Lanarkshire Boys' Brigade Company hailed in House of Commons after motion from Wishaw MP

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The work of a Lanarkshire Boys’ Brigade company has been recognised at Westminster.Motherwell and Wishaw MP Marion Fellows tabled an early day motion in the House of Commons to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 2nd Cambusnethan Boys’ Brigade Company.Mrs Fellows recognised the opportunity the BB’s provides local boys to get involved in their communities, learn skills and make new friends.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Her motion also praised Brigade staff on their work to support people in Wishaw and surrounding areas during this difficult year.The Boys’ Brigade was the first voluntary uniformed youth movement in the world, having been formed in Glasgow in 1883.The local Company was founded on 12 November 1951 to provide young people opportunities to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian faith.Mrs Fellows met last week with 2nd Cambusnethan Company Captain, Ewan Lannigan, to discuss recent developments in the Boys’ Brigade, the affect the pandemic has had on their work and their aspirations locally.She also presented him with a copy of the Early Day Motion.

She told Lanarkshire Live : “I’m a great supporter of the Boys’ Brigade, it offers huge opportunities to young men from all backgrounds. “Both my sons were members and it taught