Blooming marvellous! Trees mark Scarva milestone year
Organisers of the annual Sham Fight have planted two symbolic trees at Scarva Demesne ahead of next month’s flagship event. Both of the Spanish Chestnut trees have special significance, with one marking this year’s centenary of Sir Knight Alfred Buller Memorial RBP 1000, and the other standing as a lasting tribute to past members. Sir... Read More
Swords drawn at launch of annual Sham Fight
Scarva is set for another significant clash of the kings this summer. Tens of thousands are anticipated to converge on the idyllic Co Down village on July 13 for what is one of the most colourful and enjoyable events in Northern Ireland’s cultural calendar. The annual mock clash between King William and King James is... Read More
Memorial service for past Sovereign Grand Master Millar Farr
The Royal Black Institution has recognised one of its former leaders at a special memorial service, held in Co Tyrone. Relatives of the late Millar Farr joined with members of the loyal order on Sunday to pay their respects to the past Sovereign Grand Master, who died last year. Mr Farr, 76, led the Institution... Read More
Kilkeel preceptory making presence felt after 150 years
With 268 members on its roll book, Elijah’s Chosen Few RBP 208 is certainly one of a kind. Indeed, sir knights from the Mournes can claim to be part of the largest preceptory in the world. This year is also a landmark occasion for members as the Kilkeel-based lodge celebrates its 150thanniversary. Preceptory registrar, Robert... Read More
Royal Black generosity aids children’s recreational centre
The Royal Black Institution has raised £77,500 for the Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), with the substantial funds going towards a new recreation centre for young people in Co Down. By supporting the local Christian outreach organisation to bring the gospel to children in its latest charity appeal, the loyal order’s significant contribution will aid the... Read More
Workshops setting a vision for Order moving forward
A series of weekly workshops are currently taking place across Northern Ireland as the Royal Black Institution steers a course for the future. As part of a wide-ranging consultation with the wider membership, the leadership team of the organisation, led by Sovereign Grand Master Rev William Anderson, are travelling across the Province to listen directly... Read More
New assistants with a grand plan for loyal order
A farmer and a chartered accountant have been nominated to senior positions within the Imperial Grand Black Chapter. Richard Emerson and Colin Berry both recently assumed the roles of assistant sovereign grand masters, having been personally appointed by the loyal order’s leader, Rev William Anderson. The sovereign grand master is traditionally supported by three assistants,... Read More
IGBC headquarters: Christmas & New Year closure
Royal Black headquarters at Brownlow House will close for the Christmas and New Year holidays on Friday December 21, re-opening to the public on Monday, January 7, 2019. The Imperial Grand Black Chapter would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a blessed and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Memorial service for former Royal Black leader
The Royal Black Institution has recognised one of its former leaders at a special memorial service in Co Londonderry. Family of the late William Logan MBE joined with Sir Knights on Saturday to pay their respects to the past Sovereign Grand Master, who died earlier this year. Mr Logan, 86, played a prominent role within... Read More
Young masters ensure bright future for the ‘Black’
With a combined age of 55, the young leadership team of a Scarva preceptory are looking to the Institution’s future with much optimism. Craig Adair, 32, and Andrew Boyce, 23, are the current worshipful master and deputy master of Sir Knight Alfred Buller Memorial RBP 1000. As well as playing an integral part in the... Read More