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ITS HERE AT LAST!
WELCOME to the official website of Galgorm Parks Temperance L.O.L. No 507, Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

All the latest news, views and events from Galgorm Parks Orange Lodge, plus the Country Players Amateur Dramatic Society, Galgorm Parks Fife and Drumming Club and Elaine Allen (Musician).

Awards For All Grant
Galgorm Parks Arts and Cultural Group, who incorporate all the users of Galgorm Parks Orange Hall, received a major boost with the news they have been successful in securing a Grant from the Awards for All, Northern Ireland. The award for £10K is mostly for the upgrading of the Hall but Galgorm Parks Fife and Drumming Club and The Country Players Amateur Dramatic Society will also benefit under the scheme. The Fife and Drumming Club will hold a workshop during May of this year with tuition for whose wishing to improve their skills on the fife or lambeg drum. The Country Players receive assistance for the staging of their comedy play later on in the year.
St Patrick's Day Orange Parade
The Annual St Patrick's Day Orange Parade and Church Service was held on Saturday 15 March 2008 in Ballymena. The 6th Annual Parade organised again by St Patrick's Church Temperance L.O.L.1123 to the appropriately named St Patrick's Parish Church, attracted Brethren and Sisters for all over Northern Ireland. A cold wet day fail to dampen the spirits of the participants lead by Worshipful District Master Ivan Wylie. The Service was conducted by Rev Canon S. Lloyd Rector of St Patrick's and afterwards the Parade returned to the Protestant Hall for refreshments.
 
The Annual St Patrick's Day Parade on the Galgorm Road
Grand Masters visit to Galgorm Parks
The Grand Master of the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland Most Worshipful Brother Robert Saulters was special guest of Galgorm Parks L.O.L. 507 at their Annual Installation of Officers for 2008 in January 2008. Speaking after the meeting Mr Saulters identified 2007 as been a very successful year for the Orange Order. The Smithsonian Festival in Washington D.C. and the Secretary of State Peter Hain's visit to Headquarters, Schomberg House to open the impressive Williamite Exhibition were just two of the many highlights of the year.
 
Robert Saulters Grand Master (front row second from right) with some of the Brethren of Galgorm Parks L.O.L. 507

For the local Lodge this was an historic occasion with the first Grand Master's visit to a Lodge Meeting at Galgorm Parks since the late John Bryans in the mid 1960's. Accompanying the Grand Master were Ballymena District and County Antrim Officers. Trevor Logan was installed as Worshipful Master for the third year assisted by Colin Lowry. The Lodge is a very progressive one and has a good mix of both experience and young members. A special feature in Galgorm Parks Orange Hall on the night was an exhibit of their website www.galgormparks.com.
 
Robert Saulters Grand Master (centre front row) with the Dickey Family (back L-R Mervyn, Harold and Brian) (front Michael and Philip)
Country Players
The Country Player's Amateur Dramatic Society has announced their stage production for 2008. This year's play "Busy Body" is a follow up to "Pull the other One" which the group showcased in 2007.
Fife And Drumming Workshop
Galgorm Parks Fife and Drumming Club will be holding a 10 week Fife and Drum Workshop in May 2008 in Galgorm Parks Orange Hall. The tutored workshop will look at musical aspects of fifing and lambeg drumming together with tuition for beginners. The workshop gets under way on Tuesday 6 May at 7.30pm - 9.00pm for ten weeks until Tuesday 8 July. If you are interested in fifing or lambeg drumming why not come along on 6 May. Alternatively contact jimbolon@fsmail.net to reserve your place in the workshop.
Lodge Annual Service
Galgorm Parks Annual Divine Service will take place on Sunday 15 June 2008 at 3.30pm in Galgorm Parks Orange Hall. The guest speaker this year will be Mr William Jarvis a native of Ballyshannon (R.O.I.) although he has lived in the Ballymena area for sometime now. All Brethren very welcome and a special welcome for members of the general public.
Other Orange Website Links
For other Orange Website please log on to www.grandorangelodge.co.uk.