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    Your guide to whats goingon in Waringstown

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    Welcome to the third edition of our CommunityNewsletter! This edition will complete a full calendar year ofCONNECT and we have been delighted to receive a hugeamount of positive feedback from members of the community

    across the generations. People have really appreciated

    regular information about events and programmes takingplace within Waringstown and are often surprised at all that

    goes on! In our last edition, the interview with Mrs Mary Clarkein particular, attracted a huge amount of interest, and we are

    very grateful for her participation!

    Some of our community groups, such as the Art Club, HistoricalSociety and the Cancer Support Group, have seen new

    members joining as a direct result of the magazine, and theBasement Youth Centre has found one new volunteer! Reportsof CONNECTions like this make all our efforts worthwhile!

    In this edition we hope that there is a story of interest foreveryone! We feature the incredible efforts of a church work team that recently ventured to

    Romania, summer programme information for SHINEand gLo, the story behind theVintageCavalcade, an interesting article on the History of Waringstown, and an interview with

    Waringstown Cricket Club Captain, Lee Nelsonat the onset of a new season.

    I am delighted to report that the Waringstown Valentines Bake Off Competition was won byAmy & Bethany Allen (see picture) who thoroughly enjoyed their voucher for Eden CoffeeHouse! Well done girls! Please do consider entering the competition featured in this edition

    found on page 16.

    CONNECT 61 is the name for our main street premises and I am assured we will have

    signage in place by mid-June! The building is home to Eden Coffee House as well as anoffice/meeting room on the top floor and The Basement Youth Centre underground.

    Wewant to see this facility well utilised by both church and community groups, and recently we

    have been able to provide a meeting place for Waringstown Photography Club (more detailson page 13)!

    Should you wish to enquire about the use of the facility, or make

    a booking, then contact me using the details found on theback page.

    THANKS once again to the team of volunteers who haveundertaken interviews, written articles and used their creativity inthis edition of CONNECT. I hope you find it both useful and

    interesting!

    Neil Harrison, Community PastorWaringstown Presbyterian Church

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    Seek the peaceand prosperityof the

    city to which I have carried you into

    exile. Prayto the Lord for it, because ifit prospers, you too will prosper.

    Jeremiah 29:7

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    Euro 2016is less than a month away. With NorthernIreland, the Republic of Ireland, England and Wales all

    in action, there will be plenty of interest in this part of

    the world. Like or loathe football, you will not be able

    to avoid it. Locally, many people will be cheering on

    Northern Ireland. For me, it brings back memories of

    Spain 82 and the heroic achievements of Billy

    Binghams boys. As a young boy I was captivated by

    the exploits of Gerry Armstrong, Billy Hamilton and a

    young Norman Whiteside. Beyond these shores, many

    neutrals will be cheering on Northern Ireland as well,

    hoping they can cause an upset in France. The recent

    reaction to Leicester City's Premier League title shows

    that we love an underdog.

    Bible stuff makes its way into the world of sport. If

    Glenavon were to play a match against Barcelona, we would call it a David vs. Goliath

    encounter. The image of a young David standing up to fight the giant of a warrior called Goliath

    captures peoples imagination. This was an uneven contest, but not in the way that we think. It

    was uneven because David was going into the battle with Gods help. Goliaths people had

    made themselves enemies of God, turning away from Him. David had a close relationship with

    God and complete trust in Him. He tells people who think it is madness going into battle with

    Goliath, The Lord will deliver me. And he tells Goliath to his face, This day the Lord will hand you

    over to me.

    When you face up to the big problems of life, unable

    to handle them alone, have you got someone you

    can completely trust to deliver you? Those who find

    relationship with God through trusting and following

    Jesus Christ, have an incredible hope of deliverance. In

    Jesus, God promises never to leave them abandoned.

    Thats true not only in the struggles and issues of day-to-

    day living, but also beyond this life in eternity. You might

    sometimes feel like an underdog. Life has a habit of

    leaving us feeling that way. But like David, if you cometo know God, you can say, The Lord will deliver me. To

    find out more about how we can have this kind of

    relationship with the Lord, come along to join with our

    church family as we seek answers from the Bible. Have

    a great summer and heres hoping our wee country

    can cause an upset in France!

