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SIR KNIGHTS OF LOWER IVEAGH PRESENT CHEQUE TO ULSTER HOSPITAL
The Worshipful Master and District Registrar of Lower Iveagh Royal Black District Chapter No.1 present to Ward 6 Ulster Hosptial, £400.00 which was the collection at their District Service on Sunday 11th September.
LECALE DISTRICT OFFICERS RECEIVE NEW REGALIA
New Regalia for the District Officers of Lecale District Chapter was dedicated at the Annual Church Service in Crossgar on 31st July 2011.
From left to right: Alan Brownlee - District Chaplain; Samuel Osborne - District Treasurer; Nigel Bloomer - Deputy District Master; Rev. Mervyn Gibson; George McKibben - Worshipful District Master; James McKibben - District Registrar.
BALLYDONNELL SIR KNIGHTS DEDICATE NEW BANNER
On 23rd June 2011 the Sir Knights of Ballydonnell RBP 39 dedicated a new banner. Among the guests were the Deputy County Grand Chaplain Worshipful Sir Knight Pastor Roy Graham and the County Grand Treasurer Worshipful Sir Knight Brian Hunter.
JOINT INSTALLATION OF RBP 11 & RBP 169 OFFICE BEARERS
A joint Installation of Juniper Tree RBP 11 and Bethlehem Golden Star RBP 169 Office Bearers for 2011-2012 took place in Dromore Orange Hall on Monday 14th March. The Installation ceremony was conducted by Sir Knight William Hobson (Worshipful District Master) and Sir Knight Mervyn McKinley (Deputy District Master). Sir Knight David Hobson was installed as Worshipful Master of Bethlehem Golden Star RBP 169, and Sir Knight John E St.Clair was installed as Deputy Master. Sir Knight William McMurray was installed as Worshipful Master of Juniper Tree RBP 11, and Sir Knight Neil McMurray was installed as Deputy Master. Also during the evening, Sir Knight Richard Fleming (District Lecturer) introduced seven candidates who received the Red Cross Degree including one candidate from Hillsborough RBP 423.
At the joint Installation of Juniper Tree RBP 11 and Bethlehem Golden Star RBP 169 in Dromore Orange Hall on Monday 14th March are: - Front Row L to R: Sir Knights - David Hobson (Worshipful Master of Bethlehem Golden Star RBP 169), Brian Gibson (District Marshall), Mervyn McKinley (Deputy District Master) William Hobson (Worshipful District Master) and Candidates who received their Red Cross degree; (holding certificates) Mark Andrews (Hillsborough RBP 423), John E St. Clair (RBP 169), Jason Atcheson (RBP 11), David Murdock (RBP 11), Charles Louden (RBP 11) and David Nelson (RBP 169) Ian Dunlop (Deputy District Lecturer), Richard Fleming (District Lecturer) and Alfie Gamble (Worshipful Master Hillsborough RBP No 423.
Keeping it in the family at RBP 169, Sir Knight Samuel Hobson receives a Past Masters Jewel and Certificate from his two brothers Sir Knight Leonard Hobson, Past Master (left) and Sir Knight William Hobson, Worshipful District Master (right). At the joint Installation in Dromore Orange Hall on Monday 14th March, the top post of Worshipful Master of Bethlehem Golden Star RBP 169 was kept in the family when Samuel was replaced by his son David (inset).
BALLYNAHINCH DISTRICT SERVICE
The Sir Knights of Ballynahinch parading in their centenary year to the District Service on 22nd August 2010 when their guest speaker was Rev. George Speirs. A centenary dinner was held on 3rd September at the Temple Golf Club when the guest of honour was the Sovereign Grand Master; Most Worshipful Sir Knight Millar Farr QPM.
DESIGNATED CHARITY PRESENTATION
The Worshipful District Master, Sir Knight Andrew McRoberts, of Banbridge District Chapter handed over a cheque to the Deputy County Grand Master, Right Worshipful Sir Knight Colin Whiteside at the last District Meeting. The cheque in support of the Designated Charity Appeal (Kiwoko Hospital in Uganda) amounted to £1,600.00 with hopefully further contributions to be received.
LOUGHBRICKLAND 'BIG BREAKFAST'
The members of Loughbrickland Black Evangelical Fellowship hosted a "Big Breakfast" in Banbridge Orange Hall on Saturday morning 20th November. Around 80 people enjoyed the delightful breakfast, which was prepared by Mrs Audrey McDowell and her team of helpers.
