Portadown Royal British Legion praises Markethill Fiddle Orchestra for contribution to Festival of Remembrance

Following Portadown Branch of The Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance held in Craigavon Civic Centre on 29th October, a presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation was made to representatives of the Fiddle Orchestra on a recent visit to its practise hall in Markethill.

This was to recognise the Orchestra’s ‘outstanding contribution’ to the great success of the Festival.

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The Chairman of Portadown Branch of The Royal British Legion, John Robinson, stated: “The Fiddle Orchestra gave an outstanding performance which was greatly appreciated by all those present and they were a credit to all who trained them and who performed to such a high standard with such a variety of music with a range of musical instruments.”

The Markethill Fiddle Orchestra is the successful outcome of the ongoing fiddle lessons organised by Mid Armagh Community Network in Markethill.

The community group was established in 1997 to promote the Ulster Scots culture and heritage in the area.

Mr Robinson said: “The group has gone from strength to strength over the years and now has over 150 students attending the Orange Hall in Markethill every week to attend Scottish Highland dance, fiddle and guitar classes.

“The orchestra performs regularly throughout Ulster and have played further afield, performing in Georgia USA on two occasions. Playing a mixture of traditional Scottish tunes, hymns and Orange favourites it gives both the members and audience a chance to celebrate their culture.”