Lisburn community group The Thursday Club welcomes visitors from Warrenpoint to Ballymacash

The Thursday Club holds weekly meetings at Lillie Court in Lisburn, providing social events, as well as outings for its members.

The group recently paid a visit to Warrenpoint, where they were hosted by a local community group, Warrenpoint Friendship Group. Returning the favour, members of the Thursday Club were delighted to welcomed their friends from Warrenpoint to Lisburn.

At a special event, including a lunch and entertainment, at the Ballymacash Community Centre, the two groups came together to share friendship and fun.

Special guests at the event included Lisburn Mayor Councillor Scott Carson, form First Minister and Lagan Valley MLA Paul Givan, and Councillor Alan Givan.

Speaking after the event, Councillor Givan congratulated organisers Richard Haggan, Martha Haggan, and Jim Spence. He said: “Well done Martha, Richard, and Jim for a great afternoon.

"Good food, music, friendships made, and plenty of craic as the Thursday Club met up with the Warrenpoint Friendship Group in the Ballymacash Community Centre.”

Thanking everyone for their support on the day, Jim Spence said: “We had a fantastic day with Warrenpoint Friendship Group and we were delighted to welcome them to Lisburn.

"We would like to thank Ballymacash Community Centre for providing the venue, as well as a wonderful lunch for everyone.

"We would also like to thank our special guests, Mayor Councillor Carson, Councillor Givan, and MLA Paul Givan, who made the event extra special for everyone.”