Executive's Rural Forum elects chair and vice-chair

The Forum which is administered by the Rural Community Network was commissioned to give Rural Dwellers a voice in the forming of housing policies and initiatives where they directly affect rural communities. Henry Phillips was elected as Vice Chair by the members.

Patricia was a founder member of Moneydig Community Association in September 2000 after working with the then Rural Housing Estates Project and has remained as Chair ever since.

Patricia soon became involved in the District Housing Community Network (HCN) where she developed a keen interest in rural housing provision. Patricia was then elected to the North East Area and Central HCNs where she represents the views of the wider membership. Patricia has been a member of Supporting Communities NI’s Management Committee for the past 4 years.

Henry Philips has been involved in the community/voluntary sector since 1956 when he joined the local Young Farmers Club. Since then he has worn many ‘hats’ covering a wide range of activities.

Over the past 54 years he has assisted in the development of youth initiatives, rural initiatives and community development organisations in the City of Lisburn and rural Glenavy where he lives. Henry has recently been recognised for his outstanding contribution by receiving the N.I.H.E. Individual Community Involvement Awards and the Lisburn City Council Mayor’s Endeavour Awards.