    Philip Thompson, Minister,

    Waringstown Presbyterian Church

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    4 Church Life

    On Sunday 17 April a team made up of folk from Waringstown Presbyterian and Portglenone

    Presbyterian Churches headed out to Romania to do some practical work on a residential

    centre owned by Exodus in Sutor. Exodus, a NI based charity, does what it says on the tin;

    their mission statement is:

    Serving the Church in disciple making youth ministry to see generations of young

    people boldly following Jesus and becoming lifelong disciple makers.

    The work involved installing a complete heating system in a newly constructed

    accommodation block and extending the heating into a very old adjacent church.A new

    boiler house had been built and so the wood burning boiler and water tanks had to be

    plumbed as well. Before this could all take place, the accommodation wing needed to

    be floored and plasterboard ceilings and walls completed. In addition, a small meeting

    room beside the church was completely fitted out with new stud walls, electrics and

    heating.

    It truly was a major task in just one week for the folk who volunteered, but each and every

    man and woman stepped up to the mark and with Gods help the work was finished in true

    Extreme Makeover style!

    The first day was taken up entirely with travelling. Cars left Waringstown around 3.30am and

    from Portglenone slightly earlier, all heading to Dublin for our flight to Budapest in Hungary.On arrival in Budapest the Director of Exodus, Jim Brown, met us along with two volunteers

    and several vehicles to transfer us to Sutor. This 6-7 hour drive is not for the faint hearted as

    the roads can be poor in parts and the drivers even worse! We enjoyed a lovely lunch of

    Pizza or Chicken and chips along the way, washed down with a delicious ice cream, and

    this lifted our spirits for the last part of the journey to the border and eventually Sutor. Our

    only delay along the route was at the border were checking all vehicles was extremely slow

    and thorough.We also nearly lost the Rev Philip Thompson at this point due to him taking a

    very innocent photograph of some signage on the Romanian side of the border! The

    authorities werent happy!

    On our evening arrival at Sutor we were greeted by the on site staff who had prepared

    some lovely French toast and a cup of good tea to make us feel at home. After

    refreshments Philip read from Mark: Ch. 1 and reminded us of the Good News of Jesus.

    After a short time of prayer we went out with torches to get a quick look at the site and the

    job ahead, followed by a well-earned heads down in bed ready for our first days work the

    next morning!

    Early the first morning everyone was tasked with their particular projects for the week, and

    under the supervision of big gentle giant Aaron Logan (WPC) and the ever diplomatic and

    smiling Kyle Gilmour (PPC), the guys just simply got stuck in for the rest of the week.

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    For some of us, myself very much included, with no trade to draw from, it was just amazing

    to watch the talent of these guys, and the strength and determination God gave us all

    throughout the week to get the job done!

    Philip finished up his time in Sutor with a reading from Romans 10, and one verse in

    particular stood out for all of us; v15 How beautiful are the feet of those who bring goodnews!

    This Exodus centre in Sutor will host in excess of 400 young people aged 15-18, from all

    across Northern Ireland, this summer. We wish them every blessing and pray that they return

    with a greater sense of what it means to follow Jesus.Article by Brian Taylor

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    Church Life6

    I had the privilege of catching up with Alison Cregan, who with her husband Michael, and a team

    of others from Waringstown Presbyterian Church, head up WPCs Shine week. Alison has beenpart of the Shine team for ten years now and is really looking forward to another busy, fun-filled

    week this summer.

    First of all, what is Shine and who is it for?

    Shine is one of WPCs summer schemes for children and young people. It is for anyone going intoP1 in September up until year 10.

    What happens at Shine?

    You can expect all sorts: singing, dancing, crafts, drama, games, Bible stories, memory verses,and a whole host of other fun activities! If you are in year 8 or above, we also run Shine+ withsome afternoon and evening activities, which range from trips to the beach to Olympics in the

    village.What has been your favourite memory of Shine?Its hard to pin down one exact moment, but anything that involves a leaders face and shaving

    foam is always a winner!

    Do you have a theme for the week?Youll need your hat, scarf and gloves for this years summer club, as were heading to cooler

    climates with our Polar Explorers theme!When is it happening?Shine is running from Monday 1st August until Friday 5th Augustwith an extra special Shine service

    to round up the week at WPC on Sunday 7th August.And how much does it cost?The morning sessions at Shine are all free! Some of the trips for those attending Shine+ may have

    a small charge to cover costs.

