Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band

Constable Anderson, from Larne, was murdered on the 27th January 1961 by the IRA. The band was formed to serve as a means to remember Constable Norman Anderson.

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙙... 🇬🇧

Tomorrow night we start practicing ahead of the 2024 parading season and we wanted to show you a little more about what we do as a band throughout the season. 🥁

We've made a short video to showcase life in our band as we attend events 💙💛

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

in Larne Rangers Supporters Club and we hope to see you all there for what should be a great night.

We would like to thank local Larne business Mcclay Trophies And Engraving for doing a great job providing us with the awards.

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[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

🥁🇬🇧Parade Update🇬🇧🥁

It’s parade week and Saturday can’t come quick enough as we look forward to a great selection of bands marching the streets of our town starting at 19:30

With a high standard of bands on display and we look forward to seeing who comes out on top 🔝

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

We have awards in the following categories;

Drum Corp
Flute Corp
Bass Drum
Colour Party
Marching and Discipline
Style and Appearance
Best Entertaining
Melody (if required)
Best Overall Band

Results will be announced immediately following the parade finishing at our function...

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

We will parade a shorter route around the estate beginning at 6:30pm and we will be accompanied by Lloyd Dickson and Ulsters Marching Akitas. We hope you will get down and show your support to Lloyd for following in his dads footsteps, having his beloved pups on display.

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[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

🥁🇬🇧Parade Update🇬🇧🥁

Just one week to go until our annual parade on Saturday 1st April with the main parade beginning at 7:30pm sharp. It will again be a competition parade with independant judging in a number of catergories.

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The route for the parade can be found in the picture, starting and finishing at Larne Rangers Supporters Club where we will be holding a function afterwards.

[Belfast News Letter @News_Letter]

Band plans emotional tribute to iconic band scene figure Sam Dickson at his funeral in Limavady on Tuesday https://t.co/0Ws7vAnJvk

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

Any donation made no matter how small will be greatly appreicated. A chance to repay Sam for his years of kindness within the band scene. 💙💛(3/3)

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

We are all deeply saddened with the loss of Sam Dickson who touched so many within the band scene and beyond. (1/3)

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[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

After discussion with his family we have been given permission to fundraise in his memory and any donations made will help with funeral costs, caring for his beloved Akitas and go towards two charities that have been close to Sam‘s heart. (2/3)

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

The officers and members of the band are truely heartbroken upon learning news of the passing of our dear friend Sam Dickson.

We considered Sam a part of our band family and we developed a genuine friendship over the years.

Safe in the arms of Jesus 💙💛

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

Our Bannerette and Bass Drum will be on display at this exhibition, in Lurgan, in loving memory of Constable Norman Anderson who was murdered by the IRA in 1961 💙💛.

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The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland’s ‘Moving Tributes’ exhibition will be open to the public from noon on Thursday, 1st September to Saturday, 3rd September at Brownlow House, Lurgan.
Entry is free. Come along and bring your family and friends.

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

‘It was at a place they called The Somme on the first day of July,
When twenty thousand Ulstermen prepared to fight and die,
Sure they bravely charged through no-mans land with the Red Hand flying high,
With the cry of No Surrender boys, old Ulsters battle cry.’

Lest We Forget

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

The band recently had a new flag designed and produced by Loyal Art.

Flags are priced at £12 each, costing an additional £3 to post.

If you would like to purchase one please DM the page and payment can be made to our band PayPal

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[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

We are looking forward to parading in Belfast tomorrow for the Northern Ireland Centenary Parade.

We were delighted to be asked to lead the Larne District for the day and are hopeful we can do our town proud.

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[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

Our band flag flying in Seville, hope the lads have a great time out there and Rangers do the business for us 💙🇬🇧

[Paul Morton @paulmorton76]

Glasgow Rangers 💙

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

We have been kindly given permission to share some photos of the children with their new toys and some before and after pictures of the Memorial Garden.

[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

Over the week a few of our members have been visiting Roddensvale School, a school that provides education for children with severe learning difficulties in our home town of Larne.

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[Constable Anderson Memorial Flute Band @CAMFB1961]

While we were there we asked if there was anything they needed done about the school that we could help with and today several members spent the morning clearing and tidying their Memorial Garden for past pupils who have sadly passed away.