Donaghadee YFC annual Christmas dinner and awards night

After everyone arrived at the golf club, a delicious meal was served to all.

Members’ parents began arriving from 8.45pm for the prize giving ceremony.

It had been a very successful year for the club, and everyone had a great night celebrating this success.

Prize winners:

12-14 prepared public speaking - David Steele;

14-16 prepared public speaking - James Steele;

12-14 group debating - David Steele, Rory Strain, Sam Gibson;

14-16 group debating - Alicia Reid, Carla Keenan, Eva O'Neill;

16-18 group debating - Joanna Caughey, Cole Hogg, Summer Henderson;

Under 18 floral art - Summer Henderson;

Junior home management - Summer Henderson;

Junior Ulster Young Farmer - Joanna Caughey, Sophie Coulter and Summer Henderson;

Senior Ulster Young Farmer - Phil Donaldson;

Under 18 dairy judging - Helen Marshall;

Over 18 dairy judging - Hayley-Rae Russell;

Under 18 silage assessment - Joanna Caughey;

Over 18 silage assessment - Phil Donaldson;

Under 18 beef judging - Helen Marshall;

Over 18 beef judging - Phil Donaldson;

Under 18 sheep judging - Summer Henderson;

Over 18 sheep judging - Phil Donaldson;

Best in age 12-14 - David Steele;

Best in age 14-16 - Joanna Caughey;

Best in age 16-18 - Summer Henderson;

Best in age 21-25 - Hayley-Rae Russell.

Meanwhile, on January 4 members joined together at Donaghadee Community Centre for their AGM and Dutch Auction.

A club spokesperson said: “Congratulations to those who were elected for a position, either as an office bearer or a committee member for the upcoming year, 2024/2025. A massive thank you to all those who have put in a lot of hard work and dedication to their roles this year.”

After the AGM members enjoyed the Dutch Auction in aid of Marie Curie.