    Free?! Why do you do it?All the leaders at Shine are so excited and passionate about the relationship we are able to have

    with God, that we want to share that with all the children in our community. Shine is our gift to thechildren and young people of the village, and hopefully it is a step along their path to fullyknowing God, through Jesus.

    Well how do you sign up?

    Application forms will be available in the local primary schools at the end of June. You canregister on Sunday 31st July at WPC after the morning churchservice or on the first morning you come just be

    sure to have an adult present as we need a parent /guardians signature.

    Who do I contact if I have any more questions?

    Contact me (Alison) on 07759 253353.

    Article by Christina Rutherdale

    1st-5thAugust2016

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    Glo Waringstown is, without a doubt, one of the highlights of my summer every year. It's such

    a great week of fellowship with other young people, spiritual nourishment from great leaders,

    and most importantly, outreach and service around the village! There's such a feeling of

    community as we spread out around the village in our T Shirts and begin to focus on thetasks provided for us.

    It's a really great feeling as a young person to be able to help others, but more importantly,

    gLo is a really special opportunity to share our faith. There's nothing like coming together to

    worship after a long day weeding someone's garden and hearing stories about how other

    young people are witnessing to our community. It's also a great week to grow in our own

    faith and learn more about the God we're serving. Whatever stage of faith you're at, Glo is a

    great opportunity to learn more!

    Glo is a chance for the young people in our church to connect with so many differentpeople. In one day we could be interacting with primary children, young people our own

    age, parents, and pensioners! Throughout the week we get to know so many people, both

    within our church, and outside it.

    Glo is something that I look back on with the fondest memories. It's something that brings

    out the different gifts and talents of each of our young people and teaches them to use

    such talents for the glory and purpose of our heavenly father, and I know I have

    experienced this myself.

    I firmly believe that Glo teaches us, as young people and followers of Jesus, to adhere tothe words written by Paul in Colossians 4:5-6; "Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders;

    make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned

    with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

    Article by Elidh McKnight (16)

    Glo this year will

    take place from22nd to 27th August.

    For more info contact

    Chris on 07725170295

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    8 Weekly Diary

    11am-2pm(WPC Hall)Luncheon Club (Senior Citizens Lunch) *

    Contact: Melvyn 07854 875170

    6.30pm-7.45pm(WPC Hall)Rainbows(Girl Guiding for Ages 4-7) *

    Contact Joanne:

    [email protected]

    6.30pm-7.45pm(C of I Halls)Brownies((Girl Guiding for Ages 7-10) *

    Contact Lynda:

    [email protected]

    8pm-9pm (WPC Hall)Guides(Girl Guiding for Ages 10-14) *

    Contact: Lynn 07761 902767

    8pm-9pm(WPC Hall)Senior Section(Girl Guiding Ages 14-26) *

    Contact Laura: [email protected]

    8-10pm(WPC Hall)Banner Making*

    Contact: Barbara 07525 265665

    Monday Tuesday

    Friday Saturday

    11am-5pmChurch Office Open *

    Contact: Barbara 02838882654

    10am-12pm(WPC Hall) *Retired Mens Fellowship(Bowls&Coffee)

    Contact: Melvyn 07854 875170

    6.45-7.45pm(C of I Halls) *Anchor Boys(BB for p2-p4, places limited)

    7-8.30pm(C of I Halls)Junior Section(BB for p5-p7) *

    7.30-9.30pm(WPC Hall & C of I Halls)Company & Senior Sections(BB for yr8+) *

    Contact: Joe 07970 555303

    or [email protected]

    or Waringstown BB Facebook Page

    7-9pm(WPC Hall)Friday Fun Club(Youth Club for p5-p7s) *

    Held fortnightly.Contact: Suzie 07706 797647

    7-9pm(WPC Hall or Caf Eden, Connect 61)Fusion(Youth Fellowship for Ages 11-14) *

    Rotates venue depending on Fun Club

    Contact: Chris 07725 170295

    9-11pm(WPC Hall or Caf Eden, Connect 61)20:20(Youth Fellowship for Ages 15-18) *

    Rotates venue each week

    Contact: Chris 07725 170295

    8.15-11am(Polypipe Factory, Dromore Rd.)WPC Wheelers(Mens Cycling Club)

