324th Boyne Anniversary Celebrations HOSTED BY NEWTOWNARDS DISTRICT LOL NO.4 Parade Details – Saturday 12th July 2014 Assembly Point – Dairy Hall Playing Fields Assembly Time – 11.00am Each Private Lodge should disembark from their buses at South Street, Newtownards at the entrance to Dairy Hall playing fields (this is situated opposite Ards Bowling Club) marked (A) on map. Lodges and bands should not parade at this point as it is important that the road is kept clear to allow for the free-flow of buses. All Lodge members and bandsmen should enter Dairy Hall and go to their assembly point marked (C, D & E) on the map. Dairy Hall will act as reception and demonstration field - all the necessary facilities such as toilets, rest area, catering etc. will be on site. Newtownards District Parade Marshals will be at this location to assist you. Parade Newtownards Orange District No. 4 will form up approximately 11.15am at the Orange Hall, Mary Street and parade at 11.30am via – Mary Street, Francis Street, Doctors Lane, High Street, South Street to John Street. Once the end of Newtownards District enters John Street the parade will pause until 12 mid-day. At this point the visiting Districts of Upper Ards No.11, Holywood District No. 14 and Bangor District No.18 will be formed up and ready to fall in behind Ards District. Upper Ards District will form up in Dairy Hall playing fields and parade up to the traffic lights at South Street, Court Street and John Street marked (B) on the map and be ready to fall in behind the Newtownards District as the tail end of the parade enters John Street. The main parade will commence at 12 mid-day sharp and make its way through Newtownards via the following route: - John Street, Donard Avenue, Circular Road, Mill Street, Frederick Street, Regent Street, Francis Street, Windmill Row, East Street, Zion Place, Upper Movilla Street, Queens Street, Greenwell Street, New Road, Portaferry Road, Court Street, High Street, South Street to Dairy Hall – the parade will enter via the South Street entrance and is marked (A) on map. Each District should make its way to their designated place and disperse – marked on map (C, D & E). . Car Park Only official vehicles with the necessary permits that take part in the procession will be permitted into Dairy Hall playing fields as there is limited parking (close to the Newtownards Silver Band Hall) – this will be strictly enforced. Permits can be obtained from District Secretary Bro. Craig Bothwell by calling Tel 07718718344. All other vehicles not taking part in the procession are requested to use the numerous car parks that are available through-out the town centre as shown on map and it is important that those using the public car parks arrive early to ensure obtaining a parking space. Demonstration Field The Demonstration Field will be an Alcohol Free Zone anyone in procession of alcohol will not be permitted into the field and may have their alcohol confiscated by the PSNI - As well as the usual food outlets, various stalls, bouncy castle etc, a platform has been set up where at 2.45pm there will be a musical performance by “The Thompson Brothers” – a traditional gospel group, following that, a Religious Service will take place at 3.30pm and conclude at approximately 4.15pm. It is important to stress that NO bands will be permitted to play their instruments whilst the service takes place and all Worshipful Masters are responsible for the conduct of their bands. Parade Details – Saturday 12th July 2014 Trader’s Stalls All traders and stall holders will be situated at the far end of Dairy Hall playing field adjacent to the John Street / Donard Avenue entrance & exit marked (F) on the map. We would like to remind you that the very popular Conway Square Market is on and many local town centre shops, cafés and restaurants are open for business. Return Home Parade The ‘Parade Home’ will reassemble at the conclusion of the platform proceedings and leave the Demonstration Field via the South Street entrance / exit marked (A) on the map at approx. 4.30pm. The parade will be led by Newtownards District No. 4, followed by Upper Ards No.11, Holywood No. 14 and Bangor No. 18. The parade will make its way through Newtownards town centre via: - South Street, Mill Street, Gibson’s Lane, Regent Street, Francis Street – once the head of the parade reaches the Francis Street roundabout marked (G) on the map, the host district will split ranks and the remaining 3 districts will pass through the rank, Upper Ards will turn right - parading down Georges Street, New Road to their busses, situated on the Portaferry Road at point (H) on the map – Holywood and Bangor Districts will turn left and parade via Zion Place onto the Bangor Road, where their buses will be situated just past the BP filling station at point (I) on the map. Once the 3 visiting Districts pass through, Newtownards District will reform and parade from Francis Street, then Georges Street, New Road, Portaferry