We’ve put together this collection of pictures from special events which took place recently in the Lurgan and Portadown areas.
5. New Lord Mayor for the day
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield and Alderman Stephen Moutray with Lily Hollis, George Spear, Joe Dowds and Alfie Guy from King's Park Primary School council during a visit by pupils to Craigavon Civic Centre. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins
6. Vital device for rural community
The Diamond Community Development Association, Loughgall, has been successful in obtaining a grant funded by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council to purchase and install an AED device. The grant also secured training for use of the defibrillator and this was delivered by Ken Patterson, First Aid for Churches Training Services which was very beneficial. As The Diamond Community Development Association is based in a rural location this piece of equipment could prove invaluable in allowing quick access to life saving assistance in the case of cardiac arrest. The AED has also been registered on the "Circuit" network which informs all emergency services of its availability to first responders in the locality should it be required. The Diamond Community Development Association would like to thank ABC Council for this funding and say that although they hope the AED is not required too often it is a great reassurance for those living in the rural area to know it is available. Photo: contributed
7. Life-saving equipment
The Diamond Community Development Association, Loughgall, has been successful in obtaining a grant funded by the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Council to purchase and install an AED device. Pictured with members is Upper Bann MP Carla Lockhart who commended the association on the achievement. Photo: contributed
8. Down's Syndrome Awareness Week
Lord Mayor of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Councillor Paul Greenfield and Councillors Julie Flaherty and Kyle Savage with the friends who gathered at Craigavon Civic Centre which was lit up in blue and yellow for Down's Syndrome Awareness Week. Photo: Geoffrey Cousins