Lisburn.com

 

Exiles Forum

Lisburn, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
Magheragall WI marks 60th anniversary with donation to 'Make a Wish'

The committee of Magheragall WI with the then Mayor, Councillor James Tinsley at the Mayor's Parlour.

The committee of Magheragall WI with the then Mayor, Councillor James Tinsley at the Mayor's Parlour.

ONE of the last acts of the outgoing Mayor of Lisburn, Councillor James Tinsley, was to welcome the committee of Magheragall Women's Institute to the Mayor's Parlour.

While there the President, Mrs Gertie Reid, presented a cheque for �800 to Mr Tinsley for the 'Make a Wish' charity.

The money was raised when the Magheragall WI hosted a musical evening on Thursday 8th May in the Island Centre, Lisburn featuring Banter. During the concert, which continued their 60th anniversary celebrations, Mrs Joan Ormonde won the star prize, a silver necklace donated by Midas Jewellers, Bow Street, Lisburn.

The 60th anniversary celebrations commenced on Thursday, March 13 when 48 members and guests enjoyed the Anniversary Dinner held in Dunmurry Golf Club.

Mrs Gertie Reid, President of Magheragall WI presents a cheque for �800 to the then Mayor, Councillor James Tinsley for the Make a Wish charity. The money was raised at a concert organised by Magheragall W.I. to celebrate their 60th Anniversary. Mrs Gertie Reid, President of Magheragall WI, congratulates Joan Ormonde, winner of the star prize, a silver necklace donated by Midas Jewellers at the charity concert to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Magheragall WI.
Mrs Gertie Reid, President of Magheragall WI presents a cheque for �800 to the then Mayor, Councillor James Tinsley for the Make a Wish charity. The money was raised at a concert organised by Magheragall W.I. to celebrate their 60th Anniversary. Mrs Gertie Reid, President of Magheragall WI, congratulates Joan Ormonde, winner of the star prize, a silver necklace donated by Midas Jewellers at the charity concert to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Magheragall WI.

Ulster Star
01/08/2008