We’ve put together this collection of pictures from special events which took place recently in the Lurgan and Portadown areas.
9. UK award-winners
Councillor Catherine Nelson, on behalf of the Deputy Lord Mayor who was ill, hosted a civic reception for the award-winning members of St Patrick’s Primary School Aghacommon’s Parent Teacher Association who won not only the title of Northern Ireland PTA of the Year but also went on to receive the UK title. Cllr Nelson congratulated this hard working, innovative and enthusiastic group on behalf of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and wished them well with their work within their school and local community. Pictured are Councillor Catherine Nelson with Mrs Kathryn Brown, principal; Mrs Ann-Marie Nixon, chairperson and Mrs Julie McAllinden, secretary of St Patrick's Primary School, Aghacommon, Parent Teacher Association who won the ParentKind Northern Ireland PTA of the Year Award and went on the receive the UK Champion PTA of the Year Award. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins
10. Very well done!
Councillor Catherine Nelson hosts a reception for the members of St Patrick's Primary School, Aghacommon, Parent Teacher Association who won the ParentKind Northern Ireland PTA of the Year Award and went on the receive the UK Champion PTA of the Year Award. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins
11. Award-winning business
A Portadown-based health and fitness business scooped up an award at the prestigious NI Health & Fitness Awards which took place in Belfast. Pictured is Aimee Oliver from Bodyfit Mums with the trophy for Best Use of Digital Technology. Photo: Phil Magowan / Press Eye
12. Official recognition
Philip Woods, owner of SuperValu Fruitfield in Richhill, won Independent Retailer of the Year (over 6,000 sq ft category) at the Retail Industry Awards in London. This is the second time the store has won the title, after being recognised as the best in the UK in 2021, and highly commended in 2022. Commenting on the award, Philip Woods said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have won the Independent Retailer of the Year Award once again, after achieving the title in 2021. To be recognised as the best independent store in the UK is an accolade of which we’re very proud. We look forward to continuing to provide excellent service and an extensive choice for our customers for many years to come.” Photo: supplied by Musgrave NI