Cottown LOL 1029

14/06/2026

Sunday evening thoughts…

Community isn’t built in a day.

It’s built through people giving up their time, supporting local events, lending a hand when it’s needed, and taking pride in the place they live.

Over the past year we’ve had the opportunity to meet new people, welcome different groups into Ballygrainey Orange Hall, and listen to ideas about how the hall can continue to develop and serve the wider community.

There’s still plenty to do, but we’re excited about the future and grateful for everyone who has played a part in the journey so far.

Whether you’ve attended an event, completed a survey, volunteered your time, shared a post or simply offered encouragement – thank you.

Have a great week ahead.

10/06/2026

We are delighted to announce that Cottown LOL 1029 has been awarded £5,000 through the Climate Action Seed Fund.

The funding will support the Ballygrainey Community Climate Action Programme, including biodiversity improvements, community environmental activities, volunteer engagement and climate awareness initiatives.

We would like to thank The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland for supporting this project and helping us develop Ballygrainey as an active community resource.The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland

04/06/2026

🟠JOIN COTTOWN L.O.L. 1029 🟠

Interested in becoming part of a proud, active and forward-thinking Lodge?

Cottown L.O.L. 1029 is always open to welcoming new members who want to get involved, support their local Lodge, and help carry our traditions forward.

Whether you’re interested in Orange culture, community work, friendship or simply finding out more, we’d be glad to hear from you.

With the Twelfth fast approaching, now is a great time to take that first step.

👉 Message the page for more information.

Proud of our past. Building for the future.

31/05/2026

Cottown L.O.L. 1029 is continuing to look ahead.

Over the past while, a lot of work has gone into strengthening the Lodge, improving Ballygrainey Orange Hall, and thinking seriously about how we keep both active and useful for the future.

The next step is getting more people involved.

That might mean joining the Lodge, helping with events, supporting the hall, sharing ideas or simply coming along to see what we’re about.

Every organisation needs people behind it, and Cottown is no different.

We have a proud history, but the future will be built by the people who step forward now.

If you’d like to get involved or find out more, message the page.

Proud of our past. Building for the future.

27/05/2026

📣𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀

The UDR Benevolent Fund are pleased to share the dates for our upcoming advice and support drop-in clinics across Northern Ireland.

The May clinics mark the initial launch of this service, with further locations set to be added across Northern Ireland in the coming months.

These clinics give UDR veterans and their families local, confidential support in a familiar setting, as part of our ongoing work to help those who served.

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘆

𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵
Thursday 14 May, 14:00 – 16:00
📍Ringhaddy House, 16 Eglinton Court, BT56 8DZ

𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆
Thursday 14 May, 19:00 - 20:30
📍Royal British Legion, 33 Iona Terrace, BT47 6EY

𝗟𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻
Thursday 28 May, 10:00 – 12:00
📍The Courtyard, Brownlow House, Windsor Avenue, BT67 9BJ

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹
Monday 1 June, 10:00 – 12:00
📍Bingham House, 43 to 45 Main Street, BT60 1PH

𝗞𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗹
Monday 8 June, 10:30-12:30
📍Mourne Veterans Hub, Hairtlan Hub, Harbour Road

𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗿
Thursday 18th June, 12:00-14:00
📍Ballygrainey Community Hall (Orange Hall), 2a Old Ballycrochan Road, Six Road Ends, BT19 7NZ

𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿
Thursday 18th June, 18:00-20:00
📍Ballywalter Orange Hall, Harbour Road

𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿
Monday 22nd June, 19:00-20:30
📍Connor Orange Hall, Main Street, BT42 3JU

For any general enquiries about the drop in clinics please contact Lisa directly on 𝟬𝟳𝟱𝟮𝟭𝟮𝟭𝟳𝟯𝟭𝟱 or email 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵@𝘂𝗱𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝘂𝗸

https://udrbenfund.org.uk/advice-and-support-clinics-in-may-and-june/

26/05/2026

24/05/2026

Cottown L.O.L. 1029 is about more than one night, one parade, or one building.

It’s about people, community, friendship, service and keeping something meaningful going for the next generation.

As a Lodge, we’re trying to build for the future, encouraging new members, supporting Ballygrainey Orange Hall, getting more people involved, improving how we organise ourselves and making sure the Lodge continues to play a positive role locally.

That doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, effort, volunteers, ideas and support.

We’d love to see more people getting involved, whether that’s joining the Lodge, helping at events, supporting the hall, sharing ideas or simply coming along to find out more.

Cottown has a proud history, but the future depends on what we build now.

If you’d like to know more, message the page.

22/05/2026

🌟 TRADERS WANTED – COTTOWN COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2026 🌟

Cottown LOL 1029 are inviting traders, food vendors and community stalls to be part of this year’s Cottown Community Festival, taking place on:

📅 Saturday 22nd August 2026
📍 Cottown, Bangor
⏰ 1pm - 4pm

Following the success of last year’s event, we are planning an even bigger and better day with strong community attendance expected.

We are looking for:
🍔 Food vendors
🛍️ Local traders & craft stalls
🎯 Family-friendly activities
🤝 Community organisations

A small pitch contribution will apply to help support event delivery (facilities, waste management, etc.).

Spaces will be limited and allocated to ensure a good mix of stalls and activities.

📩 To express interest, please message the page or email: [email protected]

👉 Early applications are encouraged.

Let’s make 2026 even bigger and better!