Road, past War Memorial at Castle Street, High Street to the Square. Following the prize giving and the playing of the National Anthem the parade will disperse. Other Information The PSNI will be operating a ZERO TOLERANCE approach to the drinking of alcohol in public places – so all Brethren and members of the Bands are reminded that those in pocession of alcohol may have it confiscated by the PSNI. Also, all Brethren are to comply with the instructions of the PSNI and Parade Marshals on the day in order to make all the plans run as smoothly as possible. Website Newtownards Orange District No.4 will have all relevant information placed on the website – it can be visited at: - http://www.newtownardsorange.org.uk/ Chief Steward Bro. Alex McGimpsey will be the Newtownards District Chief Marshal on the day and he can be contacted on Mobile:07856063303 In keeping with legislation, each District is expected to have two District Marshal’s - one at the front and one at the rear of their District, also, each private Lodge and band is expected to provide their own marshal who are responsible for the conduct of their Lodge and/or Band on parade. Any issues must be reported to the Chief Steward who will deal with all issues brought to his attention (UHF radios will be supplied for use by the District Marshals). Medical Provisions St. John’s Ambulance will provide medical cover throughout the day and will have adequate resources available along the parade route and in the Reception / Demonstration Field. Charity Newtownards District’s chosen charity this year is the Northern Ireland Alzheimer's Society. They will have a stall in the demonstration field and will also be carrying out a street collection during the parade — Please give generously. Newtownards District No. 4 LOL 481 LOL 111 LOL 128 LOL 240 LOL 1054 LOL 1363 LOL 1501 LOL 1908 LOL 1919 LOL 1948 LOL 1952 LOL 1973 WLOL 110 WLOL 164 Temple of Loyalty Ulster’s Chosen Few Apprentice Boys Rising Sons of William Boyne Greenwell Street Volunteers Mill Street Heroes Scarlet Crown Loughries True Blues Ex-Servicemen’s King George VI Memorial Ulster’s Pride Sister S Boal Memorial Upper Ards District No. 11 LOL 241 LOL 552 LOL 673 LOL 781 LOL 836 LOL 878 LOL 1051 LOL 1058 LOL 1412 LOL 1592 LOL 1758 LOL 1884 LOL 1900 LOL 1907 LOL 1951 Donaghadee Portavogie Portaferry Donaghadee Donaghadee Ballyhalbert Carrowdore Carrowdore Kirkistown Greyabbey Millisle Ballywalter Kircubbin Cloughey Bowtown Holywood District No. 14 LOL 417 LOL 744 LOL 1056 LOL 1111 LOL 1362 LOL 1687 LOL 1692 LOL 1906 LOL 1920 Ballykeel Castlereagh Dundonald Dundonald Holywood Holywood Lower Braniel Holywood Ballyrobert Bangor District No. 18 LOL 589 LOL 695 LOL 726 LOL 769 LOL 862 LOL 1027 LOL 1029 LOL 1091 LOL 1229 Groomsport Conlig Bangor Bangor Conlig Bangor Cottown Crawfordsburn Bangor Newtownards 12th Festival As well as Newtownards District No. 4 hosting the 12 th Demonstration, the District is also planning an Orange Festival, which will run from Saturday 28 th June, through to Saturday 12th July. Information on the planned events are listed below and we will be delighted to welcome you along to these events. LOL1919 Banner Unfurling Function Room - Orange Hall Thursday 26th June 7.30pm - 11.00pm Gala Orange Ball Function Room - Orange Hall Saturday 28th June 7.00pm - Midnight Battle of Somme Parade Newtownards Town Centre Meet Orange Hall - 7.00pm Tuesday 1st July 7.00pm - 10.00pm Inter-Lodge Quiz Night Function Room - Orange Hall Wednesday 2nd July 7.30pm - 10.00pm Marching Band Concert Function Room - Orange Hall Friday 4th July 7.30pm - Midnight Banner Parade Newtownards Town Centre Meet Orange Hall - 2.00pm Saturday 5th July 2.00pm - 6.00pm Annual Divine Service Newtownards Town Centre Meet Orange Hall 2.45pm 1st N’Ards Presbyterian Church Sunday 6th July 2.45pm - 5.00pm Talks Night Craigantlet Orange Hall Tuesday 8th July 7.30pm - 9.30pm Outdoor Pursuit Day (Junior Boys & Girls) Crawfordsburn Scout Centre Orange Hymn Night Londonderry Room Town Hall Thursday 10th July 7.30pm—9.30pm Lambeg Drumming Night Town Arch Francis Street, N’Ards Friday 11th July 7.30pm - 10.30pm 11th Night Bonfire Craigantlet Orange Hall Friday 11th July 7.30pm - 11.30pm 324th Anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne Newtownards Town Saturday 12th July 06.00am - 20.00pm Wednesday 9th July 10.00am - 4.00pm ‘Safe Home Brethren’ The Officers and Brethren of Newtownards District No.4 would like to extend our sincerest thanks to: Grand Chaplain Bro. Rev. Ron Johnstone Assistant Grand Treasurer Bro. Brian Dorrian County Grand Master of Down Bro. Victor Harrison Bro. Jim Shannon MP Upper Ards District No 11 Holywood District No. 14 Bangor District No. 18 All the Marching Bands * St. John’s Ambulance Police Service of Northern Ireland Translink The Scouts Ards Borough Council Traders & Stall Holders Conway Square Ards Market Ards Town Traders The Thompson Brothers *
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