This the behind-the-scenes team that are responsible for the production of Knocklyon News magazine that is delivered to your door seven or eight times a year. What started as a “parish newsletter” is now a glossy, professionally-presented publication that can hold its own in any company. The team consists of six to eight members and the first issue was published in 1982.

Prior to the production of each issue, the team holds a planning meeting to set out the parameters and focus of the next magazine. There then follows a production meeting where all the material is laid out and the design is finalised. Later, there are the proof-reading sessions (usually two), to weed out the errors. Follow that with the run-a-round to typesetters and printers! Finally, the finished product is distributed to the trusty band of school children who undertake door-to-door delivery all over Knocklyon. Somewhere in the midst of all this, there’s chasing up of articles, photos, and ads, as well as writing content.

As you might expect, this bunch works hard. The membership of the group needs to be continually refreshed and the burden is too heavy for individuals to continue indefinitely. People who are interested are always welcome to approach the team and offer their help.

Being involved in the production of the Knocklyon News is a great way to learn about the various activities going on in the parish. You get the opportunity to write reports on any aspect of parish life (flex your journalistic muscles as it were), or perhaps explore your flair for photography.

The group is constantly on the lookout for news, views and interviews – anything that might be of interest to Knocklyon residents.

If you feel you might like to lend a hand, contact groups@knocklyonparish.com