MEMBERS of The Boys’ Brigade (BB) from 1st Barrhead have been busy with an all night games evening and a quiz night as part of an annual BB fundraising campaign.

The Barrhead, St Andrews Church- based BB Company raised £2840 for Crohn's and Colitis Clyde Group to help provide organised and supported outings for Crohn's and Colitis sufferers under 25.

The group is also hoping to undertake establish a education programme that can be taken in to local schools and raise awareness of the condition and its effect on the lives of young people.

Twelve of the senior boys took part in a sponsored all night game night, which included basketball at 5am and volleyball at 6am, while more than 80 members and friends of the BB and Church family took part in a quiz night at Barrhead Bowling Club.

They chose this local good cause because one of their young leaders was diagnosed with the condition just over a year ago, aged 18, and this was an opportunity to give back for the great support and treatment she had received.

BB member, Lewis Bingham said: "We’ve had great fun raising money for this worthwhile charity and hope to continue our fundraising drive in years to come."

Jim Glen, Captain of the 1st Barrhead, Boys’ Brigade said: "Fundraising is an important part of our annual community outreach programme and I’m exceptionally proud of the group for their dedication and hard work in supporting Crohn's and Colitis Clyde Group.

"It was the members’ idea to undertake and deliver this event, which has raised an outstanding sum of money over the course of the past year."

If you are a young person under 18 years and looking to get involved in the boys brigade get in touch either via the 1st Barrhead Boys Brigade Facebook page.

For additional information on the work of the Boys Brigade e-mail 1stbarrheadboysbrigade@gmail.com