The Glasgow Battalion of the Boys Brigade, currently have a display of memorabilia from the Glasgow City Archives in The Mitchell Library.

Running until 22nd November 2017, this special exhibition showcases Battalion records and B.B. history from it’s inception in Glasgow’s West End in 1883.

There are special talks by B.B. historians, (only one left to do on Wednesday 15th November at 2pm.)

I have not been able to go and see it yet.

(If anyone does go could they drop me a message?)

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I was informed today that Angelo Lombardi passed away on Friday 7th July.

Angie was a great 214 stalwart, he came through the Company as a boy at the same time as my father.

He was also an officer and regularly attended the reunions until a few years ago. 

Angie sitting on the right. (Donnie MacIver standing with the Tenor stick.)

Angie’s funeral will be held on Wednesday 19th July – 12.00 noon at Linn Crematorium.

We all send our condolences to his family at this sad time.

I’m sure there will be a good turnout in 214 ties at the funeral.

A great article about Dougie Law recently appeared in the Lennox Herald.

The clipping has been added to the Newspaper clippings page.

Regards

Alan

A new Article has been added to the Articles Section of the website:-

D.M.George Seymour (click to see Article and associated material)

This also includes two video clips, an Audio file, Pipe Music and Drum Score.

Enjoy

With a damp start St James playing fields there was a large turnout of 4,000 pipers and drummers, competing to become British Champions in their respective grades.

The “214BB Ex Members trophy” for the Winners of the Novice Juvenile B grade was contended for by the following bands.

An amazing number of entrants for this newly formed grade.

The trophy in it’s 2nd year of existence was won by :-

Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band

I’m sure all the ‘Auld Boys’ wish them all the best in their Pipe Band futures…… The secret is practice makes perfect.

Hugh’s cremation is to be held on

Tuesday 14th March 2017 – 2.30pm at Dalnotter Crematorium, Clydebank.

I’m sure the 214 will be well turned out in our 214 ties on Tuesday!

Alan

I am sorry to report that Hugh Davidson passed away peacefully yesterday morning.

Hugh was 77, a regular attender to the reunions and will be missed not only by his son Alan and the family, but also by the “Boys of his era”.

He was Alex Ibell’s nephew (His mother Nan was Alex’ sister). He played the pipes and passed down the tradition to his Son and Grandson who also play.

(Sgt. Hugh Davidson can be seen in this photo front row 2nd from the left.)

Hugh a butcher to trade, took over his father’s family butchers business then passed on the reigns to his son Alan.

They built up the business with shops in Yoker, Scotstoun and a factory unit in Linwood. (This supplies their shops as well as many top Scottish Hotels and Restaurants. (They even supply our Caterer for the Annual Reunion)

Funeral details once received will be posted on the website.

I am sure all the Ex Members pass on their condolences to Alan and the family.

N.B. previous post had incorrect date.

Please reply by Monday 27th of February 2017 (not March).

Many thanks to the ex member who noticed this, good to know someone is paying attention.

Alan

68th Annual Reunion – Friday 3rd March 2017

All invites have been sent out either by email, letter or both.

A good number of replies have been received and I thank each and everyone who has replied.

Can I ask you if you have not done so already, to please reply to the secretary by Monday 27th February 2017.

(In whatever form suits you Email, Text, Phone call, Facebook or Letter…..we just need to know!)

This will enable us to book meal numbers etc.

I look forward to another successful evening of celebration and fellowship next Friday.

Many Thanks

Alan

I am sorry to have to report that John Rennie passed away peacefully on Wednesday 30th November 2016 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

John had been suffering from cancer for a few years and when I spoke to him last year at the reunion, he thought himself it would be his last one, which turned out to be true.

John was the last serving Captain of the 214BB Company, taking over from Lachlan May in 1984 until the company had no option but to amalgamate with the 135 Company in 1985.

Although not a 214 boy, he knew the importance of the company, being a BB man himself and also a piper.

He was a quiet gentleman, that just got on with it and never made a fuss.

John can be seen on the left of the picture smiling away. (This was at the 70th Anniversary Parade in 1994 at Scotstoun Parish Church.)

Piping played a great part in his life, he played with the Fire Service Pipe Band and latterly with “The Renfrew Pipe Band” (Which still to this day has 214 connections).

His son and daughter both play the pipes and have played with The Fire Service, Lomond and Clyde, Glasgow Skye and his son is currently with The Glasgow City Pipe Band.

John’s cremation is to be held on

Friday 9th December 2016 – 9.30am at Dalnotter Crematorium, Clydebank.

I would like to extend our 214 condolences to John’s wife Catherine and the rest of the family at this sad time.

I’m sure the 214 will be well turned out in our 214 ties on Friday!