“On Thursday 1st December a number of band members from North Antrim came together to discuss the needs of marching bands in the area and the possibility of setting up a bands forum.

“The Joint Unionist Centenary Committee has announced the date of the event being held to mark the fight against Home Rule prior to the signing of the Ulster Covenant – now known as the Balmoral Review.

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MARCHING bands in Lisburn are hoping to strike the “right note” in their innovative bid to reach out to all sections of the community.

“Confederation of Ulster Bands in conjunction with the Ulster Scots Community Network will be hosting a funding information evening on 16th November 2011 @ 7:30pm in the Royal Hotel, Cookstown.

“The Confederation of Ulster Bands in conjunction with the Ulster Scots Community Network organised Information Evenings in Lisburn & Cookstown in both 2010 and 2011.

“In July 2010, NIO produced a proposed new parading legislation and also a Code of Conduct. These were opened to public consultation.

“MARCHING bands are as important to the Protestant community as the GAA is to the nationalist community, a report released yesterday said.

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Mr Nelson McCausland again discussing the DCAL Launch.

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Mr Nelson McCausland discussing the DCAL Launch.