Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council shows Support for Armed Forces

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council officially marked the start of Armed Forces Week with a flag-raising ceremony at Antrim Civic Centre.

Deputy Lieutenant for County Antrim, Edward Montgomery MBE DL, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Alison Bennington and Deputy Mayoress, Val English show their support for the Armed Forces at a flag raising ceremony earlier today. | Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

placeholder image — Deputy Lieutenant for County Antrim, Edward Montgomery MBE DL, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Alison Bennington and Deputy Mayoress, Val English show their support for the Armed Forces at a flag raising ceremony earlier today. | Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Alison Bennington, was joined by Deputy Lieutenant for County Antrim, Edward Montgomery MBE DL, Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons MLA, elected members and representatives from the Armed Forces community to mark the occasion.

The ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the courage, dedication and sacrifice of those who serve, or have served in the Armed Forces, as well as the vital support provided by their families, Reservists and Cadets.

Deputy Mayor, Councillor Alison Bennington said: “Armed Forces Week provides an important opportunity for us to recognise and thank the men and women who serve or have served, in our Armed Forces.

2. A short ceremony was held at Antrim Civic Centre where the Deputy Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Alison Bennington, was joined by Deputy Lieutenant for County Antrim, Edward Montgomery MBE DL, Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons MLA, Elected Members and representatives from the Armed Forces community to mark Armed Forces Week. | Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

"As we raise the Armed Forces flag, we pay tribute not only to serving personnel and veterans, but also to Reservists, Cadets and the families whose support and sacrifice are integral to the Armed Forces community. This flag serves as a visible symbol of our gratitude and enduring support for the entire Armed Forces family.”

The Armed Forces Day Flag will fly at Antrim Civic Centre and Mossley Mill until June 28. For more information on Armed Forces Day, visit www.armedforcesday.org.uk