2nd Dromara Presbyterian Church

The congregation of 2nd Dromara Presbyterian Church turned out in force for a number of special events to mark the retirement of the minister, Rev David C. Porter. Mr Porter was ordained in 1976 and has been pastor to the Dromara church since January 2001.

Rev David Porter, who preached his final sermon at 2nd Dromara Presbyterian Church, with wife Norma. The couple will retire to Coleraine.

Rev David Porter preaches his last sermon as minister of 2nd Dromara Presbyterian Church. He preached his first sermon as minister on 7 January 2001.

The Right Rev. Dr. W. D. Patton, Moderator of the General Assembly, was welcomed to 2nd Dromara Presbyterian Church by Rev. David Porter.

The Right Rev. Dr. W. D. Patton, Moderator of the General Assembly and congregation of 2nd Dromara Presbyterian Church
Rev David Porter, his wife, Norma, and their family following his final sermon as minister of 2nd Dromara Presbyterian Church. Mr Porter was ordained on 31 July 1976 and will retire to Coleraine.

Dromore Sport

I've recently covered a variety of sports in Dromore. Despite being a relatively small town, there's always lots going on and our local sports 'persons' and coaches are as dedicated as you will find anywhere.

Dromore Amateurs Youth FC




Dromore Ladies Netball Club

Dromore Amateurs Football Club

Dromore Rugby Club

Dromore Athletics Club

West Down Interzone Bowling Team

The Business Network, Banbridge

The January meeting of the Banbridge Business Network took place in Banbridge Enterprise Centre. Local entrepreneur, Russell Miller outlined his business background and described how he has set up and developed his SuperValu store at Dromore. The monthly member spot was presented by Alan Forbes of Hygiene Zone.

Alan and Russell are joined by Beth Gibb of Beth Gibb Associates after the meeting for informal networking.

The Network is into it's third year of operation and boasts a membership of over forty businesses from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Meetings take place at the Banbridge Enterprise Centre on the last Thursday of each month and begin with a light breakfast at 7.30am.

Working with John Baikie

For a second year I was fortunate to work with Scottish photographer John Baikie at the SWPP conference. John Baikie ASWPP, LMPA is an international award winning photographer who specialises in weddings throughout the UK and Europe. He also undertakes high fashion lifestyle portraiture and his commercial work boasts an impressive list of clients. His shoots are described as "different", "edgy" but lots of fun. This was my second time working with Natalie also. Natalie is not only beautiful but patient, helpful and fantastic to work with. This year we were out and about the Novotel and its environs exploring the use of off-camera flash and video lighting.

John's own work can be viewed at captiv8.uk.com.