Dromboughil Walks 2011

Once again this year as the evenings lengthened Thursday night became Walking Night. We repeated some of the walks we had done last year but, under the guidance of Dan McGrellis, we found some new ones, some of which were quite challenging but enjoyable.











Taking in the view



















Right, of we go!







































Heading into the hills.
















Holly (the dog) came along to protect us.











Not too many neighbours to disturb.












How are you on gates?
















Dan McGrellis - our leader.














The wonderful thing was that the weather may not been great some evenings, no walks were cancelled and most nights the sun came out at some point.










Everyone who came along enjoyed the chat, the company, the beauty of nature around them and of course the exercise. No doubt, circumstances permiting further walks will be held next year. Everyone welcome to join us.

The Ducks Came back

On Friday 24th June 2011 we held our Duck Race once again and included a Family Fun and Coffee Evening - all held in the grounds of our Centre.

An inflatable obstacle course and bouncy Castle were supplied by BM Promotions.































You've heard the expression, "Like a kid in a sweet shop!" Well Connor landed a good job - he was in charge of the sweet stall!
















Setting out with the cake for the 'Guess the weight of the cake' competition. The winner of this competition was Esther Dixon who correctly guessed the weight of 5lb 3oz.










Making up their mind if they want to face the
slightly damp bouncy castle.












The burgers were very popular on a damp, slightly breezy night. Watch out MacDonalds, Cecil Ross is after your empire and Alan was an able assistant.











"Do you want onion and cheese?"












The 'coconut shy' and bran tub of prizes.



























The net at the bridge to stop any ducks making a break for it.













Alan, Scott and Simon at the 'Potato gathering' game where the winner was Robert Gibson who gathered 100 potatoes in 37 seconds.











The potatoes in question.














Here come the duck!














The ducks were helped along with brushes if the trees tried to stop them.













Gathering up the ducks at the net. The prize winners were:
1st prize: Alan Mackie £50
2nd Prize: Liam Myles £25
3rd Prize: Dan McGrellis £15
Stuart McCracken, David Canning, Kate Carlyle, Katie McGlynn £5





The weather couldn't dampen spirits. Everyone just dressed for the weather and enjoyed themselves anyway,











Gathering up the ducks.













A cup of tea or coffee was just what was needed after watching the duck race.
The other competition was 'Guess the number of sweets in the jar' and this was won by Noelle Graham who had correctly guessed 340.

Thank you to all who came along and supported us, took part in the competitions and bought ducks and of course to all those who helped us on the stalls or in the kitchen. It was a very successful night despite the weather and enjoyed by all who came along.

The excitement built as the ducks came into view.