BRIGADE EASTER CRAFT

The Brigade took some time off from their Band practice

to make cards, cakes and decorate Easter biscuits. 

They look scrummy!

What a pity there was no Father Philip to try them out!!

MALARIA NO MORE

In November 2013 the Brigade were tasked with raising enough

money to purchase 50 nets to save children in Africa from 

being bitten by mosquitos.

They have raised money by running a treasure hunt, making loom band bracelets for their families and the congregation, selling fridge magnet crosses and holding a raffle for a huge basket of sweets as first prize, a large cuddly toy as second prize and a much coveted Baby Oleg toy as third prize.

With the help of the congregation, they have actually raised 

£600

This is enough to buy

120 Nets

Well done Brigade!

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2014

Remembrance Sunday was led by the children and officers of the

Church Lads' and Church Girls' Brigade.

The band played all the hymns with John Playing the Last Post and Rouse.

The Exhortation and Kohima Epitaph were read out whilst

 Toby and Imogen carried the poppy wreath to the front and laid it at the altar steps.

The children wrote and read their own prayers for peace and assisted with 

the sermon given by Rev'd Sue Morgan.

After the service the band gave a 15 minute concert of favourite war time songs.

I am sure you will all agree, it is great to see so many children playing instruments

 and being involved with the service

          

CHURCH LADS' AND CHURCH GIRLS' BRIGADE BATTALION SERVICE

On 21st September the Rochdale Battalion of the CLCGB had their annual service at All Saints and Martyrs.

The three companies were All Saints and martyrs, St Thomas's  and St Martins.

Father Philip gave the sermon based "loosely" on the story of David and Goliath.

Not at all sure that Goliath had green "Hulk" hands!


After the service all assembled in the hall for refreshments.

A most enjoyable event.

PARADE SUNDAY JULY 2014

John and Karryanne on cornet, Karen and Jonathan on bass drum and tenor drum
with Michelle and Andrea on glockenspiel.
Playing the hymns to accompany the congregation

What a percussion section!!
The children and officers of the CLCGB
 playing snare drums, cymbals and tambourines
accompanying the congregation with the hymns on Parade Sunday

MALARIA NO MORE

A TARGET WAS SET TO RAISE ENOUGH MONEY TO BUY 50 NETS FOR OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
 TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN AFRICA FROM THE BITES
OF MOSQUITOS THAT CAUSE MALARIA

THE CLCGB HAVE ACHIEVED THIS TARGET

BUT

ARE CARRYING ON AND HOPE TO RAISE ENOUGH MONEY TO BUY 75 NETS.

PLEASE GIVE US YOUR SUPPORT
£5 BUYS ONE NET TO SAVE A CHILD'S LIFE

PARADE SUNDAY - PENTECOST

The children of the C.L.C.G.B. with their "tongues of fire"
with the Holy Spirit, looking like a dove behind them.
They read the lesson and the prayers as well as being in the
 Brigade band and accompanying the congregation with the hymns.

They were a great help to Rev Pauline who took the service today

A very busy service.
Well done to all..

WHIT MONDAY 2014

Amelia, Toby and Billie-Rose ready for action

The future of ASM Brigade Band!

The Brigade's new brass section helping out the "oldies"

Toby and Jay looking so smart in their uniforms

Dave leading the line with Paige and Malise.

The "returnees" helping out the drum section.

Mellissa, Becca and Rochelle.

Toby and Bille-Rose, having a snack at the halfway point.

Sooo cute!

How smart they look! What a credit to the Brigade and the church they are.

PALM SUNDAY 2014

Jesus and the donkey go to Jerusalem

The procession continues. Great donkey!
Christine you are doing really well with that brush and shovel! 

The trees are waving a royal welcome

The Brigade children show off their skills with coconut shells sounding like donkey hooves!

Three young glockenspiel players led by Andrea playing the hymn "Oh When The Saints Go Marching In" 

The percussion section of the Brigade band

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2013

Church is ready and prepared for worship this Sunday
with the creative work of the brigade children and young people.
Well done everyone, the altar looks stunning.

HARVEST 2013

Altar frontal used at the harvest service
made by the brigade children and leaders.
WOW! You all did a great job.