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Friday 28th April 2006 - Dollingstown Star of the North - Lurgan We made the short visit to the local town of Lurgan, to support Dollingstown Star of the North in their annual band parade. A large turnout of bands supported the host band, on what turned out to be a cold and blustery night. Not a good night for any colour party. As per usual, the Parades Commission quango had placed restrictions on this parade, in that the parade must be dispersed by 10.30pm, with all bands prevented from parading no further than the war memorial. On parade, we had our biggest turnout of this season - 5 colour party (bannerette, Scottish flag, 36th Ulster Division flag, Ulster flag and the Union Jack), 1 drum major, 10 drums, 2 bass drummers and 17 flutes; an overall total of 35 members. We got off to a great start for the second consecutive weekend, by playing Eaton Boat Song, which appears to have an 'motivational' touch to all members. The parade route allows bands to have 'blow-off' competitions. On route, we passed bands such as Downshire Guiding Star, Kilcluney Volunteers South Down Defenders - who were all playing well. We obtained a 3rd place in the results, in the category of Best Local band. Several bands were sporting new uniforms on the night. Most notable were the local bands; Craigavon Protestant Boys and Pioneers (pictures of both these bands can be seen below), who were both looking well, including Whitewell Defenders. A new uniform can give any band a vital boost. So far this season, colour parties seem to have a great impact on bands. A lot of bands are starting to increase the size of their flag bearers, like both Newry bands; Loyal Sons of Benagh and South Down Defenders. A tidy colour party, with flags blowing in the wind can raise any bands' standard. With the start of the 2006 season now in full swing and bloom, we can only try and imagine what the months of July and August will be like. Long may it continue. Results Melody Flute 1st - Mourne Young Defenders 2nd - Skeogh Accordion 1st - Corbet Acc. Drum Major 1st - South Down DUP 2nd - Kilcluney Volunteers 3rd - Pride of the Hill, Carnmoney Colour Party 1st - Mourne Young Defenders 2nd - Clogher Protestant Boys 3rd - Loyal Sons of Benagh Drumcore 1st - Mourne Young Defenders 2nd - Clogher Protestant Boys 3rd - Skeogh Style and Appearance 1st - Mourne Young Defenders 2nd - Craigavon Protestant Boys 3rd - Kinallen Most Entertaining 1st - Mourne Young Defenders 2nd - Kilcluney Volunteers 3rd - Clogher Protestant Boys Blood and Thunder 1st - Pride of Knockmore 2nd - Downshire Guiding Star 3rd - Clogher Protestant Boys Small Blood and Thunder 1st - Lambeg Orange and Blue 2nd - Kinallen 3rd - Sandyrow UFF Best Local 1st - Downshire Guiding Star 2nd - Clogher Protestant Boys 3rd - PORTADOWN DEFENDERS Best Overall 1st - Mourne Young Defenders 2nd - Downshire Guiding Star 3rd - Clogher Protestant Boys 
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