The evening also celebrated local talent, including the Courtyard Community Choir who greeted guests with an array of festive carols, as well as young musician, Elijah Underwood, a recent recipient of the Joan Christie Bursary Award, who entertained guests during the evening.
Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick commented, “The Community and Voluntary Christmas Celebration is all about celebrating the people who make Antrim and Newtownabbey such a special place. I’d like to personally thank all the volunteers and community groups in our borough, for their commitment, dedication and invaluable contribution to our Borough.”
The event raised just under £1,000 for the Mayor’s three charities: The British Deaf Association, The Macmillan Unit, Antrim Hospital and All About Us – ASD Teens, Antrim. For more information on the Mayor’s charities or to make a donation, visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/mayorscharities
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Courtyard Community Choir greet guests with festive carols Photo: Submitted
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Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick with Deputy Mayor, Councillor Julie Gilmour Photo: Submitted
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The Mayor pictured with Elijah Underwood, a young musician and proud recipient of the Joan Christie Bursary Award, and his mother Photo: Submitted
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The Mayor is pictured with Roisin McGarry and Eileen Dalton from The Shed Antrim – IPB Pride of Place nominees 2025 Photo: Submitted