Magherafelt Dec., 2024

Magherafelt Rally Report

     28 vans arrived at St. Pius College, Magherafelt on Friday and we were warmly greeted, received the new Rally Handbook for 2025 and parked up by our hosts for the weekend Irene and Robbie who were assisted by Selma and Elmer. In the evening, we went over to the hall to decorate our tables and were greeted with mulled wine and mince pies by Selma and her helpers. Everyone was in the Christmas spirit wearing Christmas jumpers and some had Santa hats on. We all enjoyed a game of pass the parcel which was great fun and each table shared their prize which was a big bar of Galaxy chocolate. Peter Johnston entertained us all with everyone joining in and singing Christmas carols. The 12 days of Christmas was the best song of the night with members volunteering to play the leading roles which was brilliant, well done to you all.  Peter played more beautiful music for us all to enjoy. Albert also can be commended for supplying music via the Bluetooth speaker.

     Saturday morning, many met in the hall for the usual craft morning, to knit, chat and crochet. Afterwards some members took the short walk into town for some Christmas shopping and a bit of lunch. On Saturday evening we had live music which had us all up on the dance floor with a great selection of songs and a raffle with many lucky prize winners. Harry Aston celebrated his birthday with a beautiful cake. 

     Sunday morning Selma and Irene and their helpers had tea, coffee, biscuits and cake foreveryone, thank you ladies. Our chairman Sam thanked everyone for coming and wished all the members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Ramunas and Rita Pareige were congratulated on their new van. The number plate draw was won by Barbara McIlhagga and John McMillan. Happy New Year to you all. Michelle, Bill and Emilee.