70 years of the Ballywalter Women's Institute
Tabled 16 March 2026 by Jim Shannon
That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of Ballywalter Women’s Institute in County Down; notes the important role the Institute has played in bringing women together in the rural village of Ballywalter and the surrounding areas since its foundation, fostering friendship, learning and community spirit; recognises the contribution of the Women’s Institute movement across Northern Ireland in supporting education, skills, volunteering and charitable activity; acknowledges the dedication of the members, past and present, whose commitment has sustained the organisation for seven decades; and congratulates Ballywalter Women’s Institute on reaching this significant milestone, thanking its members for their continued service to the local community and wishing the Institute every success for the future.