Dramatisation, not actual footage of event
Members of the public are being reminded to exercise caution when handling Lambeg drums following an extraordinary incident at Galgorm Orange Hall.
In what appears to be a clear case of the equipment taking control of its operator, one of Galgorm LOL 239’s drums demonstrated a rather unconventional approach to the pulling process.
Witnesses report the following sequence of events:
Ropes tightened in preparation for pulling.
Lambeg drum takes matters into its own hands.
Operator becomes the subject of an unexpected compression exercise.
Rope reaches breaking point.
Normal service is eventually resumed.
The incident has prompted renewed discussion about safe Lambeg drum handling, particularly the importance of maintaining a respectful working relationship with the equipment.
Experienced drummers will know that pulling a Lambeg requires strength, technique and coordination. Allowing the drum to pull you, however, is generally considered poor practice.
The incident was dramatised in a stop-motion comedy sketch from the knitted world of Galgorm LOL 239.
Safety reminder: Always remember that you are supposed to be in charge of the drum.
No Lodge members were harmed during filming, although one individual required a little time to return to his original dimensions.
Galgorm LOL 239: Promoting Lambeg drumming and public safety, one slightly flattened member at a time.