Walker Apprentices celebrate

The members of the Apprentice Boys of Derry’s Walker Parent Club celebrated a huge milestone during the week.
By Olga Bradshaw
Published 2nd Jul 2014, 10:20 BST
Officers and guests pictured at the 170th anniversary dinner held by the Murray Parent Club in the White Horse Hotel, from left, George Cavanagh, Secretary, Alderman Maurice Devenney, Dean William Morton, Billy Stewart (Governor Walker), Jim Brownlee, Governor of the General Committee of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, Paul Jackson, President, Jack McClay, longest serving member, and Stephen Ward, Vice-President. INLS2614-223KMOfficers and guests pictured at the 170th anniversary dinner held by the Murray Parent Club in the White Horse Hotel, from left, George Cavanagh, Secretary, Alderman Maurice Devenney, Dean William Morton, Billy Stewart (Governor Walker), Jim Brownlee, Governor of the General Committee of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, Paul Jackson, President, Jack McClay, longest serving member, and Stephen Ward, Vice-President. INLS2614-223KM
Officers and guests pictured at the 170th anniversary dinner held by the Murray Parent Club in the White Horse Hotel, from left, George Cavanagh, Secretary, Alderman Maurice Devenney, Dean William Morton, Billy Stewart (Governor Walker), Jim Brownlee, Governor of the General Committee of the Apprentice Boys of Derry, Paul Jackson, President, Jack McClay, longest serving member, and Stephen Ward, Vice-President. INLS2614-223KM

The officers, members and guests gathered at the White Horse hotel on the outskirts of the city to mark the 170th anniversary of the Parent Club.

There was even a special guest appearance by Governor Walker himself.

The attached slideshow captured some of the memorable moments and guests who attended.

The slideshow will be on long-term display under the Loyal Orders sub-deck and choosing the ABOD tab.