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Ayrfield Circle of Friends
The Circle of Friends celebrated their 10th Birthday on Friday 17th October. The committee pulled out all the stops to ensure that the occasion was a very special event for the members.
From start to finish the day was first class. The venue was decorated to the highest degree. With party favours, prosecco and gifts for the ladies.
Audrey Boyle, chairperson, addressed the ladies and spoke of how she first had the idea of setting up the club, and how with 15 members at the start, the club has gone on to having 100 plus members. Audrey also spoke of how proud she was with the success of the club and of the way the ladies interacted within the club.
Our secretary, Pauline King read a letter of congratulations from President Michael D Higgins and a scroll from the Lord Mayor Ray McAdam. Both of which are on our notice board for all to read.
The occasion was also an opportunity to mark with cake and flowers, the very special birthdays of two of the members, Dorrie Burke and Eileen Kynes.
After a lovely meal from Gareth, we were entertained by Tom Jones tribute act, Danny Roman.
The after party happened in the bar area where other ladies were further entertained by Larry and Ronan.
Congratulations to all the members and committee on achieving another milestone in the club’s history.
For photos click here.
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AYRFIELD CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
2023 proved to be yet another very busy year for the group, consisting of day trips, overnight trips, plenty of activities such as talks, keep fit, parties and charitable events.
In November our Circle came together with Ayrfield Men’s Shed for our annual Remembrance Mass. Father Aaron celebrated the Mass in St Paul’s Church. Afterwards we had a cup of tea and some refreshments in the Community Centre. We were delighted to be able to distribute fire alarms to the members of the Circle and Shed. These were courtesy of the fire service. The following week we had our annual collection for Alone, as usual our ladies were unbelievably generous.
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Our 2023 year will draw to a close with two days of entertainment! Firstly, our Christmas afternoon in Athlone and then our Christmas Party in the Community Centre.
We would like to thank the committee and staff of Ayrfield Community Centre for their help and support throughout the year. To all our members a peaceful and Happy Christmas and a great New Year .
See photos at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/esEqxwoWq7Q9jp7Q8