May 2005



DATE:06/05/05

ORGANISERS: 36th Ulster Division Bands Association
PARADE: Memorial
LOCATION: Shore Road - Belfast City Center
COLOUR PARTY: 3
SIDEWALKERS: 1
DRUM MAJORS: 1
DRUMMERS: 4
BASS DRUMERS: 2
FLUTERS: 20

It was a very cold night to parade in. Apart from the weather it was a very good parade. The band played well considering we had a small drum corp. All in all it was a good night with alot of brilliant bands out on parade. One that stood out the most was the East Belfast UVF band, out played at the city hall. We would like to thank the King William True Blues F.B once again for a lending us their drums.


DATE:07/05/05

ORGANISERS: Sons of Ulster F.B (Shankill)
PARADE: Competition
LOCATION: Shankill
COLOUR PARTY: 5
DRUM MAJORS: 1
DRUMMERS: 6
CYMBOL PLAYERS: 2
BASS DRUMERS: 2
FLUTERS: 19
AWARDED: 2nd Best Drum Major

This was a good parade and also a good turn out from the band. We didnt get of to a good start as both of the skins on our bass drum bust. The band played well with the drum major picking up yet another trophie. All in all it was a good night.We would like to say thanks to the Sons Of Ulster Shankill for lending us their drums and bass drum. As our side drums are still getting fixed.


DATE:14/05/05

ORGANISERS: East Belfast Protestant Boys F.B
PARADE: Competition
LOCATION: East Belfast
COLOUR PARTY: 4
SIDEWALKERS: 1
DRUM MAJORS: 1
DRUMMERS: 6
CYMBOL PLAYERS: 1
BASS DRUMERS: 2
FLUTERS: 16

The band was looking forward to this parade, especially the drummers as our drums got fixed. I have to say the drums sounded alot better than they usually do. The band played well. All in all it was a good night and as always alot of great bands attended this parade. One band that stood out was the Newtownards Volunteer Flute Band, whos drum corp was exellent.