Gosford Area
Princess Anne’s visit
The W.I. Ladies at Balmoral Show were delighted when HRH Princess Anne paid a visit to the W.I. tent on the Wednesday. The Federation Chairman, Colette; Treasurer, Pamela and sub-committee Chairmen were presented to her. She al...
Gosford Spring Area Meeting
A very successful Spring Area meeting was held in April in Crozier Hall, Armagh. Chairman Hazel McKee welcomed everyone from the 12 institutes in the area. New Executive member Lyn Roper was welcomed and at the end of the proce...
Balmoral Show
Congratulations to Dorothy Arnold Richhill W.I. for winning Best in Show at floral art section of W.I. competition at Balmoral show. Her artistic shoe from musical High Society won 1st in class and Best in Show. Congratulations...
Jerrettspass W.I.
Jerrettspass W.I. ladies gathered together toiletries through sponsorship and purchasing to make parcels for needy causes. They presented these to representatives of Daisy Hill Hospital, Women’s refuge and help for Homele...
Community Award for Gosford Lady
Congratulations to Betty Stewart Glenanne W.I. who was presented with a community award from mayor of ABC council for her wonderful work with Markethill festival for over 20 years.
Federation AGM
The Federation AGM was held recently in Stormont Hotel, Belfast. The hall was filled to capacity including many Gosford ladies who all enjoyed the entertainment by guest speakers 2 of original Calender Girls from the alternativ...
Music Festival
In March the Arts subcommittee held their annual Music Festival in Crozier Hall, Armagh. We were pleased that Richhill W.I. entered 2 classes but unfortunately after all their hard work were not successful this year. Jacqueline...
Festival of Spoken Word
A very successful speech festival was held in October in Ballygawly church hall. The Gosford Area is pleased to announce that Pat Harrison Richhill W.I. won the Philipine McCoy trophy for humorous verse.
Gosford Area Quiz
The Area quiz held in March was hosted by Glenanne W.I. in Ballylane Hall. Nine Institutes sent a team and after much brain searching the winning team was Mountnorris W.I. The team was Nora McKee, Hazel McKee and Audrey Dillon....
Gosford Area Bowls
The Area Bowls competition held recently was hosted by Richhill W.I.. Seven Institutes sent a representative and congratulations go to Ann Patton from Collone W.I. who emerged the winner. The Area wishes her every success in th...