Members of the Boys’ Brigade, 1st Kempston Company are cycling 350 miles – the equivalent distance of Bedford to Glasgow – to raise money to support their activities.
The local group, typically based at Kempston East Methodist Church, has been providing online activities for young people and their families to keep them entertained throughout the lockdowns, however, their finances have taken a battering as a result of the pandemic.
The new online programme from The Boys’ Brigade is called #BBatHOME and has provided over 300 different activities for young people from five to 18 years of age to take part in at home.
“The pandemic has had a significant impact on our company finances,” said company captain, Philip Timms.
“We hope that by cycling virtually from Kempston to Glasgow that we will be able to make up for this shortfall, so do please help us.”
You can donate via the group’s JustGiving page here.
The much-needed funds will enable the group to continue to provide opportunities for young people to learn, grow and discover through a varied programme of activities.
“Each section within our group have been challenged to cycle 350 miles, from Kempston to Glasgow, where The Boys’ Brigade was founded in 1883,” said Philip.
“Currently, the Anchors (aged 5-7) have cycled 59 miles, the Juniors (aged 8-10) 19 miles and Company (aged 11-18) will be setting off this weekend (Friday 14 May).”
To find out more about the fundraising challenge, visit their Facebook page or you can find them on Twitter.
For more information about joining the Boys’ Brigade, check out their website.
