Outdoors in Castlewellan click to enlarge   The weekend activities entailed archery, canoeing, rock climbing and absailing. Many taking to the activities like 'ducks to water'; whilst others ran the risk of single handedly exterminating the duck population in the forest, after their attempts at archery (you know who you are!)   The evening drew in quickly after the day's excitement, but a mind-boggling quiz, guitars and creative music were at the ready for all to enjoy back at base in Hillyard House, continuing into the wee small hours!   An arrow would definitely help!!   Great applause   Clash of the Titans     Quick change! Enjoying the day Quiz night     Abseiling ahh!!   Hold that rope!!   So much fun!!

A group of young Vincentians from throughout the region took part in a day's activities in Castlewellan, Co Down on 22nd April 2006   The event was organised by the region's Youth Development Officer to allow young Vincentians to get together and enjoy each other's company, by doing something completely different. In total, 24 students and pupils from Colleges and Universities in Belfast, Derry, Limavady, Knock and Bessbrook travelled to Castlewellan Forest Park in Co Down.   Despite the weather forecast, the sun shone and the rain remained at bay for most of the day. The castle and the lake were the backdrop to a fantastic weekend filled with adventure, new challenges and above all 'great craic'.     Into the forest   Preparations   Almost there!!   I'm next??       A great weekend was enjoyed by all and the feedback from those who attended was very positive and we hope to make this an annual event.     Nathan's night music   Paddy plays the blues