2005 Season

January
The 2005-year started with the usual selection of officer and committee members, with Mr. Andy Lindsey once again charging the AGM. The charity chosen for the 2005 season was Foyle Downs Syndrome. The previous years charity Marie Curie was donated 5000 pounds and 100 to the Rainbow Cat and Dog home. Once again January sees the preparations get underway for the static show in April.

February
By February’s meeting there had already been a committee meeting to prepare for the show. The raffle tickets went on sale for the static show. The club also had a visit by Mr. Ashley McGinnis of DVLNI to discuss Sorn or any relevant topics.

March
March saw further preparations for the show with the purchase of more signs etc, and all prizes secured. March also seen the start of preparation by members going to Moffet in Scotland get under way. The clubs run out was also in March to the Donegal clubs show in letterkenny on Easter Sunday. March finish on a sad note with the death of Mr. William Hutchinson on the 22nd of the month.

April
April saw the static show pass off successfully once again with £5389 being collected on the day. John Nixon expressed his thanks to all that helped on the day. The Ballyliney weekend in April was a real success with all attending really enjoying it. Thanks to Tommy Finlay for the treasure hunt on Saturday and also William Hepburn & Roy Ferguson for a great barbie a great night was had by all who attended

May
May got off to a start with the Mayors parade in Limavady, which was slightly better, organized than last year. Thanks to Martin Henderson for his successful run to mailin on Sunday the 29th – There were 29 vehicles on this run.

June
The first run in June organized by the chairman was to Barons cort returning to Limavady for a meal in the AA hotel. There seems to have been some confusion at this run as some members got lost. The monthly meeting in June was held in the Point Bar Magilligan (Thanks to Owen McLaughlin) with Gerry O’Neil presenting John Nixon with a map. The coastal run on the 26th June had a small attendance but enjoyed good weather and BBQ afterwards in Pat and Debbie’s garden.

July
July saw the club members attend different events. Those who went to Scotland to the Moffat show really enjoyed the event. Again a lot of members attended the Moville show. The Downings run in July was enjoyed by all who attended. Finishing with a meal in the Ocean View Hotel.

August
The run by Sharon and Ken Curry to Glentier via the Fin Valley Railway was a real success and really enjoyed by all who attended. August also saw members participate at the CCMC weekend and Marshal on the Sunday. 8 members attended the Dorset Steam Fair in August Also.
Click here for photos of the dorset show

September
September saw the William Hutchinson Memorial run. To Downing via the garda station in Letterkenny for a visit organized by John, Joan and Erica King. The meal was held in the Ocean view hotel with 69 adults and 1 child for the meal. The morning teas were provided by Ken and Sharon and the Happy Landing. There was a one off finishers award for this run organized by John Nixon, which featured Willie Hutchinson’s RME Riley on a mug. There was a few heart wrenching speeches after the meal but the day passed off really well. September also saw members attend the garvagh show, none went to Kilbroney, but some members also attended first Ballymoney show.
Click here for photos of the Willy Hutchinson Memorial Run

October
October was a quiet month. The Christmas dinner dance tickets went on sale. The Halloween dance organized by Erica King in the Happy Landing was again a success raising £236 on the night.

November
November was a quiet month except for the monthly meeting. Thanks to Pat Dixon and Ken Curry for the quiz at this meeting. It was November the club was notified all runs must be organized with the parade commissions permission.