Ballynahinch Twelfth was magnificent celebration

SIR, — I want to place on public record my praise for Worshipful District Master Bertie Douglas and all his fellow officers of Ballynahinch District LOL No. 17 for organising such a wonderful flagship Twelfth demonstration in the town last week.

They overcame the challenges created by the inclement weather to create a Twelfth that was enjoyed by thousands upon thousands of people of all ages.

Whilst much focus will understandably be on the big day itself, the District is to commended for the Festival programme it produced in the run up to the Twelfth. The various events opened up Orangeism in Ballynahinch to a broader audience and will undoubtedly have given a greater number of people a better understanding of what the Institution is and what we stand for.

After such a successful Twelfth I am sure everyone is looking forward to returning to Ballynahinch for the Royal Black Institution demonstration on the Last Saturday of August.

Yours etc.,

SIMON HAMILTON MLA.