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Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council will present a civic gift to individuals, organisations or businesses who celebrate their 100th birthday in 2021.

It’s part of Council’s programme of events to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland, which will showcase the very best of the Borough through the century, and what makes it such a special place.

A number of presentations have already taken place and the Council is calling on the public to help identify those eligible to receive this honour throughout the year.

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding explained: “A centenary birthday or anniversary is a very special occasion, and even more so in 2021 as we prepare to mark 100 years of Northern Ireland.

“If you know of a family member, friend or neighbour who will turn 100 this year then let us know so we can include them in this once-in-a-lifetime initiative. Similarly, if you know of a business who will celebrate its 100th anniversary please come forward. We want to reach out to all those for whom 2021 marks 100 years of achievement and history, and help to celebrate this with a token of our congratulations.

“As a Council, it is our aim to utilise the centenary to celebrate our people, places and products and this includes our oldest residents and institutions who have been a part of the fabric of our society for the past century.”

The scheme is now open, and will apply to all centenary birthdays and anniversaries from January 1st 2021 until December 31st 2021.

If you want to nominate an eligible recipient then please email mayorsoffice@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk or ring 028 7034 7010.


 

The Mayor, Alderman Mark Fielding, made presentations to the first three recipients of the centenary commemorative coin on Saturday 10th April 2021.

Congratulations to Bertha Fearson, Canon Robert Wilkinson and Isabelle Claypole.

Bertha Fearson, who celebrated her 100th birthday on 11th February 2021, displays her commemorative centenary coin received from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding.Canon Robert Wilkinson, who celebrated his 100th birthday on March 24th 2021, pictured with his commemorative centenary coin received from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding.Canon Robert Wilkinson pictured with his commemorative centenary coin received from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding along with his daughter Paula Fleetwood and son-in-law Martin.100-year-old Isabelle Claypole displays her commemorative centenary coin received from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding.Isabelle Claypole, who celebrated her 100th birthday on April 10th 2021, receives her commemorative centenary coin from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding. Also included in the pictured is Lady Karen Girvan

A civic gift has been presented to three more centenarians by the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council as part of its NI 100 programme.

Alderman Mark Fielding visited Sarah Wilson in Coleraine, Margaret Mitchel in Aghadowey and Christina McMullan in Garvagh on Monday 26th April to deliver the bespoke commemorative coins.

Christina McMullan receives her NI 100 commemorative coin from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding. Also included is Christina’s niece Marina McKeown and nephew John McMullan. Christina McMullan, who celebrated her 100th birthday on January 23rd, receives her NI 100 commemorative coin from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding. Margaret Mitchel, who celebrated her 100th birthday on 26th April 2021, receives her commemorative coin from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding.Margaret Mitchel receives her NI 100 commemorative coin from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding, alongside Lorraine Young, Deputy Lord Lieutenant for County Londonderry.Margaret Mitchel receives her NI 100 commemorative centenary coin from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding, alongside Michelle Knight McQuillan and Lynda McAuley from Aghadowey Rural Kinship.Sarah Wilson receives her NI 100 commemorative coin to mark her 100th birthday from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding while family members look onSarah Wilson receives her NI 100 commemorative coin to mark her 100th birthday from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyllis Fielding.

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has presented Coleraine Rugby Club with a special civic gift to mark its centenary.

Alderman Mark Fielding met with club representatives recently to present the token of congratulations as part of Council’s NI 100 programme.

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The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyliss Fielding present a framed certificate to Andrew Hutchinson, President of Coleraine Rugby Football, Cricket and Hockey Club, to mark the club’s centenary along with Matt Smyth, Brian Reid, Gerry Lafferty, Susan Humphrey and Stephen McCartney.The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyliss Fielding present a framed certificate to Andrew Hutchinson, President of Coleraine Rugby Football, Cricket and Hockey Club, to mark the club’s centenary.

A centenarian from Aghadowey is the latest recipient of a special civic gift presented as part of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s NI 100 programme.

The Mayor, Alderman Mark Fielding, accompanied by the Mayoress Mrs Phyliss Fielding visited Edith Gilmore at St James’ Lodge in Ballymoney on Wednesday 12th May to deliver a commemorative coin in recognition of her 100th birthday which took place on April 16th.

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The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and the Mayoress Mrs Phyliss Fielding present Edith Gilmore from Aghadowey with her centenary coin. Also pictured are Edith’s daughters Mary Platt and Alison Cromie. Edith celebrated her 100th birthday on April 16th 2021.

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has presented the Ballymoney and District Club of Soroptimist International with a special civic gift to mark the organisation’s 100th anniversary as part of Council’s NI 100 programme of events honouring those who celebrate their 100th birthday in Northern Ireland’s centenary year.

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The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyliss Fielding present a centenary gift to Fiona Murdock, Pamela Smyth and Ann Todd from Soroptimist International Ballymoney and District Club and Kenny Henry from Conservation Volunteers.The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding pictured at Riverside Park in Ballymoney where 25 trees have been planted to mark the centenary of Soroptimist International with President Pamela Smyth and Kenny Henry from Conservation Volunteers.Pamela Smyth, President of the Ballymoney and District Club of Soroptimist International, pictured with the framed centenary certificate received from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyliss Fielding.

 

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council has recognised the centenary of the Royal British Legion with a series of presentations to local branches.

Alderman Mark Fielding gave a framed certificate to representatives of 12 branches within the Group 10 area: Aghadowey, Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Bushmills, Coleraine, Dervock, Dunboe/Castlerock, Garvagh, Limavady, Portrush, Portstewart and Upperlands.

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Members of Bushmills Royal British Legion receive a framed centenary certificate from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyliss Fielding.Mark Heaney, Chairman of the Bushmills branch of the Royal British Legion and Jim Fairbairn, Branch President, receive a framed centenary certificate from the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Alderman Mark Fielding and Mayoress Mrs Phyliss Fielding.