IN PICTURES: Northern Trust and partners host 'Celebrating Rural Women' evening

To mark International Day of Rural Women, the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in partnership with Ballyclare Ladies Farm Forum and Ulster Farmers’ Union held a ‘Celebrating Rural Women’s’ evening in Gleno Young Farmers Hall. The gathering of over sixty rural women, provided a valuable opportunity to come together socially and take some time out from their busy lives.

The keynote speaker for the evening was Deborah Mullan whose engaging presentation spoke on the important subject of “sleep for good health”. 

Yvonne Carson, Rural Health and Wellbeing Manager, NHSCT explained: “The aim of this event was to bring rural women together to celebrate International Day of Rural Women and it was fitting that we recognise the vital role they play in rural life. As well as having our fabulous keynote speaker Deborah Mullan, we were also thrilled to have the ‘Gathering Girls’ perform. They really added a fun element to the evening!”

Kathryn McCullough, Ulster Farmers’ Union concluded, “We were delighted to partner with the Northern Trust and Ballyclare Ladies Farm Forum on this initiative. Rural women play an important role within our community including within leadership roles and it was fitting that we celebrate and support the contribution they make within society.”

PICTURED BELOW: (left to right) Anna Simms, Ballyclare Ladies Farm Forum, Yvonne Carson, Rural Health and Wellbeing Manager, NHSCT, Claire McNair, Ballyclare Ladies Farm Forum and Kathryn McCullough, UFU Ballyclare and Larne

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