The Word
Royal Portrush Golf Club Winter League Dinner Spirits were high on Saturday 4th February when the Ladies branch of Royal Portrush Golf Club held their annual Winter League dinner at Royal Portrush. The attendance was up to pre-covid levels and signalled a return to normality for the Club. The occasion was made even more memorable by the presence of Lady Mary Peters, as their guest speaker. The theme for the league was “Women in Sport” and the ten teams of eleven players, each named after a top
The winning team, Blackmore led by team captain Anne Wallace (far left).
Guest speaker Lady Mary Peters with Royal Portrush Ladies Captain, Mary Taylor (left) and organiser of the Winter League, Margaret Allison.
Irish woman sportsperson, showed that their competitive edge was alive and thriving. The four top teams were Blackmore, Nelson, McLaughlin and Taylor. Following dinner, the ladies were treated to a humorous and insightful question and answer session in which Lady Mary showed she has lost none of her wit and devotion to promoting sport in Northern Ireland. The Lady Captain, Mary Taylor, presented Lady Mary with a cheque for her Foundation and a commemorative RPGC shield.
10th Anniversary of the Agape Centre To mark the 10th anniversary of the Agape Centre, Belfast Methodist Church (BSMC) hosted a photographic exhibition of pictures on the Lisburn Road, taken by local photographer Rosie Purvis. Since its opening in 2012 both the South Belfast Football League and the Belfast Trust Mental Health Team have been based in the building. In the evening various activities eg; Irish Dancing, Tae Kwando and Slimming World, take place. There are a range of rooms available for such activities as meetings and training courses. The worship
centre used by BSMC on a Sunday is available as a conference centre which can seat 200. On a Thursday morning BSMC hosts a “Warm Space” from 10.00 to 12 noon and on a Friday evening a community meal from 6.00 to 7.00pm. BSMC has an active Public Theology Group which hosts events focusing on topics such as poverty. Following engagement with the LGBTQ community several years ago, Spectrum, a Christian LGBTQ group, was formed and they meet at the Agape Centre for worship and socialising. Rosie Purvis (centre) with members of BSMC.
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