The British Deaf Association; The MacMillan Unit, Antrim Hospital and All About Us – ASD Teens Antrim are all to benefit as a result of the event.
Hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, guests included the Mayor’s family and friends as well as Freeman of the Borough; elected members; charity representatives and local businesses.
Speaking at the event, Cllr Leah Kirkpatrick said: “I am extremely proud to serve as the first female Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey since its formation in 2015. It is an immense honour, and I hope that my journey can encourage young women, to see that public life is open to them - that their voices matter and their ambitions should know no limits.
“The first three months in office have been inspiring. I have met so many wonderful people, whose commitment and community spirit make our Borough such a great place to live, work and visit.
I am delighted we have raised over £5,000 for my three chosen charities and I would like to thank everyone for their kind donations which will support these charities in making a valuable contribution to our community.”
For more details on the Mayor’s Charities or to donate, visit: antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/mayorscharities
5. Mayor’s inaugural dinner
Mayor, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick pictured with Deputy Lieutenant, Jacqui Dixon MBE and Rev Campbell Dixon MBE Photo: Submitted
6. Mayor’s inaugural dinner
The Mayor, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick with staff from the Junction Shopping Complex who kindly sponsored a table at the event and provided raffle prizes Photo: Submitted
7. Mayor’s inaugural dinner
The Mayor is pictured with Catherine and Eugene McKeever, from the McKeever Group – owners of the Dunadry Hotel who hosted the evening and also the Mayor’s wedding which took place earlier this year Photo: Submitted
8. Mayor’s inaugural dinner
(L-R) Michael Laverty; Director of Sustainability; Chief Executive, Richard Baker GM; The Honourable Rowena Baker; Mayor, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick; Mayor’s Consort, Gary Kirkpatrick; Sandra Cole, Director of Finance and Governance; Ursula Fay, Director of Community Planning Photo: Submitted