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Pride of Northern Ireland Awards 2011
- Date: 09 December, 2011
- Centre: Poleglass Bytes
Poleglass Young People Honoured at Stormont
The Help Us Help Ourselves Group where invited to this Year’s Pride of Northern Ireland Awards. Basil McCrea’s office contacted the group after meeting them at last year’s awards. The group had a great night at parliament buildings with food and soft drinks on arrival and entertainment throughout the evening .The young people where then treated to fireworks to celebrate a fantastic night.
Stormont was buzzing on Saturday night and MLA Basil McCrea even put on his dancing shoes to show the teens how to really celebrate. The UUP politician was the first person to put his support behind rewarding young people's hard work four years ago when he offered to sponsor a massive party at Stormont and the programme has been a success ever since. He said: "We have had a wonderful night in fabulous company. This was the biggest party ever seen at Stormont. It was packed with young people who were here for a party, but more importantly here to be recognised for the good work they've done in their lives."Sometimes teenagers get a hard rap from media and politicians but along with the Daily Mirror and five great sponsors we've proved tonight we see the good in people, see the potential and we're able to reward it in style. "There's no doubt this party could be the only night in the year when our young VIPs can let their hair down and enjoy a night out without any worries. At their young age many of them have responsibilities an adult would struggle with. So it was heartwarming to see so many smiles and laughs, all that energy, some incredible dancing and Stormont filled with fun and positivity.’’
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