Mccni AGM 25/26 Newtownards

Forty four units attended the AGM rally at Regent House School Newtownards and all were warmlywelcomed, registered and sited by the hosts Mark and Jacqueline Hutchinson and Bill and MichelleMcBride. It was an extra busy weekend for Jacqueline as she also undertook her new role as GroupSecretary, we wish her well. Mark was also busy providing a taxi service on Saturday due to theheavy rain. On Friday evening Bingo was great fun with much laughter arising when some of thesuccessful members then feigned disappointment at having to share their monetary prizes with co-winners. After this members spent the rest of the evening enjoying a chat with friends until theclose. Saturday featured the AGM and Member’s Meeting which many enjoyed due in no small partto the happy atmosphere in the club fostered on the day and throughout the year in the club by ourre-elected Chairman Sam Arlow and his outgoing Committee. Irene Hewitt as Secretary stood downfrom that Committee together with Robbie Hewitt and Harry Aston all of whom the Chairmanacknowledged at the AGM. Irene was presented with a personalised glass by Sam. Special thanks arealso due to the refreshment team Selma, Maude, Geralyn, Ruth, Sandra and Gus who provided teaand coffee and excellently presented scones and tasty tray bakes which Ruth made personally.Audrey Brodison worked tirelessly on behalf of the Group selling MCC badged items of clothing etc.At the Members Meeting Sam presented a cheque for £1500 from the Chairman’s Charity to EoinCaughey representing Charity Focus. Afterwards some members ventured out to the town centreand had lunch together.Saturday evening music featured the talented Dave Kane. During the evening Sandra Dunn’sbirthday was celebrated in the usual way. On Sunday the Chairman made his address and welcomednew ralliers Victor and Rachel Keenan and visiting guests Stephen and Jackie Millar from Hampshire.The number plate draw was won by Harry and Arlene Campbell and Bill and Michelle McBride. Avery young guest on Saturday and Sunday morning Henry Richardson captured our attention andseemed to enjoy the company of many people much older than himself. Thanks Tommy and Dianefor bringing him. Afterwards the hall was quickly cleared by our Hosts and members bringing a verysuccessful rally to a close. Albert and Olivia Everett