Coleraine YFC look back on the old year and look forward the new one
The year proved to be another incredibly busy and successful one for Coleraine YFC, filled with competitions, social events, achievements and memorable experiences.
February began with the return leg of the exchange with Holestone YFC, hosted at Killeague Church Hall.
Members enjoyed a lively Zumba session led by Julie Smyth, followed by party food and plenty of laughs.
Later that month, the club performed May Day Alert at the arts festival heats and were thrilled to qualify for the gala, thanks to the hard work of the club producers.
March brought continued success. At the show jumping competition, members achieved excellent results, including first places for Caitlin Weatherup and Rebecca Coulter.
The winter programme concluded with a popular travelling supper, which was generously hosted by the McClelland, Smyth and Strawbridge families.
Members also attended the county efficiency dinner, where several awards were earned, including Sarah Smyth was placed third in the secretary category and first in the Pinta Princess.
The arts festival gala followed, where the club delivered a top-class performance.
The month also included the annual parents’ evening and the dairy club cups, with strong performances across both junior and senior categories.
April was packed with activity. Dairy stock judging heats saw multiple members progress to the finals.
The club hosted a successful Bingo Loco Night at Mary Pats, raising £560 for Cancer Focus in support of Callum Lamont’s charity skydive.
At the AGM and conference in Armagh, Alex Lamont received the president’s award for outstanding contribution.
Members also competed in football heats and continued to represent the club with pride.
May was a more social month, with members attending sports nights and YFC barbecues, strengthening friendships across the organisation.
June proved to be one of the busiest months of the year. At the county sports night, Coleraine YFC's team was placed top of the county in races, with the girls winning the tug of war.
Ivanna Strawbridge was second at the floral art finals at Armagh Show.
The beef and sheep club cups and county heats produced excellent results, with many members progressing to finals.
Strong performances were also seen in the county silage assessment, and the junior team successfully qualified for the tag rugby finals.
In July, members excelled at the stock judging finals, earning multiple first and second place awards across sheep, beef and dairy categories.
The juniors competed admirably at the tag rugby finals and were proud recipients of the fair play award.
Sarah Smyth travelled to Scotland for her exchange, while members enjoyed further success at the county show in home industries.