Boys' Brigade Top Award Service
The churches of Chester-le-Street Circuit gathered at the Chester-le-Street Methodist Church evening service during which five President's Badges and three Queen's Badges were presented by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Professor Ian Neal.
The service included some of the hymns/songs being led by the youth praise consisting of present and former BB members.
In addition to the family and friends of the recipients and church members, there were also a representative from BB HQ and the Head of 6th Form from the Hermitage school.
The recipients of the President's Badges were
Colvin Forster
Samuel Hindmarsh
Daniel Watkin
Joshua High
Luke Bunn
Colvin Forster
Samuel Hindmarsh
Daniel Watkin
Joshua High
Luke Bunn
The three Queen's Badges, the last to be presented before the anticipated change to the title King's Badge were
Andrew Watkin
James Todd
Dominic Bevan
Andrew Watkin
James Todd
Dominic Bevan