Many thanks to Bobby Magreechan for sending these pics via Joe tate

Bobby Snr. on Scrabo Hill
There once was held a Big Drum Competition which was banned by Ards Council after residents complained that the noise went on until 10.30 or 11.00 pm.  Guess they were missing their cultural evening with Coronation Street or Crossroads
Pic. Courtesy of Junior Magreechan

Robert  McGreechan pictured with his Lambeg in Forde Street
Pic. Courtesy of Junior Magreechan

Jackie Paden and Bobby McGreechan
Pic. Courtesy of Junior Magreechan

Drummers - Nearest Wilbur Magill and furthest Alfie Magill
Gent strutting out behind with the sash is Jim Tate father of my old friend Joe