Yoga Fellowship NI

Drumails 2010

A weekend of Fellowship

The end of May reseidential weekend in the tranquil setting of Drumalis (Larne, Co Antrim) went really well.  All of the participants enjoyed their time at the retreat centre using it to catch up with old friends, make new ones, update their knowledge and take time away from busy schedules.

Enjoying Drumalis

One of our participants commented:

"We all had a pleasant weekend with friends old and new."

 

 The various workshops proved popular the attendees who collectively agreed they were interesting and informative.  We were delighted to welcome Mairead Flynn, Roshann Kinkead, Terence Quinn and Margaret Brand as the weekend's guest tutors.

Roshann Kinkead with delegates Tutors and Delegates

 Featured in the pictured below left are delegates with Roshann Kinkead whilst on the right (l-r) are Jane Wright, Mairead Flynn, Margaret Brand and Billy Ingram.

 

The weekend's weather was glorious and proved the icing on the cake.

During the weeknd the committee took an opportunity to hold the Fellowship's AGM.  Kathryn Bryson and Jane Wright have stepped down from committee and we'd like to thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to YFNI during the time they served. 

Nominations were receied from a number of people interested in serving on YFNI's committee.  As a result we have a three new committee members Seline Mc Elhatton (who has taken over as secretary), Karen Wasson and Nuala McCann.  After their appointment our Chair, Margaret O'Neill, commented: "I would like to welcome them on board and look forward to working closely with them."  

The committee number remains at 14.

Last Updated ( Sunday, 06 June 2010 10:09 )  

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