Bleary Rural Community

Bleary Young Farmers’ Club recently held their annual general meeting at the Farmers’ Hall, with the AGM chaired by Mr John Mathers, County Mentor.

A large turn-out of members were present along with a number of apologises also being accepted.

Following a detailed Secretary’s report on the club activities and progress over the past year, a prolific account of club finances was also provided. The chairman, John Mathers proceeded to declare all offices now vacant with the 2008/2009 committee being elected as follows:-

President: Mrs Noelle Menaul (re-election)

Club Leader: David Meredith

Assistant Club Leader: Carla Alderdice

Secretary: Susanne Halliday

Assistant Secretary: Nicola Harrison

Treasurer: Heather Walker

Assistant Treasurer: Kate Troughton

Public Relations Officer: John Harrison (re-election)

Duke of Edinburgh Award Co-Ordinator: Diane Halliday (re-election)

Council Representative: William White

SELB Representative: Julie Menaul

Ulster Farmers’ Union Representative: Andrew Greer

Catering Officer: Caroline Jess

Club Auditor: Mrs Anne Harrison

The club would like to thank the 2007/2008 committee for all their hard work over the past year and especially Julie Menaul, past Club Leader for her dedication to the club.

A vote of thanks was proposed to John Mathers for so ably chairing the meeting and conducting the election in such a professional capacity.

All that remained was to wish everyone well in their new positions for the year ahead.

Forthcoming events:-

·        Mullahead Ploughing Match, Saturday 23^rd February

·        Glenavy Vintage Rally- 7^th & 8^th March- Bleary YFC; Car Parking marshals

·        St Patrick Stew Night & Table Quiz, Friday 14^th March, Bleary Farmers’ Hall, 7.45pm

·        Bleary YFC BBQ Saturday 3^rd May 2008; Acheson’s Farm, Crowhill Road, Waringstown. Return of this popular event to the same date and venue after a number years lapsed.