Sovereign Grand Master hails ‘Local Last Saturday’ parades
The leader of the Royal Black Institution has hailed today’s “Last Saturday” parades as “an overwhelming success that bodes well for the future of the Institution”. The Loyal Order’s flagship day usually involves major demonstrations at six locations across Northern Ireland. However, this year, with Covid still in circulation, the Institution held “Local Last Saturday”... Read More
A message from Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson
I would like to take this opportunity to wish members of the Institution in Northern Ireland a safe and enjoyable ‘Last Saturday’ as we take to the streets to witness for the Reformed Christian Faith and celebrate the centenary of our beloved country. Of course, our Last Saturday parades are not being held today in... Read More
Royal Black Institution prepares for ‘Local Last Saturday’
The Royal Black Institution will hold a “Local Last Saturday” this year, bringing a colourful parade of Sir Knights, banners and bands to a city, town or village near you! Traditionally, the “Last Saturday” demonstrations involve upwards of 17,000 members of the Institution on parade with accompanying bands at six locations across Northern Ireland. However,... Read More
‘Rediscover your home’ with Institution’s Centenary Circuit
The final countdown is on for the Royal Black Institution’s “Centenary Circuit”. To celebrate 100 years since the foundation of Northern Ireland, relay teams of Sir Knights are set to embark on a sponsored lap – on foot and bicycle – of the Province next month. All money raised during the “Centenary Circuit” will be... Read More
Scarva Sham Fight organisers hold wreath-laying event
Organisers of the Scarva Sham Fight have taken part in a wreath-laying event at the village war memorial. Although the annual “Thirteenth” demonstration was cancelled for a second year in a row due to Covid-19, the Scarva-based preceptory which organises the Sham Fight, Sir Knight Alfred Buller Memorial RBP 1000, continued their tradition of paying... Read More
A message from Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson
For the second year in a row, what would normally be a huge day in the Institution’s calendar is set to be a much more low-key affair. Our processions in Scarva and Bangor have been cancelled due to Covid as we continue to play our part in helping curtail the spread of the virus. Last... Read More
A message from Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and glorious Twelfth. We give thanks to Almighty God that although today’s Twelfth demonstrations might be on a much smaller scale than normal, at least circumstances have improved with coronavirus to such an extent that we are able to hold parades and religious... Read More
Scarva Sham Fight organisers to hold wreath-laying event
The Scarva Sham Fight may have been cancelled for a second year in a row, but organisers have pledged to continue their tradition of paying tribute to local members of the security forces murdered during the Troubles. On the morning of July 13, the Scarva-based preceptory which organises the Sham Fight, Sir Knight Alfred Buller... Read More
WATCH: Launch of Centenary Circuit
The Royal Black Institution is delighted to launch…. The Centenary Circuit Watch our launch video below to find out about our flagship event and see how can get involved! Link to the participation form: https://forms.gle/DCBd6Ep5ff3H5pkF8
Royal Black Institution reopens for business
The Royal Black Institution is looking forward to a resumption of activity this summer. Following the recent easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland, the Institution’s Central Committee have agreed a set of guidelines that will enable meetings, processions and services to take place. The guidelines, which have been conveyed to Preceptories, came into effect... Read More