This is our group meeting the Mayor Cllr Devenney - handsome bunch - arn't we!
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Deputy Mayor of Derry City Council - well for 5 minutes anyway - thanks to Maurice for the loan of the Deputy Mayor's Chain of Office - perhaps I will enter politics after all!
Report
Saturday 13th March 2010 27 members of Newtownards Ulster Scots travelled to the City of Londonderry for an educational visit. Bus left Newtownards at 0845am with 2-3 members having had a hearty Ulster Fry in Knott’s Restaurant. We had a very interesting and fun quiz on the way up with some very interesting answers - and No the Dinley's (painter and decorators) did not paint the Sistine Chapel in Rome!
First stop was the Guild Hall where we were met by the Deputy Mayor of the Derry City Council Councillor Maurice Devenney. We were shown into the council chamber, took our seats around the Council's debating tables - Maurice gave us a very warm welcome and presented the Chairman Mr. Harold McVea with a crystal case and Council tie. Harold presented Maurice with a plaque and booklet kindly given to us by the Mayor of Ards Councillor Montgomery.
Following tea & biscuits the Councils Superintendent Colin Sharpe then gave us a guided tour of what turned out to be a very beautiful and interesting building. I was particularly taken by the huge organ that is housed on the 1st floor of the building and the many stained glass windows all highly impressive.
We would like to extend our sincerest thanks to The Deputy Mayor Maurice Devenney for the hospitality and friendship afforded to us on the day.
HMA
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