BALLYGOWAN FLUTE BAND
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A moments relaxation between hymns as the band performs at the platform on 12 July 2010 in Ballygowan (more photos on Facebook).
Ballygowan F.B. invited to play for Royalty at a Garden party in Hillsborough Castle. Representing the Royal Family that day were H.R.H. Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Conductor Dr. Windsor Hylands is the one in conversation with Charles.
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13th 2006 July in Scarva
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From left: Ulster Hall (Belfast 2003), Lord & Lady Dixon Park (Belfast 2007), Trophies from Scotland 2009, 12th July 2008 (Ballygowan),
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February 2000
Photos from 1992 - Spring Contest, Scotland; Music From The Masters, Portrush; Lord Mayor's Parade, Belfast
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12th July 1985 in Comber (Centre - Bob McMurray, left - John Dawson, right - the late Harry Carse)
Strictly a family matter - Bob McMurray with his daughter Barbara and son Robert
The late Harry Carse and Marty McMinn (both awarded a 50 year medal in 1982)
NIBA Contest 1989. Conductor Brian Houston guides Ballygowan to their second successive second place. Brian conducted his first rehearsal in Ballygowan on 01.09.83, and the band's first engagement under his baton was a Bandsman's Service on 25.09.83. It is no secret that the band was in the lower rungs of the Flute Band League's senior section when Brian arrived. When he moved on, the band was in the top three - including wins in Scottish Own Choice (1989) and in the Flute Band League Own Choice Championship (1990).
Late 1980s
Above (from left):
Seated: J. McKnight, J. Houston, S. Denvir, J. Burke, K. McDonald, C. Strain, B.
Houston (Conductor), A. Spratt, L. Dawson, B. McMurray, M. Houston, I. McBride
2nd row: L. Gourley, A. Davidson, G. Gourley, R. Gourley, J. Gourley, R.
McMurray, J. Gourley, R. Gibson, J. Dawson, H. Carse, J. Gourley
Back row: N. Denvir, J. Presho, J. Douglas, M. Douglas, R. McMurray, D. Gourley,
B. Kerr, R. Mannis, D. Denvir, A. Robinson
From left
Seated: L. Gourley, A. Denvir, B. McMurray, J. Gourley, K. McDonald, P. Nellin,
S. Denvir, M. Houston
Standing: G. Gourley, R. Gourley, J. Presho, R. Gibson, J. Dawson, J. Douglas,
R. McMurray, H. Carse, R. Mannis, B. Houston, N. Denvir, J. Gourley, R.
McMurray, G. Gourley, A. Davidson, J. Gourley, M. Douglas, A. Robinson, D. Denvir
12th July 1987 in Castlewellan
The Young Musician of the Year trophy was presented to the band in 1987 by Derek Denvir, and John Dawson added the roll of honour certificate. We don't know where these are!!
Isle of Man 1984
April 1984 leading the Youth Organisations to their annual church service
The Bandroom's first central heating system was switched on for the first time on 02.02.84
Photograph taken in Ballygowan (but when exactly? If you know, please contact the webmaster)
Drum Major: D. Gourley, Bass Drum: H. Moore
Side drums: (from left) J. Presho, R. Gibson, B. Mannis, K. Rodney
Flutes from left and front
R. Carse, D. Denvir, R. Gourley, J. Strain : : J. Canmore, W. Ross, S. Evans, G.
Douglas : : D. Carse, H. Carse, T. Ellison, B. Davidson : : R. Douglas, N.
Denvir, J. Douglas, D. Douglas : : M. McMinn, B. Strain, J. Gourley, J.
Watson
Another photo taken in Ballygowan (but when? If you know, please contact the webmaster)
Centenary year 1976 - who can add the names?
