Fun night and prizewinners at Cullybackey WI

CULLYBACKEY WI held a fun night on Thursday, October 7 in the Dr John McKelvey Community Centre, Cullybackey.

President Ruth Orr welcomed members and guests and introduced the new committee. Maureen Adams was presented with the Vice presidents Tyrone Crystal Rose-bowl. Ruth read a short piece entitled 'Bones' in which she likened the committee to the backbone of any organisation.

Congratulations to our team who second place overall in the City of Belfast competition, the theme of which was 'Harvest'.

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The quilt prepared by Margaret Wilson, together with photographs of the impressive overall display, were on show.

The secretary read a letter of gratitude from Cullybackey Improvement Association for the gift of 150 towards a flowerbed at the entrance to the village on the Ballymena Road.

Craft classes will be resumed in October, with Jenny Carleton also leading a class for copper pictures in Arthur Cottage on Saturday, October 16.

The birthday girl for this month was Jennifer Calderwood. A gift for a 40th wedding anniversary went to one of the guest artists, Linda Wright. The draw for a guest's prize was won by Angela Adams.

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Linda was joined by her sister, Ethel Simpson (Glenarm W.I and Slemish exec) in providing entertainment, songs and recitations, respectively. A few members were persuaded to join in with the line dancing.

Afterwards the group enjoyed a sumptuous tea provided by members.

The competition results (for the smallest button) were;

1st Anne McElfatrick

2nd Liz McIlroy

3rd Maureen Gardiner