Laura's Life!

London Challenge 2005

The smell of Brasso and shoe polish filled the air. Hair brushes being used and the chatter of the old and young together. The bus was on its way to the “London Challenge” I was an on looker, watching and remembering the excitement some twenty plus years ago.

Of course the Brigade is not the same. The uniform different, not as much brass to polish and certainly the backs of the hat badges and soles of the shoes were not being cleaned today. However, the children and staff were having as much fun. Meeting up with friends from the Provinces who today seem “nearer” as they are able to travel by plane for a day. Redbridge Band did not sweep the boards and came a humble fourth but in my opinion they were “a credit to Brigade” and their behaviour was impeccable.

Well done everyone who was involved and may the Brigade continue to “Go from Strength to Strength”.

For my part, I also had an enjoyable day chatting to old friends from London and the Provinces and making new friends with the young leaders.

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