Sharon Paul was this year’s winner of the public speaking heat hosted by SI Ballymoney and District. In contrast to previous years there were only 3 entrants, Sharon, Gemma Young & Rosalind Getty, in this years’ competition because of a clash of dates with some other local school events. However, this did not mean that the judges had any easier a time! All three girls spoke on the size zero issue and the pressure put on young people, particularly young girls to be thin. It was both refreshing and reassuring to hear all three speakers well reasoned comments on how striving for size zero was unhealthy while recognising the obesity crisis that is also looming. The Club would like to thank the teachers who encouraged Sharon, Rosalind and Gemma as well as the parents; with out this support there would be no competitions. Thanks also