AGM is almost upon us January 11, 2012
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A reminder for ALL members and associate members: The AGM will be held on Wednesday the 25th of January 2012, commencing at 8pm in the Dunadry Hotel, Templepatrick.
Christmas Ballot Draw and Winners December 21, 2011
Posted by Jonathan Mitchell in : Events , add a commentThe Christmas Ballot draw took place last weekend, supervised by none other than the Secretary of State, Owen Patterson.
Here are the lucky winners:
1st prize – £300 Cash – Ms Debbie Swandel, Belfast
2nd prize – P&O Five Day Ferry Return Crossing to Scotland – P Geary, Belfast
3rd prize – £100 cash – Mrs Smyth, Ballyclare
4th prize – Case of Wine – N Totton, Belfast
5th prize – Lunch for Two, Bayview Hotel Portballintrae – G Withers, Lisburn
6th prize – £100 cash – Donna Moody, Newtownabbey
7th prize – Christmas Hamper – Jenny Walsh, Glenavy
8th prize – One Night B&B for Two, Hermitage Cottage – Mrs Lillian Gregg, Newtownabbey
Thanks to everyone who gave up their time to sell tickets, and those who bought them, and a huge congratulations to all the winners!
Motorcycle Ridout: Thanks and Pictures August 24, 2011
Posted by Jonathan Mitchell in : Events , comments closedThanks to everyone who came to, helped organise, and contributed in any way to this year’s Quay Vipers Motorcycle Rideout. We couldn’t do it without you! The amount raised will follow soon.
Take a look at some pictures of the day below.
Coffee Morning and Sale August 1, 2011
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Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary Motorcycle Rideout 2011 July 30, 2011
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N.B.: Due to the recent closure of the Sanctuary for renovations, the final meeting point this year is Module Road and Race, 3 Windmill Court, Greystone Road, Antrim (first right after exiting Greystone Roundabout).
Sponsored Dog Walk 2011 June 2, 2011
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Thank you to the Marathon Heroes! May 10, 2011
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Sanctuary volunteers with Shane Steele (white t-shirt, on the right) and Sanctuary residents.
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A league of highly motivated members of the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary, spurred-on and headed by Shane Steele (Sanctuary Kennel Assistant), took part and completed the Belfast Marathon on Monday the 2nd of May in gruelling temperatures which exceeded 19°C!
The group of 32 animal loving competitors raised an astonishing sum of over £5,000.00 for the Sanctuary residents! Every penny of this awe-inspiring sum will benefit the lives of over 120 residents to an extraordinary extent.
Clare Walker, Shelagh Gormley & Jane Hilland with the pups
Within the last few days 3 tiny reasons why this money is so important were dumped at the Sanctuary doors. Too young to have left their mothers, three pups (left), barely a month old, find themselves pushing the already crammed facilities beyond capacity. These orphans will need round-the-clock care, a special diet and medical treatment making the funds raised through the hard work and training of the supporters all the more relevant.
Margaret Wade (manager), Tess (the German Shepherd) & Shane Steele (kennel assistant).
With every new comer, there is an ageing old timer, whose needs are just as pertinent. Tess (right) was taken in by the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary in the year 2000, as her eyesight had started to fade. 11 years later, Tess is completely blind and dependent on her devoted carers. She maintains a standard of living which is not only enjoyable, but stimulating and comfortable. Without her routine, friends, dietary supplements and medical attention her story would be very different, if not tragic. As anyone who owns a pet knows, having a dog or a cat means having a duty of care and the ability to cover expense. Tess had not been ‘worth it’ in her original home.
Firmount Fliers: Fergal Dillon (Vet), Paul Chapman (Antrim Dog Warden), John Lavery (Vet) & Janine Brownlees (Veterinary Nurse).
At the Mid-Antrim Animal Sanctuary every member of staff, every volunteer, and every supporter is committed to care. Every resident is ‘worth it’ so with this in mind Shane and his committed crew achieved much more than a marathon, they achieved a minor miracle. Sustaining, medicating and loving an ever-growing brood of society’s unnoticed members in the face of economic belt-tightening is a task which reflects the determination involved in running the longest marathon.
Our younger volunteers who took part in the Fun Run.
Running the full 26 miles:
- Shane Steele (in 3hrs 35mins), Jason Parker (in 3hrs 55mins) and Vivienne Scott.
Relay teams:
- Firmount Fliers: Janine Brownlees, Sarah Blelock, Fergal Dillon, Paul Chapman and John Lavery (4hrs 18mins).
- MAAS 1: Zara Morrow, Karen Morrow, Caroline Shaw, Pauline Nicholl and Veronika Opocenska (4hrs 59mins).
- MAAS 2: Aiden Howe, Helen Norton, Valerie Gamble, David Millar and Jackie Montgomery (4hrs 47mins).
- MAAS 3: Gary Baxendale, Michelle Baxendale, Lorena Wilson, Darren Sales and Lyndsay McNiece (5hrs).
Chinese Banquet at Bambou February 25, 2011
Posted by Jonathan Mitchell in : Events , add a commentChinese Evening
Bambou Restaurant Templepatrick
Thursday 24 March – 7 for 7.30pm
4 Course Evening Meal
Entertainment by Willie Drennan
£20.00 per person
Contact Janet 07792 325 570
Final confirmation required by 19th March.
Having done this last year, we can safely sat that the food is amazing, and that this promises to be a great night out. See you all there!
