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Glasgow Boys' Brigade call for former members to join group
The Glasgow Stedfast Association supports the Boys' Brigade, founded in the city in 1883, and aims to bring people together from the organisation's long legacy.
Born in 2008, as one of many across the UK and Ireland, The Glasgow Stedfast Association was created to sustain the spirit of the Brigade by fostering friendship, sharing updates, and promoting its values to the wider public.
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The movement has since expanded worldwide, with 49 companies still operating within the Glasgow Battalion.
People don't need to be a former Boys' Brigade member to get involved.
Any former officers, helpers at badge classes, event organisers, Bible Class worship leaders, or supporters of the Brigade's mission and values are welcome to join.
The Glasgow Stedfast Association orchestrates a yearly programme filled with an array of events that people can get involved in.
These range from social evenings to festive Christmas gatherings, and from afternoon visits to local landmarks to summer away days.
Recent outings have featured visits to the Govan Stones exhibition, the Willow Tea Rooms, Glasgow City Mission, and the Hamilton Low Parks Museum.
The kick-off for the 2025/26 session is a social evening, featuring fish and chips at Ibrox Parish Church in September.
Glasgow's association also holds a treasure trove of Boys' Brigade history, and it is currently negotiating with Glasgow Life to locate a permanent exhibition space.
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Access to this rich collection is just one of many reasons to consider membership, which comes at a yearly rate of £15.
Along with three editions of the Link Magazine annually, members will receive regular updates on the Brigade's activities and the work of the Association.
With 49 companies still within the Glasgow Battalion, the organisation continues to have an impact throughout the city.
For more information and an application form, interested parties can contact secretary John Montgomery at 0141 637 2416 or johnsmontgomery@