    See page 7 for more detailsContact: Richard 07878 327196

    or [email protected]

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    Wednesday Thursday

    Sunday

    6.30pm-7.45pm(C of I Halls)Rainbows(Girl Guiding for Ages 4-7) *

    Contact Janice: [email protected]

    or Judith: jp.hinds@btinternet,com

    6.30pm-7.45pm(C of I Halls)Brownies((Girl Guiding for Ages 7-10) *

    Contact Zoe:

    [email protected]

    7.45pm-9.15pm(C of I Halls)Guides(Girl Guiding for Ages 10-14) *

    Contact Jill:

    [email protected]

    8-9.30pm(WPC Hall)First Wednesday(Mid-week Bible study) *

    First Wednesday each month

    8.30-9.30pm(WPC Hall)Open Door for Prayer (Weekly)

    11am-5pmChurch Office Open *

    Contact: Barbara 028 38 882654

    10.30am-12pm(WPC Hall)Little Lambs(Baby & Toddler group) *

    Contact: Ruth 07879 665308

    7pm-10pm (WPC Church)Music Practice(For Sunday worship)

    Contact: Sam 07976 369668

    8-10pm(WPC Hall)

    Table Tennis Club *Contact: Clifford 07919 491597

    7.30-10pm(The Basement, Connect 61)

    The Basement Youth Centre *

    Youth centre for ages 11-18 offering a range of

    programmes and projects during the year.

    Come along and see what you think!

    Contact: Neil 07745 534886

    9.30-10.45am(WPC Church)

    Morning Worship

    11.30am-12.45pm(WPC Church)

    Morning Worship

    6.30-7.30pm(WPC Church)

    Evening Worship

    July&August Morning Worship10.30-11.45am(WPC Church)

    no evening service

    *These groups do not meet during July and August

    but will resume in September.

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    Vintage Cavalcade: A story we can be proud of!

    If you have been living in Waringstown for any length of time you will be familiar with the Vintage

    Cavalcade that descends on the last Friday evening of June each year.

    However, perhaps you are

    less aware of its link with the Northern Ireland Kidney Research Fund (NIKRF) and the memorial bed at

    the bottom of the Mill Hill.

    To help understand the full story I met with Mrs. Anne Hyland, a volunteer with

    NIKRF for the past 20 years and must say I left feeling incredibly proud to be a resident of our wee

    village!

    In 1970 a young Waringstown woman, the late Mrs Josie Kerr, became

    critically ill with acute kidney failure following the loss of a much longed-for

    baby. For several weeks she was near to death and dependent on

    artificial kidney treatment at Belfast City Hospital. Thankfully, she survived

    and subsequently regained complete health. Following her miraculous

    recovery, Josie was inspired to write an article in the Belfast Telegraph

    describing her experience and asking those who had benefited from similar

    treatment to join with her to raise money for research into kidney disease.

    Together with her husband Walter, family, friends and other respondents,

    Josie formed a steering group and, in 1971, the Northern Ireland Kidney

    Research Fund was launched.

    Since its inception NIKRF, a totally voluntary organisation, has raised millions to support a wide range of

    research projects into kidney failure.

    This research has played a vital role in developing better care of

    patients with kidney disease and has led to improvements in the quality and length of life for thousands

    of patients locally.

    Now in its 44th year one of the most significant fundraising events for the charity each year has beenthe Waringstown Vintage Cavalcade. Last year the Cavalcade raised in the region of 10,000 for

    NIKRF. In recent years the event has attracted up to 700 entries and would be considered one of the

    largest events of its kind within Northern Ireland.

    With the usual great mix of vintage vehicles, tractors

    and even a horse and trap, the organisers find people travel from all over Ireland to participate in the

    event.

    Josie was awarded an MBE for her efforts in establishing one of

    Northern Irelands most successful charities. She passed away in 1994

    and the Council constructed a memorial bed at the foot of the Mill Hill

    to honour a lady who devoted her life to others. Walter has tirelessly

    carried on the work of NIKRF since then and each year can be seenawarding plaques at the Cavalcade to all the entrants.

