It all started when…

Gordon Bullous Memorial Award

Gordon started his journey in the Boys’ Brigade in the 5th Sheffield Company as a young boy. He became the bugle player and eventually an officer in the Company.

He moved from Nottingham to Ponteland with his family in 1965 to take up a position with Winthops in Gosforth.

After worshipping at Ponteland Methodist Church for a few months, Gordon felt there was a real need for a Boys’ Brigade Company.

He was passionate about sharing his faith with young people and introducing them to Jesus, hence 1st Ponteland BB came into being.

The first meeting night was held on November 1st, 1966, when 12 boys attended.

Unfortunately, due to pressure of work, Gordon had eventually to relinquish the Captaincy. But always retained his love and support of the Boys’ Brigade.

Each year we present the Gordon Bullous Memorial Award to the young person who has gained the most out of their year in Boys’ Brigade.

The criteria for the award is based on personal development and achievement.

Below is the list of previous winners.

2003 David Holmes

2004 Thomas Holloway

2005 Alistair Stewart

2006 Johnathon Dodd

2007 Joshua Hodson

2007 Christopher Dodds

2008 Matthew Hudson

2009 James Field

2010 Matthew Halton

2011 Christopher Dodds

2012 Thomas Dodd

2013 Stephen Mugford

2014 Jordan Blaker-Hood

2015 Jack Fieldhouse

2016 Liam Robinson

2017 Deacon Laight-Phillips

2018 George Pearson

2019 Lewis Miller

2020 Not Presented

2021 Not Presented

2022 Ben Phillips

2023 Callum Baker

2024 Harry Simpson