The launch event, titled the Weaving Our Future Together – Where Every Thread Counts, brought together key members of the community, including local leaders, representatives of community groups and The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, who delivered the opening address.
Built around the guiding themes; We Educate, We Empower, We Engage, the conference invited participants to share their experiences, identify local needs, and help shape how WEAVE will support community development across the Borough in the years ahead.
Guest speakers included Lauri McCusker, Director of The Fermanagh Trust and Charmain Jones, Women’s Spaces Co-ordinator at the Northern Ireland Rural Women’s Network. Both highlighted the strength and importance of the people in our community and encouraged local groups to continue their great work.
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick said,
“The enthusiasm and participation shown at this event really demonstrates the strength of our local communities. WEAVE is about helping people to learn, connect and grow together so we can build a brighter future for everyone.”
The morning finished with lunch and networking at The Weavers Café, where new connections were made, ideas were shared, and the first steps of the WEAVE journey began.
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