Boys’ Brigade is a uniformed organisation for boys of primary and secondary school age, meeting on Thursday nights for fellowship, learning and sport (mainly football).
When
Thursday evenings, from 6.15pm
Who
Boys from Primary 1 to Year 14, in four sections
Our company
5th Carrickfergus Boys’ Brigade
The advancement of Christ’s Kingdom among Boys and the promotion of habits of Obedience, Reverence, Discipline, Self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness.
The Object of the Boys’ Brigade
We aim to achieve this through the structured teaching of Scripture in partnership with the church, badge classes where the boys can learn new skills and take on leadership roles, and by promoting respect and goodwill towards one another through fellowship and good sportsmanship.
If you’ve never been a BB member before, please don’t hesitate to come along – just register your son before his first night.
Sections & times
BB is split into four sections. Where possible, please register before your son’s first night using the link above – if you need help, speak to a leader when you arrive.
Anchors Primary 1 – Primary 4 · 6.15pm – 7.30pm
Uniform
- Red Sweatshirt with the BB crest
- Blue Polo Shirt (no need for the BB logo, so a supermarket one is fine)
- School Trousers (whatever is accepted in your school) – track suit bottoms are also fine for P1/P2
- Black Gym Shoes / Trainers
Juniors Primary 5 – Primary 7 · 7pm – 8.45pm
Uniform
- Royal Blue Juniors Sweatshirt with the BB crest
- Blue Polo Shirt with the BB crest
- School Trousers
- Black or Grey Socks
- School Shoes
- Armband for Badges
Company Section Year 8 – Year 10 · 8pm – 10pm
Uniform
- Dark Navy Company Sweatshirt
- Blue Polo Shirt with the BB crest
- School Trousers
- Black or Grey Socks
- School Shoes
- Armband for Badges
- Bible (we will provide if needed) and notepad
Seniors Year 11 – Year 14 · 8pm – 10.15pm
Uniform
- Navy Blue BB Shirt & BB Tie*
- School Trousers
- BB belt (optional, from the BB Shop)
- Black or Grey Socks
- School Shoes
- Armband for Badges
- Bible (we will provide if needed) and notepad
*Shirt and Tie is optional for senior boys but strongly encouraged.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
We’re pleased to say that 5th Carrickfergus BB is now registered with Boys’ Brigade Headquarters as our own Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Centre, while still working closely with Kilbride BB.
From this year we can offer the Bronze Award directly to young people in Year 10 and Year 11. Senior boys who haven’t yet completed Bronze or Silver may also want to consider entering the Gold Award directly. More information will be given during the first few weeks of BB – or speak to Paul Martin, our Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Coordinator.
Uniform
Belfast BB Shop
Steadfast Supplies Limited, 14 May Street, Belfast – run by the Belfast Battalion of the Boys’ Brigade. Phone orders on 028 9032 4853; open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am–4pm (please call to confirm).
You can also order online at bbshopni.org, and current opening hours are on the Belfast BB website. The staff are very helpful if you need advice on uniform.
Pre-loved uniform
If you have uniform that no longer fits, you can donate it to BB. We have a box of pre-loved uniform at the information desk every night for the first month of BB.
Dates for your diary
| Thursday 3 September 2026 | Registration Night 6.30pm–8.00pm |
| Thursday 10 September 2026 | First night back at BB |
| Sunday 11 October 2026 | Enrolment Service at 4pm in Woodlands |
| Thursday 29 October 2026 | Half Term Holiday – no BB |
| Thursday 17 December 2026 | Christmas Party – all Sections |
| Thursday 24 December 2026 | Christmas Holiday – no BB |
| Thursday 31 December 2026 | Christmas Holiday – no BB |
| Thursday 11 February 2027 | Half Term Holiday – no BB |
| Thursday 25 March 2027 | Easter Holiday – no BB |
| Thursday 1 April 2027 | Easter Holiday – no BB |
| Friday 23 April 2027 | BB Display Night at 7pm |
| Thursday 29 April 2027 | Last night of BB for all Sections |
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