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Boys Brigade
“We run youth groups so that youngsters can have fun, make friendships and learn about life. We always try to help kids understand God in such a way that it is relevant to them, and very much in their own way. That’s why we do this work”. In a sentence that sums up why John Boon has been a Boys Brigade Leader for 36 years, and 30 years ago why he started the 2nd Witham Company. From their first meeting with four boys in 1972 the Company has grown to 113 boys with nine Officers and 40 volunteer leaders. Their attendance hasn’t been below 90 since 1983 and in 1990 it topped 120. Most join after being told about Boys Brigade by their friends. And why not, for it’s activities reads like a wish list for youngsters. The difference is, that John Boon and his leaders can make those wishes come true, if that’s what the boys and girls in the Girls Brigade want.