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Sarah Travers meets Fergie!

The members of BallyscullionChurchin Bellaghy have teamed up with the Mid Ulster Branch of Autism N.I. for a unique fundraising exercise whereby John Junkin, a member of both groups, will float a tractor from Toomebridge to Coleraine.  Just how they’ll manage to float “Fergie” - as the tractor is affectionately known – is a mystery but all will be revealed when the BBC’s Sarah Travers joins the Mayor of Antrim for the launch at Toomebridge @ 10.00amon Saturday 1^st August. From here John and Fergie will travel to Portglenone where the Wild Duck Restaurant has the honours of laying on a charity barbeque complete with childrens entertainment. 

“Fergie” then rests up – or in the circumstances maybe “rusts up” is more appropriate at Portna and then continues on his way from Kilrea at8.30amon Monday eventually completing the journey at Coleraine Marina.

Monies raised by this venture will go towards Autism N.I. Mid UlsterBranch for Social Skills Training and BallyscullionChurchfor much needed roof repairs.

• Saturday 12noon – 2pm -  why not join John and Fergie for a Barbeque provided by The Wild Duck Inn Portglenone the proceeds of which will be donated to the charities. There will also be children’s entertainment available at this time.
• On Monday at10 am enjoy a tour of the Fish Farm at Movanagher while you wait for Fergie to sail by.
• On Monday 12noon – 1pm Bring a family picnic and enjoy the facilities at Drumaheagles Marina.

Sat 1st August (approx times)

Leaving Toome at 10:00am

New Ferry at 11:00am

Portglenone (Wild Duck)  at 1:00pm

Portna (Kilrea) at 4:30pm

FERGIE RESTS

Mon 3rd August (Approx Times)

Portna (Kilrea) at 8:30am

Movanagher Fish Farm/Carnroe 10:00-11:30am

Agivey Bridge at 12:00 noon

Drumaheagles Marina at 12:30pm

Cutts (Coleraine) at 2:00pm

Christie Park (Coleraine) at 2:30pm

Coleraine Marina Exit at 3:30pm