Delighted to welcome & host the Egyptian Consul General (UK), alongside the wider local Egyptian community, to Stormont last night for a Ramadan Iftar meal. Such a great night, building relationships, understanding each other &celebrating all that they as a community bring to NI #LoveYourNeighbour

Really positive to see relationships between the UK & Irish Governments getting stronger, and it was great to catch up with UK, Irish, American officials, MP & TD’s today at the Anglo Irish Friendships St Patrick’s Day event at Stormont today!

There’s so much great work goes on in Lagan Valley! I met up with Ashley from Stepping Stones NI Employment Service who support people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, learning difficulties and learning disabilities to gain meaningful training and employment.

So good to take time to celebrate the success of students from @dromorehigh

Well done everyone! The future is really bright in Dromore, and they are a great example of a school that promotes and encourages all pathways for young people to excel!

🚦The Traffic lights on the bridge on Newforge Road in Magheralin are now sorted and working again.

Thanks to the residents for raising this issue with me, and to DFI for sorting quickly!

Getting into the Christmas spirit, with the incredible Lisburn Community Choir!

Well done everyone - absolutely fabulous! 👏🏻

Have been feeling rotten all week, but so lovely to spend the afternoon with the warmth of the choir! With @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social & @kurtisdickson.bsky.social

🚗🚝 Update on new Lisburn West Halt

- Strategic Outline Case to be submitted by the Summer, with view to start construction in 2027.

Always good to meet up with @ulsterrugby.bsky.social to discuss getting more investment into grassroots sports clubs!

🚗🚂 Moira Park & Ride Update

Good news! The new Park & Ride for Moira Train Station is due to start in the Spring and be ready for Summer 2026!

Celebrating Emma turning 20 tomorrow! Where did those years go!?

Lisburn really is looking amazing lit up for Christmas!! 🎄🤶

Castle Gardens well worth a visit with Santa, Entertainment, Street food etc!

#christmas2024 #laganvalley

🧠The biggest cancer killer in under 40 year olds is Brain Cancer / tumours
Yet in UK only 1% of cancer research funding is dedicated.

Was great to catch up with Colin from Brainwaves again this morning, to discuss provision and increasing research here.

⚽️🏉🏓 Sports Forum
Really enjoyed sharing my thoughts and vision for the Sport APG at the Northern Ireland Sports Forum tonight.
It’s really crucial that we get more investment and funding into grassroots sport clubs, get more people active & enjoying sport and community