Knockagh WI stalwart retires

Knockagh Area Women’s Institute have held their spring meeting in Templepatrick Presbyterian Church Halls.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th May 2015, 18:46 BST
Knockagh Area Women's Institute held their spring meeting recently in Templepatrick Presbyterian Church Halls. Pictured is the newly appointed executive representative, Diana Thompson, with award winners. INCT 19-732-CONKnockagh Area Women's Institute held their spring meeting recently in Templepatrick Presbyterian Church Halls. Pictured is the newly appointed executive representative, Diana Thompson, with award winners. INCT 19-732-CON
Knockagh Area Women's Institute held their spring meeting recently in Templepatrick Presbyterian Church Halls. Pictured is the newly appointed executive representative, Diana Thompson, with award winners. INCT 19-732-CON

The newly-appointed executive representative, Diane Thompson, welcomed everyone and introduced the guest speaker, Clive Scoular.

Mr Scoular entertained members with biographies of activist, Sadie Patterson, and pioneer aviator Lady Mary Bailey.

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The evening continued with reports from Institutes on their yearly activities.

The presentation of awards for baking, crafts and drama productions took place, followed by a medley of music and poetry from Templepatrick.

A presentation was made to Margaret Stokes, who is retiring after six years as area representative.

After a vote of thanks by Valerie Welch of Glengormley, the evening concluded with the singing of A Countrywoman’s Song.