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90th anniversary of the Portaferry Women’s Institute

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2024: tabled on 13 October 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 2 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House congratulates the Portaferry Women’s Institute on its 90th anniversary; notes the Institute's outstanding contribution to community life since its founding in 1935, including its support for local charities, projects and educational programmes that promote social skills and wellbeing; highlights the dedication and leadership of its current President, Elaine McBratney, and the many members past and present whose voluntary efforts have enriched the community of Portaferry and the wider Ards Peninsula; underlines the Institute’s active role in fostering women's empowerment, rural development and community resilience; further notes the celebration of this milestone with a commemorative dinner held in Gowans of Ballyspurge, Cloughey; and sends best wishes for the continued growth and impact of the Portaferry Women’s Institute in the decades to come.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.