Holestone YFC end 75th year with a bang

Holestone YFC has had an extremely busy year celebrating their 75th anniversary.
Laura Patterson - Group Debating, Demonstration Presentation, Most Points and Best Member Over 18 AwardsLaura Patterson - Group Debating, Demonstration Presentation, Most Points and Best Member Over 18 Awards
Laura Patterson - Group Debating, Demonstration Presentation, Most Points and Best Member Over 18 Awards

To round off Holestone’s 75th year the club held their annual parents’ and friends’ evening in Parkgate Church Hall.

The evening consisted of a club sketch ‘No School like Old School’, Lylestone choir which again was performed with neighbouring club Lylehill, one act drama ‘False Pretences’ and prize giving.

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Holestone YFC’s guest speaker on the evening was Mr Michael Reid, CEO of the YFCU, and thanks must go to him for giving up his time to be with Holestone YFC.

Zara Stirling - Junior Member of the Year, Beef Under 18 and Best Member under 18 AwardsZara Stirling - Junior Member of the Year, Beef Under 18 and Best Member under 18 Awards
Zara Stirling - Junior Member of the Year, Beef Under 18 and Best Member under 18 Awards

Donations on the night were in aid for the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance.

The prize distribution saw a new cup being donated this year for Ulster Young Farmer of the Year by the Robson family, in memory of their grandfather George Robson.

Awards:

Junior member of the year: Zara Stirling

James Robson - Senior Member of the Year, Beef Over 18 and Sheep Over 18 awardsJames Robson - Senior Member of the Year, Beef Over 18 and Sheep Over 18 awards
James Robson - Senior Member of the Year, Beef Over 18 and Sheep Over 18 awards

Senior member of the year: James Robson

Silage assessment: Jack Patterson

Dairy under 18: Jack Patterson

Dairy over 18: Ashley McConnell

Zara Jones and Jessica McConnell - Sheep Under 18 AwardZara Jones and Jessica McConnell - Sheep Under 18 Award
Zara Jones and Jessica McConnell - Sheep Under 18 Award

Beef under 18: Zara Stirling

Beef over 18: James Robson

Sheep under 18: Jessica McConnell and Zara Jones

Sheep 0ver 18: James Robson

Laura Robson, James Robson and Craig Robson presenting their grandfather memorial cup to Lowry McCollumLaura Robson, James Robson and Craig Robson presenting their grandfather memorial cup to Lowry McCollum
Laura Robson, James Robson and Craig Robson presenting their grandfather memorial cup to Lowry McCollum

Swimming: Craig Robson and Zara Stirling

Floral art: Christina McConnell

Prepared public speaking: Laura Robson

Impromptu speaking: Laura Robson

Group debating: Steve Hamilton, James Robson and Laura Patterson

Ulster Young Farmer: James Robson and Lowry McCollum

Robyn Marshall - Endeavour Cup AwardRobyn Marshall - Endeavour Cup Award
Robyn Marshall - Endeavour Cup Award

Home management: Aimee Mckillen

Demonstration presentation: Laura Patterson

Drama: Lowry McCollum

Endeavour: Robyn Marshall

Most points: Laura Patterson

Best new member: Emma Bell

Best member under 18: Zara Stirling

Best member Over 18: Laura Patterson

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Congratulations also must go to Jack Patterson, who was placed third in the Northern Ireland silage assessment 
finals and Zara Stirling who was placed fourth overall in the Northern Ireland finals for under 18 beef stock judging.

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