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Benvarden Apprentice Boys of Derry Michelbourne Club travelled to the Maiden City of Londonderry in April.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th May 2015, 08:00 BST
FINAL. Benvarden Apprentice Boys members David Stewart and Neil Kirkpatrick received there final reading which is tradition in the Apprentice Boys from parent club President Maurice Devenney.INBM19-15 903F.FINAL. Benvarden Apprentice Boys members David Stewart and Neil Kirkpatrick received there final reading which is tradition in the Apprentice Boys from parent club President Maurice Devenney.INBM19-15 903F.
FINAL. Benvarden Apprentice Boys members David Stewart and Neil Kirkpatrick received there final reading which is tradition in the Apprentice Boys from parent club President Maurice Devenney.INBM19-15 903F.

The purpose for the journey was twofold - firstly two new members David Stewart and Neil Kirkpatrick received therir final reading which is tradition in the Apprentice Boys.

Secondly it was a great honour for the Benvarden men when President of the Parent Club Brother Maurice Devenney presented a Past President jewel and certificate to Bro. James McAuley, the last President of the Benvarden branch club.

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The Benvarden Secretary Steven Phillips said: “James has been an excellent President over many years here in Benvarden and I think he truly deserves the accolades bestowed on him.”

Benvarden as a branch club continues to grow in strength and if any of the past members whose membership has lapsed wish to come back, they would be more than welcome.