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About The BattalionEdinburgh, Leith and District Battalion was founded on the 1st September 1998 through the mergers of Edinburgh and Leith Battalions. Edinburgh, Leith & District Battalion, incorporates the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian Council Areas. We have 37 local Companies that make up the Battalion, with each of these groups being attached to a local church. We have 1100 Boy members and 300 volunteer adult leaders/helpers who give of their time freely each week. The Boys' Brigade works with Boys from Primary 2 to Secondary 6, in 3 distinct Sections, specifically working with a particular age range. Want More Information?If you are between 6 and 18 and would like to join The Boys' Brigade, or wish more information on the BB in Edinburgh and the surrounding area then contact Battalion Headquarters on 0131 551 1200, or at the address here. Adult volunteers (male and female) are required to help in our 37 companies (groups). Full training will be given that is based on the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work. We have a clear equal opportunities policy and charter for all our adult volunteers. Duke of Edinburgh's Award Silver and Gold Award candidates seeking a service section project would be eligible to help (counts towards help in the community). We meet weekday evenings during school term. For further information contact Robert Boyter at Battalion Headquarters by email, or alternatively contact can be made by telephone on 0131 551 1200 or at the address given here.
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