    Sadly, he

    hasn't enjoyed great health recently and we wish him well and hope

    that he is able to attend this years event.

    If you are unfamiliar with the event, the Cavalcade starts at the

    Banbridge end of the village and makes its way through the village. At

    the beginning you will see horses and motorbikes before the cars,

    tractors and lorries arrive. Most vehicles turn at the Dunkirk Road, but

    some go as far as the roundabout at Flush Place if they are able.

    Hundreds of visitors attend this event every year and it has become a

    great place for seeing old friends and meeting new ones!

    Josie and Walter Kerr

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    On behalf of the Cavalcade Committee Anne wanted to express how indebted they are to

    Waringstown Cricket Club, local landowners and Churches for the use of their facilities for the event.

    Also to the PSNI for their role in traffic management and safety. She also expressed huge thanks to the

    residents of Waringstown for all their co-operation with this event over

    many years. Roads are closed from 6pm and the event usually

    finishes around 10pm.

    If anyone would like to volunteer at this

    event or, with the wider work of NIKRF in general, then please

    contact Anne Hyland on 02840 662131.

    Finally, on the night of the Cavalcade, as you enjoy the spectacle,

    please take a moment to drop something in the buckets to support

    the work of the NIKRF, in memory of a lady who devoted her time to

    serving others.

    Waringstown Vintage Cavalcade will take place on

    Friday 24th June from 6.30-10pm.

    Members of Waringstown Presbyterian will be distributing literature

    and serving free refreshments adjacent to the Country Chippy,

    accompanied by Rally driver Stanley Ballantine and his vehicle.

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    Article by Neil Harrison

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    Our village - rich in historyThe village of Waringstown lies within the Parish of

    Donaghcloney and the Barony of Lower Iveagh. It

    straddles both counties of Down and Armagh,

    however, a lot of residents may not be fully aware

    that Waringstown has a very rich and significant

    history.

    The ancient name of Waringstown was Clanconnel,

    and prior to the Plantation belonged to the Magenis

    family, who through financial difficulties and

    insurrection, had their estates confiscated by the

    crown. After Oliver Cromwells campaigns in Ireland,the land was divided into small allotments, then used

    in lieu of wages to pay the dragoons of Cromwells

    army. Many of these soldiers were keen to get home

    to England and were not interested in accepting

    land, so many of the officers bought them out. A

    Captain Barrett had more land than he required

    and he sold a portion to a William Waring, the son of

    a wealthy Lancastrian tanner.

    William, who was the eldest son, inherited property

    and a lot of money on his fathers death andmoved to Clanconnel in 1658, where he set about

    building Waring House. It is thought that The Grange

    was built to house the family before the Big House

    was constructed in 1667.

    In 1701 documents refer to a change of name from

    the Waring Estate, to Warings-Town. The House was built on the site of an old fort and is

    architecturally very important, as it is deemed to be the oldest unfortified house in Ireland.

    Built in a mixture of Jacobean and Continental

    styles, the walls are made of mud over stone rubble,

    and the front door is defended by two projecting

    towers in order to resist any attacks. The House has

    been continuously occupied by the Waring family to

    the present day.

    Waring was an innovator, and among the first in

    Ireland to see the potential of linen and how his

    tenants lives could be improved by having

    employment. However, it was his son Samuel who

    perfected the linen that made Waringstown famous.

    Waringstown Primary School, opening day, 1933

    Main Street, 1900

    Opposite Warring House, Current location ofButchers and Vegetable Shop

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    Article by Margaret Sanderson

    During Samuels travels in the Low countries in Europe, he was very impressed by the

    techniques that were used to finish the linen. When he returned home in 1688 he introduced

    what he had seen on his travels to the weavers of Waringstown. Soon the village had a

    reputation for producing the highest quality damask and cambric cloth in Ireland. Such was

    the remarkable skill and expertise of the local weavers, that they were, by Royal

    appointment, selected to weave the coronation damask tablecloth for George 11 in 1727.

    (The same cloth can now be viewed at The Irish Linen Centre, Lisburn.)

    The linen industry

    continued in Waringstown for 270 years.

    The Waring family over the centuries were very

    generous to their tenants and employees. Over the

    years they made provision for the Parish Church,

    school and cricket club, as well as providing

    housing and employment.

