Alderman Stephen Moutray welcomed guests to the fundraiser held at Brownlow House, Lurgan, on Saturday (April 11). The Purple Poppy Memorial Fund was established by the Ancre Somme Charity in 2023 to remember the animals that served from WW1 to the present day.
Here’s a selection of images from the event taken by photographer Tony Hendron.
9. Big Breakfast
Pictured at the big breakfast are, from left, Councillor Margaret Tinsley, Deputy Veterans' Champion; David Johnstone, Veterans' Commissioner, and Councillor Lavelle McIlwrath, Veterans' Champion. Photo: TONY HENDRON
10. Big Breakfast
Supporting the big breakfast are, from left, Rev Ron Johnstone, Carla Lockhart, MP, Valerie Beatty and Councillor Peter Haire. Photo: TONY HENDRON
11. Big Breakfast
Catching up at the big breakfast are, William Whyte, left, and John Macdonald. Photo: TONY HENDRON
12. Big Breakfast
Posing happily at the big breakfast are, Elizabeth Mills, left, and Lynette McMahon. Photo: TONY HENDRON