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The Twelfth aims
to convey the spirit, colour and atmosphere of Europe's largest indigenous
cultural festival. We have no connection with the Orange Order, but we do
fully support the concept of civil and religious liberties for all. We
oppose negative religious bigotry. We believe in heritage, not hate and
celebration, not provocation. We extend mutual cultural respect to all
other peoples.
We’d like to make next year’s issue
of The Twelfth bigger and better than the last one. Can you help
us? Areas in which we’d appreciate your help include:
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Articles.
We want to hear from anyone who is willing to share his or her
thoughts and memories of the ‘Twelfth’. What does it really mean
to you? We'd also like to broaden our scope and carry reports from
lodges and bands. Don’t worry if you don’t think you can write an
entire article - one of our main writers just produces a series of
notes. We put them order, cross the t’s and dot the i’s. It’s as
simple as that! |
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Research. There’s
a growing interest in Ulster’s local history and we’d like The
Twelfth to reflect that. We’d love to be able to reproduce
reports and pictures from yesteryear - however, we simply do not have
the time or personnel to do so. Would you be willing to spend a few
hours in your local library collecting reports of how your parents and
grand-parents celebrated the Twelfth? If so, we’d like to hear from
you today! |
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Graphics. We
want to improve the appearance of The Twelfth broadsheet
and would like to hear from anyone with layout and design experience. We’d
also like to hear from artists, cartoonists and photographers. |
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Finance. The
Washington DC-based Friends of Sinn Féin have raised well over £2
Million! We have a long way to go before we can match that—but we have
to start somewhere. All donations—large or small—are greatly
appreciated. Send cheques/POs (made out to Glenwood Publications) to our
address below. |
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Distribution. We
need to build a world-wide distribution network. If you’ve liked this
paper, why not buy a few extra copies and send them to friends and
relatives at home and abroad? |
We hope you’ve enjoyed reading The Twelfth. Hopefully,
we’ve succeeded in capturing the flavour, colour and atmosphere of
Europe’s largest indigenous cultural folk festival. The Twelfth
welcomes all ideas, constructive criticism, and especially offers of
help. If you’ve got something to say - get in touch today!
E-mail: feedback@the-twelfth.org.uk
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Beating the drum
The Pride of the Maine,
BALLYMENA
Tradional Orange Arch
Glengormley village centre,
NEWTOWNABBEY
Parading through Glengormley
Local band walks the
village
Traditional
image of King William III crossing the Boyne
Ballymacarrett
Defenders melody flute band
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