Members were joined by guests from neighbouring Institutes in the Sperrin Area – Maghera, Magherafelt and Portglenone.
Local writer, poet and long-time member Maura Johnston was the special guest of honour. Maura fondly reminisced about her time in the WI and the wonderful characters she met along the way.
A special Anniversary cake, lovingly baked by Vice President Reenee Robinson, was cut by Eleanor Boyce (one of Moneymore’s founding members), Alice Sterling (Secretary 2025/26) and Suzanne Hardy (President 2025/26).
During the evening recently won trophies were kindly presented by Rosemary McAllister (Federation Vice chairman).
Wendy McAdoo received the prestigious Literary Phyllis Gailey Cup for her story ‘If Only I Knew…’.
Meanwhile, Heather Miller collected the Moneymore WI Bowling Salver for her success in the Institute’s Bowling Competition.
The evening concluded with fabulous entertainment from Moneymore YFC and Moneymore WI Choir.
This was an evening which will live long in the memory.
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Alice Sterling, Eleanor Boyce and Suzanne Hardy cut the 50th Anniversary Cake. Photo: freelance
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The members of Moneymore WI choir perform their 50th Anniversary Song. Photo: freelance