Busy time for Ahoghill Young Farmers

AHOGHILL YFC is stronger than ever with club meetings attracting big numbers.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Mar 2013, 11:04 BST

At the agm Janette Stirling, County Antrim chairperson, conducted proceedings and the office bearers for the new year were elected as follows: President: Fiona Speers, Club Leader: Craig Hamilton, Assistant Club Leader: Richard McKeown, Secretary: Lucy Hurrell, Assistant Secretary: Heather Steele, Treasurer: Stuart Gillespie, Assistant treasurer: Jason Benton, P.R.O: Hannah Gilmore, Assistant P.R.O: Paul Hurrell, Stock-judging Secretaries: Samuel Kennedy and James Steele, Catering Officer: Michelle Petticrew, Assistant Catering Officer: Rachel Gillespie, County Committee Rep: Carly Gilmore, Sports Co-Coordinator: Catherine Watson and Gary Small, Show Reps: Jason Benton, Catherine Watson, Heather Steele, Ruth Dick, James Steele and Tara McClure.

Vice Presidents are: David Gillespie, Robert Dick, Linda Petticrew, Samuel Watson, Elizabeth Watson, Heather Gillespie, David Hood, Thomas Marshall, Hilary McBride, Richard Hood, Alan McWhirter and Ian Small.

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Newly re-appointed trustees: Robert Dick, William Hood, John Junkin, Hugh Kernohan, and Auditor: Leanne Holland, while the committee of the club is formed consisting by the main office bearers with the addition of Kirsty Speers, Rachel Chesney, Steven Lowry and Rebecca Robinson.

While Ahoghill YFC continues to charge on through the new programme, members set off to RaceView Go- Karting for a night on the track with everyone’s competitive side coming out.

Over 40 members enjoyed the night of adrenaline fuelled racing, taking part in races and challenges. The following meeting was a night in for a role reversal meeting which consisted of the girls changing a wheel, fixing a puncture, making a cattle halter and re-wiring a plug while the boys took a turn at decorating buns, making napkins and sewing on buttons as well as learning how to set a table properly. Everyone had a good night learning plenty of very useful skills which may come in very handy in the future.

As plans progress towards summer, fundraising events such as BBQ and sports night are all planned – in the meantime Ahoghill YFC is holding a fundraising Chinese buffet evening on Tuesday, March 26, at 7.30pm at the Happy Villa in Galgorm. Everyone welcome past, present, friends and supporters of the club. For tickets contact Stuart 07743680658 or 077151815065.