PICTURE GALLERY: Finvoy YFC Parents and Friends evening

The night was opened by outgoing Club president Mr Clarence Calderwood and followed by Jonathon Campbell the outgoing club secretary giving a very comprehensive report of what proved to be an extremely successful year for the club. The guest speaker for the evening was YFCU president, Mr Thoburn McCaughey who took on the challenge of presenting an impressive array of silverware and awards to club members. The awards are as follows:

Dairy Judging 12-16- Richard Beattie

16-18- Charlotte Taylor and Laura McCurdy

18-25- David Dunlop

Best Overall- Richard Beattie

Beef Judging- Wilson Feed Cup- Samuel Beattie

- Wm Craig Cup- Alastair Taylor

- Dirraw Cup- Samuel Beattie

Machinery Handling- Ronan McAfee and Alastair Taylor

Craft Cup- Wilson's Cup- Jonathon Campbell, Danielle Moore and Leon McCartney

Public Speaking- Bob Reed Cup (junior)- Alanna Millar

- T.T Gilmour Cup (senior) Charlotte Taylor

New Members Cup for Character and Influence- Peter Beattie and Samuel Beattie

Best Overall Junior- TH Campbell Cup- Richard Beattie

Best Overall Senior- Blair Cup- Jonathon Campbell, Samuel Dunlop and Alastair Taylor

Endeavour Cup- Jordan's Cup-Samuel Beattie, Andrew Pyper and Charlotte Taylor

Drama- Glass Cup- Martyn Blair

Members Cup- Dunlop Cup- Richard Beattie and Charlotte Taylor

Couty Antrim Efficiency Competition 2009

Top P.R.O in County Antrim- Stephanie Fulton

2nd Top Secretary in County Antrim- Jonathon Campbell

2nd County Antrim Junior Member of the Year- Laura McCurdy

Most Efficient Club in County Antrim- Finvoy YFC

Arts Festival Gala Awards 2009

Merit Award and Best Chorography- Finvoy YFC 'Thomas The Tank Engine & The Diesel Scam'

Demonstration Competition 2009

(14-16) 1st County Antrim- Nicola Clyde

Dairy Stock judging Competition 2009

(12-14) 1st County Antrim & 6th in Northern Ireland- Richard Beattie

(12-14) 2nd County Antrim &5th in Northern Ireland- Samuel Beattie

(18-21) 3rd County Antrim-David Dunlop

(21-25) 4th County Antrim & 4th in Northern Ireland-Ronan McAfee

Conference Award 2009

Top P.R.O in Northern Ireland- Stephanie Fulton

Drama Awards 2009-10

Most Promising Male Actor- Martyn Blair

Merit for Production- Samantha Williams

Best set- Finvoy YFC 'Last Respects'

2nd Best Overall Play- Finvoy YFC 'Last Respects'

Millennium Volunteers Awards

200 Hours Service- Jonathon Campbell

First Aid Certificate- Jonathon Campbell

YFCU Swimming Gala 2009-10

U16 Female 3rd-Nicola Clyde

Public Speaking/Impromptu Awards 2009/10

(12-14) 2nd County Antrim & 4th in Northern Ireland-Emma Taylor

(12-14) 3rd County Antrim- Samuel Beattie

(14-16) Joint 1st County Antrim & 2nd in Northern Ireland- Alanna Millar

(14-16) Joint 1st County Antrim-Lauren Marshall

(16-18) 1st County Antrim Impromptu- Charlotte Taylor

YFCU Choir Festival 2009-10

Best Theatrical Piece- Finvoy YFC 'Light at the End of the Tunnel'

Demonstration Competition 2009-10

(12-14) 2nd in Northern Ireland- Andrew Pyper

After the formal part of the evening, Finvoy mocked the week with hosts Martin Blair and Neil McGinley. The choir who participated in the Choir Festival in December then sang two gospel pieces accompanied by Charlotte Taylor on the piano.

A full turnout at parents evening meant that there were plenty of willing volunteers for 'Finvoy YFC Record Breakers'. Many eager members of the audience tried to break some world records by how many jaffa cakes they could eat in one minute, skipping and how many marshmallows they could fit in their mouth and still say 'chubby bunnies'.

The last part of the evening was the production of the 2010 Arts Festival 'Toy Story' produced by Jonathon Hanna and associates. The evening was brought to a close by new club leader, Alastair Taylor and a cup of tea and sandwiches were enjoyed by all who attended.

The club would like to thank everyone for their support on the night and throughout the whole year. Members now look forward to a summer full of fun with football, tag rugby, tug of war and many other competitions.