Minister Opens BB Sports Facility

Monday November 2

A new outdoor sports facility at the Boys’ Brigade central residential hub in Scotland was opened by the Scottish minister for sport last week.

Jamie Hepburn MSP, minister for sport, health improvement and mental health, praised the organisation’s investment in sporting facilities as he opened the £20,000 floodlit all-weather pitch at Carronvale House in Larbert, Stirlingshire.

Funded by Awards For All, Scottish Football Partnership Trust and The Boys’ Brigade with the astroturf being supplied and fitted by Stenhousemuir FC, the pitch will enable local sports groups and Boys’ Brigade members to enjoy football, hockey, rugby and tennis throughout the year.

It forms part of a year-long £1 million fundraising appeal for Carronvale House, which the BB uses as a centre for a huge range of uses including training courses, evening sports events and residential programmes.

Mr Hepburn said: “Sport plays an important role in people’s lives. Not only does it provide health and wellbeing elements, but it also comprises competition, teamwork and leadership – all of which are key aspects of The Boys’ Brigade.

“I’m delighted this new, upgraded facility for the local community and sports groups to enjoy is up and running, and would like to thank those organisations and bodies that have made it possible by providing funding and the man hours to bring it to life.

“I recall from my own time as a member how important sport and recreation are in The BB programme and it’s encouraging to see the organisation continue to invest in sporting programmes and facilities.”

The Carronvale Appeal will use funds collected by members and the general public for a refurbishment programme designed to ensure the building maintains its place at the heart of the organisation for generations to come.

Bill Stevenson, Director of the Boys’ Brigade in Scotland, said: “The opening of the outdoor all-weather surface and new floodlighting is exciting step in the renewal of the Carronvale facility and major achievement for the overall ‘Carronvale Appeal’.  It marks a major improvement in the recreational facilities which will benefit the many BB groups but also the wider Larbert community.”

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