43rd Belfast Boys' Brigade

43rd Belfast Boys' Brigade 43rd Belfast Boys' Brigade The 43rd Belfast Boys Brigade was founded by Mr Symington under the name of the 1st Dundonald Co. Down Company in 1898.

Mr Symington started a flute band in the company which was known as the Brigade Band. After the death the name changed to the Symington Memorial Flute band. The band is still in existence today and about 30 years ago changed to a Silver band. There isstill a get friendship between the Symington Memorial Band and the 43rd Boys Brigade Company.After a period of time the 1st Dundonald Co. Down Compan

y lapsed, but was later started again under Mr Symington, this time as the 40th Belfast Boys Brigade Company. The photo shows the 1st Dundonald Co. Down Company
When the Company was started it had no church halls and the school was not available, the only place to meet was in the Church stables (Now where the Dundonald Library is). The building was made suitable for human habition. Our first meeting was announced and the 43rd Belfast Boys Brigade Company was formed and called 'THE STABLE BOYS'. It was not until 10th November 1921 that the 43rd Belfast Company was established in the Dundonald Presbyterian Church, with Mr Reynolds as captain. The first Enrolment Service of the 43rd was conducted by Rev. James Bingham M.A, D.D. The Company had five officers : - Captain H.H. Reynolds and Lieutenants David Hare, Gordan Jackson, Hugh McDowell and Jack McKibben and 33 boys. The photo shows the 43rd Belfast Boys Brigade Company in 1921
For the younger boys a Team called the ' BOYS RESERVES was formed with Mr Hugh McDowell as Leader in charge, assisted by Mr Jack McKibben. One of the highlights in our early years, was the wining in 1922-1923 of the Battalion Pennamt awarded to the Team having the highest standard of achievement of efficiency. Our Team was the first to win the awards which was discontiuned with the introduction of the Life Boys in 1926 (now the Junior Section). In 1931 Mr McDowell retired and Mr T.R. Smith succeeded followed by McKibben a few years later.

A great night had by the Juniors last night at the Belfast Boys' Brigade fun run and BBQ. We achieved second place in al...
25/04/2026

A great night had by the Juniors last night at the Belfast Boys' Brigade fun run and BBQ. We achieved second place in all 3 races. Well done to all the boys who took part and thanks to all who organised.

Our Anchor Boys had a brilliant time at the Battalion Outing to the Transport Museum on Saturday. Followed by lunch at M...
20/04/2026

Our Anchor Boys had a brilliant time at the Battalion Outing to the Transport Museum on Saturday. Followed by lunch at McDonalds 😋
Many thanks to Eva and her team of organisers.

05/04/2026
A massive THANK YOU to all the parents and friends who supported us at our Display.A special thanks from Dundonald Foodb...
04/04/2026

A massive THANK YOU to all the parents and friends who supported us at our Display.
A special thanks from Dundonald Foodbank for the fabulous collection of food we lifted at the door.The collection came to a wonderful 90kg which will help a lot of families who are in need.

It must be the night before our Display!Our Anchor Boys held their Easter Egg Hunt in the Church. We all had a brilliant...
27/03/2026

It must be the night before our Display!
Our Anchor Boys held their Easter Egg Hunt in the Church. We all had a brilliant time…..as well as some chocolate home with us.

Well done to our team who played in the Belfast Battalion Junior Section Non-Stop Cricket competition recently. They wo...
27/03/2026

Well done to our team who played in the Belfast Battalion Junior Section Non-Stop Cricket competition recently. They won all 3 of their group matches to progress to the final. We took the runner-up place, with 4th Newtownabbey winning with just 10 more runs. Strong batting and good fielding was evident in all the matches and the boys played very well together as a team. Silver medals were presented by the Battalion President, Mr Roy Nesbitt.

21/02/2026

🙏 Pray Where You Are 2026

Join Boys’ Brigade NI and for a day of united prayer.

Wherever you are, pause and pray with us for our mission and the lives being shaped.
📖 Prayer points are available to help you take part and pray together throughout the day.

“Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.” ❤️🙏

‘This Saturday, 21st February, Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade in Northern Ireland are once again holding a joint Day of ...
19/02/2026

‘This Saturday, 21st February, Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade in Northern Ireland are once again holding a joint Day of Prayer.
It doesn’t matter where you are or when you do it but could you please take the time to time to stop for a few minutes and pray for our 2 Companies and the Organisations in General in Northern Ireland?
Many thanks
Ivan and Paula
NI Dundonald Presbyterian Girls' Brigade

14/02/2026

✨ 1 Week to Go! ✨

Pray Where You Are Day is back in 2026 🙏

On 21st February, we’re once again partnering with for a day of united prayer.

Wherever you are at home, in church, at work, or with friends, we invite everyone connected with BBNI & GBNI to pause and pray with us.

Together, let’s thank God for His goodness, celebrate lives being shaped, and seek His guidance for the year ahead.

📥 Resources are now available in the BBNI Resource Area to help you get involved and spread the word.

Well done to our Junior Section 5-a-side Football team who took part in the Belfast Battalion’s Competition at Avoniel.W...
01/02/2026

Well done to our Junior Section 5-a-side Football team who took part in the Belfast Battalion’s Competition at Avoniel.
We had a great afternoon and were just pipped to a Semi-Final spot.
We’re looking forward to next year already!
Thanks to all the organisers and Avoniel Centre.

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Belfast
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