The Origin of Ulsters’ Marching Bands
Short piece authored by Quincey Dougan back in 2013 looking at the Origins of Ulsters Marching Bands
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Why being a member of a band is good for you!
We all know it but its nice to see it all laid out – Marching Bands are good for you!
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East Belfast Protestant Boys Newest CD NOW AVAILABLE!!
East Belfast Protestant Boys CD OUT NOW!! available to purchase from Union Jack Shop, from any band member or on the bands facebook page. Cd’s are priced at £10
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GOLI unveils special Coronation flag
The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland is already making significant plans to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III which takes place on 6th May at Westminster Abbey. A range of events have already been planned by the wider membership of the Orange Institution, with fun days, concerts and parades all taking place. Grand Lodge…
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Wellington Memorial raise funds for Action Cancer
Wellington Memorial Silver Band raise £6202.79 for Action Cancer.
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Group of 24 Orangemen make it to top of Kilimanjaro on charity hike which has raised more than £250,000
Group of 24 Orangemen make it to top of Kilimanjaro on charity hike which has raised more than £250,000
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Ulster Grenadiers launch new CD
New CD out soon. Following their recent trip to the Ypres Salient, Ulster Grenadiers have produced a new CD to mark their trip. This was the bands first trip outside of the UK and some members first time in France and Belgium as they followed the steps of their ancestor’s who made the ultimate sacrifice….
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Apprentice Boys of Derry
The Apprentice Boys of Derry Association is a Christian, historical and cultural organisation, committed to maintaining the spirit of courage and liberty displayed by the Defenders of Londonderry in 1688-1689 The full title of the organisation is the “Associated Clubs of the Apprentice Boys of Derry”. This is derived from the fact that the organisation…
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A Sharing Library – #BuyABandABookDay
As you know, I’m always really keen for our community and band members to self-educate. I think it’s important that we know we come from in order to know where we want to go. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana With that in mind, I’m delighted to support this project…
