The 80’s …Busy Years
The Company celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 1980. A display was held in the Town Hall when the Mayor of Kidderminster was the Inspecting Officer. In November an anniversary dinner was held followed the next day by a special Parade Service.
An appeal had been launched earlier in the year and through the generosity of old boys and the energy of the present ones, nearly £500 was raised to be spent on new band instruments.
The following year Geraint Thomas received his Queen’s Badge at the Founder’s Day Service held in St. George’s Church, Kidderminster. Later that year he gained his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award.
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The great year had arrived……….. Boys’ Brigade Centenary Year.
In April the Battalion held a Junior Section Display at the Town Hall, Kidderminster with 12 sections taking part.
In May a group travelled to the Albert Hall, London to see the London District Centenary display.
In June, Darren Richards, Ian Rawlings and Gregory Thomas represented the Company in Scotland when the Queen reviewed the Boys’ Brigade at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
In August John Hillman attended an International Camp held at Scone Castle.
On 27th October in the presence of the Queen Mother a service of thanksgiving was held at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Mr. And Mrs. E. Mole represented the Worcester Battalion.
On 29th October a group again travelled to the Albert Hall to see a Gala Evening of Youth – a tribute to Sir William Alexander Smith. The next day the whole Company joined 25 other Companies for the Centenary Parade to Worcester Cathedral.
In November 1st and 2nd Kidderminster Companies helped by 1st and 2nd Girls Brigade Companies staged their own Centenary Display at the Town Hall, when Gregory Thomas received his Queen’s Badge.
Two other events were organised by the Battalion:-
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In 1984 the then Brigade Secretary, Mr. Alfred Hudson, attended the Company enrolment service.
