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13 December 2011

Dear Brethren,

I have noticed several e-mail enquireies dating back to May. I assure you all that I will do my best to answer all your questions in time. I have recently took it upon myself to maintain the website and e-mail account. In the mean time please be patient while I do my best to find out all details for you.If you have sent an e-mail and not recieved a responce, please send a fresh mail so I can follow up.
I hope all brethern are looking forward to a peaceful and Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.
2012 Will see the continued rise of the Baker Club with new members, Parades etc. and dont forget the special Baker Day 30th June.

God Bless

David Donnell.

Special Thanks

6th Dec 2011

To Bro David Donnell from the Officers and members of the Baker Parent Club for his achievement in supplying the club with our Jewls,Lundy Badges,Ties and Polo Shirts well done.

President,
R Logan.

Portadown Branch Club

6/12/2011

details will appear later on the Portadown Branch club. Keep posted for news.

Facebook

6/12/2011

The Baker Club is now on facebook.

Polo shirts
Polo shirts will be available soon, these will be crimson colour with the crest embroidered on the left breast as worn and the web address to this site across the back. look out for these as they will be perfect for social gatherings, bus trips etc.

Special Thank you

6/12/2011

Once again a big Thank you must go to the President, Vice president, Secretary, Treasurer and officers and brethern of the Baker Club for thier continued hard work and commitment to the Club.

Baker Club Ties

2/12/2011

Good News!
As of 2nd December 2011 the new Baker Club tie is available to buy from the Parent Club. This tie has been Designed with the Baker Family crest as the centre point (which is woven in to the fabric - and NOT printed), as you know this crest was presented to Major Henry Baker's Son by King William 111. The tie also states the dates when Major Henry Baker was Governor of the city on the tie point, this feature adds to the uniqueness of the design and the early feed back is very positive indeed. If you would like purchase a tie I would advise you do this ASAP as they will go quickly at £10 each.

Shutting of the Gates

6/12/2011

On 3rd December 2011 the annual shutting of the Gates parade took place and as usual was a great success. The Baker Club inparticular looked impressive and every member on parade did the club proud.

Henry Baker Jewel

10th Novmeber 2010

The Baker Club has, for the first time created a jewel taken from the crest William 111 ordered to be made after Governor Henry Baker’s death.

The crest symbolises Henry Baker defiantly throwing the last loaf of bread in the face of the enemy and shouted the watch word of the defenders “No surrender”.

Baker was elected Governor after Col. Lundy along with rev. George Walker assumed governorship of the besieged garrison on the 19th April1689. Baker was a valiant man of war, a man greatly loved, trusted and an inspiration to all.

The jewel has six pieces of history inscribed on the front and three pieces of information on the back. The six pieces of history on the front are as follows:

1. Tells us that Col. Henry Baker was a Governor of the besieged City.
2. From 19th April - 30th June 1689 was the period of time Baker was Governor.
3. The 30th June was the date Governor Henry Baker died of fever.
5. Baker shouted the watchword of the defenders which sounded so many times over the city walls, NO SURRENDER.
6. After Bakers death William 111 ordered this coat of arms (crest) to be made, he later presented it to Governor Baker’s son.

The three pieces of information on the back are as follows:

1. The year the jewel was made.
2. The parent club.
3. The Presidents name.

The jewel has proven to be a great success, not only with members of the Baker Clubs but from other members of the Apprentice Boys Association and collectors.
We believe this is due to the amount of history the jewel has to offer. The Baker Club is very proud of the fact that we can now take all of this history well into the future by proudly displaying our jewel not only on parade, but in the Apprentice Boys’ Association Museum where it will be on display for many years to come.

President Robin Logan

50 Years Older

24th August

Congratulations to Bro Freddie Pickett who celebrates 50 years a member of The Baker Parent club and is also a past president of the club.The club would like to thank Freddie for all the work and support he give to the Baker Club. Maybe Freddie you could make it 75years !!! Best wishes from the officers and members of your club.