Council hosts Celebration Event to Recognise Local Volunteers

Over 180 guests gathered at Mossley Mill on Friday evening for a celebration event to recognise local volunteers and their valued contribution to the Borough of Antrim and Newtownabbey.

Hosted by popular radio presenter, Stuart Robinson, guests were entertained by the talented Courtyard Community Choir with an array of Christmas Carols, as well as the Jukebox Jurors who brought plenty of festive cheer.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper BEM commented,

“It was fantastic to see such a wide representation right across the Borough. The work they carry out in the local community is exceptional and I am delighted that we are able to celebrate them and all of their efforts in making our Borough such a fantastic place to live.”

The event raised over £1700 for the Mayor’s three charities, NI Children’s Hospice, Action Deaf Youth and The RVH Liver Support Group. For more information on the Mayor’s Charities, visit www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/mayorscharities

Mayor's Community Christmas Dinner

The Courtyard Community Choir with some festive tunes at the event reception

Daryl Clarke and Amy Stewart from Monkstown Boxing Club pictured with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper

Pastor Tommy Braiden, Pastor George McKim, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper and Pastor John Thompson

Julie Graham, Action Deaf Youth, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper and Michelle Hull, Action Deaf Youth.

Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Richard Baker GM, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper and The Honourable Rowena Baker

Lauren Doherty and Michelle Hull from Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper

Kay Duffy and Arthur Goan from RVH Liver Support with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper

(L-R) Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, Richard Baker GM, The Honourable Rowena Baker, Dr Ian Cadden, Grace Crooks, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Mark Cooper,

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