Mayor congratulates Adult Centre on 50th anniversary

Michael Bacon, Manager of Mountfern Adult Centre in Coleraine accepts a gift from Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins to mark the Centre’s 50th anniversary. | CCGBC

placeholder image — Michael Bacon, Manager of Mountfern Adult Centre in Coleraine accepts a gift from Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins to mark the Centre’s 50th anniversary. | CCGBC

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins, joined service users, staff and friends of Mountfern Adult Centre at a special celebration last week to mark its 50th anniversary.

Mountfern Adult Centre in Coleraine provides support and opportunities for adults with learning disabilities across the Northern Trust area.

The Centre provides a wide range of activities including sport and recreation, rehabilitation, day opportunities and supported and independent work placements.

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Councillor Dawn Huggins pictured with staff and parents of service users at the 50th anniversary of Mountfern. | CCGBC

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins said: “I was delighted to join staff and service users at Coleraine Rugby Club to celebrate this very special anniversary.

“For 50 years, Mountfern has provided invaluable support, opportunities and experiences for adults with learning disabilities across our community.

“The Centre provides a comprehensive, wraparound service, and from the smiles, friendships and camaraderie I witnessed, it was very clear just how much Mountfern means to the people who use its services.

Service users of Mountfern Adult Centre pictured with Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Dawn Huggins. | CCGBC

“I would like to congratulate everyone at Mountfern on reaching this wonderful milestone and pay tribute to the staff, families and everyone who has contributed to its success over the past five decades.”