Collone Young Farmers’ Club enjoy busy year full of outings and awards
It has been a busy year for Collone Young Farmers’ Club this year, even with it being cut short by the ongoing pandemic.
From the barbecue at Speers’ silo, to the 75th anniversary dinner, it is fair to say it was packed with excitement.
The year started with the annual first night of ice breakers and getting to know the new members.
There was a fantastic turnout of new members to the club.
At the end of a very exciting week, it was time for the long-awaited barbecue, with over 800 people attending.
This was an amazing turnout for one of the last barbecues of the year.
Collone YFC had many ‘out’ meetings such as mini golf, an exchange with Annaclone and Magherally YFC, and the pantomime in Belfast to see Sleeping Beauty.
Collone YFC also went to the Coca-Cola, where club member, Abbie Grills, gave club members an exciting tour of the factory.
In February, Collone YFC went to their annual Ulster rugby match, where Ulster beat the South African team, the Cheetahs.
A couple of Collone members were happy to see the return of Ruan Pienaar, an Ulster favourite.
Last but not least Collone YFC had their ‘Roving Supper’ where 49 members travelled around Collone and Redock to have three different meals.
Many thanks to the chairs of that night for feeding the herd.
The competition season started off with a tremendous achievement for six members who placed in the YFCU president’s award scheme.
These members were Ellie Hawthorne, Karen Walker, Luke Milligan, Sophie Hawthorne, Ian Walker and Matthew Livingstone.
Collone YFC’s club leader, Joel Milligan, retained his over 18 male swimming gala title.
He also led Alexander Hawthorne and Samuel Phillips to victory, winning the boys relay.
Well done again boys.
Club members showed their musical and artistic abilities through the choir festival and their production of ‘If the boot fits’ in the arts festival.
On November 16 Collone YFC celebrated their 75th Anniversary at the Armagh City Hotel.
It was a fabulous night with fun had by all.
At the Co Armagh annual dinner, Collone YFC retained their title of Co Armagh club of the year for the ninth time.
A huge congratulations to all of the members for this sensational achievement.
As a club, Collone YFC are all very happy to help anyone who needs it, whether it is picking up prescriptions, shopping or just for a chat, Collone YFC are happy to do so.
You can contact the club on their Facebook page or club leader, Joel Milligan on 07933122247 or club secretary, Jillian McCarragher on 07592471754.
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