Walk to the wall

The National Memorial Arboretum will host its annual sponsored walk, ‘Walk to the Wall’ on Saturday 24 August 2013.

Walkers are invited to take part in either a 5km Walkathon or a 10km Walkathon around the 150 acres of woodland, gardens and over 250 memorials within the grounds of the Arboretum.  Visit the Brigade Memorial Garden whilst taking part.

Alternatively, families, children and those with a sense of adventure can register for the Discovery Trail. Discovery trail packs will be provided on the day…

For full information and to register visit the Arboretum’s website: www.thenma.org.uk

*Visit the Arboretum’s website to find out about special offers for families and groups of over 10 people*

Click here to download a registration form:  Registration Form

Click here for a sponsorship form:  Sponsorship Form

National Football & Netball Competition 2013

Alan Baybutt

It is with sad regret to share the news of the death of the late Alan Baybutt RIP.

Alan was a member of St Georges CLB pipe band in Chorley.  The funeral will take place on Wednesday 29th May at 11:15 at St Georges Church, Chorley.  Further details can be found at the following website: http://www.eyrewaves.co.uk/rspba/history_chorley.asp

Online stores coming soon

We are only weeks away until the launch of Online Stores.  This new system will allow you to view stock levels, place orders, and track your order through the process and pay for your goods, via credit/debit card/paypal or by cheque.  Online Stores will be available to order from 8 July 2013.

Over the next couple of weeks we will be publishing guidance on how to order and will be published here.

This is one feature we have built following feedback from our online survey which we ran earlier in the year.  If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact NHQ.

Doors closing at Platt

It is with sad regret that Platt company is closing due to a shortage of members. The church are organising a celebration service for Don Nuttall who has served the Brigade solidly for 76 years, man and boy. This will be on 8 Sept 2013 at Platt church at the 11.30 service. We want to inform as many of the Brigaders who were at Platt, and anyone else who wishes to attend. There will be refreshments after the service. If you would like to attend please let NHQ know.

Reminder NF2 Forms

As we are coming up to the camping season we would like to remind companies if you have any non leaders attending, to complete the NF2 form and return to NHQ to ensure everyone is covered by our insurance.  The cost was risen earlier in the year to £5 per person.  To use the latest form click the following link:  NF2 Holiday/Camp Helpers Disclosure Form

National Band Weekend Dates

National Band Weekend Dates for your diaries 1 June concert in York  13-15 Sept 18-20 Oct 29-1 Dec

EasySearch

Are you one of the 6.4m people that use a search engine every day? Did you know you can raise money for Church Lads And Church Girls Brigade while you search?

http://clcgb.easysearch.org.uk combines the results of several search engines such as Yahoo!, Bing and Ask to ensure you can always find what you're looking for. But the fantastic thing is that EVERY TIME you search, half a penny is raised for the Church Lads And Church Girls Brigade. Search just 15 times a day and you can raise around £25 a year for us.

So the next time you need to find something online, please use http://clcgb.easysearch.org.uk and raise money for the Church Lads And Church Girls Brigade with every search you make.

Read more: EasySearch

NF2 Holiday/Camp helpers nomination form

We have published a revised NF2 form (Holiday/Camp helpers nomination form).  This form must be completed by adults attending Brigade camps/holidays who are not Officers, Warrant Officers or registered helpers for inclusion on CL&CGB insurance.

The cost of insuring non members has been held for several years.  Following a review of the actual costs the price has raised to £5 per person to cover the insurance cost.

To download the latest version of the form click the following link (requires users logged into site)  NF2 Holiday/Camp Helpers Disclosure Form 

Fundraising Ideas

We are publishing more information on fundraising and where to find it and useful sites that can assist you in your fundraising events. We have opened up a Fundraising Forum found here for Brigade Companies to view and use. If you have any information on fund raising initiatives or have been successful at gaining grants, and could suggest any good tips it would be great to hear from you. To access the eforum we have published a new user guide on how to log in click here to access the e-forum user guide.