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Local Apprentice Boys clubs take part in
‘Relief of Derry’ commemorations

Apprentice Boys of Derry (Campsie Club) Dunmurry Branch pictured prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday.
Apprentice Boys of Derry (Campsie Club) Dunmurry Branch pictured prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday. Included are L to R (centre of front row): Worshipful Brothers - Mark Cummin (Treasurer), Raymond Killen (Vice President), Sammy Brown (President), Cyril Jones (Secretary) and Tony Prince (Chaplain).

Members of the Apprentice Boys clubs in the Lisburn area enjoyed a great day of celebration in the North West at the annual ‘Relief of Derry’ commemorations last Saturday (8th August). The clubs from Lisburn, Broomhedge and Dunmurry Branches braved early morning light showers during a short parade of their area before boarding buses for the trip to Londonderry. Once in the Maiden City the local clubs and bands joined in the famous siege’s 320th anniversary parade when as many as 10,000 Apprentice Boys were accompanied by an estimated 130 bands marking the culmination of the week-long Maiden City Festival. The Lisburn Branch was led by Lisburn Young Defenders, Broomhedge Branch was led by Pride of Prince William Flute Band and Dunmurry Branch was led by Miller Memorial Band.

Apprentice Boys of Derry, No Surrender Club, Lisburn Branch pictured at Lisburn Orange Hall prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry parade last Saturday. Apprentice Boys of Derry, No Surrender Club, Broomhedge Branch pictured prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday.
 Apprentice Boys of Derry, No Surrender Club, Lisburn Branch pictured at Lisburn Orange Hall prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry parade last Saturday. Included are L to R (centre of front row): Worshipful Brothers - Tom Harrison (Secretary), Andrew Mason (Treasurer), Jonathan Beattie (Chaplain), Jim Drake (President), Stephen McNamara (Vice President) and Craig McNamara (Foreman of Committee). Apprentice Boys of Derry, No Surrender Club, Broomhedge Branch pictured prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday. Included are L to R (centre of front row): Worshipful Bros - William Parkinson (Past President), Connor Gray (Treasurer), Alan Connelly (President) and Tom Cherry (Vice President).
Barry Williamson (Band Captain) and Pride of Prince William Flute Band pictured prior to leaving Lisburn Orange Hall for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday.   Drum Major Naomi Orr and Lisburn Young Defenders pictured heading up the Broomhedge Apprentice Boys as the leave for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday. 
Barry Williamson (Band Captain) and Pride of Prince William Flute Band pictured prior to leaving Lisburn Orange Hall for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday.   Drum Major Naomi Orr and Lisburn Young Defenders pictured heading up the Broomhedge Apprentice Boys as the leave for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday.
   Barry Williamson (Band Captain) and his son Dean (Drum Major) of Pride of Prince William Flute Band pictured prior to leaving Lisburn Orange Hall for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday.
John Hooks and his son David (Standard Bearer) of Lisburn Apprentice Boys, pictured at Lisburn Orange Hall prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry parade last Saturday.   Barry Williamson (Band Captain) and his son Dean (Drum Major) of Pride of Prince William Flute Band pictured prior to leaving Lisburn Orange Hall for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday.
  Worshipful Brother Richard Broadhurst (Sword bearer) of Broomhedge Apprentice Boys. 
 William Hopson and a mini-bus load of Broomhedge Apprentice Boys set off on the long drive for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday.  Worshipful Brother Richard Broadhurst (Sword bearer) of Broomhedge Apprentice Boys.
Dunmurry Apprentice Boys Colour Party pictured prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday. L to R: Worshipful Brothers - Brian Dyer, Lee Dyer, John Reid, Andy Thompson and Henry Robinson.  Pictured prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday are Dunmurry Apprentice Boys L to R: Worshipful Brothers - Robert Campbell (Past President), Cecil Campbell and Albert Dyer. 
 Dunmurry Apprentice Boys Colour Party pictured prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday. L to R: Worshipful Brothers - Brian Dyer, Lee Dyer, John Reid, Andy Thompson and Henry Robinson.  Pictured prior to leaving for the Relief of Derry commemorations last Saturday are Dunmurry Apprentice Boys L to R: Worshipful Brothers - Robert Campbell (Past President), Cecil Campbell and Albert Dyer.
Broomhedge Apprentice Boys pictured during a short parade from St Paul’s Church to Bachelors Walk before boarding buses for the trip to Londonderry, stopping on route to enjoy a low calorie fry up.  Broomhedge Apprentice Boys pictured during a short parade from St Paul’s Church to Bachelors Walk before boarding buses for the trip to Londonderry. 
 Broomhedge Apprentice Boys pictured during a short parade from St Paul’s Church to Bachelors Walk before boarding buses for the trip to Londonderry, stopping on route to enjoy a low calorie fry up.  Broomhedge Apprentice Boys pictured during a short parade from St Paul’s Church to Bachelors Walk before boarding buses for the trip to Londonderry.
Broomhedge Apprentice Boys pictured during a short parade from St Paul’s Church to Bachelors Walk before boarding buses for the trip to Londonderry.  Stephen Ellison and Broomhedge Apprentice Boys pictured during a short parade from St Paul’s Church to Bachelors Walk before boarding buses for the trip to Londonderry. 
Broomhedge Apprentice Boys pictured during a short parade from St Paul’s Church to Bachelors Walk before boarding buses for the trip to Londonderry.  Stephen Ellison and Broomhedge Apprentice Boys pictured during a short parade from St Paul’s Church to Bachelors Walk before boarding buses for the trip to Londonderry. 

09/08/2009