Young Farmers hit the high notes

Pictured are members of Kilrea YFC who were awarded first place at the YFCUs annual Choir Festival. Also pictured, YFCU President James Speers and adjudicators Denis Totten and Diana Culbertson.

Twelve choirs took part in the festival and the audience had the opportunity to enjoy some fine festive singing with a wide range of song choices.

Adjudicators on the night were Denis Totten and Diana Culbertson and compere was YFCU deputy president, Zita Blair who introduced the choirs.

At the end of the evening the adjudicators gave the participating choirs the benefit of their expertise by relating some constructive and encouraging advice on each of their performances.

Pictured are members of Finvoy YFC who were awarded second place overall at the YFCUs annual Choir Festival as well as winning the Best Choral Piece for their rendition of Happy. Also pictured, YFCU President James Speers and adjudicators Denis Totten and Diana Culbertson.

YFCU deputy president Zita Blair said: “The choir festival is a very popular eve ning in the YFCU events calendar.

“All the choirs who took part have worked very hard on their performances and the evening was very enjoyable. It certainly got everyone in the festive spirit.”

The YFCU would like to thank CAFRE for the use of the facilities and YFCU deputy president Zita Blair for leading the evening.

Special thanks must also go to the adjudicators for giving up their time and expertise to adjudicate the event.

Pictured are members of Glarryford YFC who were awarded third place at the YFCU annual Choir Festival. Also pictured, YFCU President James Speers and adjudicators Denis Totten and Diana Culbertson.

The results were as follows:

1st place: Kilrea YFC

2nd place: Finvoy YFC

3rd place: Glarryford YFC

Best solo: Cappagh YFC (Lucy Thompson)

Best choral piece: Finvoy YFC ‘Happy’

Best accompaniment: Kilraughts YFC (Dara Watson)

Best newcomer: Annaclone and Magheralley YFC