We are honest and trustworthy. We seek to empower children and young people to participate and to lead, believing in their skills, abilities and ideas.

13/08/2026

Today BB members across England & Wales will be receiving their A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results - our prayers are with them both now and for whatever the future holds for them! 🙏

31/07/2026

Our Vision is that children and young people experience "life to the full" 🙌

Inspired by John 10:10, it explains why we do what we do and is a reminder of our prayer and hope that children and young people may experience life to the full through coming to know Jesus for themselves 🙏

Find out more about our Vision, Mission and Values at https://boys-brigade.org.uk/ourvision/

30/07/2026

The great camp tradition of fish and chips on the beach could have been a disaster if it hadn't been for the heroics of Steph Hasselhoff.

30/07/2026