Carrickfergus residents Valerie Fairbairn, chairperson of the Charles Sheils Community, and her husband John.Carrickfergus residents Valerie Fairbairn, chairperson of the Charles Sheils Community, and her husband John.
Carrickfergus residents Valerie Fairbairn, chairperson of the Charles Sheils Community, and her husband John.

In pictures: Coronation Party at Sheils Houses

Sheils Houses in Carrickfergus marked the Coronation of King Charles III with a ‘Tea and ‘Tiaras’ themed garden party.
By Helena McManus
Published 16th May 2023, 14:51 BST
Updated 16th May 2023, 14:51 BST

The event was held in the historic grounds of the building at Larne Road on Monday, May 8.

It was funded through the Small Grants Programme from Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

Joan Guiller, long term resident of Sheils Houses and holder of a BEM for her charity work. Joan is currently volunteering at the Drop Inn Ministries charity shop in Irish Quarter Carrickfergus and was the manager for several years.

1. Coronation Party

Joan Guiller, long term resident of Sheils Houses and holder of a BEM for her charity work. Joan is currently volunteering at the Drop Inn Ministries charity shop in Irish Quarter Carrickfergus and was the manager for several years. Photo: Contributed

The theme for the party was ‘Tea and Tiaras’.

2. Coronation Party

The theme for the party was ‘Tea and Tiaras’. Photo: Contributed

The celebration was funded through the council's Small Grants Programme.

3. Coronation Party

The celebration was funded through the council's Small Grants Programme. Photo: Contributed

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