Current Projects

York L.O.L. 145 is involved in several projects, outlined here.

'Brethren in Arms' - An ongoing project, and theme for this 2008 Twelfth of July celebrations to mark the contribution of members of the Loyal Orange Institutions in military and civil policing service at home and abroad. A website is to be launched soon hosting video recorded interviews with distinguished brethren and historians and reading information.

The Loyal Orange Songbook - A collection of songs for Unionists, Orangemen, Loyalists and Ulster Patriots. Available in an online format. Made in conjunction with Kinallen Purple Star LOL 247, Rising Sons of William (Queen's) LOL 1845, and us at York.

The Royal York Website - An ongoing project, creating a community based website for the lodge.

The Saintfield Festival - A yearly festival, involving a large input from York, Cross of St. Patrick (LOL 688) and local saintfield lodges, as well as Down District Council and the Ulster-Scots Agency. Overseen by the York Island Arts and Heritage Association.

The Orangefest Inititive - The Lodge has been heavily involved in changing the face of the main 12th day processions in Belfast, specifically in the addition of Floats, and of a more organised atmosphere at the field.

For more information on current, or new projects, check out our Home Page

Lodge Officers 2006

Worshipful Master
Wor. Bro. Dr. James Laird PM
Bro. James is a retired radiological consultant. Now enjoying his time off, he devotes his time to genealogical research and the orange and is involved in several committees improving the main twelfth demonstration in Belfast.

Deputy Master
Bro. Graham Barton DM
Bro. Graham is a student at Queen’s University Belfast and an active member of the Students’ Union. He is currently involved in the Grand Masters Parades Advisory Committee, and working on the Orders approach to parading matters.

Secretary
Wor. Bro. R. Thiepval Young PM PDM
Bro. Val is also the Depurty County Grand Secretary, as well as the Grand Registrar of Ireland in the Grand Royal Arch Purple Chapter of Ireland, as well as Deputy City Grand Master.

Chaplain
Wor. Bro. Kenneth Latimer PM

Treasurer
Wor. Bro. Alan McIntosh PM
Bro. McIntosh also holds many offices in the Black including: PDM No. 2 Royal Black District Chapter, Chairman of the City of Belfast Grand Black Chapter Benevolent Fund and Grand Pursuviant of the City of Belfast Grand Black Chapter.

Tyler
Bro. Iain Jamison

Gallery Menu

Here we present a pictorial record of some of the events, with which York has been involved.

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Our work with Lynx productions on the movie of our lodge history "Brethren in Arms".
The Glorious 12th of 2004 in pictures.
The 12th of July 2006 with York's "History Float".
A record of our second dinner in the House of Lords.
The 12th 2006, from our brethren in Luton and Bedford. (external)