Fun and charity at Exorna Women's Institute

THE New Year Blues were dispelled quickly at the January meeting of the Exorna Women's Institute.
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jan 2010, 10:17 BST
Updated 21st Jan 2010, 12:35 BST

Laughter was spontaneous and infectious as members were challenged by a talk on charity giving and entertainment by a recital of poems by Limavady poet-farmer, Brian Rankin.

Brian gave Exorna members an insight into some of the poems from his latest publication “Big Mary”.

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The talented local farmer has raised almost 40 000 in recent years through his home-centred poetry to help support Uganda charities.

Mrs Della Murphy proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker and a donation was made to his charity.

Birthday Girl was Mrs Selina Hutchinson. The “Book-Mark” Competition winners were Mrs Anne Campbell, Mrs Beanie Goodman and Mrs Iris Houmann.

Representing Exorna W.I. at the W.I. Area Quiz at Ballyclabber Church Hall on January 27 will be Mrs Anne Campbell, Mrs Sandra Simpson and Mrs Sylvia Boyd. Team Reserve is Mrs Joyce Bunting.

And representing Exorna at the Area Bowling will be Mrs Claire Newens.

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