EVENTS hosted by Bleary Young Farmers' Club at Lurgan Show proved to be a real success.
With a mix of fun activities and competitive challenges, this ensured that the Young Farmers' kept the late afternoon packed with excitement.
The activities commenced in early morning with a mobile display stand showcasing YFC activities and informa
tion.
By early afternoon, preparations for the Novelty Tug of War were commencing. Teams from Annaclone and Magherally, Bleary and Hillhall competed in a tightly contested challenge. In the end, Annaclone & Magherally senior team won the day.
Following this, a It's a Knockout Challenge commenced. Each team appointed a team mascot who was in turn provided with a novelty costume.
A mix of chickens and cows were now ready to enter the contest.
The competition course consisted of various obstacles such as sack race, egg and spoon race, the soap bar challenge and wheelie bin egg challenge.
Awards were presented as follows: first, Annaclone and Magherally; second, Hillhall; third, Annaclone and Magherally (Junior) and fourth, Bleary YFC.
To conclude the afternoon's activities, the annual tractor handling competition was held.
A reversing course involving a tractor and implement, adjudicated under timing conditions and penalties for straying off course, tested the physical and mental ability of a number of competitors.
Results were soon announced with John Porter, Annaclone and Magherally lifting the Bleary YFC Tractor Handling Perpetual Cup.
The winner of the female competition was awarded to Suzanne Halliday, Bleary YFC who collected the Bleary YFC Tractor Handling Perpetual Cup.
Bleary YFC would like to thank T H Troughton, Poyntzpass for the use of a tractor for the activities, Leann McShane, Lurgan Park for the provision of equipment and a special mention to Craigavon Youthbank for their strong support and generous grant award towards the activities.
If you are interested in the activities of the club and would like to become a member, then come along to any of the club meetings, or alternatively check out: www.blearyyfc.bebo.com. The Secretary can be contacted on: 078 35388332.