Everyone was welcomed to the hall by Paul Clydesdale, who also explained a little of the background behind the setting up of the fellowship. He said "the fellowship was formed just over two years ago by three Sir Knights from King Solomon's Rising Star R.B.P. No. 402, who saw it as their duty as Christian Sir Knights to go into the world and promote the Christian gospel and the reformed christian faith".
Grace was then said by Pastor Roy Graham, before everyone sat down to a wonderful feast including cereals, juice, grapefruit, fry, tea and coffee after which Alan Rogers invited Rev. Philip Thompson to lead the assembly in prayer. Mr Tony Meehan then read the Word of God from the Gospel according to Saint John, before a message was brought by Pastor Roy Graham. Thanks were expressed to Banbridge Orange Hall Committee, Audrey McDowell, the cooks and helpers, before the meeting was brought to a close by prayer.
The fellowship meets on the second Tuesday evening of every month in Derrydrummuck Orange Hall, and the meetings are open to everyone.
Further details can be obtained by emailing lbef402@btinternet.com or on Facebook at Loughbrickland Black Evangelical Fellowship.
PRESENTATION TO DROMORE RED CROSS GROUP
A Computer and First-Aid equipment were presented to members of the Dromore Red Cross Group at Dromore High School on Monday 4th October 2010 by the Sir Knights of Lower Iveagh Royal Black District Chapter No.1. The gifts were a token of the Sir Knight's thanks and appreciation for the assistance rendered by the Group when providing first-aid cover at all events held during the past few years and especially the Last Saturday demonstration at Dromore in August 2008 when some 40,000 people packed the town. In making the presentation, Sir Knight William Hobson (Worshipful District Master) said,"We hope that these gifts will help in the instruction of the young members in their training which has been ongoing in Dromore for over 50 years". He wished them well for the future and hoped that they would continue for many years to come.
Worshipful District Master: Sir Knight William Hobson (left) and Deputy District Master Sir Knight Mervyn McKinley (right) present a computer and first aid equipment to Hazel Watson (Group Leader) and May Kinkaid (Duties Officer) of Dromore Red Cross Group on Monday 4th October. Looking on are Link Group members Cameron Stewart and Nicole Haslem.
Pictured with the members of the Group are (From left to Right) Sir Knights Sandy Tolerton, Samuel Newell, Jim Wilkinson (District Treasurer), Mervyn McKinley (Deputy District Master), William Hobson (Worshipful District Master), Colin Cunningham (District Registrar), Brian Gibson, Colin Elliott and George McLoughlin.
A FEW PICTURES OF SIR KNIGHTS GATHERED AT NEWCASTLE 2010
BANBRIDGE CHEQUE PRESENTATION
On behalf of Banbridge Royal Black District Chapter No.6, Sir Knight Andrew McRoberts Worshipful District Master presented cheques totalling £460.00, (proceeds from the Annual District Church Service) to Sir Knight Joe Beck for the 'Holy Trinity Parish Church Save Our Spire Fund' and Sir Knight George Vennard for the 'UDR Benevolent Fund'.
Included seated are: Sir Knights Edgar Patterson Deputy District Master, Trevor Martin District Registrar, John Smyth County Grand Master, Raymond Chambers District Persuviant and William Graham Worshipful Master of RBP 27.
Sir Knights of King Solomon's Rising Star RBP 402 and friends who recently attended a Songs of Praise Service in Loughbrickland Presbyterian Church on behalf of Cancer Support. Included in the photograph are Preceptory Officers, Members of 'Inspire'; 'Closkelt Jubilee Singers'; Kelly McClimmond from Macmillan Cancer Support and Sir Knight Richard Fleming who was the guest speaker.
Below:- The cheque for £1,500.00 being presented.
County Officers and Officers of Lecale Royal Black District Chapter No.2 assembled in preparadtion for the Annual Demonstration at Crossgar on Saturday 29th August 2009.
Right Worshipful Sir Knight John Smyth being recognised for 40 years service to the Black Institution by Past Assistant Sovereign Grand Master Right Worshipful Sir Knight Colin Whitside.
Past County Grand Master Right Worshipful Sir Knight Jack Fairbairn Past District Registrar of Saintfield District Chapter receiving
his retirement gift from Assistant Sovereign Grand Master Worshipful Sir Knight Colin Whiteside. Jack's son Sir Knight Robin Fairbairn is also present.