Neillsbrook summer scheme

Danny Kinahan MP has a go at crazy golf at the Neillsbrook Community Development Group summer scheme as looking on are Cllr. Linda Clarke, Cllr. Drew Ritchie and scheme members and leaders. INBT32-221AC

Held in the Neillsbrook estate, Randalstown, and organised by the local group, children taking part in the two-week scheme enjoyed a range of sporting activities and arts and crafts.

‘Away days’ included trips to Lisburn Swimming Complex, Antrim Forum, and Breckenhill Activity Centre, Doagh.

Brian Johnston, Chairman of NCDG, said: “Again the popularity of our scheme was proved by the fact it was fully booked out weeks in advance.

Luke Scullion, Andrew Magill, Harry Millar, Ross McAuley and Toby Davies playing basketball at the Neillsbrook Community Development Group summer scheme. INBT32-223AC

“The inclement weather unfortunately meant a lot of the activities had to be brought indoors.

“Our Group would wish to thank the following for their valued assistance: Antrim and Newtownabbey Council, Ulster Scots Community Network, South Antrim Community Network, Ballymena Youth office, Randalstown Rugby Club, and the staff at Neillsbrook Community Centre.

“Personally, I would like to thank our Group’s committee who put in a vast amount of background work - which is increasing each year - to make the scheme possible.”

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Thomas Hogg, added: “I am very pleased that Antrim and Newtownabbey Council were able to support this appreciated and well attended event in Neillsbrook”.