Ballymacarrett District LOL No. 6

13/06/2026

The Worshipful District Master, Officers and Members of Ballymacarrett District Lodge No.6 would like to wish our members of the District who are taking part in His Majesty’s Birthday Parade, Trooping the Colour a very successful Parade.

In particular Bro. Major Stephen McMichael, (Irish Guards) who will be leading No.5 Guard on the March Past.

The District would also like to congratulate Bro. McMichael on his Commander Field Army Commendation, which he received in His Majesty’s Birthday Honours.

12/06/2026

Just a reminder for Sydenham LOL 1361 Cultural event tomorrow night in the Shorts Club with Pride of Ballybeen from 730pm

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Posting on behalf of Sydenham LOL 1361 who are having a Cultural Evening in The Shorts Club on Saturday 13th June @7.30pm. All welcome along

12/06/2026

Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family circle. A deadicated orangeman for many years. Matthew 5:4

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Announcement

It is with deep sadness this County Grand Orange Lodge of Belfast on behalf of The County Grand Master, Rt. Wor. Bro. Spencer Beattie announces the passing yesterday, Thursday 11th June, of our Esteemed Brother Wor. Bro. Thiepval (Val) Young, from Number 3 District.

Val had given a liftime of Service to this Institution in general and this County in particular, across many Offices. Notably he had carried out the appointment of Deputy County Grand Secretary for 36 years. A job he carried out in an exemplary manner.

Val was known to and held Office at senior level in the Royal Arch Purple and I am sure his loss will also be felt by them.

Our sympathies are with Val's Family and circle of Friends at this very challenging time for them.

Funeral arrangements will be communicated when known.

The Lord is my Shepherd

08/06/2026

JUNIOR DEMONSTRATION

On Saturday the Junior Boys Lodges and associated Girls Lodge from our Junior District travelled on a packed bus to Portrush to join with the rest of Belfast County at the Co Antrim Junior Demonstration. A great day was had with favourable weather.

Our thanks go to the Parkinson Accordion Band for leading us and to the Adult Officers of the Girls Lodge who provided excellent Union Jack Boxed packed lunches for the entire District which were enjoyed in Portrush Orange Hall. Our thanks to their Hall Committee for the use of the hall.

2027 will see 50th Anniversary of our Junior District Lodge the warrant being granted in 1977. We now commence plans to mark this in a fitting way.

Our Junior Lodges will go into recess now for the summer but if you have any Boys aged 6 to 16 or indeed Girls please get in touch.

06/06/2026

The Worshipful District Master, Wor. Bro. Samuel Sharkie, PM wishes all the Juniors of Belfast Junior County Lodge a very safe and enjoyable day in Portrush for their annual demonstration.

03/06/2026

JUNIOR FOOTBALL COMPETITION

Tonight Ballymacarrett Junior District hosted the Belfast Junior County Football Competition at Avoniel Pitches.

Junior Brethren representing 4 out of the 5 Lodges in our Junior District together with Junior Brethren from Ballynafeigh representing No 2 Junior District made the evening a success.

The evening started with a penalty shootout followed by matches that ended up a tie at 5-5. There was then the Adult Officers V Juniors match which resulted in 5-4 to the Juniors.

With refreshments served at the break and trophies presented at the end.

We now look forward to the Junior Grand Lodge Competition later this month in Loughgall.

03/06/2026

ROYAL ARCH PURPLE SERVICE

This Sunday will be the Annual District Chapter Service. Unfortunately once again we cannot parade to the church as we cannot secure the services of a Band. Please encourage all Sisters and Brethren to attend.

03/06/2026

Battle of the Somme Memorial Parade 1st July 2026

Ballymacarrett District Lodge No.6 is inviting all bands engaged by lodges who are taking parade in our annual Battle of the Somme Memorial Parade to a Band Engagement Meeting in Ballymacarrett Orange Hall on Monday 15th June 2026 at 7:30pm.

We would encourage all bands taking parade in the parade to attend this information evening.

01/06/2026

Belfast Browning ABOD Club held their June 26 monthly meeting in the Orange Museum Schomberg House.

The main item of business was the presentation of long service medals. The club was delighted to be joined by 3 Officers from their Browning Parent Club in Londonderry. Bros. David Allen Secretary, Matthew Hamilton Treasurer and William Wray Chaplain.

Bro. Matthew Hamilton presented the various medals with

Bros. Graham Barton, Rodney Gilmour, Craig Leckenby, George Laing, Jamie Laing and Dennis Bennett getting 13 year medals.

Bros. Ryan MvDowell, Maurice Roulston and Aaron Lemon (accepting on behalf of his father John Lemon) getting 25 year medals.

Bros. Mark Garrett, Alan Kilpatrick, Frank O'Keef and Robert Cleland were presented 40 year medals.

Bro. Alec Johnson received his 50 year jewel (with around 58 years service).

Schomberg House cafe provided catering at the end of meeting after which Dr Jonathan Mattison give an insightful tour of the museum.

31/05/2026

The Worshipful District Master, Wor. Bro. Samuel Sharkie, PM, Officers and members of Ballymacarrett District would like to wish Wor. Bro. Billy Todd, PM (Sons of Down LOL 1008) a very Happy 90th Birthday.

May God’s Richest Blessings fill your day Billy.