    Waringstown Historical Society are organising a

    Historical walk, scheduled for Thursday 9th June

    at 7.00pm, meeting in front of the school gates,and we hope everyone will come and learn more

    about this unique, village, steeped in history that

    we call home.

    Main Street, current location of Village Inn

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    The Home of Ulster CricketWaringstown Cricket Club was formed in 1851 by Captain Thomas Waring and the Henning

    brothers, John and George. The Lawn is believed to be the second oldest ground in Ulster

    and is widely referred to as The Home of Ulster Cricket.

    Mrs. Margaret Waring, who had a strong and

    beneficial influence of the life of Waringstown,

    became President of the cricket club and

    remained so until her death in May 1968. Indeed

    in 1954 she was elected President of the Northern

    Cricket Union the only lady to be so honored.

    The period from 1965 to 1974 was probably the

    most successful and eventful in the history of the

    club. The Senior Cup was won 6 times and the

    League 5 times with the bedrock of the team

    coming from the talented Harrison brothers.

    Throughout the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s the

    club remained at the forefront of Ulster cricket, but it was 1992 that was to become

    arguably the most famous year in Waringstowns history as under the captaincy of Garfield

    Harrison, Waringstown won the Treble.

    WCC went through another remarkable success period from 2005 to the present day were

    no less than 12 trophies have been won under the leadership of Jonathan Bushe, Kyle

    McCallan and current captain Lee Nelson. In 2015 the club celebrated a Senior Leagueand Senior Irish Cup double as well as being awarded the best team in Ireland for the fourth

    time in 5 years. I caught up with captain Lee Nelson at the

    outset of a new season at The Lawn.

    Q. What are your earliest memories of cricket at the Lawn?

    My earliest memories of going to the Lawn would have been

    watching my dad and my uncle playing in the 90s. We had

    an incredible side back then which were nicknamed the

    dream team.

    Q, What has been your most memorable playing momentfor WCC ?

    Without doubt winning the All Ireland last year, especially at

    home, it was a really special day for all involved in the club.

    Q. What's your impression of the direction of cricket has

    taken over the last 10 years?

    Its almost a completely different game now from the time that even my dad was playing. I

    certainly think it has more appeal now to younger audiences and perhaps others for whom

    cricket would not have been their first sport. The same principles still apply but several rule

    changes and the introduction of T20, have made an exciting difference.

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    Q, What has WCC on offer to the young people

    in the village?

    We give young people around the village the

    opportunity become active and meet new friends

    in an excellent environment. The coaching

    structures we have in place are second to none,and we have a brilliant track record of producing

    young players and giving them a chance at the

    highest level.

    Q, 2015 was a memorable year for WCC, can it

    be improved upon?

    Everything can always be improved on, it will

    obviously be a very tough ask to repeat the highs

    of last year but its not something that daunts us in

    any way. We have the resources in terms of

    personnel, both on and off the pitch, to make sure that come September we will hopefully

    be challenging in all competitions.

    Q. What should audiences expect to see this season if they make a visit to the Lawn?

    I guess you could say its top-level sport right on your doorstep. The Lawn on a Saturday is an

    excellent day out, very family friendly with regular BBQs on match days. In addition, we

    have areas for children to play with their

    friends and when the sun shines, its difficult

    to find a better way to spend the day! The

    team greatly appreciate all the support we

    get, both at home and away, and wewe lcome as many new faces as

    possible.

    Q. What can we expect from the new pro

    Cobus Pinnear?

    Hes settled remarkably well since his arrival

    and in my opinion he was man of the

    match on his debut vs Lisburn. Hes with us

    for the summer having left his wife and 10-

    month old baby in S. Africa, which as

    anyone can imagine is difficult, but the way

    he has went about his business has been of

    the highest standard. Im sure he will

    entertain the crowds at the Lawn and help

    us in our quest for more trophies. Hes a

    genuine al l - rounder wi th loads of

    experience, which is always a bonus.

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    Article by Simon Fitzpatrick

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    Neil Harrison

    Community Pastor

    Waringstown Presbyterian

    T: 07745534886

    E: [email protected]

    Facebook Page: Waringstown

    Presb terian Church

    We would love to hear

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