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The Committee and volunteers want to extend their
deepest sympathy to the family of Richard Scott on his tragic and sudden death
Published 26 August 2020
On the 14th August Valerie had the honour of dedicating the new uniforms for Blair Memorial Flute
Band
Published 26 August 2020
We have come up with the idea of a way to celebrate the work that is being carried out by the bands
Published 3 July 2020
Please download a pdf version of our new book by clicking on this link.
Published 30 March 2020
Valerie visits Keady PW Group and Mossley CoI Womens' Guild
Published 13 March 2020
The launch of the 2nd book of the
series called "Our Band, Our Families, Our Stories"
Published 13 March 2020
Members of John Hunter Accordion Band and Portadown Defenders Flute Band travelled with Valerie Thom.
Published 30 Aug 2019
Lissan Sunday School Children collect 20p each
week and they selected the Zacchaeus Outreach Project as the beneficary this year.
Published 15 June 2019
The first Friday in June means one thing Kilcluney Volunteers parade.
This year was
something special -
it was their 70th Anniversary.
Published 15 June 2019
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Reports on Cormeen, Markethill PB and Ardarragh Parades.
Published 15 June 2019
A fund raising concert was held in Armagh Orange Hall to support
the team
going to Brazil in July.
Published 15 June 2019
The Armagh Bands forum held their first Service of Thanksgiving on
Sunday 17th March in Kilcluney Orange Hall.
Published 15 June 2019
Following the very successful Christmas Tree Festival £300 was given to worthy causes.
Published 5 Feb 2019
Following the very successful Christmas Tree Festival £300 was given to worthy causes.
Published 5 Feb 2019
This year Valerie attended the Black Saturday or Last Saturday celebrations in Cookstown.
Published 16 Oct 2018
Valerie visits Richhill and Dungannon to speak about the work of the Zacchaeus project
Published 14 Oct 2018
A report of Valerie's trip to Brazil with special thanks from Sonya's family to the band community
in N. Ireland.
Published 11 August 2018
The bus is back in Omagh
Published 11 August 2018
A big day out
in the Co Tyrone town
Published 11 August 2018
A night without the bus !
Published 11 August 2018
A visit to the village of Killylea,
Co Armagh
Published 11 August 2018
The turn of Cookstown to host a band parade
Published 11 August 2018
A big night in "The Birches"
Published 24 June 2018
50th Anniversary Parade in Portadown
Published 24 June 2018
The bus goes to Magherafelt.
Published 24 June 2018
A visit to Ballygawley on
Sat
2nd June 2018.
Published 24 June 2018
A new venue for Valerie and the Zacchaeus bus
Published 11 June 2018
Perhaps the largest Parade of the year - the first Friday in June in Markethill
Published 11 June 2018
Members of Blair Memorial Flute Band, Pride of Omagh will be taking part in the Total Wipe Out event for Cancer Research NI
Published 29 May 2018
The bus was unavailable but thanks to a band member and his family who invited Valerie to go to the parade with them.
Published 29 May 2018
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Valerie visits Redrock Presbyterian Church & Killyman Parish
Published 29 May 2018
It was with great pleasure that Valerie dedicated the new uniforms for Ballymacall True Blues Flute Band
Published 23 April 2018
Sat 14th April and we visited Rathfriland
Published 23 April 2018
A Parade on Fri 13th April 2018 in Newtownhamilton
Published 23 April 2018
The first Parade of the Year and a cold night !
Published 22 March 2018
The first Parade of the Year and a cold night !
Published 22 March 2018
9 young people were confirmed
by Archbishop Richard
Published 22 March 2018
We are grateful for the money given to the project.
Published 12 March 2018
Thank you to everyone who was there and who contributed
to the project.
Published 12 March 2018
Valerie attends an Assembly in Drumglass High School, Dungannon.
Published 12 March 2018
A meal to celebrate and thank all those who helped with the "Praise Him on a Big Bass Drum" exhibition.
Published 12 March 2018
A special award for
a special person.
Published 8 March 2018
Valerie shares in the grand opening of this new Orange Hall just outside Markethill.
Published 6 December 2017
Sharing experiences and stories
Published 21 November 2017
£700 presented to the NI Air Ambulance and £700 to the South American Missionary Society
Published 21 November 2017
A special family evening and dinner full of celebration.
Published 15 October 2017
A report on this memorbale Exhibition which took place on 29th & 30th September 2017
Published 15 October 17
A generous welcome awaited us in Aughnacloy.
Published 6 September 17
A big thank you to a number of people for their help and support tonight.
Published 24 August 17
Another very wet but
rewarding evening.
Published 22 August 17
A very wet but rewarding evening.
Published 7 August 17
A trip to the Ulster Amercian Folk Park near Omagh.
Published 2 August 17
A day of fun & fellowship in the field at Cookstown.
Published 2 August 17
On Sautrday 8th July, Valerie was invited to Mulnagore Band BBQ and family fun night.
Published 24 July 17
On Monday 10th July a team arrived from Indinia for a week.
Published 24 July 17
Moneymore event
on 8th July 2017
Published 24 July 17
Loads of good chats and laughter were had all evening.
Published 5 July 17
There were 25 bands at the parade and new visitors to the bus as well as many return visitors.
Published 5 July 17
Valerie was requesting the use of instruments for the exhibition on the 29th and 30th September.
Published 5 July 17
For the first time we visited a parade without the bus as the band provide tea and supper for visiting bands.
Published 5 July 17
The residents moved their cars so the bus could get in a good spot.
Published 5 July 17
The sun was shining, the temperature was in the 20's and it was Pride of the Birches parade
Published 5 July 17
Another beautiful sunny evening
in Markethillfor parading
Published 11 June 17
A beautiful sunny evening
for parading
Published 29 May 17
We are on the road for 2017 !
Published 20 May 17
It was a lovely evening meeting old friends and making new friends
Published 22 April 17
Cormeen Rising Sons of William, Armagh
Published 19 Mar 17
Valerie visits Tamlaght & Ballinderry and Brackaville
Mothers Unions
Published 19 Feb 17
Rebekah McLean & Matthew Gallick were married in Kilcronaghan Parish Church
Published 19 Feb 17
Band members could you please help us by completing the attached questionnaire?
Published 01 Feb 17
Carla Sinnamon and David Montgomery were married in Tullanisken Parish Church
Published 04 Jan 17
Report & photos from
the final Parade of 2016
Published 03 Oct 16
Report & photos from
this Band Parade
Published 30 Aug 16
Report & photos from
this Band Parade
Published 30 Aug 16
Report & photos from
this Band Parade
Published 19 Aug 16
Our sincere thanks to Euro Coach for all they do for us
Published 19 Aug 16
Report & photos from
this Band Parade
Published 19 Aug 16
Photos from the Co Tyrone Demonstration
Published 14 July 16
Large turnout in Moneymore
on 8th July 16
Published 14 July 16
Bands are about much more than marching.
Published 14 July 16
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Reflections of the Centenary and special services
held to mark it.
Published 08 July 16
This parade included an Act of Remembrance for those lost at the Somme
Published 08 July 16
Apologies for missing Portadown True Blues & Pride of the Birches parades
Published 24 June16
Special thanks to Armagh True Blues for their help
Published 13 June16
Local Bands provide teddy bears to children in Brazil
Published 21 July 15
A video featuring Drumnaglough
Flute Band, Cookstown
Published 21 July 15