Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade celebrates 130 years

Thursday October 5th 2023

The Ulster Regiment colour party behind, from left: Rev Paul McAdam, Regimental Chaplain; the Rt Rev George Davison, Bishop of Connor; Archbishop John McDowell; Archdeacon Paul Dundas; and the Rev Gareth Campbell.

The Ulster Regiment of Church Lads’ and Church Girls’ Brigade (CLCGB) is celebrating 130 years of CLCGB in Ireland.

Archbishop McDowell receiving commemorative crystal from Mr John Williams, Regimental Commander, to mark 130 years of the CLCGB in Ireland.

A Regimental Dinner was held in Brownlow House, Craigavon, and present were Archbishop John McDowell, President of the Ulster Regiment; Mr Andrew Hayday, Governor of the CLCGB; Mr Melvyn Lockhart, Deputy Governor; Mr John Williams, Regimental Commander; Mr Perry Gunn, National Co-Ordinator; along with Regimental Staff, Officers and Leaders.

Archbishop McDowell was presented with commemorative crystal to mark the occasion. The Armachian Quartet from the Royal School Armagh provided musical entertainment at the start of the evening.

On the following day, a Regimental Service was held in Christ Church, Lisburn. Lisburn Young Defenders led the parade and members travelled from all over Northern Ireland to attend this special service.

The Ulster Regiment Colour party behind, from left: The Rev Paul McAdam, Regimental Chaplain; the Rt Rev George Davison, Bishop of Connor; Mr Andrew Hayday, CLCGB Governor; Archbishop John McDowell; Mr John Williams, Regimental Commander; Mr Perry Gunn, National Co-ordinator; Archdeacon Paul Dundas; and the Rev Gareth Campbell.

Mr Perry Gunn, CLCGB National Co-Ordinator; Archbishop John McDowell; President of CLCGB NI; Mr John Williams, Regimental Commander of the Ulster Regiment; Mr Melvyn Lockhart, Deputy Governor, CLCGB; and Mr Andrew Hayday, Governor of CLCGB.