08/11/2022
More than 80 groups throughout the Borough are to share in £42,000 worth of funding to host Christmas celebration events.
The Council has approved grants to 71 organisations under the Senior Citizens Christmas Festivity Fund at a total cost of £34,283, for a variety of activities such as Christmas lunches, parties, outings, hampers and tea dances.
A further £7,949 is to be shared between 11 groups as part of the Christmas Celebration Events Fund, which will be used towards festive switch ons.
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Alderman Stephen Ross said:
“With the ongoing cost of living crisis, the Council believes it is important to the quality of life and emotional wellbeing of our residents that Christmas celebration events should continue as normal.
“We are committed to providing support to the community, allowing people to come together to enjoy a Christmas dinner, watch a Christmas tree up event, or visit Santa in his grotto.”
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