Lotto tickets are available from any club member and local shops. Price £1.00. The lotto numbers for Friday 4th January 2013 were 10, 12, 13 and 20. There was no jackpot winner and match three winners included Barbara Young, Brian McKinless, Martin Teague, Charlie Coney and John Kerr. Next weeks jackpot is £6,200.

The minor’s long season came to an end with defeat to Glen in the Ulster Minor Championship Semi Final on Boxing Day. While they may have lost that particular battle the team and management should be extremely proud of their achievements this year, they have represented the club brilliantly throughout the season. On that note the team and management would like to express their thanks to all the individuals who sponsored various items and provided support in so many different ways throughout 2012.

New Ardboe hoodies and jerseys are now in stock at Intersport in Cookstown.

Parents and players are reminded it is now a requirement for all underage players, up to and including minor players, to wear mouthguards in both training and matches – there is more information available at http://www.gaa.ie/medical-and-player-welfare/mouthguards/

There will be a meeting for all youth coaches on Wednesday 9th January at 7:30pm in the pavilion. All those who coached any youth teams in 2012 are asked to attend while anyone who wants to get involved in 2013 is also welcome to attend.

SlimFit starts on Wednesday 9th January 7-9pm in the Parish Centre. On the launch night we will have a ‘Final Feast’ where you can pig out one last time before starting on your SlimFit Journey, everyone will get their SlimFit packs and of course we will have our first weigh-in!! Don’t worry if you haven’t registered yet, there is still time. Call into Forbes Shop or McConvilles Shop for registration forms before Wednesday 9th January, contact us via Facebook for a registration form or you can even register on the launch night. If you want to lose weight, get fit or even just get out and get active then SlimFit is for you. Lots of great activities for both men and women including Basketball, Netball, Boxercise, Circuits, Running, Walking, Soccer, Dancing, Cycling and we have also added Jiving Classes due to popular demand. For only £10 per week we will offer a different activity every night, you can get weighed in weekly (this will be done by our independent specialist and will be kept strictly confidential). We will have health and nutrition information available and there are great prizes for the men and women who lose the most weight and most percentage weight. This is a great way for you to achieve your New Year resolutions, have fun and also support your local club. We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday night!

By ciaranhurl Wed 9th Jan