Alison Mcknight is Miss Y.M.C.A.

Six girls competed in the Miss Y.M.C.A, contest (which was decided by public vote) and the eventual winner was Alison McKnight who was nominated by the Y's Men's Club. The contest was held in conjunction with a fair staged at the Y.M.C.A. Stadium on July 19. The whole programme was aimed at raising funds for Y.M.C.A. rural work and vocational training programmes in Fiji. The event was most successful, the girls on their part raising $300 towards the total amount.

The stalls at the fair did brisk business on the day and the afternoon programme contained several displays of Y.M.C.A. activities.

Y.M.C.A. president Jim Powell presenting Alison McKnight with her Miss Y.M.C.A. sash and first prize. The other contestants are pictured here also.

Karen Thomas, nominated by the Aikido Club.

Janice Imrie, nominated by the Voluntary Leaders Group

Winnie Rangihuna, nominated by the Karate Club

Jane Horne, nominated by the Morning Badminton Club

Cheryl Gordon, nominated by the Evening Badminton Club

In charge of the Third World stall which numbered Fijian-style goods among its wares are Sheila Hambridge and Terry Conaghan.

Getting through the goods on "the wheel" at a rate of knots is Jim McKnight.

Offering some of the bargains at the used clothing stall is Carol Hibbert.

A large crowd surrounds the mats at the Y.M.C.A. Fair as Aikido Club instructor Alan Wade demonstrates the art of self defence with other members of the club.

Tracey Ballantyne gives her own little demonstration on the trampoline.

Part of the big crowd watching the fancy dress competition parade.

Hugh Patterson supplying the appropriate music to watch fancy dress parades and competitions by!

Winners of the pre-school section are, from left, Simon Coot 1, Gareth Clague 2, and Duncan Rees 3.

The five to seven age group, Maria Wawatai 1, Debbie Coot 2, and Deane Wawatai 3.

The eight to ten age group, Daniella Hackel 1, Tracey Ballantyne 2, and Sandra Cameron 3.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 254 : August 13, 1975

Alison Mcknight is Miss Y.M.C.A.