..... to www.galgormparks.com, the website specially dedicated to Galgorm Parks Temperance Loyal Orange Lodge No 507, Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

Also on this site is the activities of Galgorm Parks Arts and Cultural Group. This group incorporates The Country Players Amateur Dramatic Society plus Galgorm Parks Fife and Drumming Club.

"The Grands" recognize effort, commitment and dedication to both the Orange Institution and the communities in which we live.

Among the nominations for the twelve awards was Galgorm Parks L.O.L. 507 (Best New Banner) and Bro. James Bolon (Orange Standard Award).

The Best New Banner Award was very closely contested with ten new banners nominated the eventual winners Sandholes Temperance L.O.L. 274’s beautifully painted theme of The Williamite Army and on the reverse side The Signing of The Ulster Covenant.

Galgorm Parks did however receive a commendation for their New Banner.

Bro. Bolon received the Runners up Award for his contributions to The Orange Standard Newspaper over the years. The winner of this Award was Bro Robert Hayes of Magheragall District Lodge. The big local winners on the night were Ballee L.O.L. 474 who won the Numerical Membership Award, and also receiving a commendation in Individual Community Award was Matthew Warwick for dedication and service to Castlegore Amateur Flute Band.

Presenting the Orange Standard Award to Bro Robert Hayes is the Grand Master Edward Stevenson with runners up Bro James Bolon (Galgorm Parks)

Receiving a cheque on behalf of R.I.R. Benevolent Fund is Most Worshipful Bro Robert Saulters Past Grand Master, with Bro David McConaghie Worshipful District Master of Ballymena and other Ballymena District Officers on Friday 20 January 2012

If you are 17 or over and in good standing and would like to become part of a Worldwide Protestant Organisation then contact a Loyal Orange Lodge in your area or us and we will put you in touch with a Lodge of your choosing.

For a friendly and informative chat on how to start the process of application for Membership please contact us today. Another New Member will maintain the strength and unity within our culture and believes.

Don't just sing the Sash ---- Wear it!