Ochill Cultural Group and David Cuddy Memorial Band is preparing for their annual Big Breakfast morning at Ochill Orange Hall, outside Stewartstown, on Saturday, January 31.

The previous Breakfasts in 2024 and 2025 were hugely successful with around 250 breakfasts served each year, where those attending enjoyed various items of entertainment.

This year breakfast will be available from 8 am to help cope with the expected demand.

Children’s entertainment this year will include face painting and other activities.

The Big Breakfast was a huge success last year despite Storm Eowyn | Contributed

placeholder image — The Big Breakfast was a huge success last year despite Storm Eowyn | Contributed

Group Chairperson William Abernethy said: “We are looking forward to welcoming old friends and new to our annual breakfast. During the last few years, we have hosted multiple events and our Big Breakfast is one of the most popular.

“When Storm Eowyn hit the country hard last year, one day before our breakfast, we lost mains power at the Hall however everyone pulled together and we managed to get a generator hooked up so the event went ahead – with many of those attending taking the opportunity to charge mobile phones and enjoy a hot, cooked breakfast as well as some great company.”

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Ochill Orange Hall is used by various groups including Bro David Cuddy Memorial Band who celebrated their 50 th anniversary last year, with founder members helping this Saturday, so please come along for a chat with them and learn more about the history of the band.

Donations on the day will be given to help support the band with the purchase of new uniforms.

Mr Abernethy added: “This event is open to everyone and will be an opportunity to meet, renew old friendships and experience a great morning of food and music. We couldn’t believe the support last year, especially in the wake of the storm. Whatever the weather throws at us this year, we will be ready to deliver the best breakfast in town again in 2026!”

Ochill Orange Hall is two miles outside Stewartstown on the Drumcairne Road, between Stuart Hall and Drumcairne Forest, the postcode is BT71 5AD. The venue will be signposted on the day from the centre of Stewartstown and open from 8 am to 12 noon.