Have you memories of the Salvation Army?

The church and charity is celebrating 130 years of work and Christian witness in Northern Ireland this May and is asking Larne Times readers to share their experiences of their association with it over the years.

“The Salvation Army has a long and valued history and we’re keen to hear the personal experiences, particularly from members of the public who are perhaps not members of a Salvation Army church,” explained Major Alan Watters, leader of The Salvation Army in Ireland.

The Salvation Army is keen to build on resources already sourced and is particularly keen to hear from individuals who have personal experiences or personal memoirs of contact with it. Personal artefacts and pictures - these can be copied - which could be lent for consideration in the display, would also be greatly appreciated. If you can help, please contact Linda Campbell, press officer at 028 9067 5008, [email protected], as soon as possible.

These materials will be used to create a celebration display of the Salvation Army though the ages which will coincide with Congress – the annual gathering of Salvationist and friends from across Ireland on Saturday, May 8. An open afternoon with various interactive displays will be held at Belfast Citadel, Dublin Road between 11:30am and 3:00pm, followed by an evening celebration at the Kings Hall Conference Centre, Belfast on Saturday, May 8 at 7pm.